The ETFs took a big hit, but we blinked twice, and they are now attacking new highs with the beloved investments.
The ETF market reached a record in the first half of 2026, with US assets reaching $15.818 trillion, while Europe reached €3100 billion. The growth is largely due to net inflows, while the remainder is due to the increase in the value of underlying assets. Despite the market crash in March due to the Iran-Iraq war, net inflows remained positive, followed by a strong rebound in April. Equity ETFs make up about 80% of the market, and the number of products has increased by 12% on both continents.
The ETF market achieved new records in the first half of 2026 in both the United States and Europe: the leading US market’s assets increased by 17 percent to 15.818 trillion dollars, while Europe’s market increased by 20 percent to 3100 billion euros. Net inflows accounted for approximately 42-43 percent of the asset growth, with the rest due to the revaluation of underlying assets. Both regions experienced positive capital inflows even during the market crash in March, linked to the war in Iran, followed by a strong rebound in April. Equity ETFs dominate the market, accounting for almost 80 percent of assets on both continents, while the number of products increased by 12 percent in both the United States and Europe.
