US equity ETFs draw $880 billion year-to-date, on pace for record annual inflows

The strong intake suggests investors continue favoring the ETF structure despite bouts of market volatility, with the year-to-date total tracking toward an all-time high.

Summary

US equity ETFs have attracted $880 billion in inflows year-to-date, putting the category on track to set an all-time annual inflow record. The update indicates the ETF wrapper continues to gain favor with investors even when broader markets wobble, underscoring the vehicle’s durability during periods of volatility.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETF wrapper: The exchange-traded fund structure used to hold assets and trade on exchanges.
  • inflows: Net money entering an investment fund or asset category.