GITNUXREPORT 2025

Asset Management Industry Statistics

Global asset management exceeds $106 trillion, driven by ETF growth and ESG investment.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average expense ratio for actively managed mutual funds in the US was 0.74% in 2022

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The median annual return for mutual funds in the US was approximately 8% over the past decade

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The percentage of active managers outperforming benchmarks has declined to about 24% over the past 10 years

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The total number of ETF launches globally in 2022 was over 1,000, reflecting increasing product innovation

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The average age of assets under management for hedge funds is approximately 3 years, reflecting relatively new investment strategies

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The number of active asset managers globally has decreased by approximately 20% over the past decade

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The proportion of women in senior roles within asset management firms increased to 30% in 2023, from 20% in 2019

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The average turnover rate for asset management firms is around 12% annually, affecting operational stability

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The average annual salary for asset management professionals worldwide is approximately $120,000, with regional variations

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The proportion of women in entry-level asset management roles has increased to 40% in 2023, reflecting improved diversity efforts

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The asset management industry’s total employment worldwide exceeds 400,000 jobs, representing a significant sector employer

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The global asset management industry managed approximately $106 trillion in assets as of 2022

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The European asset management industry accounted for around €27.7 trillion in assets under management in 2021

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US mutual funds held over $21 trillion in assets as of mid-2022

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Passive funds represent about 50% of the global ETF market assets as of 2023

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Fixed income assets accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management in 2022

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Millennials are expected to control around $68 trillion in assets globally by 2060

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The Asia-Pacific region’s asset management industry grew at a CAGR of 8% from 2010 to 2021

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ESG assets under management reached $35.3 trillion globally in 2022, representing 36% of all AUM

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The average fund size for ETFs globally increased to approximately $150 million in 2023

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The number of sustainable ETFs worldwide surpassed 500 by mid-2023

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Robo-advisors manage over $1 trillion in assets globally as of 2023

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Institutional investors account for roughly 80% of global assets under management

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The CAGR for the global asset management industry is projected to be 6.5% from 2022 to 2027

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The number of registered investment funds in Europe exceeded 31,000 in 2022

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Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are increasingly included in asset management portfolios, accounting for about 2% of total AUM in 2023

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The median AUM per active asset manager globally is approximately $2 billion

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Asia-Pacific’s asset management industry is expected to reach $19 trillion in assets by 2025

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The United States accounts for about 25% of the global asset management industry’s total AUM

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The global mutual fund industry saw net inflows of approximately $300 billion in 2022

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70% of institutional investors expect to increase allocations to ESG investments in the next five years

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The average fee for hedge fund management is approximately 1.5% of assets under management, plus 20% of profits

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The global pension fund assets under management exceeded $40 trillion in 2023

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Real estate assets account for about 13% of global AUM, totaling roughly $14 trillion as of 2022

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During 2022, the asset management industry experienced a net growth rate of approximately 5%, driven largely by inflows and market gains

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The average client retention rate for asset management firms is approximately 87% annually, indicating high customer loyalty

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The top 10 asset management firms manage over $20 trillion combined, representing roughly 20% of total global AUM

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The proportion of international assets managed by U.S.-based firms is approximately 35%, reflecting their global influence

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Around 60% of asset managers plan to increase investments in sustainable and impact investing by 2025

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The global fintech in asset management market size was valued at approximately $5 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2030

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The ratio of retail to institutional assets under management is roughly 1:4 globally, highlighting the dominance of institutional investors

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Investment in alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, and infrastructure comprised about 10% of total AUM in 2022, worth approximately $10 trillion

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The total assets managed in private equity globally reached over $4 trillion in 2022, with an annual growth rate of around 8%

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The average AUM per client in private wealth management is approximately $5 million, indicating high-net-worth client focus

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The proportion of ESG funds included in global AUM increased from 15% in 2018 to over 36% in 2022, showcasing rapid growth in sustainable investing

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The adoption of blockchain technology in asset management is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2028, enhancing transparency and security

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The average client assets per financial advisor in asset management firms is estimated at around $250 million in 2023, illustrating the scale of client portfolios

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The growth rate of ETFs has outpaced mutual funds globally, with ETFs growing at about 20% annually, compared to 5% for mutual funds

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The global hedge fund industry managed approximately $3.4 trillion in assets as of 2022, with yearly inflows and performance gains contributing to growth

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The proliferation of green bonds in bond portfolios increased by over 40% in 2022, supporting sustainable development

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The total number of registered European investment funds has increased by 15% since 2019, indicating industry growth

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The median fund size for global mutual funds is around $250 million, with larger funds tending to outperform smaller peers

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The median age of a retail investor globally is approximately 44 years, indicating a mature investor base

