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2024 ETF Boom: 757 New Funds and Active Management Surge

6/29/2025

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The ETF industry surged in 2024, launching 757 new ETFs, a 46% increase from the previous year.
Active management is on the rise, with 78% of new ETFs being actively managed, drawing $336.6 billion in inflows.
Demand for fixed-income ETFs is fueled by macroeconomic factors, including Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Regulatory scrutiny and higher costs pose risks for active ETFs.
Investors must balance growth potential with effective risk management strategies in 2025.

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Story summary

The ETF industry surged in 2024, launching 757 new ETFs, a 46% increase from the previous year.
Active management is on the rise, with 78% of new ETFs being actively managed, drawing $336.6 billion in inflows.
Demand for fixed-income ETFs is fueled by macroeconomic factors, including Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Regulatory scrutiny and higher costs pose risks for active ETFs.
Investors must balance growth potential with effective risk management strategies in 2025.