Number of female fund managers increases to 1,110, with over half of the managed assets under their oversight

Gelonghui March 8 — On International Women’s Day, the female fund manager community in the public fund industry continues to attract attention. Wind data shows that as of March 6, 2026, there are 1,110 active female fund managers in the public fund industry, an increase of 22 compared to the same period last year, accounting for approximately 26.75% of all fund managers. In terms of scale, including co-managed funds, the total assets managed by female fund managers reach 18.95 trillion yuan, accounting for 51.06% of the industry’s total assets under management. The assets managed solely by female fund managers amount to 6.83 trillion yuan. In terms of performance, among the funds managed by female fund managers, 3,721 have achieved positive returns in the past year, accounting for about 83.35%. Of these, 129 funds have returned over 50%, and 20 have doubled in value. Overall, female fund managers have formed a relatively complete talent pipeline in both equity and fixed income sectors.