Barclays Global Investors

Barclays Global Investors (BGI) was a major investment management company that specialized in managing funds for individuals, institutions, and pension plans. It focused on creating investment products like index funds, which aim to replicate the performance of specific markets or indexes, providing investors with broad market exposure at low costs. In 2009, BGI was acquired by BlackRock, becoming part of one of the world’s largest asset management firms. Today, its legacy continues within BlackRock’s offerings, emphasizing efficient, diversified investment options for a wide range of clients.