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Global ETF Assets Hit Record $18.81 Trillion in 2025

10/18/2025

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Global ETF assets reached a record $18.81 trillion by the end of September 2025, ETFGI reports.
Year-to-date inflows rose 26.7%, with September inflows of $267.66 billion and total year inflows of $1.54 trillion.
Equity ETFs attracted $124.32 billion in monthly inflows.
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF posted the largest inflow at $18.67 billion.
Active fixed income ETFs gained, led by the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF with $9.3 billion.

History

Historical Context

The first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF), the SPDR S&P 500 ETF, launched in 1993, revolutionized investment strategies by allowing investors to trade funds like stocks. By 2002, ETF assets reached $100 billion, reflecting their growing popularity. Today, global ETF assets have soared to $18.81 trillion, highlighting a significant shift towards diversified and accessible investment options in financial markets.

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Story summary

Global ETF assets reached a record $18.81 trillion by the end of September 2025, ETFGI reports.
Year-to-date inflows rose 26.7%, with September inflows of $267.66 billion and total year inflows of $1.54 trillion.
Equity ETFs attracted $124.32 billion in monthly inflows.
The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF posted the largest inflow at $18.67 billion.
Active fixed income ETFs gained, led by the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF with $9.3 billion.

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