The global ETF industry breaks the $ 9 trillion AuM barrier in July and maintains a record cruise speed of over $ 100 billion in inflows per month. The data of Trackinsight in fact, they show that from 1 January to 31 July 2021, ETFs have raised over 700 billion dollars in new flows, bringing the total AUM to 9.05 trillion dollars. During the same period 376 ETFs were launched bringing the total universe to 7,273 ETFs. ETFs listed in Europe climbed to $ 1.5 trillion in AuM, boosted by $ 128 billion in flows between January and July, while ETFs listed on North American exchanges saw $ 548 billion in new flows over the same period, bringing their total assets at a record $ 6.8 trillion.
The strong rise in ESG ETFs. Replicants following a sustainable investment approach or theme hit new records with $ 325 billion in AuM e $ 100 billion in year-to-date inflows.
Dietrofront instead for active ETFs, declined sharply in July which was the worst month this year for new flows ($ 3.7 billion of assets added to active strategies) and weakening performance saw assets drop slightly from their previous high of $ 353 billion to $ 352 billion. Since the beginning of the year, 127 actively managed ETFs have been introduced to the market with many traditional fund managers launching ETF offerings or repurposing their existing funds as ETFs.
The best ETFs since the beginning of the year: those related to the energy sector dominate
Looking at the top ten best ETFs in the first 7 months of the year, Trackinsight data shows that five of the ten best-performing ETFs of the year focus on the energy sector, which has seen strong increases in natural gas and gas prices. other fossil fuels. Leading the way is the Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF which has increased by 228.7% since the beginning of the year. This ETF tracks the cost of shipping dry freight, the cost of which has increased significantly due to port overcapacity and prolonged availability of containers. Follows theVanEck ETF on rare earths, that is, that it refers to the companies involved in the production, refining and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals and minerals. ETFs focusing on growth in the retail sector are also doing well: the SPDR S&P Retail ETF has risen 48.7% so far this year.