{"id":62386,"date":"2025-10-21T09:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T08:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etfworld.com\/co.uk\/?p=62386"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:42:23","slug":"etfgi-report-on-etfs-and-etps-listed-globally-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etfworld.com\/co.uk\/etfgi-report-on-etfs-and-etps-listed-globally-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ETFGI report on ETFs and ETPs listed globally \u2013 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
The exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry has hit a new historic milestone: at the end of September 2025, global ETF assets reached $18.81 trillion<\/strong>, according to data released by ETFGI<\/strong>, a leading independent research and consultancy firm specializing in the ETF sector.<\/h5>\r\n
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By Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner at ETFGI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Global ETFs Soar to $18.81 Trillion: All-Time High Reached in September 2025<\/strong>
This figure surpasses the previous record of $17.85 trillion set in August.<\/p>\r\n

September alone saw net inflows of $267.66 billion<\/strong>, bringing year-to-date (YTD) net inflows to an unprecedented $1.54 trillion<\/strong>\u2014well ahead of the $1.24 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024 and the $923.10 billion seen in 2021. This marks the 76th consecutive month<\/strong> of net inflows, underscoring investors\u2019 sustained confidence in this investment vehicle.<\/p>\r\n

Market Performance and Commentary from Deborah Fuhr<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Strong market performance also fueled investor interest. Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, and Owner of ETFGI<\/strong><\/span>, commented on September\u2019s market dynamics as follows:<\/p>\r\n

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\u201cThe S&P 500 rose 3.65% in September, bringing its year-to-date gain to 14.83%. Developed markets excluding the U.S. increased by 2.50% during the month and are up 27.67% in 2025. The Netherlands and Korea led gains among developed markets in September, rising 13.27% and 9.04%, respectively. Emerging markets advanced 5.49% in September and have gained 22.41% year-to-date, with Peru (up 12.80%) and South Africa (up 9.47%) posting the strongest monthly performance among emerging markets.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

Dominance of the Largest Providers<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The global ETF market remains highly concentrated: among 915 providers<\/strong>, the top three control nearly 60% of total assets. iShares<\/strong> remains the undisputed leader with $5.28 trillion<\/strong> in assets under management (AUM), representing 28.3%<\/strong> of the market, followed by Vanguard<\/strong> with $4.01 trillion (21.5%<\/strong>) and SPDR ETFs<\/strong> with $1.89 trillion (10.1%<\/strong>). Together, these three giants account for 59.8%<\/strong> of global ETF assets.<\/p>\r\n

Overall, the industry comprises 15,125 products<\/strong>, with 29,677 listings<\/strong> across 81 exchanges<\/strong> in 63 countries<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Where the Money Is Flowing: Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, and Active ETFs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Equity ETFs were the clear favorite in September, attracting $124.32 billion<\/strong> in net inflows and bringing YTD inflows to $677.37 billion<\/strong>. Fixed income ETFs recorded $49.36 billion<\/strong> in monthly inflows, with YTD totals reaching $314.23 billion<\/strong>\u2014already surpassing the full amount gathered by the same point in 2024.<\/p>\r\n

Commodities ETFs saw a dramatic surge, with $20.50 billion<\/strong> in September inflows alone and $73.14 billion<\/strong> YTD\u2014compared to just $1.07 billion<\/strong> over the same period in 2024. This signals a renewed investor appetite for gold, silver, and other commodities.<\/p>\r\n

Even more striking is the growth of active ETFs<\/strong>, which gathered $70.59 billion<\/strong> in September and $447.72 billion<\/strong> YTD\u2014nearly double the $239.15 billion<\/strong> recorded during the same period last year. This trend confirms growing investor acceptance of active strategies within the ETF structure.<\/p>\r\n

The Most Popular Funds<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The top 20 ETFs<\/strong> alone attracted $77.05 billion<\/strong> in September. Leading the pack was the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV US)<\/strong> with $18.67 billion<\/strong> in new assets. It was followed by the SPDR Bloomberg 1-5 Year U.S. Corporate Bond UCITS ETF<\/strong> (+$4.98 billion) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO US)<\/strong> (+$4.69 billion).<\/p>\r\n

Among ETPs (Exchange Traded Products), the iShares Physical Gold ETC (SGLN LN)<\/strong> stood out, gathering $1.44 billion<\/strong> in September, trailed by other gold-backed and crypto-related products such as WisdomTree Physical Solana<\/strong> (+$479.8 million).<\/p>\r\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the ETF industry, with growth rates unmatched in its history. Behind this success lie not only strong market returns but also structural evolution: greater product diversification, thematic innovation (from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrencies), and increasing integration of passive and active strategies.<\/p>\r\n

As Deborah Fuhr emphasized, the current macroeconomic and market environment continues to favor ETF investments\u2014vehicles prized for their transparency, liquidity, and flexibility. With over $2.18 trillion in inflows over the past 12 months<\/strong>, this momentum shows no signs of slowing.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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ETFGI is a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF\/ETP ecosystem, based in London, England. Deborah Fuhr, Managing Partner, Founder, ETFGI website www.etfgi.com.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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