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Cramer's Trust Cuts BlackRock, Bolsters Cash for New Investments

1/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust sold 45 shares of BlackRock for about $1,129.80, reducing its stake to 65 shares and 1.90% of the portfolio.
The sale will boost cash reserves and offset Nike, Procter & Gamble, and Alphabet purchases.
Amazon remains a strong investment for the trust due to its leadership in e-commerce and cloud computing, with growth potential in healthcare and AI.

History

Historical Context

The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 established a crucial separation between commercial and investment banking to protect consumer deposits from risky investments. However, by 1999, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act repealed these restrictions, allowing financial institutions to merge and contributing to the 2008 financial crisis. Today, BlackRock, formed in this deregulated environment, manages over $9 trillion in assets, reflecting ongoing shifts in investment strategies.

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Story summary

Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust sold 45 shares of BlackRock for about $1,129.80, reducing its stake to 65 shares and 1.90% of the portfolio.
The sale will boost cash reserves and offset Nike, Procter & Gamble, and Alphabet purchases.
Amazon remains a strong investment for the trust due to its leadership in e-commerce and cloud computing, with growth potential in healthcare and AI.

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