Kristy Akullian, CFA

Kristy Akullian, CFA

Senior member of iShares Investment Strategy

Kristy Akullian, CFA, Director, is a senior member of the iShares Investment Strategy team. By meshing market signals with ETF solutions, the team seeks to deliver actionable insights on macro trends, investor positioning, and efficient execution.

 

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

FEATURED ARTICLES

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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Flow & Tell with iShares | April 2024 ETF Flows

May 08, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We round up top ETF flows across sectors, regions, and asset classes in a busy month of earnings and geopolitical tensions.

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Flow & Tell with iShares | March 2024 ETF Flows

Apr 10, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We unpack March’s standout ETF flows across allocations, noting subdued fixed income ETF volumes and sustained negative sentiment towards China.

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Flow & Tell with iShares | February 2024 ETF Flows

Mar 06, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We go through February’s standout ETF flows across allocations, unpacking important takeaways and themes of the month.

Market Insights

Outline for the Election Playbook: Part 1

Mar 05, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Politics and portfolios: navigating markets during an election year.

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Flow & Tell with iShares | January 2024 ETF Flows

Feb 06, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We round up January’s top ETF flows across asset classes and regions, unpacking key trends and themes of the month.

Market Insights

Flow & Tell with iShares | ETF Flows and Themes of 2023

Jan 04, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

We look back at 2023 as a year of emerging ETF trends, influenced by a rising rate environment and shifting asset allocations.

Market Insights

If the Fed is done raising rates, when will mortgage rates go down?

Jan 02, 2024 | Kristy Akullian, CFA

Learn why home prices are likely to remain high despite a big drop in mortgage applications.
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