Global ETF News for the Past 2 Months
you are currently viewing::ETFGI reports New Milestone: ETF Assets Surge to Record US$21.91 Trillion WorldwideMay 20, 2026-ETFGI, reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry reached a New Milestone: ETF Assets Surge to Record US$21.91 Trillion Worldwide globally. During April, the ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$218.97 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$856.38 billion, according to ETFGI's April 2026 Global 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 Global ETF assets reached a record $21.91 trillion at end-April 2026, surpassing the prior high of $21.24 trillion (February 2026). Assets are up 10.5% year-to-date, from $19.84 trillion at end-2025. ETFs gathered $218.97 billion in net inflows in April alone. Record YTD inflows of $856.38 billion significantly exceed prior highs of $620.54 billion (2025) and $467.69 billion (2024). The industry has now seen 83 consecutive months of net inflows. Source: ETFGI |
The Trust Threshold: AI makes investors bolder, but they want human judgement to make decisions
June 24, 2026-New global research shows affluent and high-net-worth investors use AI tools but rely on trusted professional advice when making financial decisions.
73% use AI for finance and investment, but just 12% say it was the most influential factor in their last investment decision.
Human expertise leads for investment ideas, with 62% citing financial professionals and institutions as the main source.
ETFGI reports Active ETF assets Hit a Record 2.49 Trillion USD and Record Net Inflows of 412 Bn USD YTD at the end of May
June 23, 2026-During May the actively managed ETFs industry globally gathered net inflows of US$100.08 billion, bringing year-to-date net inflows to US$411.75 billion, according to ETFGI's May 2026 Active ETF industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.
Middle East Conflict Sends Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
June 11, 2026-The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, and increased borrowing costs , according to the World Bank Group's latestGlobal Economic Prospects report.
Global growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2026, down from 2.9% in 2025. Forecasts for two-thirds of economies have been downgraded relative to January of this year.
World Economic Forum Chief Economists' Outlook: May 2026
May 28, 2026-The May 2026 Chief Economists' Outlook opens on a more pessimistic note than the January edition. Drawing on consultations and survey responses from the World Economic Forum's Chief Economists Community, the report examines a global economy unsettled by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
STARTRADER Launches 39 New US Stocks and ETFs Across the Sectors Shaping the Future of Global Markets
May 26, 2026--Effective 25 May 2026, clients gain access to high-impact opportunities spanning artificial intelligence, semiconductor infrastructure, clean energy, the space economy, institutional digital assets, and macro-thematic ETFs.
