The specialized consulting firm ETFGI has announced that the US ETF industry has broken its annual net inflow record by reaching $1.56 trillion raised in September. This figure brings assets invested in exchange-traded funds in the country to $16.24 trillion at the end of that month.
During September, the US ETF industry recorded net inflows of $152.93 billion, bringing the year-to-date total to $1.56 trillion, according to the September 2026 monthly report prepared by the firm.
According to the study, assets increased by 21% year-to-date, growing from $13.44 trillion at the end of 2025 to $16.24 trillion. This marks the 53rd consecutive month of net capital inflows, putting the year-to-date figure at $1.56 trillion, compared to the $1.50 trillion recorded in 2025.
The annual growth of cumulative net inflows continues to rise each year, going from $740.78 billion in 2024 to $951.27 billion in 2025, reaching $1.56 trillion in 2026.
Additionally, the supply of ETFs has expanded this year, with 206 providers launching 1,130 new exchange-traded funds, compared to 238 that have closed in 2026.
