** ASX shares of GQG Partners GQG.AX falls as much as 2.8% to A$1.72, lowest since March 31
** Stock fell 0.6% on Monday after investment management firm posted FUM of $162.5 bln as at 31 March, down from $172.9 bln as at February 28
** Net outflows at $1.2 billion in March and $8.6 billion in quarter ended March
** Morningstar expects underlying EPS to drop 8%/year from CY26-CY30
** Says co's exposure to listed equity space faces intense competition
** Adds performance continues to stay "challenged", cites prolonged FUM underperformance may lead to client loyalty waning
** Stock rated "hold" on avg; median PT is A$1.92, per data compiled by LSEG
** YTD, GQG falls 1.2%
(Reporting by Aamir Sheik Khalid in Bengaluru)
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