ETFs & Funds

ETFs & Investment Funds

A global map of ETFs and investment funds, analysed by size, geographical distribution, concentration, leading operators and operational accessibility.

ETFs and investment funds are among the principal channels through which capital is raised, managed and distributed across international financial markets.

They include more than index-tracking instruments: the market encompasses equity, bond, money-market, thematic, alternative and multi-asset funds for both retail and institutional investors.

This page analyses the global ETF and investment fund market by size, geographical distribution, growth, operator concentration, assets under management and operational accessibility.

A Snapshot of the Global ETF and Investment Fund Market

ETFs and investment funds are among the principal channels through which capital is raised, managed and distributed across international financial markets.

The sector is heavily concentrated in the United States, while Europe and Asia-Pacific continue to increase their share. Understanding its size, geographical distribution and leading operators helps explain how global asset management is organised today.

Sources: Investment Company Institute (ICI), ETFGI, World Bank and official reports from the leading international operators.