U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will hit a major milestone in 2024, with assets rising 28% to $10.36 trillion on market gains and $1.12 trillion in net inflows, according to a new report from CFRA. It became a billion dollars.
Aniket Ural, head of ETF research at CFRA, said the record year marked a shift in the way investors access markets, with growth-oriented themes and active investment strategies leading to a shift in traditional index It is said that the ETF situation, which used to be mainstream, is being restructured.
of Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF (DEFI) Based on CFRA data, it returned 109.4% in 2024, ranking first in all categories.
Funds focused on high-tech sectors also performed well. Round Hill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) 62.7% return rate and Defiance Quantum ETF (QTUM) According to the report, it increased by 50.4%.
According to CFRA's analysis, active ETF strategies captured 24.6% of total inflows in 2024, up from 14.6% in 2022.
The study found that this trend was primarily driven by the sacrifice of smart beta products, with inflows dropping from 18.7% to 7.7% over the same period.
vanguard and black rock The company maintained its industry dominance, capturing 53% of all ETF inflows in 2024, according to a CFRA report.
of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Attracted the most new assets, with $115.1 billion in inflows, followed by iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) The report revealed that it was $86.5 billion. of iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) In its first year of trading, it recorded $37.5 billion in inflows, taking third place.
JP MorganMeanwhile, despite holding just 1.6% of assets at the beginning of 2024, it increased its influence in active areas, capturing 3.9% of total flows, the study found.
Active ETF issuers continued to increase market share throughout 2024, the report highlights.
Dimensional Fund Advisor and capital group The report says both companies are demonstrating this trend by capturing more flows than their market share indicates.
of Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) Investors' optimism about Argentina's President Javier Millei's reform agenda led to a 61.6% rise in 2024, according to the survey. The gaming field also showed strong performance. VanEck Video Game & Esports ETF (ESPO) Rounding out the top five performers.
Data shows traditional index ETFs remain attractive, with annual inflows increasing 89% to $759.3 billion in 2024 from $402.4 billion in 2022.
Looking ahead, CFRA predicts that ETF inflows will range from $500 billion to $1 trillion in 2025, with upside potential if the Securities and Exchange Commission approves ETFs as a share class in mutual funds. There is sex.
