Investor Demand Surges for Target-Date Funds and Global Fixed Income Strategies in Latest Fund Flow Trends
Institutional separate accounts have experienced similar sales trends as mutual funds, with substantial outflows from equity strategies and pockets of demand within fixed income. Seven of the quarter’s leading inflow categories focused on fixed income securities.
U.S. ETFs and Asian Money Markets Lead Global Fund Flows in Q2
Passive ETFs gathered the bulk of net flows at $285.5 billion. Even as active ETFs managed assets of $1.4 trillion, less than a tenth of passive ETFs’ $15.2 trillion, they were remarkably close behind in net deposits for the quarter at $99.8 billion.
AI Adoption Set to Rise Amongst Advisors
RIAs were the most likely of any intermediary channel to report using AI tools at 56%. In addition, 78% of RIAs said their firm did not have written policies on the use of AI, compared to just 35% of regional, independent, and bank advisors.
ETF Share Classes: A New Era for Active Funds, but Will Investors Bite?
While the ETF wrapper may improve convenience and reduce fees, it doesn’t change the math all that much. The challenge of consistent active outperformance remains.
The Who’s Who of U.S. ETF Adoption
New data within ISS MI’s MarketPulse reveals the leading owners of ETFs, allowing asset managers to target the most promising opportunities.
FT Adviser Names Top 100 Financial Advisers and Top 50 Boutique Firms in the U.K.
FT Adviser’s Top 100 Financial Advisers and FT Adviser’s Top 50 Boutique Firms lists, compiled in partnership with ISS Market Intelligence, is more than just a ranking — it’s a celebration of firms that consistently demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and a client-first approach.
Large Blend Leads CITs and SMAs in Q1 2025 Fund Flows: Total Market Highlights, Part 2
Large Blend acted as the top inflow-gathering category across multiple vehicles in Q1 2025, including retail SMAs, CITs, and ETFs.
ETFs Lead $512B in Net Inflows as CITs Boost Net Commitments: Total Market Highlights Q1 2025, Part 1
Passive ETFs continued as the largest contributor to net flows at $276.5 billion, having gathered $452.8 billion the prior quarter. Active ETFs meanwhile grew net inflows from $103.0 billion in Q4 2024 to $119.6 billion in Q1 2025.
Active ETFs Continue to Gain Momentum, on Pace for Another Record-Breaking Year
Active ETFs dominated new product launches through the first half of 2025. The structure saw 396 new inceptions in the first six months of the year, eclipsing the 58 new active mutual funds and 60 new passive ETFs released over the same period.
Track the Trends Shaping Portfolios and Economies: Introducing Thematic Tagging in MarketPulse
Thematic funds aim to capture long-term structural changes. As of June 2025, U.S.-listed thematic fund assets have grown from $72B in 2018 to $223B—nearly threefold in just six years. MarketPulse US gives you a structured view into this fast-evolving space.