Europe’s ETF Industry Surpasses $3 Trillion Milestone
Europe's ETF industry has crossed a historic threshold, with assets under management exceeding $3 trillion for the first time in September 2025. ETFGI's latest report reveals a record $3.01 trillion in AUM, up from $2.87 trillion the previous month—capping a 32.6% year-to-date growth from December 2024's $2.27 trillion.
The sector attracted $49.93 billion in net inflows during September alone, bringing cumulative inflows to an unprecedented $290.92 billion for 2025. This marks 36 consecutive months of net inflows, dwarfing previous annual records of $176.24 billion (2024) and $154.02 billion (2021).
Equity markets provided tailwinds, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.65% in September and 14.83% year-to-date. The sustained growth underscores institutional confidence in ETFs as Core portfolio vehicles across European markets.
