Report: Active ETFs Topped $2 Trillion in Global AUM in January

Core Insights - Active ETFs have surpassed $2 trillion in global assets under management (AUM) as of January 2026, marking a significant milestone in the industry [1] - The active ETF sector experienced record net inflows of approximately $76 billion in January, significantly higher than the inflows of $51.7 billion in January 2025 and $24.7 billion in January 2024 [1] - The number of actively managed ETFs globally reached 4,747, with 674 providers listed on 46 exchanges across 36 countries by the end of January [1] Market Performance - The S&P 500 index increased by 1.45% in January, while developed markets excluding the U.S. rose by 6.15%, with Korea and Luxembourg showing the highest gains at 26.73% and 18.64% respectively [1] - Emerging markets saw a 5.50% increase in January, led by Peru at 26.23% and Colombia at 23.24% [1] Factors Driving Growth - The growth of active ETFs is attributed to their flexibility in adapting to market volatility and their ability to outperform market cap-weighted passive indexes during strong growth periods [1] - Increased inflows indicate a growing interest from investors in the flexibility offered by active ETFs, especially in light of geopolitical risks and U.S.-based concentration and policy risks [1] - Notable funds like the T. Rowe Price Blue Chip Growth ETF (TCHP) have demonstrated strong performance, returning 29% over the last three years, highlighting the potential for active ETFs to play a larger role in investment portfolios [1]