ETFs Outpace Last Year's Inflows & They're Not Done

Core Insights - ETFs have achieved record inflows, surpassing $1.14 trillion in 2024 and projected to reach $1.4 trillion by the end of the year [1][2] - Despite various market headwinds, ETFs managed to achieve over $1 trillion in inflows for the second consecutive year, outpacing the previous year's performance [2][3] ETF Market Trends - The ETF industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by strong demand for equity and fixed income ETFs, as well as alternatives like gold and bitcoin [3] - Notable investment trends include increased international asset allocation, a resurgence in thematic investing, and heightened interest in various ETF sub-categories [3] Equity ETFs Performance - The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has crossed $100 billion in inflows for two consecutive years, solidifying its position as a leading equity ETF [4][5] - VOO's low fees (3 basis points) contribute to its attractiveness as a low-cost indexed fund provider [5] Fixed Income ETFs Performance - Fixed income ETFs have also seen record inflows, with $51 billion in October alone and over $350 billion overall for the year [6][8] - The demand for fixed income ETFs is driven by interest in municipal bonds, short-term funds, and active fixed income strategies [8]