US ETF inflows smash annual record as investors favor funds

US-listed ETFs have attracted a record $1.54 trillion in inflows so far in 2026, surpassing the previous full-year record set in 2025. Equity ETFs led demand, while technology funds saw the strongest sectoral inflows. The surge comes despite market volatility, underscoring continued investor preference for liquid, flexible exchange-traded products amid shifting rate expectations.

Oct 5, 2026 - 10:00
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US ETF inflows smash annual record as investors favor funds
US-listed ETFs have attracted a record $1.54 trillion in inflows so far in 2026, surpassing the previous full-year record set in 2025. Equity ETFs led demand, while technology funds saw the strongest sectoral inflows. The surge comes despite market volatility, underscoring continued investor preference for liquid, flexible exchange-traded products amid shifting rate expectations.

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