Artisan Partners Reports $183.4B AUM as U.S. Value Team Winds Down
Event summary
- June 2026 AUM totaled $183.4 billion, with Artisan Funds and Global Funds accounting for $93.5 billion.
- International Value strategy led with $57.1 billion in AUM, while U.S. Value team faced $5.7 billion outflows from a terminated mandate.
- Firm commenced orderly wind-down of U.S. Value team strategies, expected to continue through Q3 2026.
The big picture
Artisan Partners' AUM growth reflects broader industry trends favoring global and international equity strategies over domestic value plays. The firm's decision to wind down its U.S. Value team underscores shifting investor preferences toward growth-oriented assets, particularly in emerging and international markets.
What we're watching
- Strategy Execution
- The pace at which Artisan Partners can reallocate U.S. Value team assets will impact operational efficiency and client retention.
- Market Positioning
- Whether the firm's focus on high-growth strategies like International Value can offset declines in value-oriented portfolios.
- Client Confidence
- How the wind-down of U.S. Value team strategies affects investor trust and potential outflows from other strategies.