Major Asset Managers Report AUM Decline in March 2026 Amid Market Volatility

Leading asset management firms reported a general decline in preliminary Assets Under Management (AUM) for March 2026, primarily attributed to market depreciation. Invesco Ltd. saw its AUM drop by 4.4% to $2,159.5 billion compared to the previous month's figures. Similarly, Cohen & Steers reported AUM of $93.1 billion, representing a $5.3 billion decrease largely driven by market-related losses. Artisan Partners Asset Management also released its figures, with total AUM reaching $173.0 billion as of March 31, 2026. The overall downward trend was exacerbated by market depreciation and distributions, despite some minor net inflows recorded during the period. These results highlight a challenging month for the sector, as lower AUM levels typically impact the fee-generating potential of these financial institutions.