Assets Under Management
Definition
What is Assets Under Management?
The total market valueThe price at which an asset could trade in the market at a given time. of investments managed by a fund or investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both. manager.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A manager overseeing three funds worth $20 billion, $15 billion, and $5 billion has $40 billion in AUM.
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Mutual Fund
A pooled investment vehicle that combines money from many investors into one professionally managed portfolio.
Fund BasicsUnit
A proportional ownership interest in a mutual fund.
Fund BasicsNet Asset Value
The value of a fund's assets minus its liabilities, usually expressed in total and per unit.
Fund TypesMoney Market Fund
A mutual fund that invests mainly in short-term, relatively liquid instruments such as treasury bills and deposits.