The global ETF market is on a solid trajectory in 2025, setting a record for new fund launches in the first half of the year. According to ETFGI, 1,308 new ETFs were introduced worldwide as of the end of June, a sharp increase from 878 in the same period last year. There were 266 closures of ETFs during the first half of 2025, resulting in a net increase of 1,042 ETFs.Among issuers, BlackRock’s iShares led the way with 42 new ETFs, followed by Global X (36) and First Trust (27). In total, 326 different prov ...