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Global exchange-traded fund market trends

Overview

Global exchange-traded fund (ETF) assets reached $24.03 trillion by the end of August 2026, following nearly $2 trillion in net inflows during the first eight months of the year. This growth marks 87 consecutive months of net inflows. In the United States, passive funds accounted for 55% of fund assets by the end of 2025, surpassing actively managed funds. While traditional index investing remains the foundation, actively managed ETFs are a growing segment, holding approximately $2.72 trillion globally as of August 2026.

In the third quarter of 2026, gold ETFs specifically saw significant growth, reaching a record quarterly inflow of $30.7 billion. September alone saw $10 billion in inflows, following a $17.9 billion intake in August. This surge brought global gold ETF holdings to a record 4,256 tonnes. In India, gold ETF investments rose 71.4 per cent month-on-month in September, reaching Rs 4,451 crore, even as the broader Indian mutual fund industry experienced net outflows.

Entities

Morningstar · Investment Company Institute · Association of Mutual Funds in India · S&P Dow Jones Indices · ETFGI

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Global ETF assets surpass $24 trillion as passive investing grows

    Global ETF assets exceeded $24 trillion in August 2026, driven by nearly $2 trillion in year-to-date inflows and the continued dominance of passive investing strategies.

  2. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Gold ETF investments reach record highs globally and in India

    Global gold ETF inflows reached a record $30.7 billion in Q3 2026, while Indian gold ETF investments surged 71.4% in September amid broader mutual fund outflows.

Sources

blockonomi.com · captainaltcoin.com · epaper.assamtribune.com · moneymanagement.com.au · stocknews.com · thedailyupside.com · tokenpost.com