11 asset management stocks to watch

The best asset management stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

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.

1. Affiliated Managers Group (AMG)
2. Ameriprise Financial (AMP)
3. BlackRock (BLK)
4. Bank of New York Mellon (BK)
5. Franklin Resources (BEN)
6. Janus Henderson Group (JHG)
7. AllianceBernstein Holding L-P (AB)
8. Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM)
9. Apollo Global Management LLC Class A (APO)
10. Fidus Investment (FDUS)
11. Ares Management (ARES)

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The asset management stocks 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.

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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 US stocks.

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1. 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.

• Previous close price: $170.58
• Market capitalization: $4,772,401,664
• 1 year performance: 5.92%
• P/E ratio: 10.7741

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2. 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.

• Previous close price: $493.08
• Market capitalization: $48,724,373,504
• 1 year performance: 17.54%
• P/E ratio: 14.7043

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3. 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.

• Previous close price: $954.17
• Market capitalization: $148,137,738,240
• 1 year performance: 18.90%
• P/E ratio: 22.7292

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4. Bank of New York Mellon (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.

• Previous close price: $83.93
• Market capitalization: $58,694,377,472
• 1 year performance: 54.25%
• P/E ratio: 14.0948

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5. 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.

• Previous close price: $20.01
• Market capitalization: $10,255,769,600
• 1 year performance: -25.61%
• P/E ratio: 30.5

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6. 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.

• Previous close price: $37.58
• Market capitalization: $5,728,808,960
• 1 year performance: 20.64%
• P/E ratio: 14.2031

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7. AllianceBernstein Holding L-P (AB)

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

• Previous close price: $38.12
• Market capitalization: $4,097,347,072
• 1 year performance: 14.51%
• P/E ratio: 9.9919

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8. 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.

• Previous close price: $40.42
• Market capitalization: $2,695,927,296
• 1 year performance: -6.28%
• P/E ratio: 10.5219

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9. 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.

• Previous close price: $144.77
• Market capitalization: $74,299,318,272
• 1 year performance: 31.12%
• P/E ratio: 17.7681

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10. 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.

• Previous close price: $20.47
• Market capitalization: $720,009,088
• 1 year performance: 5.35%
• P/E ratio: 8.8458

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11. Ares Management (ARES)

Ares Management Corporation operates as an alternative asset manager in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company's Tradable Credit Group segment manages various types of investment funds, such as commingled and separately managed accounts for institutional investors, and publicly traded vehicles and sub-advised funds for retail investors in the tradable and non-investment grade corporate credit markets. Its Direct Lending Group segment provides financing solutions to small-to-medium sized companies.

• Previous close price: $147.61
• Market capitalization: $45,532,442,624
• 1 year performance: 11.73%
• P/E ratio: 70.7647

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Bottom line

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. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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