Being Quote by 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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Annual Shareholder Meeting, BlackRock, 2022
The speaker appreciates multinational firms for their diversified growth, especially when a large share of that growth comes from the U.S., highlighting global risk‑spreading.
In simple terms: Global companies spread growth across regions, reducing risk.
Invest in diversified, globally present firms.
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When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- corporate strategy
- risk assessment
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance global exposure with local market knowledge?
- What metrics reveal true diversification benefits?
Diversification may not offset regional downturns if exposure is uneven.