U.S. ETF Assets Reach New Record High in August
At the end of August, U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached a new record high for assets under management (AUM), according to LSEG Lipper data. Total AUM rose from $15.79 trillion on July 31 to $16.39 trillion by month-end, driven by net inflows of $176.3 billion and positive market performance. Equity ETFs were the primary contributors to this growth during August. Despite a cooling in the rally seen earlier in the year, the overall industry continued its upward trajectory, adding $609 billion for the month. This reflects ongoing investor confidence in ETF structures as vehicles for accessing equity markets and managing risk through diversification. The sustained increase underscores the growing popularity of ETFs among both retail and institutional investors.
Topics: assets under management equity ETFs ETF inflows