Kristy Akullian, CFA

Kristy Akullian, CFA

Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas

Kristy Akullian, CFA, is the Head of iShares Investment Strategy for the Americas. By meshing market signals with product solutions, the team seeks to deliver actionable insights on macro trends, investor positioning, and efficient implementation. Kristy is a regular guest on financial news outlets, podcasts and in print journalism.

 

Kristy earned BA degrees in Economics and English from the University of Southern California. She is also a CFA Charterholder.

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Market Insights

Q3 Earnings beat expectations amid signs of AI fatigue

Nov 21, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Explore how Q3 earnings beat expectations despite AI fatigue and how active, focused investing can help you seek to achieve your financial goals in today’s market.

Market Insights

What tariffs may mean for the economy and portfolios

Nov 07, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Tariffs are reshaping global trade—see what it may mean for growth, inflation, and your portfolio.

Market Insights

Are AI stocks in a bubble? Why this isn’t a dot-com redux

Nov 06, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

AI valuations are rising, but are we in a bubble? Explore why we believe that strong earnings, real demand, and limited debt suggest the AI boom may be built to last.

Market Insights

ETF/ETP Market Trends: Q3 2025

Sep 30, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Analyze third-quarter 2025 ETF and ETP flows to seek key market trends shaping investor behavior and portfolio strategies.

Market Insights

What Fed rate cuts may mean for portfolios

Sep 17, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Understand how Fed easing cycles influence various asset classes and get strategic insights to consider for investment portfolios.

Market Insights

ETF and ETP Trends: Summer Flow & Tell Recap 2025

Aug 22, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Track summer ETF/ETP flows with insights on equities, fixed income, alts, and crypto as markets rally on earnings and global tailwinds.

Market Insights

Q2 earnings: Upside surprises & Mag 7 dispersion

Aug 18, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Explore Q2 earnings surprises and Mag 7 dispersion; discover why active, quality-focused investing matters in today’s AI-led market.

Market Insights

Dollar weakness boosts international appeal

Jul 31, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Learn the advantages of international investing to diversify portfolios, reduce U.S. concentration risk, and potentially boost returns if the dollar declines.

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Flow & Tell with iShares | Q1 2025 ETF/ETP Flows

Apr 15, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Q1 delivered standout flows – we saw large moves in fixed income and we examine ETF allocations to gauge investor positioning.

Market Insights

Housing market outlook: Muted sales, positive economic impact

Feb 24, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Explore our forecast for residential real estate, featuring muted sales but a positive overall impact on the U.S. economy.

Market Insights

2025 Investment Directions: Navigating Market Trends

Jan 06, 2025 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Explore key investment directions for 2025 and make informed decisions with our analysis on U.S. growth, global equities, and strategic risk management.

Market Insights

ETF and ETP Market Trends – 2024 Flow & Tell

Dec 17, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Learn about key market trends from 2024 across global equity and fixed income markets.
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