Most Profitable Industries in United States in 2026

• 1. Portfolio Management & Investment Advice in the US

  Total Profit for 2026: $232.9B

  Over the past five years, the industry experienced countervailing trends. For most of the period, rising assets under management (AUM) due to rising asset prices and growing disposable income increased the base of assets on which industry operators charge fees. Increased investor preference for passive asset management, including through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), drove expenses charged for the management of assets down during the period.

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• 2. Property, Casualty and Direct Insurance in the US

  Total Profit for 2026: $197.2B

  Property, casualty and direct insurers have experienced a slew of positive and negative trends over the past five years. Climate-driven disasters are reshaping the property and casualty insurance industry. The United States experienced record-breaking catastrophe years in 2023 and 2024, driving higher loss ratios and prompting carriers to exit high-risk markets, tighten coverage terms and raise premiums significantly. Higher interest rates since 2022 have strengthened insurers' investment por...

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