Daniel Prince, CFA

Daniel Prince, CFA

U.S. Head of iShares Product

Daniel Prince, CFA, Managing Director, is the U.S. Head of iShares Product. He leads a team that manages the iShares product agenda and is responsible for overseeing a team of product strategists delivering product insights and investment solutions for U.S. institutions and financial advisors.

 

Mr. Prince’s service with the firm dates back to 2007, including his years with Barclays Global Investors (BGI), which merged with BlackRock in 2009. Prior to his current role, Daniel was a member of the iShares ETF Due Diligence team where he partnered with home office ETF platform analysts delivering in-depth product analysis and insights. Prior to this role, Mr. Prince was senior sales strategist within iShares. Daniel started his career in pension consulting as an analyst at Wilshire Associates.

 

Mr. Prince holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and he earned a BS degree in business administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.

FEATURED ARTICLES

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO INVESTING: START YOUR JOURNEY NOW

Nov 25, 2025 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Just getting started with investing? Learn the basic steps to pursue your financial goals and start your investment journey today.

FROM SAVING TO SPENDING: RETIREMENT PLANNING WITH ETFs

Jul 14, 2025 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Learn how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be effective retirement planning tools in this guide to retirement savings and income.

LONG-TERM INVESTING: TIME IN THE MARKET CAN TOP MARKET TIMING

Feb 21, 2025 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Explore how staying invested over time can outshine market timing. See compelling graphs that demonstrate long-term growth potential despite downturns.

WHAT IS AN ETF (EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND)?

Nov 15, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are baskets of securities that trade like stocks. Learn how low-cost iShares ETFs can help you pursue your financial goals.

Market Insights

Got diversification? Access the 20 biggest U.S. stocks

Oct 24, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

You don't have to know how to pick stocks to access top companies. Learn why diversification is an important investment strategy.

WHAT IS AN INDEX?

Oct 10, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Discover what an index is and why it matters to investing. Learn definitions, applications, and examples of investable index funds.

INTRODUCTION TO ASSET ALLOCATION AND RISK TOLERANCE

Sep 10, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Optimize your portfolio by understanding asset allocation and risk tolerance and explore how iShares ETFs can help you pursue your long-term investment goals.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

May 17, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

A roadmap for retirement planning, giving you the tools to help you make the decisions and actions necessary to retire on your own terms.

HOW TO BUY EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (ETFs)

Apr 24, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

While funds can't be directly purchased on our website, investors can buy through Fidelity, an online brokerage account, or through a financial advisor.

WHEN TO START SAVING FOR RETIREMENT? 5 THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Mar 04, 2024 | Daniel Prince, CFA

It's never too late to start saving for retirement! Our guide provides you with practical tips on budgeting, investing, and growing your retirement fund.

ACCELERATE YOUR RETIREMENT PLAN: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

Dec 21, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Fast track your retirement with expert tips on managing lifestyle creep, maximizing employer plans, and diversifying investments.

HOW TO TRANSITION INTO RETIREMENT EFFECTIVELY AND WITH EASE

Dec 19, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Discover practical steps to transition into retirement with ease and learn how budgeting and portfolio adjustments can ensure financial well-being.

A MASTERCLASS IN DIVERSIFICATION: THE BENEFITS IN PORTFOLIOS

Nov 01, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Learn why diversification is so important to investing and how it helps investors reduce risk, enhance returns, and navigate fast-changing markets.

HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO RETIRE? START WITH THIS GUIDE

Oct 19, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Pave your path to a worry-free retirement with insights on financial planning, Target Date funds, inflation, and investment strategies.

HOW TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT IF YOU’RE SELF-EMPLOYED

Oct 19, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

No workplace savings plan? Our guide offers actionable advice for freelancers, gig workers, and independent contractors to start saving and investing today.

ETFs vs. MUTUAL FUNDS – A COMPARISON

May 10, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Explore the fundamental differences between ETFs and mutual funds to enhance your financial strategy and pursue long-term investment objectives.

SEEK TO MINIMIZE TAXES & MAXIMIZE RETURNS IN YOUR RETIREMENT

Apr 19, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Asset allocation and taxes go hand-in-hand for effective investing. Learn to manage your portfolio with tax efficiency to keep more of your gains.

3 COMMON MISTAKES INVESTORS MAKE — AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Jan 31, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Avoid costly investing mistakes and learn how performance chasing, hindsight bias, and loss aversion can impact your returns.

HOW ARE ETFs TAX EFFICIENT?

Jan 31, 2023 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Explore the tax efficiency of ETFs and gain a deeper understanding of how they can help investors keep more of what they earn.

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ALL ABOUT ETPs: PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS

Jan 20, 2023 | BlackRock

Explore the intricate world of ETP premiums and discounts with iShares, delving into their relevance in assessing investment expenses.

WHAT ARE INDEX FUNDS AND HOW DO THEY WORK?

Sep 14, 2021 | Daniel Prince, CFA

Index funds are simple, low-cost ways to gain exposure to markets. Learn how they revolutionized investing and how they could complement your portfolio.

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