Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. Price & Performance (BNT)

Brookfield Reinsurance and American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (AEL) have announced that their previously disclosed acquisition deal is set to close after markets on May 2. The transaction will significantly expand Brookfield’s presence in the retirement and insurance solutions sector, marking a major step in its growth strategy.12

Fitch Ratings has given Brookfield Asset Management an 'A' long-term issuer rating with a stable outlook, citing robust fundraising and expansion of fee-based assets. However, the agency noted risks from reliance on net asset value fees and a high payout ratio, alongside broader macroeconomic challenges.34

Brookfield Reinsurance’s stock has seen increased search activity and investment from Indian investors recently, with its share price reaching $51.21. The company’s favorable trading position and the ease of cross-border investing have contributed to this uptick, reflecting global appetite for alternative asset managers.52