2025 Was a Record Year for ETFs; 2026 Is Upstaging It

Published on August 5, 2026

The numbers are in, and the story of ETF adoption goes on undeterred. In July, ETFs saw their third month this year of asset inflows exceeding $190 billion. If 2025 was a record-breaking year for ETF asset creation, 2026 is promising to upstage it.