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Assets Under Management (AUM)

What AUM means and how it relates to scale and liquidity.

Plain-English definition

AUM is the total value of assets managed by a fund.

Why it matters

Larger AUM often signals scale and relevance, though it is not a standalone quality marker.

Beginner example

A broad-market ETF with very high AUM may usually have strong trading liquidity and ecosystem support.

Common misunderstanding

High AUM does not automatically mean better future performance.

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