ETF Flows Surge $40B in Five Days as Investors Pile Into Equities; Bitcoin ETFs Turn Positive

Core Insights - ETF inflows are experiencing unprecedented growth, with total inflows reaching $13 billion in a single day and $40 billion over the past five days, leading to year-to-date inflows of $1.16 trillion, a record for the industry [1][2] Group 1: ETF Inflows - The majority of capital is directed towards equity ETFs, particularly broad-market funds like Vanguard's VOO and iShares' IVV, as well as high-growth technology funds such as SMH and TQQQ [2] - Bitcoin ETFs have also seen a resurgence, attracting nearly $500 million in a single day, indicating renewed investor confidence in cryptocurrency [3] Group 2: Market Performance - The S&P 500 increased by 3.65% in September, while developed markets excluding the U.S. rose by 2.5%, with notable performances from The Netherlands (+13.27%) and Korea (+9.04%) [6] - Emerging markets advanced by 5.49%, with Peru (+12.8%) and South Africa (+9.47%) leading the gains [6] Group 3: Active ETFs - Assets in actively managed ETFs reached a record $1.73 trillion by the end of September 2025, surpassing the previous high of $1.63 trillion [5] - The growth of actively managed ETFs is attributed to their transparency and flexibility, highlighting their increasing role in global investment portfolios [7]