Global ETF assets achieve new record in 2021 as ESG products surge more than 200%

Passive market represents $7.6trn AUM

The global ETF market began 2021 at a record high of $7.6trn across more than 6,000 products, as ESG ETFs grow more than 200%, according to data from TrackInsight.

A combination of strong equity market performance and accelerating investor inflows saw 6,518 ETFs represent $7.6trn at the top of the year, with Asia-Pacific the fastest growing region. ETF inclusion in IA sectors set for April 2021 as Global Bonds sectors splits It achieved a new high of $689bn assets under management (AUM), representing 28.7% growth, of which $69bn was net new inflows, while European ETFs followed closely with a growth of 26.4% over the course of 2020 to a record high of $1.3trn AUM, of which $138bn was new flows. North America still represents the largest regio...