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U.S. ETFs Record $852 Billion in Year-to-Date Inflows

U.S. exchange-traded funds have drawn $852 billion in net inflows so far this year. The pace exceeds the 2025 level by 33 percent and is on track to surpass $1 trillion within 18 trading sessions.

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U.S. exchange-traded funds have attracted $852 billion in net inflows year-to-date, the largest amount recorded for any year in history. @KobeissiLetter reported that the current inflow rate is 33 percent higher than the pace observed in 2025. 5 billion per trading session.

2 billion in 2023, 74 percent below the present level. Inflows have now risen for three consecutive years. At the current pace, total inflows are projected to exceed $1 trillion within the next 18 trading sessions.

Key Facts

$852 billion
year-to-date ETF net inflows
+33 percent
above 2025 inflow pace
$8.5 billion
average daily inflow this year
$2.2 billion
average daily inflow in 2023

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. 2026 YTD

    U.S. ETFs attract $852 billion in net inflows.

    1 source@KobeissiLetter
  2. 2025

    U.S. ETFs record lower annual inflows than 2026 pace.

    1 source@KobeissiLetter
  3. 2023

    Daily average ETF inflows reach $2.2 billion.

    1 source@KobeissiLetter

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Asset managers may expand ETF product offerings to meet demand.

  2. 02

    Trading platforms could see higher transaction volumes.

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PublishedMay 22, 2026, 6:25 PM
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