{"id":4429,"date":"2026-04-09T15:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4429"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:15:23","slug":"us-etf-aum-to-surpass-25-trillion-by-2030-says-citigroup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4429","title":{"rendered":"US ETF AUM to surpass $25 trillion by 2030, says Citigroup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Citigroup has raised its growth outlook for the US ETF market, projecting that assets under management could surpass $25 trillion by 2030, up sharply from current levels of $10.4 trillion as of March 2025.<\/p>\n

The forecast highlights strong inflow momentum and increasing investor preference for cost-efficient investment vehicles.<\/p>\n

The upward revision reflects growing investor preference for ETFs as a low-cost and diversified investment vehicle across global markets.<\/p>\n

As of March 2025, total assets in US-listed ETFs stood at approximately $10.4 trillion, Citi noted.<\/p>\n

The brokerage had previously forecast ETF AUM to reach $19 trillion by 2030 and $29 trillion by 2035.<\/p>\n

However, its updated outlook now anticipates the industry surpassing $40 trillion in assets by 2035.<\/p>\n

Growth to enter a more balanced phase<\/h2>\n

Despite the more optimistic projections, Citi indicated that the ETF market is expected to enter a more mature phase of expansion in the coming years.<\/p>\n

The firm stated, “While these projections are more optimistic than \u2060our prior estimates, it still suggests ETFs will be in a more mature phase of AUM growth as flows (organic) and performance (inorganic) drivers will be more balanced than the previous ten years.”<\/p>\n

This suggests that future growth will be driven not only by new capital inflows but also by market performance, marking a shift from the earlier decade where inflows played a dominant role.<\/p>\n

Active ETFs expected to lead expansion<\/h2>\n

A significant portion of the anticipated growth is expected to come from active ETFs, which Citi believes will outpace passive counterparts in attracting investor capital.<\/p>\n

These products have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments within the ETF market.<\/p>\n

Active ETFs offer flexible investment strategies and relatively lower costs, often aiming to outperform benchmarks or achieve specific investment outcomes.<\/p>\n

In contrast, passive ETFs typically track indices and replicate their performance.<\/p>\n

Highlighting this trend, Citi stated, “Our base case expects Active’s market share of ETF AUM to double in ten years as these products gain greater share of industry flows.”<\/p>\n

Innovation and regulatory ease support industry<\/h2>\n

Citi also pointed to several structural factors that could further support ETF market expansion.<\/p>\n

These include continued product innovation, simplified regulatory processes for launching ETFs, and the adoption of more sophisticated investment strategies.<\/p>\n

Additionally, rising demand for flexible and tax-efficient investment solutions is expected to contribute to sustained growth across the sector.<\/p>\n

Strong inflows signal continued investor interest<\/h2>\n

Recent inflow data underscores the strong momentum within the ETF industry.<\/p>\n

ETFs tracking US equities have recorded more than $75.8 billion in inflows so far this year, building on over $1.1 trillion in inflows accumulated over the past two years, according to LSEG Lipper data.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, US-domiciled ETFs have attracted more than $435 billion in inflows year-to-date, reflecting robust investor appetite for the asset class.<\/p>\n

Overall, Citi\u2019s revised projections signal continued confidence in the long-term growth trajectory of ETFs, driven by evolving investor preferences and structural shifts within the investment landscape<\/p>\n

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