Global Equity ETFs Gain $6.1 Trillion as Long-Only Funds Lose $3.1 Trillion

Data since 2010 shows a significant shift from traditional equity funds toward ETFs, with the trend accelerating after 2020.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF): A marketable security that tracks an index, commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets and can be traded on stock exchanges like a regular stock.
  • Net Inflows: The total value of money flowing into financial products such as funds or ETFs over a specific period, minus outflows.
  • Long-Only Equity Fund: An investment fund that buys stocks and holds long positions only, aiming to profit from market appreciation without short-selling.