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The number of asset management firms worldwide exceeds 11,000, with the majority located in North America and Europe

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The adoption of AI and machine learning in asset management increased by 60% between 2020 and 2023

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Cybersecurity incidents in the asset management industry increased by 30% in 2022, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures

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The asset management industry’s digital transformation investment is projected to reach $50 billion worldwide by 2025, reflecting focus on modernization

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The percentage of assets managed through automated portfolio management solutions increased from 10% in 2020 to 25% in 2023, indicating rapid technological adoption

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Over 80% of asset managers have adopted ESG scoring and data providers as of 2023, reflecting industry-wide integration of sustainability metrics

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The digital client onboarding process has reduced client onboarding time by 30% for asset management firms, improving operational efficiency

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The use of big data analytics in asset management increased by 70% between 2020 and 2023, enhancing decision-making processes

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The adoption rate of machine learning algorithms for risk management in asset management firms increased by over 50% from 2020 to 2023, demonstrating technological advancements

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Key Highlights

The global asset management industry managed approximately $106 trillion in assets as of 2022
The European asset management industry accounted for around €27.7 trillion in assets under management in 2021
US mutual funds held over $21 trillion in assets as of mid-2022
Passive funds represent about 50% of the global ETF market assets as of 2023
The number of active asset managers globally has decreased by approximately 20% over the past decade
The average expense ratio for actively managed mutual funds in the US was 0.74% in 2022
Fixed income assets accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management in 2022
Millennials are expected to control around $68 trillion in assets globally by 2060
The Asia-Pacific region’s asset management industry grew at a CAGR of 8% from 2010 to 2021
ESG assets under management reached $35.3 trillion globally in 2022, representing 36% of all AUM
The average fund size for ETFs globally increased to approximately $150 million in 2023
The number of sustainable ETFs worldwide surpassed 500 by mid-2023
Robo-advisors manage over $1 trillion in assets globally as of 2023

The asset management industry is navigating a transformative era, managing over $106 trillion globally in 2022, as it embraces cutting-edge technology, sustainable investments, and evolving investor demographics to fuel steady growth and unprecedented innovation.

Fund Types and Investment Strategies

The average expense ratio for actively managed mutual funds in the US was 0.74% in 2022
The median annual return for mutual funds in the US was approximately 8% over the past decade
The percentage of active managers outperforming benchmarks has declined to about 24% over the past 10 years
The total number of ETF launches globally in 2022 was over 1,000, reflecting increasing product innovation
The average age of assets under management for hedge funds is approximately 3 years, reflecting relatively new investment strategies

Fund Types and Investment Strategies Interpretation

Despite a modest 0.74% expense ratio and an 8% decade-long return, only about a quarter of active managers beat benchmarks amid a surge of over 1,000 ETF launches in 2022 and relatively young hedge fund strategies, highlighting a shifting landscape where innovation often outpaces traditional active management's performance.

Industry Workforce and Demographics

The number of active asset managers globally has decreased by approximately 20% over the past decade
The proportion of women in senior roles within asset management firms increased to 30% in 2023, from 20% in 2019
The average turnover rate for asset management firms is around 12% annually, affecting operational stability
The average annual salary for asset management professionals worldwide is approximately $120,000, with regional variations
The proportion of women in entry-level asset management roles has increased to 40% in 2023, reflecting improved diversity efforts
The asset management industry’s total employment worldwide exceeds 400,000 jobs, representing a significant sector employer

Industry Workforce and Demographics Interpretation

As the industry consolidates assets and diversifies leadership—now boasting 30% women in senior roles and a 40% entry-level female workforce—yet contends with a 20% decline in active managers and a 12% churn rate, it underscores a sector balancing stability and transformation while earning global accolades with its $120,000 average salary.

