Man Group AUM hits all-time high in H1 on inflows and gains

The asset manager said record first-half assets under management were lifted by strong inflows into long-only strategies alongside performance gains, underscoring continued demand for active management.

Summary

Man Group reported that assets under management reached an all-time high in the first half, supported by strong inflows into long-only strategies and performance gains. The update points to fresh client demand as well as market appreciation helping lift the firm’s asset base. The reference to active management’s “obituary” being delayed frames the result as another sign that actively managed investment strategies continue to attract capital despite years of debate over the rise of passive products.

Terms & Concepts
  • assets under management: Total market value of client assets managed by a firm.
  • long-only strategies: Investment strategies that buy assets expecting prices to rise.
  • active management: Portfolio management that relies on manager decisions to beat benchmarks.