The long view: Behind the stellar growth of ETFs

Insights from Citi, LSEG, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and more

ETFs have continued to attract investor attention for the roles they can play in a portfolio. From Europe to gold to active ETFs, thought leaders break down what investors need to know about what’s driving the growth in this $20 trillion industry, where the money’s flowing today, and where it may be headed next.

The Quantum Clock Is Ticking (MarketVector Indexes)

Quantum risk: It’s not just a tech problem – it’s an ETF operations problem.

Why S&P 500 for Options-Based Strategies? (S&P Dow Jones Indices)

Around-the-clock option liquidity makes the S&P 500 the index of choice in many markets outside the U.S.

Anatomy of a Fall (World Gold Council)

For compliance reasons, this paper is only accessible in certain geographies

Has gold’s weakest month in over a decade dulled its shiny outlook?

Better Portfolios with Active ETFs (New York Life Investment Management)

Why advisors are turning to active ETFs now.

Flows Into Core Equity ETFs Hold up amid Middle East Conflict (BNP Paribas AM)

Strong flows into equity ETFs surprised in a volatile first quarter – and continued to go global.

Sizing the ETF Opportunity: Active ETFs Move to Center Stage (Citi)

Active and differentiated strategies are key to the next phase of a growing ETF market.

European ETF Industry Evolution: $3 trillion and Beyond (SSGA)

Could AUM more than double by 2030?

2026 Global ETF Investor Survey: Uncharted Opportunity (BBH)

New trails for ETFs – and how issuers can position themselves to meet investors where they’re going.

2026 ETF Industry Outlook: Five Trends Driving Growth and Innovation (TCW)

As appetite grows for disciplined active management, can innovation and expansion in the ETF space satiate investors?

Global ETF Industry Review: Q1 2026 (LSEG)

Where’s the money flowing? Breaking down the flows and AUM in the ETF industry by asset type, region, and more.

The Price Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETF Flows

A $100 million net flow into spot Bitcoin ETFs is associated with a 53-basis-point same-day Bitcoin return.