What happened
Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. (NYSE: APAM) reported preliminary AUM of $168.7 billion as of September 30, 2026.
Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds accounted for $90.2 billion. Separate accounts and other AUM accounted for $78.5 billion.
The strategy table was led by International Value at $54.99 billion and Global Value at $32.19 billion.
High Income was $14.11 billion, Non-U.S. Growth was $15.76 billion, U.S. Mid-Cap Growth was $8.88 billion and Global Opportunities was $11.93 billion.
The release also showed Non-U.S. Small-Mid Growth at $3.64 billion, Sustainable Emerging Markets at $3.86 billion and Developing World at $3.11 billion.
EMsights Capital Group posted Global Unconstrained at $2.66 billion, Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities at $1.65 billion and Emerging Markets Local Opportunities at $1.97 billion.
Grandview Property Partners was $782 million and Antero Peak Hedge was $208 million.
Key numbers
| Metric | Latest | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary AUM | $168.7 billion | Press release of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dated October 9, 2026 | |
| Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds | $90.2 billion | Press release of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dated October 9, 2026 | |
| Separate accounts and other AUM | $78.5 billion | Press release of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dated October 9, 2026 |
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Why it matters
OptimistFi's case is that Artisan Partners can create value if its boutique active-investment teams keep attracting sophisticated clients to differentiated strategies.
This filing is mixed for that view because it confirms a $168.7 billion AUM base and shows Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds exceeded separate accounts and other AUM by $11.7 billion.
The release also says autonomous investment teams oversee a broad set of strategies. That is the structure the investment case depends on.
International Value and Global Value were the two largest named sleeves. The rest of the table was spread across credit, equity and specialty strategies.
That gives investors a dated benchmark for the platform's breadth on September 30, 2026.
This report is preliminary and covers one date, so it is a baseline rather than a full read on the business.
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What's next
The next observable evidence is the next quarterly AUM report.
A higher reading would strengthen the case that Artisan's asset base stayed firm. A lower one would weaken it.
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Sources
- Press Release of Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. dated October 9, 2026 — Reports preliminary assets under management as of September 30, 2026.
- Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. Form 8-K — Current report that incorporates the press release.
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