US-listed ETFs amassed a record $179.6 billion in August, propelling industry assets to $16.1 trillion, driven by strong inflows in equities, fixed income, and commodities, with new launches reaching a historic high.
US-listed ETFs took in $179.6 billion in August, pushing industry assets to $16.1 trillion, according to First Trust Advisors’ latest Asset Flows Monitor. The firm said the month’s gains were led by equities and fixed income, while commodities also drew steady money.
Equity ETFs attracted $102.2 billion in net inflows, taking their trailing 12-month total to $1.37 trillion. First Trust said active equity funds collected $32.2 billion in August, while passive equity ETFs brought in $70 billion. Active equity assets reached $1.27 trillion, or 9.8% of the $12.9 trillion held in equity ETFs overall as of 31 August.
Fixed income ETFs gathered $57.5 billion during the month, lifting 12-month inflows to $598.8 billion. Active bond ETFs accounted for $23.6 billion of August flows, compared with $33.9 billion for passive products. Active fixed income assets stood at $639.8 billion, or 24.1% of the $2.7 trillion fixed income ETF market at month end.
Commodity ETFs added $10.3 billion, with precious metals funds taking in $8.9 billion and broad commodity funds drawing another $1.4 billion. FactSet, in a separate August summary, said US-listed ETF assets reached $16.4 trillion and noted a record 134 new ETF launches during the month, bringing year-to-date launches to 1,023.
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