In the first half of 2026, U.S.-listed ETFs attracted a record $560 billion in inflows during Q2 alone, setting a new high for any three-month period. This surge was led by low-cost core index ETFs like the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, alongside strong demand for technology sector funds despite market volatility. Fixed income ETFs also saw significant inflows as investors sought shorter durations and inflation protection amid uncertain rate policies. The trend suggests continued strong ETF growth, with full-year inflows projected to reach $2.3 trillion, highlighting ETFs' role as key portfolio anchors in volatile markets.
Ondo Finance has launched the first third-party tokenization of U.S. securities—BlackRock's iShares Core S&P 500 ETF and Micron shares—on a public blockchain within existing U.S. regulations. Partnering with Broadridge, token holders gain full shareh...
The VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ), which tracks the BUZZ NextGen AI US Sentiment Leaders Index, has shown mixed performance. Although it outperformed the IVV ETF for three consecutive calendar years and year-to-date, it has underperformed the S&...
The Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (METV), which tracks the Ball Metaverse Index, has underperformed compared to broader tech ETFs like QQQM and IVV since June 2024. Investor interest in the metaverse theme has declined since its peak in 2021, with cap...
