Pacific Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Reach an All-Time High of $1.41 Trillion in the Asia Pacific Region

Pacific Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Reach an All-Time High of $1.41 Trillion in the Asia Pacific Region

In July 2025, the global exchange-traded fund (ETF) market experienced significant growth, with assets under management reaching a new record of $1.41 trillion in the Asia-Pacific region excluding Japan. This surpassed the previous record of $1.37 trillion set in June, marking a 22.7% increase year-to-date.

Developed markets excluding the US saw a decline of 0.71% during the month, while the S&P 500 Index rose by 2.24%, bringing its year-to-date gain to 8.59%. In contrast, emerging markets posted a 1.63% increase in July. Thailand and the United Arab Emirates led the gains among emerging markets, rising by 14.13% and 8.41%, respectively. However, Denmark and the Netherlands experienced the largest monthly drops among developed markets, falling by 13.90% and 5.78%, respectively.

Fixed income ETFs dominated the inflows, attracting $22.12 billion in July. Commodity ETFs also saw a boost, adding $62.97 million in July, more than tripling their year-to-date figure. Equity ETFs gathered $5.09 billion in July, but year-to-date inflows lag behind those of 2024. Active ETFs gained $2.98 billion for the month and $15.79 billion so far this year, contributing to the overall growth of the market.

The ChinaAMC CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Corporate Bond ETF gathered $2.13 billion in July, while MiraeAsset Securities' CAPE Shiller US Core Sector ETN had the largest inflow among ETPs with $36.44 million. The top 20 ETFs captured a total of $25.14 billion in net new assets in July.

Notable institutional investments were made by German institutions, including DWS and Allianz (through their funds AGIF Allianz High Dividend Asia Pacific Equity), who increased their investments in Asia-Pacific real estate or equity-related assets in July 2025. This move was driven by the strong performance and focus on dividend funds in the region.

Year-to-date inflows reached $142.83 billion, the second-highest on record. The ETF industry gathered $28.54 billion in net inflows during July, demonstrating the ongoing interest and confidence in the ETF market.

Deborah Fuhr, managing partner, founder, and owner of ETFGI, commented on the market performance, stating, "The ETF market continues to grow and evolve, with strong interest from both institutional and retail investors. The focus on dividend funds and emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is a testament to the potential for growth and income generation in these areas."

As the ETF market continues to expand, it remains a significant player in the global investment landscape, offering investors diverse opportunities for investment in various asset classes and regions.

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