BlackRock: The Company That Secretly Owns the World

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Most people have never heard of BlackRock — and that's exactly how they want it. BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets, more than the GDP of every country except the US and China. They're the largest shareholder in Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, ExxonMobil, and thousands of other companies. But their power doesn't stop there. This documentary reveals how BlackRock became the most influential financial institution on Earth — shaping markets, advising governments, and controlling a software system called Aladdin that manages risk across tens of trillions of dollars globally. When the 2008 financial crisis hit, the government called BlackRock. When COVID crashed the markets, the Federal Reserve hired BlackRock again. They're not elected. They don't answer to voters. But they influence policy, control capital flows, and quietly shape the global economy in ways most people never see. What You'll Learn: • How BlackRock grew from a startup in 1988 to a $10 trillion giant • The role of Aladdin software in controlling global finance • BlackRock's influence over government policy and bailouts • How the "Big Three" (BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street) own pieces of nearly every major corporation • The ESG controversy and BlackRock's power to reshape industries • Who actually owns BlackRock — and why the answer reveals a closed loop of power Key Facts & Insights: • BlackRock manages over $10 trillion in assets across 100+ countries • Larry Fink founded BlackRock in 1988 after losing $100 million at First Boston • Aladdin software is used by 200+ financial institutions managing tens of trillions • BlackRock was hired by the US government during the 2008 crisis and COVID-19 pandemic • The company is the largest shareholder in most S&P 500 companies • BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street together form the "Big Three" of asset management • The revolving door between BlackRock and government raises questions about conflicts of interest • ESG investing has become one of BlackRock's most controversial initiatives This is the story of how one company became more powerful than most nations — and why almost no one knows it exists. If this gave you a new perspective, hit subscribe. History has the answers — and I'll show you where to look. #BlackRock #FinancialHistory #GlobalFinance #EconomicHistory #FinanceExplained #MoneyAndPower