Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc. has increased its stake in Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC) to 0.85%, valued at approximately $89 million, making them the second-largest shareholder. This investment reflects a growing confidence in Freedom Holding, also shared by other institutional investors like State Street Corp. Freedom Holding operates in 22 countries, providing a financial and digital ecosystem including Freedom Bank and Freedom Broker. Freedom Holding’s CEO, Timur Turlov, views this as validation of their business model and strategic value.

General Enterprise Ventures (GEVI) announced a 1-for-6 reverse stock split, effective August 27, 2025, reducing outstanding shares to approximately 14.6 million. The stock will trade as GEVID temporarily before reverting to GEVI. This strategic move aims to meet national securities exchange listing requirements and attract institutional investors. The split won’t affect percentage ownership; fractional shares will be rounded up. The company, through its subsidiary Mighty Fire Breaker, seeks growth in wildfire prevention technology.