What happened to GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) funds under management in April?

GQG Partners saw its total funds under management (FUM) rise to US$166.9 billion (approximately A$230.2 billion) by the end of April. This increase was driven by strong investment performance, which added US$5.7 billion to the portfolio.

Why is GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) reporting net outflows despite higher FUM?

The firm reported US$1.4 billion in net outflows for April as clients withdrew capital from various investment strategies. While the total value of assets rose due to market gains, the net movement of "new" money was negative.

Which specific strategies saw the most withdrawals at GQG Partners?

The April outflows were primarily driven by the firm’s international and emerging markets strategies, which each saw US$600 million in net withdrawals. These two segments were the main contributors to the total US$1.4 billion monthly outflow.

How much did investment performance contribute to GQG Partners’ bottom line?

Investment performance added a total of US$5.7 billion to GQG Partners’ assets in April alone. Specifically, international strategies contributed US$2.6 billion in gains, while emerging markets added US$3 billion. This strong performance is the primary reason the total FUM climbed from the US$162.5 billion reported at the end of March.

What is the year-to-date trend for GQG Partners’ (ASX:GQG) fund flows?

Year-to-date net outflows for GQG Partners have reached US$9.9 billion as of the end of April. While monthly performance can fluctuate and boost total FUM, the consistent trend of net outflows indicates that the firm is struggling to retain or attract new capital in the current market environment.

GQG Partners' performance gains offset mounting client outflows

Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published May. 11 2026

Australian-listed fund manager GQG Partners (ASX:CGQ) has seen its funds under management climb to US$166.9 billion through April, as investment returns successfully countered a wave of client withdrawals.

Despite reporting net outflows of US$1.4 billion for the month—driven largely by its international and emerging market arms—the firm’s portfolio performance added a substantial US$5.7 billion to the bottom line.

While the monthly recovery marks a positive shift from March, the total remains slightly below the US$172.9 billion peak recorded in February, with year-to-date outflows now totalling US$9.9 billion.