Man Group plc (LSE:EMG) reported an increase in assets under management (AUM) to $270.9 billion at 30 September 2026, compared with $253.6 billion at the end of the previous quarter, supported by net client inflows and positive investment performance.
The FTSE 250-listed investment management company recorded net inflows of $10.1 billion during the third quarter, alongside a $5.9 billion contribution from investment performance.
Assets under management increased by $17.3 billion over the period, with growth across several investment categories, including liquid alternatives and long-only equities.
The company also reported generally positive investment performance across key strategies in liquid alternatives, long-only equity and credit during the first nine months of 2026.
Net Inflows and Investment Performance Support AUM Growth
Man Group’s assets under management increased from $253.6 billion to $270.9 billion during the three months ended 30 September 2026.
Net inflows contributed $10.1 billion to the quarterly movement, while investment performance added $5.9 billion.
Together, these factors accounted for $16.0 billion of the increase, with the remaining $1.3 billion reflecting other movements not detailed in the supplied trading update.
The inflows indicate that client subscriptions exceeded withdrawals during the quarter, while the positive investment performance contribution reflected changes in the value of assets managed by the group.
Man Group operates investment strategies across public and private markets, providing systematic, discretionary and tailored investment solutions to institutional and other sophisticated investors.
Liquid Alternatives AUM Reaches $99.7 Billion
Assets under management in Man Group’s liquid alternatives business increased to $99.7 billion at the end of September.
The category includes alternative investment strategies designed to operate within liquid financial markets, using approaches such as systematic trading, risk premia and multi-strategy investment management.
Liquid alternatives were among the principal contributors to the group’s overall AUM expansion during the third quarter.
The company has continued developing its range of alternative investment products, including solutions-based strategies and risk premia offerings.
These activities form part of Man Group’s investment management platform, which combines quantitative techniques, technology and portfolio management expertise.
Long-Only Equity Assets Increase to $113.2 Billion
Man Group’s long-only equity business also recorded growth, with assets under management reaching $113.2 billion at 30 September 2026.
The company offers long-only equity strategies using systematic and other investment approaches across public markets.
Growth in this category contributed to the increase in group assets under management during the quarter.
The firm’s private markets business, meanwhile, remained broadly stable over the reporting period.
Across the first nine months of 2026, Man Group reported generally positive performance from key investment strategies spanning liquid alternatives, long-only equity and credit.
The supplied update does not provide individual performance percentages for these strategies.
Investment Platform Includes Systematic and Solutions-Based Strategies
Man Group continues to develop investment products across its systematic, discretionary and solutions-based businesses.
Its investment platform includes risk premia strategies, systematic long-only equities and multi-manager investment solutions, alongside credit and private market offerings.
The company uses technology and quantitative research in the development and management of several of its investment strategies.
Its solutions business provides investment arrangements designed around specific client requirements, while its broader platform offers both single-strategy and multi-strategy products.
The increase in assets under management expands the amount of client capital managed by the group, although the effect on management fee revenue will depend on the fee structures and product mix associated with those assets.
The third-quarter update does not include revised revenue or profit guidance.
Man Group Reports Growth Across Public Market Strategies
The quarterly figures show that Man Group’s AUM expansion was supported by both client capital flows and investment returns.
Liquid alternatives and long-only equities accounted for substantial portions of the group’s assets under management at the end of September, while private markets remained comparatively unchanged.
The company continues to operate across different investment categories, with its business model incorporating systematic trading, discretionary portfolio management and tailored investment solutions.
Man Group’s reported AUM of $270.9 billion represents its asset base at the end of the third quarter of 2026.
About Man Group plc
Man Group plc (LSE:EMG) is a global investment management company headquartered in Jersey and listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The FTSE 250 constituent provides systematic, discretionary and solutions-based investment strategies across public and private markets.
Its investment platform covers liquid alternatives, long-only equities, credit, private markets and multi-manager solutions.
The company manages capital on behalf of institutional investors and other clients, using quantitative research, technology and portfolio management capabilities across its investment businesses.
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