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For over 40 years, AEW has led the way in creating and executing real estate investment strategies on behalf of the world's foremost institutional investors. Put our experience to work for you.

Investment Strategies

AEW is one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world. Today, we have over 800 clients globally with $86.4/€77.4 billion in assets under management across all property types in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. With over 860 employees in 19 offices across the globe, AEW has on-the-ground expertise where and when you need it.

North America $39.7bn €35.6bn AUM

300+ Employees

3 Offices

Boston

Los Angeles

Denver

Europe $41.4bn €37bn AUM

510+ Employees

11 Offices

Paris

London

Amsterdam

Düsseldorf

Frankfurt

Luxembourg

Madrid

Milan

Munich

Prague

Warsaw

Asia Pacific $5.3bn €4.8bn AUM

50+ Employees

5 Offices

Hong Kong

Singapore

Seoul

Sydney

Tokyo

AEW is one of the largest real estate investment managers is sourced by “2024 IREI.Q Real Estate Managers Guide”. The Guide, published annually by Institutional Real Estate, Inc., ranks real estate managers based on the gross value of real estate AUM ($m) as of December 31, 2023.

Investment Capabilities

Broad Real Estate Investment Platform

AEW's mission is to be its clients' most trusted and effective advisor. We take our fiduciary responsibility seriously, and manage assets with discipline and attention to risk management. We provide access to the real estate asset class through a broad platform of separately managed accounts and open- and closed-end funds.

Return

Core Strategies

  • Core Real Estate
  • Diversified REIT Strategies
  • Senior Debt

Core Plus & Value-Add Strategies

  • Value-Added Real Estate
  • Senior Housing
  • Focused REIT Strategies
  • Mezzanine Debt

Opportunistic Strategies

  • Opportunistic Real Estate
  • Long/Short REIT Strategies
Risk

For illustrative purposes only. There is no guarantee the strategies will achieve their risk or return objectives.

AEW Assets

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One Enterpise, Aliso Viejo, CA

109,948 SF office building in Aliso Viejo, California

RESILIENCE

AEW is committed to being environmentally and socially responsible. Taking mindful care of the environment where we work, live and play is critical to maintaining a sustainable planet.

Reduce Energy

Reduce carbon emission and water usage through conscientious management and innovative practices.

Create Healthy Work Environments

Stimulate productivity and promote sustainable work spaces for our employees and our tenants.

Raise Awareness

Communicate our sound environmental practices to employees, partners, investors and tenants.

Allocate Resources

Eliminate risk and lower operating expenses to increase the efficiency and long-term value of our properties.

Corporate Citizenship

Support the causes of the communities in which we work and operate by volunteering our time, offering our expertise and providing financial assistance on a personal and corporate level.

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