Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::ETFGI reports Active ETFs Smash Records: Assets Top US$2 Trillion on Highest‑Ever Monthly InflowsFebruary 26, 2026--ETFGI reported today that assets invested in the actively managed ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$2.04 trillion at the end of January. During January the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered record monthly net inflows of US$76.43 billion, according to ETFGI's January 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service. Highlights Assets invested in actively managed ETFs globally reached a record US$2.04 trillion at the end of January, exceeding the previous record of US$1.92 trillion set at the end of December 2025. Assets rose 5.8% year-to-date in 2026, increasing from US$1.92 trillion to US$2.04 trillion. January net inflows totaled US$76.43 billion, the highest on record, surpassing January 2025 (US$51.71 billion) and January 2024 (US$24.71 billion). January marked the 70th consecutive month of net inflows into the actively managed ETFs industry. Actively managed equity ETFs and ETPs gathered US$42.81 billion in net inflows during January. Source: ETFGI |
Stock-Bond Diversification Offers Less Protection From Market Selloffs
February 18, 2026--Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
Spreading investments across asset classes can reduce risk and smooth returns. The classic diversification between stocks and bonds worked historically because they moved in opposite directions.
ETFGI reports that there were 49 new product launches and 4 product closures last week in the Global ETFs industry
February 18, 2026--During the week of 9 February, the global ETF industry recorded strong product activity, with 49 new ETF launches and four closures, resulting in a net increase of 45 products worldwide according to research from ETFGI.
The United States led net growth with 22 new launches, followed by APAC (excluding Japan) with 13 and Europe with nine.
Ranked: The Countries Buying (and Selling) the Most Gold Since 2020
February 11, 2026--China, Poland, and Türkiye were the largest gold buyers among central banks between 2020 and 2025.
Gold prices surged more than 230% over the period, fueling one of the strongest official-sector buying waves in decades.
A smaller group of countries reduced holdings, highlighting divergent reserve strategies.
Ranked: America's Top Trading Partners in 2025
January 25, 2026--The European Union accounted for 18.8% of all U.S. trade in the first 10 months of 2025, valued at $883.3 billion .
China ranks as America's fourth-largest trading partner, with U.S. imports declining 26.7%, given rising tensions.
U.S. bilateral trade reached $4.7 trillion between January and October 2025, in a volatile year for trade policy.
ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth
January 22, 2026--ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest‑Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth.
ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth
January 22, 2026--ETFGI reports Actively Managed ETFs Hit Record US$1.92Tr as 2025 Marks Highest-Ever Inflows and 69th Consecutive Month of Growth. During December the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$56.23 billion, bringing 2025 net inflows to a record US$637.47 billion, according to ETFGI's December 2025 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.
Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boom
January 19, 2026-But risks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time
Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty.
