LONDON — The global ETFs industry achieved a historic milestone in 2024, attracting a record $1.88 trillion** in net inflows, according to ETFGI’s latest report. December alone saw **$207.73 billion in net inflows, cementing 2024 as the second-highest year for ETF investments after 2021 ($1.29 trillion).
Key Highlights
- Record-Breaking Inflows: 2024 net inflows surged to $1.88 trillion**, up from **$974.50 billion in 2023.
- Asset Growth: Total assets reached **$14.85 trillion** by year-end, a **27.6% increase** from 2023 ($11.63 trillion).
- Sustained Demand: 67 consecutive months of net inflows.
- Market Performance: The S&P 500 rose 25.02% in 2024 despite a 2.38% dip in December.
“Emerging markets like the UAE (+6.42%) and Greece (+4.21%) outperformed in December, while Denmark (−12.34%) lagged.”
— Deborah Fuhr, Founder, ETFGI
December 2024 ETF Trends
Asset Allocation
- Equity ETFs: Dominated with **$151.58 billion** inflows ($1.11 trillion for 2024).
- Fixed Income ETFs: Added **$16.14 billion** ($314.32 billion annual total).
- Commodities ETFs: Minor outflows of $1.11 billion but net-positive for the year.
- Active ETFs: Gathered **$41.78 billion** ($374.30 billion in 2024).
Top ETFs by Net Inflows
| ETF Name | Ticker | Dec-24 Inflows ($B) | 2024 Total ($B) |
|--------------------------|--------|---------------------|------------------|
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | IVV US | 23.14 | 86.73 |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | VOO US | 11.31 | 116.42 |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust | IBIT US| 5.11 | 36.86 |
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ETP Performance
The top 10 ETPs garnered $1.28 billion in December, led by:
- Amundi Physical Gold ETC: $374.56 million inflows.
- ProShares UltraShort Natural Gas: $203.24 million.
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- Europe & Africa (London, April)
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- Asia Pacific (Hong Kong, September)
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FAQ Section
Q: What drove ETF inflows in 2024?
A: Equity market gains (+25.02% S&P 500) and investor preference for low-cost index funds.
Q: How do active ETFs compare to passive?
A: Active ETFs attracted $374.30 billion in 2024, doubling 2023’s inflows.
Q: Which regions showed strongest ETF growth?
A: Developed markets (ex-US) rose 3.81%, while emerging markets gained 11.96%.
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