Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::ETFGI reports Active ETF Q1 net inflows were $US245.21 Billion which is up 70% from the prior record set in 2025April 27, 2026-ETFGI, reported today Active ETF Q1 net inflows were $US245.21 Billion which is up 70% from the prior record set in 2025 that assets of US$2.12 trillion invested in the actively managed ETFs industry globally at the end of March. During March the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$77.97 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$245.21 billion, according to ETFGI's March 2026 Active ETF and ETP industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service. Highlights Assets of $2.12 Tn invested in the actively managed ETFs industry globally at the end of March, below the record high assets of $2.15 Tn at the end of February 2026. Assets increased 10.4% year-to-date in 2026, going from $1.92 Tn at the end of 2025 to $2.12 Tn. Net inflows of $77.97 Bn in March. YTD net inflows of $245.21 Bn are the highest on record, followed by YTD net inflows of $144.51 Bn in 2025, and the third highest record YTD net inflows of $71.23 Bn in 2024. 72nd month of consecutive net inflows. Source: ETFGI |
IMF-World Economic Outlook-Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices October 2026
October 12, 2026-Growth has endured so far, but rising inflation and narrowing buffers demand policy action now
Global economic activity has proven resilient once again. The technology upturn, buffers, and adaptations have helped mitigate the damage from geopolitics-driven disruptions. Global growth is projected to slow to 3.1 percent in 2026 and rebound to 3.4 percent in 2027.
AI boom and trade resilience to Middle East crisis lift outlook, but gains to be uneven
October 8, 2026--Global trade proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2026 despite the disruption caused by the Middle East conflict, as supply chains adapted and strong investment in artificial intelligence provided a powerful boost to goods trade. However, the resilience was not uniform, with services trade and some regions more exposed to the effects of the conflict.
Hedge Funds Improve Market Functioning, but Can Also Amplify Stress
October 6, 2026-Countries should better monitor hedge fund leverage and interconnectedness, and policy measures should be calibrated to the source of risk
Hedge funds have become increasingly important participants in financial markets, even though they still represent a relatively small share of the nonbank financial sector.
Regional Economic Outlook-Western Hemisphere-Turning Tailwinds into Lasting Gains-October 2026
October 2, 2026--Growth and job creation have continued at a steady pace across the Western Hemisphere despite a series of global shocks. External tailwinds-including strong US demand, high commodity prices, supportive financial conditions, and robust tourism and remittances-have helped sustain activity across much of the region, offsetting drags from tariffs, trade uncertainty, and changes in immigration policies.
How Countries Are Adapting as the Global Energy Shock Persists
October 1, 2026--Governments deployed a wide range of measures as the energy shock unfolded, reflecting different domestic economic conditions. Targeting remains essential.
Countries' responses to the energy shock triggered by the Middle East war varied significantly-and evolved as the shock persisted.
Dune report finds tokenized markets often diverge from the assets they reference
September 30, 2026-Tokenized real-world assets reach $34.5 billion, but most tokenized cash never trades, and onchain stock investors are choosing single names over funds
OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report September 2026-Global growth holds up despite successive shocks, but risks persist
September 23, 2026--Global growth eased in the first half of 2026 but proved more resilient than anticipated. The economic fallout from the Middle East conflict was contained by substantial oil inventories, additional supply from outside the Gulf region and government support measures. Continued strength in AI-related investment also helped sustain production, trade and growth.
ETFGI reports Global ETF Assets Top $24 Trillion for the First Time as Investors Add Nearly $2 Trillion in 2026
September 17, 2026-ETFGI, reported today that Global ETF Assets top US$24 Trillion for the first time as investors add nearly US$2 Trillion in 2026.
World Trade Report: Trade reform to boost growth; inaction can cost 10% global GDP
September 15, 2026-The 2026 edition of the World Trade Report-issued on 15 September-finds that a strengthened multilateral trading system could increase global GDP by roughly 3% or USD 3 trillion by 2050, while inaction to modernize the trading system could reduce global output by up to 10%. The flagship publication of the WTO Secretariat, examining what the multilateral trading system has delivered over 80 years and where it is facing challenges, offers evidence relevant to ongoing efforts to keep trade rules fit for purpose.
Global ETF Industry Shatters Records with 2,141 New Products Launched in First Seven Months of 2026
August 31, 2026-New ETF launches surge to all-time high as innovation accelerates across active, AI-driven, income, and thematic strategies
ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs ecosystem, announced today that the global ETF industry has achieved a historic milestone, with 2,141 new ETFs and ETPs launched worldwide year-to-date through July 2026, the highest number ever recorded for this period.
