BlackRock's 15-Year Performance: A $100 Investment Now Worth $660.77

BlackRock has outperformed the market over the past 15 years, producing an average annual return of 13.36% and a market capitalization of $181.36 billion. If an investor had bought $100 of BlackRock stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $660.77 today based on the current price of $1,171.15. The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in cash growth over a period of time.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has achieved a significant milestone in its short history, becoming the most profitable exchange-traded fund (ETF) for the firm. Despite being launched less than two years ago, IBIT has outpaced longstanding traditional funds, generating $244.5 million in annual revenue for BlackRock. This remarkable performance is attributed to a surge in demand for regulated cryptocurrency exposure, driven by Bitcoin's (BTC) record-breaking price rally BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Out-Earns 25-Year-Old S&P 500 Fund in Less Than 2 Years^[1].

The fund's rapid growth is evident in its asset under management (AUM), which currently stands at $97.8 billion. BlackRock earns revenue from IBIT by charging a 0.25% management fee on the fund's total AUM. According to Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, the product is close to reaching $100 billion in assets under management, with only about $2.2 billion left to go. This growth is particularly impressive when compared to other major ETFs, such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which took 2,011 days to reach $100 billion in AUM BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Out-Earns 25-Year-Old S&P 500 Fund in Less Than 2 Years^[1].

The growing enthusiasm around IBIT is further reflected in the Bitcoin ETF inflows during what the crypto community calls 'Uptober.' Last week, Bitcoin ETFs saw $3.2 billion in net inflows, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for $1.78 billion of that amount. Even on October 6, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.19 billion in net inflows, the largest single-day inflow of 2025 BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Out-Earns 25-Year-Old S&P 500 Fund in Less Than 2 Years^[1].

These inflows come amid Bitcoin's latest price rally, with the leading cryptocurrency breaking above $125,000 and surpassing $126,000 to reach a new all-time high. As of the time of writing, BTC traded at $124,569, up nearly 9% over the past week. This reflects strong market momentum supported by massive institutional inflows BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Out-Earns 25-Year-Old S&P 500 Fund in Less Than 2 Years^[1].

While BlackRock's success with IBIT is notable, it is essential to consider the broader context of the company's performance. Over the past 15 years, BlackRock has outperformed the market, producing an average annual return of 13.36% and a market capitalization of $181.36 billion. An investor who bought $100 of BlackRock stock 15 years ago would see it grow to $660.77 today, based on the current price of $1,171.15 Key facts: Deutsche Bank AG reported that BlackRock, Inc. now holds over 3% of its voting rights as of October 1, 2025, per the German Securities Trading Act.^[2].