ETFGI: Global ETF assets reach record US$20.64 trillion

ETFGI: Global ETF assets reach record US$20.64 trillion

February 25, 2026

ETFs

Independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports that the global exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry reached a record level of assets at the end of January 2026, highlighting continued expansion across regions and asset classes.

According to ETFGI data, assets invested in ETFs totalled US$20.64 trillion, surpassing the previous record of US$19.85 trillion set at the end of December 2025. During January, ETFs gathered net inflows of US$150.41 billion, marking the second-highest January inflow level on record and extending the industry’s streak to 80 consecutive months of net inflows.

By the end of January, the global ETF industry comprised 15,997 products with 30,997 listings from 972 providers across 83 exchanges in 65 countries. Equity ETFs attracted US$33.26 billion in net inflows during the month, while fixed income ETFs gathered US$32.18 billion and commodity ETFs recorded US$14.78 billion. Active ETFs continued to see strong demand, attracting US$76.43 billion in net new assets.

The industry remains concentrated among a small number of large providers. iShares remained the largest ETF provider globally with US$5.77 trillion in assets, followed by Vanguard with US$4.40 trillion and State Street SPDR ETFs with US$2.07 trillion. Together, the three providers accounted for nearly 60% of global ETF assets.

Among individual products, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF recorded the largest net inflow in January, gathering US$16.28 billion, reflecting continued investor demand for broad equity exposure.

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