Market Size and Assets Under Management

The global asset management industry managed approximately $106 trillion in assets as of 2022
The European asset management industry accounted for around €27.7 trillion in assets under management in 2021
US mutual funds held over $21 trillion in assets as of mid-2022
Passive funds represent about 50% of the global ETF market assets as of 2023
Fixed income assets accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management in 2022
Millennials are expected to control around $68 trillion in assets globally by 2060
The Asia-Pacific region’s asset management industry grew at a CAGR of 8% from 2010 to 2021
ESG assets under management reached $35.3 trillion globally in 2022, representing 36% of all AUM
The average fund size for ETFs globally increased to approximately $150 million in 2023
The number of sustainable ETFs worldwide surpassed 500 by mid-2023
Robo-advisors manage over $1 trillion in assets globally as of 2023
Institutional investors account for roughly 80% of global assets under management
The CAGR for the global asset management industry is projected to be 6.5% from 2022 to 2027
The number of registered investment funds in Europe exceeded 31,000 in 2022
Digital assets and cryptocurrencies are increasingly included in asset management portfolios, accounting for about 2% of total AUM in 2023
The median AUM per active asset manager globally is approximately $2 billion
Asia-Pacific’s asset management industry is expected to reach $19 trillion in assets by 2025
The United States accounts for about 25% of the global asset management industry’s total AUM
The global mutual fund industry saw net inflows of approximately $300 billion in 2022
70% of institutional investors expect to increase allocations to ESG investments in the next five years
The average fee for hedge fund management is approximately 1.5% of assets under management, plus 20% of profits
The global pension fund assets under management exceeded $40 trillion in 2023
Real estate assets account for about 13% of global AUM, totaling roughly $14 trillion as of 2022
During 2022, the asset management industry experienced a net growth rate of approximately 5%, driven largely by inflows and market gains
The average client retention rate for asset management firms is approximately 87% annually, indicating high customer loyalty
The top 10 asset management firms manage over $20 trillion combined, representing roughly 20% of total global AUM
The proportion of international assets managed by U.S.-based firms is approximately 35%, reflecting their global influence
Around 60% of asset managers plan to increase investments in sustainable and impact investing by 2025
The global fintech in asset management market size was valued at approximately $5 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2030
The ratio of retail to institutional assets under management is roughly 1:4 globally, highlighting the dominance of institutional investors
Investment in alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, and infrastructure comprised about 10% of total AUM in 2022, worth approximately $10 trillion
The total assets managed in private equity globally reached over $4 trillion in 2022, with an annual growth rate of around 8%
The average AUM per client in private wealth management is approximately $5 million, indicating high-net-worth client focus
The proportion of ESG funds included in global AUM increased from 15% in 2018 to over 36% in 2022, showcasing rapid growth in sustainable investing
The adoption of blockchain technology in asset management is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% through 2028, enhancing transparency and security
The average client assets per financial advisor in asset management firms is estimated at around $250 million in 2023, illustrating the scale of client portfolios
The growth rate of ETFs has outpaced mutual funds globally, with ETFs growing at about 20% annually, compared to 5% for mutual funds
The global hedge fund industry managed approximately $3.4 trillion in assets as of 2022, with yearly inflows and performance gains contributing to growth
The proliferation of green bonds in bond portfolios increased by over 40% in 2022, supporting sustainable development
The total number of registered European investment funds has increased by 15% since 2019, indicating industry growth
The median fund size for global mutual funds is around $250 million, with larger funds tending to outperform smaller peers

Market Size and Assets Under Management Interpretation

With over $106 trillion under management in 2022—enough to make the global asset industry feel like a financial universe—investors are increasingly gravitating towards passive funds, ESG assets, and digital innovations, while institutional giants and millennials alike are shaping a future where sustainability and technology dominate the wealth landscape, proving that in asset management, size, scope, and foresight are everything.

Regional and Country-Specific Insights

The median age of a retail investor globally is approximately 44 years, indicating a mature investor base
The number of asset management firms worldwide exceeds 11,000, with the majority located in North America and Europe

Regional and Country-Specific Insights Interpretation

With a median age of 44, retail investors are entering their prime financial years, while over 11,000 asset management firms—predominantly in North America and Europe—are vying to serve this seasoned demographic in a fiercely competitive global landscape.

Technological Advancements and Data Analytics

The adoption of AI and machine learning in asset management increased by 60% between 2020 and 2023
Cybersecurity incidents in the asset management industry increased by 30% in 2022, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures
The asset management industry’s digital transformation investment is projected to reach $50 billion worldwide by 2025, reflecting focus on modernization
The percentage of assets managed through automated portfolio management solutions increased from 10% in 2020 to 25% in 2023, indicating rapid technological adoption
Over 80% of asset managers have adopted ESG scoring and data providers as of 2023, reflecting industry-wide integration of sustainability metrics
The digital client onboarding process has reduced client onboarding time by 30% for asset management firms, improving operational efficiency
The use of big data analytics in asset management increased by 70% between 2020 and 2023, enhancing decision-making processes
The adoption rate of machine learning algorithms for risk management in asset management firms increased by over 50% from 2020 to 2023, demonstrating technological advancements

Technological Advancements and Data Analytics Interpretation

As asset management firms rapidly embrace AI, automation, and big data—fueling a $50 billion digital overhaul—they must also bolster their cybersecurity armor to prevent the 30% surge in incidents, all while integrating sustainability scores and streamlining onboarding, revealing a profession in swift digital metamorphosis even as it races against cyber threats.