In this article, we will take a look at the 10 best asset management stocks to buy right now.
Asset management plays a critical role in the financial services sector, and its importance is widely recognized by institutional and retail investors alike as they seek professional guidance amid looming uncertainty in the U.S. market, driven by geopolitical tensions and shifts in macroeconomic indicators.
An early-January report from Mordor Intelligence estimated that the United States’ asset management market would reach $70.97 trillion in 2026 and $125.98 trillion by 2031. This reflects a compounded annual growth rate of 12.16%. However, excerpts from Morningstar’s report “US Asset Manager Industry Report: Q4 2025” suggest that “risks and rewards remain delicately balanced.” The report states:
“Traditional asset managers continue to face ongoing pressure as passive investment products steadily gain market share and place downward pressure on fees. Meanwhile, alternative managers are cautiously navigating market uncertainty—offering glimpses of resilience but falling short of a full recovery.“
That said, the conflict with Iran has severely impacted the U.S. financial environment. CNBC reported on March 2, 2026, that the tension between Iran and the U.S. and Israel has triggered a surge in oil prices. It also noted that Brent crude futures are rising rapidly. Thierry Wizman, global FX and rates strategist at Macquarie Group, noted that throughout history, war has had a negative influence on supply and brought an upward momentum to costs related to maritime shipping and insurance premiums, leading to inflationary issues.
Some market experts are maintaining a resilient outlook despite these shocks. Emmanuel Cau, head of European equity strategy at Barclays, stated that although the Middle East conflict raises stagflationary risks, it is unfolding amid a favorable growth policy mix and resilient earnings. However, amid this uncertainty, informed decision-making is highly advisable when making investments.
Against this backdrop, we have put together a list of the 10 best asset management stocks for investors.
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Our Methodology
To identify the 10 best asset management stocks to buy right now, we screened for asset management companies with analyst price targets at least 20% above current market prices, ensuring each has strong upside potential. We then ranked stocks by the number of hedge funds holding a stake in each. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. All the pricing data are current as of market close on March 11, 2026.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 427.7% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 264 percentage points (see more details here).
10. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 13
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) is one of the 10 best asset management stocks to buy right now.
On March 4, 2026, Mizuho raised its price target on HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) from $34 to $41 and maintained an Outperform rating on the stock. As per the research note, the firm updated its model to include the asset management fee business. It further noted the resilient growth and attributed it to the company’s minimal sensitivity to near-term policy shifts or softening end-market demand.
Earlier, on February 20, 2026, HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) announced pricing of a $400 million offering of 6.000% green senior unsecured notes due 2036. The transaction was expected to yield approximately $395.5 million in net proceeds, with the company intending to utilize the proceeds from the transaction to refinance existing debt. This includes its 8.00% Senior Notes due 2027 and outstanding credit facilities. Eventually, HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) will direct an equivalent amount towards eligible green projects to reinforce its commitment to sustainable infrastructure. The notes are guaranteed by several of the company’s subsidiaries, which ensures structural support for this long-term environmental financing initiative.
Founded in 1981, HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HASI) is a Maryland-based climate-positive investment firm. It focuses on providing capital to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure markets.
