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BlackRock vs SkyBridge Capital

How BlackRock vs SkyBridge Capital compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

BlackRock4.4/5
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SkyBridge Capital3.3/5
Feature
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Ratings
Our score4.4/53.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size5.03.5
Product range4.03.0
Fees3.52.5
Regulation & custody5.04.0
Transparency4.03.0
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized fundsSpot ETFs, Private funds
ClientsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisorsAccredited investors, Institutions, Retail
Assets under management$15.3 trillion as of June 2026approx. $2B (March 2023)
Flagship productsiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock SolutionsFirst Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ET, SkyBridge Opportunity Fund
Assets coveredEquities, Bonds, Digital assetsDigital economy equities, Hedge funds, Private equity, Digital assets
RegulatorsNot disclosedSEC
Company
Founded19882005
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedFTX Ventures
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • $15.3T in assets under management as of June 2026
  • Founded in 1988 with a public listing since October 1999
  • iShares ETF range alongside managed investment funds
  • Aladdin covers portfolio management and risk analytics
  • SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 2005
  • Publicly tradable ETF wrapper available via standard U.S. brokerage accounts
  • Leadership team with institutional banking and alternative investment backgrounds
Cons
  • Fund fees and minimums vary by product and jurisdiction
  • Crypto-specific product terms are not uniform across markets
  • ETF prices can trade at premiums or discounts to underlying assets
  • Crypto exposure carries volatility and regulatory-change risk
  • Past withdrawal limits imposed on private fund investors during 2023 market stress
  • Assets under management fell from $9 billion peak to about $2 billion in March 2023
  • FTX Ventures acquired a 30% minority equity stake in September 2022
  • Private funds restricted to accredited and institutional investors
Best forInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investorsAccredited investors seeking multi-asset exposure, Brokers trading crypto equities via CRPT, Institutions attending SALT capital events

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