Furthermore, in this environment, standing still is no longer a viable strategy. When returns were concentrated, it was difficult to add value by making active decisions, but now as they broaden out, there can be more opportunity to outperform. By the same token, in a multi-asset portfolio, it is easier to add value through active asset allocation than through security selection. Stock market returns tend to be concentrated – only 28 % of stocks in the MSCI All Country World equity index outperform the index itself 2- stacking the odds against stock pickers. By contrast, almost twice the proportion of sectors within that index outperformed it – 46 % 3. It is finally worth noting that this dynamism and the breadth complement one another, with the greater portfolio breadth creating more levers with which to adjust portfolio positioning.
The post financial crisis period was great for investors. Markets were backstopped by the strength of the economy, the will of governments, and the watchful eye of central banks. But today’ s landscape is more complex, shaped by geopolitical tension, fiscal constraints, and diverging economic paths. The strategies that thrived in the last cycle may not be best suited for the next.
This shift has implications for how multi-asset portfolios are constructed and managed. It calls for a more flexible approach- one that combines strategic clarity with tactical agility. It also requires access to a broader investment universe, spanning geographies, sectors, and asset classes.
This, we believe, is what separates the MyMap portfolios. They are built with flexibility at their core. They combine a robust strategic foundation with active asset allocation- enabling our portfolio managers to be agile in an ever changing, opportunity strewn investment landscape.
Additionally, the MyMap portfolios capture the breadth of assets available across the investment platform of BlackRock the biggest asset manager in the world 4, to some of the areas such as gold, commodities, high yield bonds and property to name a few. This breadth is not just about diversification- it’ s about precision. It allows portfolio managers to express views more effectively, manage risk more dynamically, and capture opportunities that may be missed by more static approaches.
We’ re proud of the range’ s track record- three of the four core funds rank in the top 5 % of their peer group 5 and its highly competitive pricing at just 0.17 % 6. But more importantly, we believe MyMap is well positioned for the future. We continue to enhance MyMap, and have recently added the MyMap 7 fund to the range. This evolution further broadens the range of investment options available for advisors and their clients. In a world where adaptability and breadth are essential, success will come not from standing still, but from evolving- deliberately, thoughtfully, and with a wider set of tools at hand.
SOURCES
1
BlackRock and Bloomberg, 30 / 06 / 2025 Equity = MSCI All Country World Index in local currency, Government Bond = Bloomberg Global Aggregate Treasuries, GBP Hedged.
2
Data from Bloomberg based on MSCI ACWI Index in local currency from 31 / 12 / 2021 – 30 / 06 / 2025, analysis conducted by BlackRock.
3
Data from Bloomberg based on MSCI ACWI Index in local currency from 31 / 12 / 2021 – 30 / 06 / 2025, analysis conducted by BlackRock.
4
The Financial Times, as of 11 / 04 / 2025
5
Morningstar and BlackRock analysis. Peer group is IA Mixed Investment and Risk Managed sectors. Performance analysis conducted based on risk adjusted returns.
6
BlackRock, 30 / 06 / 2025
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