Welcome to our collection of insightful quotes by Laurence D. Fink, a prominent figure in the world of finance and investment. Laurence D. Fink, commonly known as Larry Fink, is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BlackRock, one of the largest investment management firms globally. With a career spanning decades, Fink has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge in navigating the complexities of the financial markets, offering valuable perspectives on investing, leadership, and the global economy.
Throughout his career, Fink has been a vocal advocate for responsible investing and corporate sustainability, emphasizing the importance of considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions. His insights into the intersection of finance and societal impact have earned him recognition as a thought leader in the field. As you explore the quotes curated here, you’ll gain valuable insights into Fink’s perspectives on finance, leadership, and the role of businesses in shaping a more sustainable future. Get ready to be inspired and informed by the wisdom of Laurence D. Fink.
What Wall Street is, they’re market makers. Wall Street’s business model is making money on velocity of money. They’re a click industry. That’s what Wall Street is. They make a lot of money when there’s a lot of turnover. And they make a lot of money when that velocity is fast. Laurence D. Fink
Social Security is an insurance policy. It’s a terrible investment vehicle. Social Security has some great benefits. But it was never meant to be a savings plan. So we need to have a national debate. Should this 12.5 percent that we’re contributing all go into a Social Security pool, or should half go into a mandatory savings plan? Laurence D. Fink
One of the key elements of human behavior is, humans have a greater fear of loss than enjoyment of success. All the academic studies will show you that the fear of loss of capital is far greater than the enjoyment of gains. Laurence D. Fink
I personally have said many times I’d be a hundred percent in equities. That fits my risk profile and my views of the world, though obviously it’s not appropriate for everyone. Most investors need a more diversified portfolio. Laurence D. Fink
I am responsible for managing more schoolteachers’ and firemen’s money than anybody in the world. That’s an enormous responsibility. Laurence D. Fink
I am pleased to be part of Promontory’s steady efforts to assist banks and other financial firms in meeting legal and regulatory obligations and challenges. Laurence D. Fink
I like multinational companies. They may have 40 to 60 percent of their engines of growth in the United States, but I do like the diversification of being more global. Laurence D. Fink
When you look at dividend returns on equities versus bond yields, to me it’s a pretty easy decision to be heavily in equities. Laurence D. Fink
To finance longer life spans, we must convince individuals to start investing now for the long term. But longevity should be an asset that can be levered, not a curse. They must understand that there’s a cost to sitting in cash. No one talks about that cost. Laurence D. Fink