Assets under management (AUM) is the total value of all the investments that a financial company or fund is responsible for overseeing on behalf of its clients. It’s like a big bucket that shows how much money the firm is managing for people or organizations. A higher AUM often indicates a larger, more trusted company, and it can influence how much money they earn and the services they can offer.
exchange-traded fundsfinancial
An exchange-traded fund is an investment product that bundles many stocks, bonds, or other assets into a single package that trades on a stock exchange like an individual share; think of it as a ready-made basket you can buy or sell throughout the trading day. For investors it matters because ETFs provide easy access to broad exposure, typically lower costs and built-in diversification, and the ability to adjust positions quickly without buying each asset separately.
open-end fundsfinancial
A pooled investment that continuously issues and redeems shares at a price tied to the value of its holdings, so investors can buy or sell directly with the fund any business day. Think of it like a grocery store that restocks and sells more of the same item on demand: this steady buying and selling affects how much money the manager holds in cash and which assets they must buy or sell, making flows and liquidity important to investors' returns and risk.
closed-end fundsfinancial
A closed-end fund is an investment pool that raises a fixed amount of money by issuing a set number of shares, which then trade on an exchange like stocks. Unlike bank-style mutual funds that buy or sell shares on demand, its market price can sit above or below the fund’s per-share value of holdings (like a used-car market price versus the sticker price), so investors should watch both the traded price and the underlying asset value for potential bargains or risks.
retail separate accountsfinancial
Retail separate accounts are investment portfolios managed for an individual investor rather than pooled with other clients, giving the owner direct ownership of the specific stocks, bonds or other assets held. Like hiring a tailor to make a suit instead of buying off the rack, they allow customization of holdings, clearer visibility into what you own and more direct control over tax outcomes and risk — features that can matter for personalization, tax planning and fee trade-offs.
institutional accountsfinancial
Institutional accounts are brokerage or custody accounts held by organizations—such as pension funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, insurance companies, and other large financial managers—that buy, sell and hold stocks and other securities on behalf of clients or beneficiaries. They matter to investors because these accounts move large amounts of capital, so their buying or selling can swing prices, affect liquidity and signal market sentiment; think of them as freight trains whose movements shape traffic on the markets.
multi-assetfinancial
Multi-asset refers to an investment approach that combines different types of assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities, within a single portfolio. This strategy helps spread out risk and can provide more stable returns, much like diversifying a garden with various plants to ensure overall health. For investors, it offers a way to balance potential gains and reduce the impact of any one asset's poor performance.
managed futuresfinancial
Managed futures are investment strategies where professional managers trade futures contracts—agreements to buy or sell commodities, currencies, interest rates or stock indexes at set prices in the future—on behalf of clients. Investors use them to seek returns that move differently from stocks and bonds, like adding a separate engine to a car; this can help spread risk and hedge against downturns, though these strategies can be volatile and carry fees and leverage risks.
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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $155.9 billion and other fee earning assets of $1.7 billion for total client assets of $157.6 billion as of February 28, 2026. The change in AUM from January 31, 2026 reflects net outflows in institutional accounts, retail separate accounts, and U.S. retail funds, partially offset by market performance and positive net flows in exchange-traded funds and global funds.
Assets Under Management1 (unaudited)
($ in millions)
By Product Type:
February 28, 2026
January 31, 2026
Open-End Funds (2)
$
53,329
$
53,463
Closed-End Funds
11,369
10,924
Retail Separate Accounts (3)
40,700
41,492
Institutional Accounts (4)
50,540
52,566
Total Assets Under Management1
$
155,938
$
158,445
By Asset Class:
February 28, 2026
January 31, 2026
Equity
$
76,794
$
80,785
Fixed Income
40,219
39,932
Multi-Asset (5)
22,410
21,938
Alternatives (6)
16,515
15,790
Total Assets Under Management1
$
155,938
$
158,445
(1) Excludes AUM of Keystone National Group, in which the company completed a majority investment on March 1, 2026
(2) Represents assets under management of U.S. retail funds, global funds, and exchange-traded funds
(3) Includes strategies for which investment models are provided to managed account sponsors
(4) Represents assets under management of institutional separate and commingled accounts including structured products
(5) Consists of multi-asset offerings not included in equity, fixed income, and alternatives
(6) Consists of real estate securities, managed futures, event-driven, infrastructure, and other strategies
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NYSE: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment products and services from our investment managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
