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Legg Mason's (LM) April AUM Grows on Liquidity Net Inflows
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Legg Mason Inc. reported 4.4% growth in assets under management (AUM) balance as of Mar 31, 2020, from the previous month. Preliminary month-end AUM came in at $763.1 billion, up from the March 2020 figure of $730.8 billion.
The company’s April AUM displayed $0.9-billion equity net inflows and alternative net inflows of $0.2 billion, partly offset by fixed income net outflows of $2.5 billion. AUM also included liquidity net inflows of $2 billion. Positive foreign-exchange impact of $1.5 billion was a favorable factor.
Legg Mason’s equity AUM at the end of April increased 12% from the prior-month figure to $180.5 billion. Fixed income AUM was up 2.7% sequentially to $431.6 billion. Further, alternative assets decreased 1% to $73.5 billion.
A considerable rise in equity and fixed income AUM, partially offset by a slight fall in alternative AUM, resulted in long-term AUM of $685.6 billion. The figure marked a 4.6% increase from the previous month. Also, liquid assets, which are convertible into cash, were up 3.2% to $77.5 billion.
Our Viewpoint
Legg Mason’s diverse product offerings and investment strategies are likely to continue attracting investors. These along with improving AUM balance are likely to support revenue growth. Further, the company’s focus on expanding product offerings bodes well for the long term. However, continued equity AUM outflows may pose a threat to overall net inflows. Also, increased costs might dampen bottom-line growth.
Shares of the company have rallied 29.1% over the past six months against a 15.6% decline recorded by the industry.
Franklin Resources (BEN - Free Report) announced preliminary AUM by its subsidiaries of $599.4 billion for April 2020. Results displayed a 3.3% increase from $580.3 billion recorded as of Mar 31, 2020. Lower net outflows and a strong market performance led to the upsurge. However, the reported figure dropped 16.8% year on year.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB - Free Report) announced preliminary April-end AUM of $576 billion, increasing 6.3% from the prior month. Total net inflows and favorable markets were primarily responsible for the rise.
Invesco (IVZ - Free Report) announced preliminary April-end AUM of $1,118.6 billion, indicating a 6.2% increase from the previous month. The rise was driven by favorable market returns, which led to an increase in AUM by $63 billion. Further, FX increased AUM by $2.1 billion.
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Legg Mason's (LM) April AUM Grows on Liquidity Net Inflows
Legg Mason Inc. reported 4.4% growth in assets under management (AUM) balance as of Mar 31, 2020, from the previous month. Preliminary month-end AUM came in at $763.1 billion, up from the March 2020 figure of $730.8 billion.
The company’s April AUM displayed $0.9-billion equity net inflows and alternative net inflows of $0.2 billion, partly offset by fixed income net outflows of $2.5 billion. AUM also included liquidity net inflows of $2 billion. Positive foreign-exchange impact of $1.5 billion was a favorable factor.
Legg Mason’s equity AUM at the end of April increased 12% from the prior-month figure to $180.5 billion. Fixed income AUM was up 2.7% sequentially to $431.6 billion. Further, alternative assets decreased 1% to $73.5 billion.
A considerable rise in equity and fixed income AUM, partially offset by a slight fall in alternative AUM, resulted in long-term AUM of $685.6 billion. The figure marked a 4.6% increase from the previous month. Also, liquid assets, which are convertible into cash, were up 3.2% to $77.5 billion.
Our Viewpoint
Legg Mason’s diverse product offerings and investment strategies are likely to continue attracting investors. These along with improving AUM balance are likely to support revenue growth. Further, the company’s focus on expanding product offerings bodes well for the long term. However, continued equity AUM outflows may pose a threat to overall net inflows. Also, increased costs might dampen bottom-line growth.
Shares of the company have rallied 29.1% over the past six months against a 15.6% decline recorded by the industry.
Legg Mason currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Franklin Resources (BEN - Free Report) announced preliminary AUM by its subsidiaries of $599.4 billion for April 2020. Results displayed a 3.3% increase from $580.3 billion recorded as of Mar 31, 2020. Lower net outflows and a strong market performance led to the upsurge. However, the reported figure dropped 16.8% year on year.
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB - Free Report) announced preliminary April-end AUM of $576 billion, increasing 6.3% from the prior month. Total net inflows and favorable markets were primarily responsible for the rise.
Invesco (IVZ - Free Report) announced preliminary April-end AUM of $1,118.6 billion, indicating a 6.2% increase from the previous month. The rise was driven by favorable market returns, which led to an increase in AUM by $63 billion. Further, FX increased AUM by $2.1 billion.
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All
Last year, it generated $24 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $77.6 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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