Select your local Natixis site for products and services by region

Americas
Asia Pacific
Europe
Location not listed?
eagle
Next decade investing
The seismic shifts shaping the investment landscape today, and the key trends that will continue to define investor thinking over the next ten years.
About us

AEW

AEW is one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers.

For over 40 years, AEW has actively managed portfolios in both the listed and direct property markets across the risk/return spectrum providing access to the real estate asset class through a broad platform of separately managed accounts and open- and closed-end strategies. AEW’s investment management platform spans across North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions.

AEW’s investment strategies are implemented by experienced and knowledgeable teams that focus on targeted areas in the public and private markets. AEW’s investment professionals benefit from the street-level insights of the property experts resident in each of AEW’s offices across the globe, as well as the top-down economic perspective of AEW Research.

AEW is in the business of being invested

In their clients

AEW’s mission is to be their clients’ most trusted and effective advisor. AEW takes their fiduciary responsibility seriously and manage assets with disciplined precision and a strong focus on risk management. AEW strives to offer innovative solutions that address their clients’ needs and add value to their investments.

In their performance

AEW is committed to delivering investment results through a thoughtful, disciplined approach. By holding themselves to the highest standards and pursuing excellence in every aspect of their work, AEW aims to consistently meet – or exceed – their investment performance goals.

In their people.

AEW’s people represent one of their most valuable assets. AEW is invested in creating the future leaders in the industry who will drive them towards positive performance, help their clients achieve their long-term objectives, and meaningfully impact the communities in which they live, work and own properties.

In their community.

AEW seeks to enhance places and spaces that promote stability, well-being, and connection for people, especially those from historically marginalised populations and underinvested neighbourhoods. To deliver on this mission, AEW partners with leading nonprofit organisations doing impactful work in the communities in which they invest.

AEW
Founded
1981
Headquartered
Boston, MA, USA
Expertise
Real estate investment strategies
AUM
US$ 67.30 Billion as of March 31, 2025
Visit website

Thinking globally about macro trends & real estate

AEW’s research-based approach to investment decisions positions its economists to uncover and anticipate new opportunities for investors in dynamic real estate markets across the world. AEW’s integrated research teams are on the ground in North America, Europe and Asia to provide their all-encompassing investment perspectives and to identify trends, often before they happen. AEW’s commitments to research and its practical application to decision-making is critical to the success of every investment portfolio they manage. The best research is irrelevant unless the analysis it produces is used in day-to-day decision-making. To help make critical link, AEW has developed proprietary research tools that translate economic analyses into the kind of insight necessary to maximise investment performance.

AEW’s research can be found here.

Firm at a glance

660+

Employees

19

Offices

40+

Years of experience

Got questions?

Learn more about our affiliate asset managers or a specific investment strategy.

Assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2025. AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of nonregulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers.

1613221.7.1