11 asset management stocks to watch

Considering investing in asset management stocks? While the best asset management stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some asset management stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the portfolio management sector. Keep reading to learn more about asset management stocks and how to start investing.

11 popular asset management stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the portfolio management industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy now on CIBC Investor's Edge
Affiliated Managers Group (AMG.US)	(data unavailable)	$7.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Ameriprise Financial (AMP.US)	-16.26% Ameriprise Financial's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$43 billion (USD)	NYSE	614,416	Buy now
BlackRock (BLK.US)	4.85% BlackRock's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$161.3 billion (USD)	NYSE	863,354	Buy now
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK.US)	41.03% The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$79.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,596,187	Buy now
Franklin Resources (BEN.US)	1.50% Franklin Resources's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$11.8 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,292,569	Buy now
Janus Henderson Group (JHG.US)	-1.39% Janus Henderson Group's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$6.8 billion (USD)	NYSE	699,263	Buy now
AllianceBernstein Holding L-P (AB.US)	(data unavailable)	$4.6 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM.US)	(data unavailable)	$2.9 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO.US)	-24.80% Apollo Global Management LLC Class A's 1-year return based on the closing price as of December 4, 2024.	$76.5 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,755,500	Buy now
Fidus Investment (FDUS.US)	(data unavailable)	$718 million (USD)	NASDAQ	(data unavailable)	Buy now
Ares Management (ARES.US)	(data unavailable)	$51.4 billion (USD)	NYSE	(data unavailable)	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in asset management stock

The portfolio management industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering asset management stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in asset management stock

1. Research the portfolio management industry. Before investing, learn about the asset management stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the asset management stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like AMG or AMP. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are asset management stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in asset management stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—asset management stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the portfolio management industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best asset management stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best asset management stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong asset management stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular asset management stocks in or related to the portfolio management industry to help narrow down your options:

• Affiliated Managers Group (AMG)
• Ameriprise Financial (AMP)
• BlackRock (BLK)
• The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)
• Franklin Resources (BEN)
• Janus Henderson Group (JHG)
• AllianceBernstein Holding L-P (AB)
• Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM)
• Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO)
• Fidus Investment (FDUS)
• Ares Management (ARES)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some asset management stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each asset management stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Affiliated Managers Group (AMG)

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. , through its affiliates, operates as an investment management company providing investment management services to mutual funds, institutional clients,retails and high net worth individuals in the United States. It provides advisory or sub-advisory services to mutual funds.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Affiliated Managers Group's outstanding shares	$7.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.1 billion
Profit margin	26.01%
Revenue (TTM)	$2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$16.72
52-week stock price range	$139.20 – $272.00

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Ameriprise Financial (AMP)

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States and internationally. The company offers financial planning and advice services to individual and institutional clients.

Closing stock price	$470.11
Market Capitalization The total market value of Ameriprise Financial's outstanding shares	$43 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$10.5 billion
Profit margin	19.59%
Revenue (TTM)	$18.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$36.37
52-week stock price range	$392.21 – $574.69

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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BlackRock (BLK)

BlackRock, Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to institutional, intermediary, and individual investors including corporate, public, union, and industry pension plans, insurance companies, third-party mutual funds, endowments, public institutions, governments, foundations, charities, sovereign wealth funds, corporations, official institutions, and banks.

Closing stock price	$1,079.87
Market Capitalization The total market value of BlackRock's outstanding shares	$161.3 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$10.9 billion
Profit margin	26.64%
Revenue (TTM)	$22.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$38.89
52-week stock price range	$766.05 – $1,219.94

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK)

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation provides a range of financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, Investment and Wealth Management, and Other segments. The Securities Services segment offers custody, trust and depositary, accounting, exchange-traded funds, middle-office solutions, transfer agency, services for private equity and real estate funds, foreign exchange, securities lending, liquidity/lending services, and data analytics.

Closing stock price	$113.09
Market Capitalization The total market value of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's outstanding shares	$79.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$19.7 billion
Profit margin	26.57%
Revenue (TTM)	$19.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.93
52-week stock price range	$69.30 – $113.74

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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Franklin Resources (BEN)

Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset management holding company. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships.

Closing stock price	$23.01
Market Capitalization The total market value of Franklin Resources's outstanding shares	$11.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$3.3 billion
Profit margin	5.99%
Revenue (TTM)	$8.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.91
52-week stock price range	$15.81 – $25.72

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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Janus Henderson Group (JHG)

Janus Henderson Group plc is an asset management holding entity. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides services to institutional, retail clients, and high net worth clients. It manages separate client-focused equity and fixed income portfolios.

Closing stock price	$44.02
Market Capitalization The total market value of Janus Henderson Group's outstanding shares	$6.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.7 billion
Profit margin	20.07%
Revenue (TTM)	$2.7 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.39
52-week stock price range	$27.44 – $48.97

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 2, 2025.

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AllianceBernstein Holding L-P (AB)

AllianceBernstein Holding L. P. is a publicly owned investment manager.

Market Capitalization The total market value of AllianceBernstein Holding L-P's outstanding shares	$4.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$-102,365,000
Revenue (TTM)	$-102,365,000
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.02
52-week stock price range	$30.41 – $41.67

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM)

Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. is publicly owned investment manager. It provides its services to pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations, government entities, private funds and non-U.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Artisan Partners Asset Management's outstanding shares	$2.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$525.9 million
Profit margin	22.90%
Revenue (TTM)	$1.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.71
52-week stock price range	$31.11 – $46.79

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO)

Apollo Global Management, Inc. is a private equity firm specializing in investments in credit, private equity, infrastructure, secondaries and real estate markets. The firm prefers to invest in private and public markets.

Closing stock price	$131.39
Market Capitalization The total market value of Apollo Global Management LLC Class A's outstanding shares	$76.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$10.9 billion
Profit margin	15.78%
Revenue (TTM)	$27.2 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.86
52-week stock price range	$101.45 – $186.86

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on November 30, 2025.

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Fidus Investment (FDUS)

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Fidus Investment's outstanding shares	$718 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$151.2 million
Profit margin	54.03%
Revenue (TTM)	$151.2 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.34
52-week stock price range	$15.82 – $21.73

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Ares Management (ARES)

Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies. The company's Private Equity Group segment focuses on majority or shared-control investments primarily in under-capitalized companies.

Market Capitalization The total market value of Ares Management's outstanding shares	$51.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$2 billion
Profit margin	12.15%
Revenue (TTM)	$5.4 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.37
52-week stock price range	$109.20 – $196.36

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding asset management stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of asset management stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the portfolio management industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.

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Frequently asked questions about asset management stocks

• What are asset management stocks?

  Asset management stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the asset management sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying asset management stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top asset management stock to buy in 2025?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" asset management stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the portfolio management industry?

  You can keep track of the latest portfolio management news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the portfolio management industry.

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