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.

FEATURED ARTICLES

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.

Market Insights

Flow & Tell with iShares | October 2024 ETF Flows

Nov 04, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

October delivered standout flows – we saw sharp moves in both equity and bond markets, and we examine ETF allocations to gauge investor positioning.

Market Insights

Are gold and oil effective hedging tools for investors?

Nov 01, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Discover gold and oil’s potential as hedging tools amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, and the role commodities can play in portfolios.

Market Insights

Flow & Tell with iShares | September 2024 ETF Flows

Oct 08, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We go through this month’s standout ETF flows across sectors, regions, and asset classes, noting changes in sectors and trends in product types.

Market Insights

2024 Fall Investment Directions

Sep 24, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Investment Strategy’s Fall Investment Directions outlines key opportunities across fixed income and equities, spotlighting macro developments and market implications.

Market Insights

What does a Fed rate cut mean for investors?

Sep 18, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

How could the Fed's rate cut impact your investments? Learn the potential effects on equity and bond markets, and discover portfolio approaches.

Market Insights

Flow & Tell with iShares | Summer 2024 ETF Flows

Sep 05, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We go through the summer’s top ETF flows across sectors, regions, and asset classes, noting changes in sectors and trends in product types.

Market Insights

Outline for the Election Playbook: Part 2

Aug 23, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Stay informed on how elections affect your investments. Learn about historical trends, volatility management, and diversification tactics.

Investment Strategies

Navigating market volatility: Insights for investors

Aug 08, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Discover factors behind recent stock market volatility, how to manage risk during turbulent times, and how recent economic data may impact the Fed’s outlook.

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Flow & Tell with iShares | May 2024 ETF Flows

Jun 14, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We go through May’s top ETF flows across sectors, regions, and asset classes, noting changes in sectors and single-country funds.

Market Insights

Wondering what to do with your tax refund?

May 10, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Getting a tax refund this year? Consider investing it in your future and seeking long-term growth and stability by investing in ETFs.
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