ETFs surpass publicly listed companies in US for first time
For the first time in US financial history, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have surpassed publicly listed companies. There are now over 4,300 ETFs compared to approximately 4,200 listed stocks, driven by the growth of crypto products and thematic funds. The total assets under management in US ETFs have exceeded $13 trillion as of late 2025.
- ▪The number of ETFs has roughly doubled over the past eight years.
- ▪More than 640 new ETFs launched in 2025 alone through August.
- ▪Total assets under management in US ETFs have soared above $13 trillion by late 2025.
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