AMG
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Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (AMG) closed at $278.17 as of 2026-03-20, trading 59.7% above its 200-week moving average of $174.15. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 56.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 50, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.16 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1430 weeks of data, AMG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AMG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.3%.
With a market cap of $7.8 billion, AMG is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 5.8%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 19.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 24.6% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AMG would have grown to $1937, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.4% vs 8.5% for the index — confirming AMG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AMG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AMG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying AMG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +27.9% after 12 months (median +44.0%), compared to +11.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +66.1% vs +21.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AMG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AMG has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +19.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Dec 1998 | 7 | 25.5% | +20.2% | +1837.1% |
| Feb 1999 | May 1999 | 13 | 16.3% | +31.1% | +1389.4% |
| May 1999 | Jun 1999 | 5 | 3.7% | +11.3% | +1373.5% |
| Jul 1999 | Nov 1999 | 16 | 18.6% | +59.2% | +1379.9% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 3 | 6.5% | +54.9% | +887.4% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 4 | 15.7% | +51.9% | +853.6% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 18 | 21.2% | +67.6% | +792.7% |
| Mar 2008 | Mar 2008 | 3 | 2.4% | -52.0% | +234.1% |
| Jun 2008 | Oct 2010 | 120 | 79.6% | -36.5% | +214.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 2.6% | +54.5% | +272.7% |
| Nov 2015 | Nov 2015 | 1 | 2.5% | -13.8% | +71.5% |
| Dec 2015 | Sep 2017 | 92 | 28.7% | +5.5% | +88.1% |
| Apr 2018 | Feb 2021 | 149 | 63.6% | -33.9% | +61.8% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 3 | 3.1% | +50.1% | +122.1% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.7% | N/A | +87.0% |
| Average | 29 | — | +19.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AMG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Affiliated Managers Group Inc. (AMG) is currently 59.7% above its 200-week moving average of $174.15. It would need to fall to $174.15 to cross below the line.
What is AMG's 200-week moving average price?
Affiliated Managers Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $174.15 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AMG drops below its 200-week moving average?
AMG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 29 weeks on average.
Is AMG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AMG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 50. Free cash flow yield is 5.8%. Return on equity is 19.9%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AMG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.5 years, $100 invested in AMG would have grown to $1937, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. That's 11.4% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. AMG has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AMG pay a dividend?
Yes. Affiliated Managers Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 1.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20