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you are currently viewing:ETFGI reports that assets invested in the ETFs industry in the United States reached a new record of US$14.28 trillion at the end of FebruaryMarch 16, 2026-ETFGI reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in the United States reached a new record of US$14.28 trillion at the end of February. During February, the ETFs industry in the United States gathered net inflows of US$192.25 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$358.90 billion, according to ETFGI's February 2026 US ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service. ETFGI, is a 14 year old leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, 6 annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summits, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) Highlights Assets invested in U.S. ETFs reached a record $14.28 trillion at the end of February, surpassing the previous high of $13.96 trillion in January 2026. February net inflows totalled $192.25 billion. Year-to-date net inflows of $358.90 billion set a new all-time record, exceeding the prior YTD highs of $201.76 billion in 2025 and $153.96 billion in 2021. February marked the 46th consecutive month of net inflows into U.S. ETFs. The global ETF industry celebrated its 36th anniversary on March 9th, commemorating the listing of the world's first ETF-the Toronto Index Participation Shares (TIPS)- on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) - the first U.S.-listed ETF - was launched and began trading on January 22, 1993, on the New York Stock Exchange. Source: ETFGI |
SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies
March 11, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide coordination and collaboration between the two agencies to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and ensure investor and customer protection.
Cohen & Steers Announces Plan to Convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund to ETF
March 11, 2026-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today announced plans to convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund, a U.S. mutual fund designed to capitalize on opportunities across traditional and alternative energy, into an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF"). The ETF will be managed by the same portfolio management team and pursue the same investment objectives as the current mutual fund.
PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (LQPE) to Close
March 11, 2026- Tidal Financial Group, PEO Partners, and AlphaQuest announce the planned closure and liquidation of the PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (NYSE: LQPE) (the "Fund"). The Fund's last day of trading is expected to be Monday, March 23, 2026, and the Fund is expected to liquidate on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Ruane Cunniff Announces Offering of Sequoia Strategy through an Actively-Managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
March 10, 2026-Ruane Cunniff LP (Ruane Cunniff), a firm with a 55-year history of long-term investing through concentrated, high-conviction equity strategies, today announced its decision to offer its flagship Sequoia strategy through an actively-managed ETF (Sequoia ETF).
Xtrackers by DWS Launches Equity ETF Giving Access to Europe’s Global Market Leaders
March 10, 2026--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced the launch of the Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (CBOE: XEML) (the "Fund"). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the STOXX(R) Europe Total Market Leaders Index, which seeks to capture the performance of European companies considered to be global leaders in their respective market segments.
Leverage Shares by Themes Debuts WLDU, Delivering 2X Global Equity Exposure, and GLWG Single-Stock ETF
March 10, 2026-Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2X leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning March 10, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, the new ETFs are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in daily market performance.
Guardian Capital LP Expands Lineup with New Series Launches
March 10, 2026-New ETF and mutual fund series provide greater access to key actively managed strategies
Guardian Capital LP ("Guardian Capital") is pleased to announce the launch of several new series offerings of the following funds:
Fund Name: Guardian Canadian Equity Income Fund
Amplify ETFs Launches Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (YYYM)
March 10, 2026-YYYM seeks tax-advantaged high monthly income through a portfolio of municipal CEFs
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, today announced the launch of the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (YYYM), which is designed to deliver federally tax-advantaged high monthly income through diversified exposure to ˜30 U.S. municipal bond closed-end funds (CEFs).
Exchange Traded Concepts Announces Launch of BCGS ETF with Bancreek Capital Advisors
March 9, 2026--Exchange Traded Concepts is pleased to announce the launch of the Bancreek Global Select ETF (NYSE: BCGS). The Fund began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on 03/09/2026.
"We are excited to partner with Bancreek Capital Advisors once again to bring another ETF to the marketplace," says Garrett Stevens, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Exchange Traded Concepts.
Empowered Funds LLC Announces ETFs Liquidation, De-listing
March 9, 2026--Empowered Funds, LLC today announced the scheduled liquidation on or about March 27, 2026 (the Liquidation Date) of the following ETFs (the Funds):
Strive International Developed Markets ETF (NYSE: STXI)
Strive Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE: STXM)
