ETFGI: Record number of new ETFs launched worldwide in 2025

2 januari 2026

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Independent research and consultancy firm ETFGI reports that the global exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry reached a record level of product launches by the end of November 2025, underscoring continued expansion across major regions.

According to data from ETFGI, 2,759 new ETFs were listed globally year-to-date, well above the previous record of 1,789 set in 2024. After accounting for 500 closures, the industry recorded a net increase of 2,259 products.

The United States led new launches with 1,033 listings, followed by Asia Pacific (excluding Japan) with 813 and Europe with 462. Together, the US and Asia Pacific accounted for more than two-thirds of all new products. A total of 474 providers contributed to launches across 40 exchanges worldwide, while closures came from 144 providers on 30 exchanges. Active ETFs represented the largest share of new products, with 1,454 launches, alongside 829 equity ETFs and 176 fixed income ETFs.

Among providers, iShares launched the most new products with 79 listings, followed by Global X with 76 and Leverage Shares with 75. Closures declined compared with recent years, falling to 500 in 2025 from 553 in 2024 and 729 in 2023, supporting strong net growth despite ongoing product rationalisation.

Industry assets also reached a new high. Global ETF assets totalled US$19.44 trillion at the end of November, supported by net inflows of US$218.24 billion during the month. Year-to-date net inflows reached a record US$2.04 trillion. By the end of November, the global ETF industry comprised 15,610 products with more than 30,000 listings across 83 exchanges in 65 countries.