Artisan Partners AUM at $183.5B; $6B Global Value rebalancing expected
- Preliminary AUM reached $183.5 billion as of August 31, 2026
- $94.5 billion held in Artisan Funds and Global Funds; $89.0 billion in separate accounts
- $6 billion rebalancing expected in September from Global Value strategy due to client mandate change
- Revenue impact from rebalancing expected to be less than AUM reduction
- International Value strategy holds largest share at $58.2 billion

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Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $183.5 billion as of August 31, 2026. The Milwaukee-based firm disclosed that a long-standing sub-advisory client is diversifying its mandate, which will trigger a $6 billion rebalancing from the Global Value strategy in September 2026.
The shift moves the client from a single-manager to a multi-manager structure. Artisan will remain one of three managers under the new arrangement. The company stated that the anticipated impact on revenues will be less than the corresponding reduction in AUM, given the specific fee structure associated with this mandate.
AUM Composition by Strategy
Total firm AUM was split between Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds, which accounted for $94.5 billion, and separate accounts and other AUM, which held $89.0 billion. Separate account and other AUM includes assets managed in traditional separate accounts, Artisan-branded collective investment trusts, and private funds.
The breakdown of AUM by investment team and strategy as of August 31, 2026, is detailed below:
| Strategy Team | Strategy | AUM ($ Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Growth Team | Global Opportunities | $12,396 |
| Growth Team | U.S. Mid-Cap Growth | $9,861 |
| Growth Team | U.S. Small-Cap Growth | $2,796 |
| Growth Team | Global Discovery | $1,912 |
| Growth Team | Franchise | $1,065 |
| International Value Group | International Value | $58,202 |
| Global Value Team | Global Value | $39,962 |
| Credit Team | High Income | $14,482 |
| Global Equity Team | Non-U.S. Growth | $16,518 |
| Credit Team | Custom Credit Solutions | $1,562 |
| International Value Group | International Explorer | $1,390 |
| Global Value Team | Select Equity | $1,091 |
| Sustainable Emerging Markets Team | Sustainable Emerging Markets | $4,031 |
| International Small-Mid Team | Non-U.S. Small-Mid Growth | $4,150 |
| Developing World Team | Developing World | $3,397 |
| EMsights Capital Group | Emerging Markets Local Opportunities | $1,999 |
| EMsights Capital Group | Global Unconstrained | $2,362 |
| EMsights Capital Group | Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities | $1,616 |
| Antero Peak Group | Antero Peak | $2,475 |
| Credit Team | Credit Opportunities | $444 |
| Global Equity Team | Global Equity | $409 |
| Credit Team | Floating Rate | $307 |
| Antero Peak Group | Antero Peak Hedge | $250 |
| International Value Group | Global Special Situations | $39 |
| Grandview Property Partners | Grandview Property Partners | $774 |
What the Numbers Show
The data reveals a heavy concentration in value-oriented strategies. The International Value strategy alone holds $58.2 billion, representing approximately 31% of total firm AUM. When combined with the Global Value strategy ($39.96 billion), these two strategies account for nearly half of the firm's total assets. This concentration highlights the significant exposure to the upcoming $6 billion rebalancing, which specifically targets the Global Value strategy.
Additionally, the Credit Team manages $16.79 billion across four strategies, with the High Income strategy comprising the vast majority ($14.48 billion). This indicates that while equity strategies dominate the top line, credit represents a substantial and diversified asset class within the portfolio.
How might the transition to a multi-manager structure for the sub-advisory client affect Artisan's long-term retention rates and fee margins compared to single-manager mandates?
Given that International and Global Value strategies comprise nearly half of total AUM, how vulnerable is Artisan's revenue to a potential rotation in market style away from value investing?
What specific operational or strategic initiatives is Artisan pursuing to diversify its AUM base beyond its heavy reliance on value-oriented equity strategies?





























