Peter Hopkins

Peter Hopkins, European Equity Analyst at BlackRock

Peter Hopkins is a Portfolio Manager and European Equity Analyst at BlackRock, based in Edinburgh, Scotland.123 He joined BlackRock's European equity team in 2015 as an analyst and took on portfolio manager responsibilities in 2021, working alongside lead manager Brian Hall on the BlackRock European Value Fund.14

Hopkins has a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Andrews.2 He has honed his skills in equity analysis and gained recognition as an astute analyst. In his current role at BlackRock, he focuses on European equities.3

Since joining the team, Hopkins has helped reinforce BlackRock's European equity capabilities, which now has 23 members, making it one of the best-resourced teams in the industry.1 His contributions, along with the team's increased collaboration and hiring of experienced sector specialists, have helped the team regain a more competitive shape.1

The BlackRock European Value Fund that Hopkins co-manages has outperformed 77% of its peers in 2022 and ranks close to the top-decile over longer time periods, driven by effective stock selection.1 Hopkins' pragmatic approach to value investing, combined with the team's disciplined process and extensive research, have contributed to the fund's strong performance.1