Global ETF Industry Hits Record $17 Trillion in Assets Under Management
The S&P 500 gained 5.09% in June, lifting its year-to-date return to 6.20%. Developed markets excluding the U.S. rose 3.24% last month.
Quick overview
- The global ETF industry reached a record high of nearly $17 trillion in assets under management by the end of June 2025.
- June saw net inflows of $158.78 billion into ETFs, contributing to a year-to-date total of $897.65 billion, surpassing previous full-year records.
- The ETF universe expanded with 1,042 net new listings in June, bringing the total to 14,390 products across 81 exchanges worldwide.
- Equity ETFs attracted significant inflows of $58.68 billion in June, while fixed income ETFs also saw strong demand with $39.60 billion in net inflows.
The global ETF industry reached a new all-time high at the end of June, closing the first half of 2025 with nearly $17 trillion in assets under management (AUM).
According to ETFGI, a leading research and consultancy firm specializing in the ETF space, global ETFs saw net inflows of $158.78 billion last month—pushing year-to-date flows to a record $897.65 billion.
As a result, total assets invested in ETFs worldwide rose to $16.99 trillion, surpassing the previous peak of $16.27 trillion set in May. June marked the 73rd consecutive month of global net inflows into ETFs, underscoring the sector’s resilience and growing investor demand.
Strong Market Performance Boosts AUM
The S&P 500 gained 5.09% in June, lifting its year-to-date return to 6.20%. Developed markets excluding the U.S. rose 3.24% last month, bringing their year-to-date gain to a robust 20.29%. The best-performing markets in June were South Korea (+16.12%) and Israel (+11.60%). Emerging markets advanced 4.80% in June and are now up 11.41% YTD, led by Taiwan (+8.53%) and Turkey (+8.49%).
Overall, ETF assets grew by 14.5% in the first half of 2025—from $14.85 trillion at the end of 2024 to $16.99 trillion—driven by market appreciation and record-breaking net inflows. ETFGI noted that 2025’s first-half net inflows already exceed previous full-year records: $730.18 billion in 2024 and $658.86 billion in 2021.
Product Innovation and Global Expansion
The ETF universe continues to expand rapidly. As of June, there were 14,390 ETF products with 28,447 listings across 81 exchanges in 63 countries. In June alone, 1,308 new ETFs were launched globally. After accounting for 266 closures, there was a net increase of 1,042 ETFs—breaking the previous record of 878 net new listings in 2024.
Regionally, the United States led with 481 ETF launches, followed by Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) with 399, and Europe with 198. Asia Pacific also saw the highest number of closures (115), ahead of the U.S. (82) and Europe (26).
A total of 326 issuers contributed to new listings across 36 exchanges, while 98 providers were responsible for the 266 closures on 24 platforms.
Equity and Fixed Income Flows
Equity ETFs attracted $58.68 billion in net inflows in June, bringing the YTD total to $388.38 billion—slightly below last year’s pace. Fixed income ETFs drew $39.60 billion in June, boosting their 2025 total to $180.71 billion—surpassing the previous year’s level.
ETF launches continue to reflect growing diversification: of the new products introduced in June, 654 were active ETFs, 425 were equity ETFs, and 80 were fixed income ETFs—highlighting continued innovation across asset classes.
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