1. AllianceBernstein's AUM decreased to $865 billion in November 2025. 2. AUM fell by $3 billion mostly due to client outflows. 3. Outflows primarily occurred within institutional accounts, impacting overall figures. 4. Retail and private wealth segments also experienced modest outflows. 5. Market conditions largely remained stable despite this decline.
FAQ
Why Bearish?
A significant decline in AUM can indicate investor dissatisfaction and can lead to lower future revenues. Historical precedents show that sustained outflows can lead to declines in stock prices when companies struggle to attract or retain investments.
How important is it?
The decrease in AUM is a critical indicator of AllianceBernstein's current market positioning, affecting client confidence and investment attractiveness. Observability of future AUM trends is crucial for investor perception.
Why Short Term?
Declines in AUM and client outflows are immediate concerns that can trigger stock price drops quickly. Previous instances show that rapid outflows can have a swift impact on stock price as market sentiment shifts.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE:AB) announced today that preliminary assets under management ("AUM") decreased to $865 billion during November 2025 from $868 billion at the end of October. Month-end AUM declined by $3 billion, primarily due to client outflows, while market conditions remained largely flat. Outflows during November were mainly concentrated within Institutions, with modest outflows in Retail and slight outflows from Private Wealth.
AllianceBernstein L.P. (The Operating Partnership) | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets Under Management ($ in Billions) | |||||||||||||||||||
At November 30, 2025 | Oct 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
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Private | |||||||||||||||||||
Institutions | Retail | Wealth | Total | Total | |||||||||||||||
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Actively Managed | $ | 50 | $ | 169 | $ | 60 | $ | 279 | $ | 283 | |||||||||
Passive | 30 | 41 | 8 | 79 | 79 | ||||||||||||||
Total Equity | 80 | 210 | 68 | 358 | 362 | ||||||||||||||
Fixed Income | |||||||||||||||||||
Taxable | 119 | 74 | 21 | 214 | 216 | ||||||||||||||
Tax-Exempt | 1 | 56 | 32 | 89 | 88 | ||||||||||||||
Passive | — | 1 | — | 10 | 9 | ||||||||||||||
Total Fixed Income | 120 | 140 | 53 | 313 | 313 | ||||||||||||||
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1) | 152 | 9 | 33 | 194 | 193 | ||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 352 | $ | 359 | $ | 154 | $ | 865 | $ | 868 | |||||||||
At October 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 355 | $ | 359 | $ | 154 | $ | 868 | |||||||||||
(1) Includes certain multi-asset solutions and services not included in equity or fixed income services. | |||||||||||||||||||
Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements provided by management in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The most significant of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the performance of financial markets, the investment performance of sponsored investment products and separately-managed accounts, general economic conditions, industry trends, future acquisitions, integration of acquired companies, competitive conditions, and government regulations, including changes in tax regulations and rates and the manner in which the earnings of publicly-traded partnerships are taxed. AB cautions readers to carefully consider such factors. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made; AB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. For further information regarding these forward-looking statements and the factors that could cause actual results to differ, see "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in AB's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 or form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Any or all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, other documents AB files with or furnishes to the SEC and any other public statements issued by AB, may turn out to be wrong. It is important to remember that other factors besides those listed in "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", and those listed above, could also adversely affect AB's financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.
About AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets.
As of September 30, 2025, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 30.8% of AllianceBernstein. Including both the general partnership and limited partnership interest in AllianceBernstein Holding and AllianceBernstein, Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), owned an approximate 68.5% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.
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