Vanguard Capital Management reports 10.7M BlackRock holdings (NYSE: BLK)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BlackRock Inc: Vanguard Capital Management reports beneficial ownership of 10,700,618 shares of BlackRock common stock, representing 6.87% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard has sole voting power for 1,460,018 shares and sole dispositive power for 10,700,618 shares. The statement is made on behalf of Vanguard Capital Management and affiliated Vanguard business divisions.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership: 10,700,618 shares
Percent of class: 6.87%
Sole voting power: 1,460,018 shares
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Beneficial ownership
10,700,618 shares
as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class
6.87%
BlackRock common stock
Sole voting power
1,460,018 shares
voting power reported
Sole dispositive power
10,700,618 shares
disposition authority reported
Filing signature date
04/27/2026
Schedule 13G signed date
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, beneficially owned, dispositive power, sole voting power
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Schedule 13G regulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Blackrock Inc"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially owned financial
"Amount beneficially owned: 10700618"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
dispositive power financial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 10700618"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
sole voting power financial
"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1460018"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
FAQ
Who filed the Schedule 13G for BlackRock on behalf of Vanguard?
The filing is submitted by Vanguard Capital Management, signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 04/27/2026, reporting ownership as of 03/31/2026.
Does Vanguard report any other person with over 5% interest in this filing?
No single other person is reported as having more than 5%. The filing states Vanguard Capital Management, including registered investment companies and managed accounts, holds the reported interests.
What does 'dispositive power' mean in this Schedule 13G for BLK?
It means the authority to direct the sale or transfer of shares; Vanguard reports sole dispositive power over 10,700,618 shares of BlackRock common stock in this filing.