Global ETF FlowWatch - August 2021 Highlights

ETF net flows worldwide accumulated $68 billion in net flows during August 2021 amid continued expansion of the stock market. Equity ETFs led with $55 billion in net new money, followed by bond ETFs with $13 billion in net flows. On the other hand, commodity ETF products suffered $321 million in net redemptions. Global ETF assets rose to a record high of $9.68 trillion as of August 2021.

In the U.S., equity ETF vehicles amassed $38 billion in net new cash, primarily driven by Equity US - Large Cap attracting $25 billion in net subscriptions. Bond ETFs gathered $9 billion in net new money. Meanwhile, commodity ETF products suffered $2 billion in net redemptions.

ETFs in Europe garnered $11 billion in net flows, mainly pushed by equity and bond ETFs that took in a total of $10 billion. Commodity ETFs, on the other hand, trailed behind with $700 million in net flows. In Asia, equity ETF products accounted for the majority of net flows with $5 billion in net subscriptions. Commodity ETF investments followed with $250 million in net flows, while bond ETFs suffered an aggregate $1 billion in net redemptions.

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