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U.S. ETF Inflows Surpass $1 Trillion at Record Pace, Signaling Major Investment Shift

Investors are pouring money into U.S. exchange-traded funds at unprecedented rates, with inflows crossing $1 trillion months earlier than last year’s record. State Street Investment Management projects this acceleration could reach $1.4 trillion by 2025 as the structural shift from mutual funds to ETFs continues unabated.

U.S. exchange-traded funds have crossed the $1 trillion inflow threshold at a record-breaking pace in 2025, according to new data from State Street Corporation‘s investment management division. The milestone, reached months earlier than in 2024, signals accelerating investor preference for ETFs over traditional mutual funds and sets the stage for what could become a $1.4 trillion annual inflow record by year’s end.

Unprecedented Acceleration in ETF Adoption

by Priya Kapoor
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Multi-Strategy ETF Revival Led by Former BlackRock Executives

Two ex-BlackRock executives are driving a multi-strategy ETF resurgence with QALT, aiming to capture demand for alternative returns in ETF format. Despite modest current assets, the segment shows growth potential as major players enter the space. The move represents a significant evolution in the exchange-traded fund landscape.

Former BlackRock executives are leading a bold initiative to revive multi-strategy exchange-traded funds, targeting hedge-fund-like returns through the new QALT ETF. Bob Hum and Michael Lane, now with SEI, are betting that investor demand for sophisticated strategies in accessible ETF packaging will finally gain traction in the $12.5 trillion ETF industry.

Multi-Strategy ETF Market Challenges and Opportunities

by Priya Kapoor