The asset management industry is a financial services sector that includes companies and organizations that manage investments on behalf of clients. Asset management firms offer a range of investment products and services, including various funds covering wide range of both public and private investments and using various structures (including exchange-traded funds (ETFs)) to help individuals and institutions achieve their financial goals investing in various pooled produces. Additionally, the investment management firms can implement various client-specific strategies using the segregated accounts or separately managed accounts (SMAs).

Asset management firms typically employ investment professionals, such as portfolio managers and analysts, who are responsible for researching and selecting investments for the firm’s clients. These professionals use a variety of tools and techniques, such as financial analysis and market research, to make informed investment decisions on behalf of their clients. The largest global asset managers include Blackrock, Vanguard and Fidelity.

The asset management industry is a significant contributor to the global financial system, with many of the largest asset management firms managing billions of dollars in assets on behalf of their clients. The industry is regulated by various governmental and industry bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom.

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