ETFGI reports record assets and net inflows of US$327 billion and US$109 billion into ESG ETFs and ETPs listed globally at end of August 2021
LONDON — September 28, 2021 — ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETFs and ETPs ecosystem, reported today that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$11.24 billion during August, bringing year-to-date net inflows to a record US$108.73 billion which is much higher than the US$41.47 billion gathered at this point last year and US$20.25 billion over the full year 2020 record net inflows US$88.45 billion. Total assets invested in ESG ETFs and ETPs increased by 6.1% from US$308 billion at the end of June 2021 to US$327 billion and 69% YTD in 2021, according to ETFGI’s August 2021 ETF and ETP ESG industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service. (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
- Record assets of $327 billion invested in ETFs and ETPs listed globally at the end of August 2021.
- Record YTD 2021 net inflows of $108.73 Bn beating the prior record of $41.47 Bn gathered in YTD 2020.
- $108.73 Bn YTD net inflows are just $20.25 Bn over full year 2020 record net inflows $88.45 Bn.
- $155.7 billion in net inflows gathered in the past 12 months.
- Assets increased 69% YTD in 2021, going from US$193 billion at end of 2020, to US$327 trillion.
- 66th month of consecutive net inflows.
- Equity ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered a record $81.20 Bn in YTD net inflows 2021.
“At the end of August, the S&P 500 posted its 7th straight month of gains, up 3.0% in the month, benefitting from continued support from the Fed and as positive earnings. Developed ex-U.S. markets gained 1.8% in August as most countries advanced, while Korea (down 1.3%) and Hong Kong (down 0.9%) declined the most, due in part to concerns of the new announced regulatory requirements set to take effect in China. Emerging markets were up 3.0% with Thailand (up 10.8%) and the Philippines (up 10.4%) leading the gains at the end of August.” According to Deborah Fuhr, managing partner, founder and owner of ETFGI.
The Global ESG ETFs and ETPs landscape had 736 products, with 2,085 listings, assets of $327 Bn, from 160 providers listed on 39 exchanges in 31 countries at the end of August.
Global ESG ETF and ETP asset growth as at end of August 2021
Since the launch of the first ESG ETF/ETP in 2002, the iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF, the number and diversity of products have increased steadily, with 736 ESG ETFs/ETPs and 2,085 listings globally at the end of August 2021.
During August, 36 new ESG ETFs/ETPs were launched.
Substantial inflows can be attributed to the top 20 ETFs/ETPs by net new assets, which collectively gathered $5.08 Bn in August. iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU US) gathered $791 Mn the largest net inflow.
Top 20 ESG ETFs/ETPs by net new assets August 2021
|
Name |
Ticker |
Assets (US$ Mn) Aug-21 |
NNA (US$ Mn) YTD-21 |
NNA (US$ Mn) Aug-21 |
|
iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF |
ESGU US |
22,262.78 |
5,696.47 |
791.26 |
|
Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Climate Improvers ETF |
EMCR US |
496.27 |
473.38 |
473.38 |
|
ChinaAMC CSI China Mainland Low Carbon Economy ETF |
159790 CH |
464.79 |
437.79 |
437.79 |
|
Mirae Asset TIGER China Electric Vehicle Solactive ETF |
371460 KS |
1,673.43 |
1,282.19 |
417.83 |
|
Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG UCITS ETF - 1C - Acc |
XZMU GY |
3,622.74 |
1,495.25 |
299.96 |
|
iShares MSCI EM SRI UCITS ETF - Acc |
SUES LN |
2,711.54 |
957.76 |
296.98 |
|
iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF |
ESGD US |
6,695.03 |
2,209.12 |
265.40 |
|
iShares MSCI Europe SRI UCITS ETF - Acc |
IESG LN |
4,377.96 |
751.45 |
208.77 |
|
Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF |
ESGV US |
5,248.81 |
1,489.35 |
198.71 |
|
iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF |
SUSL US |
4,077.96 |
552.58 |
192.40 |
|
iShares MSCI USA SRI UCITS ETF - Acc |
SUAS LN |
7,594.09 |
1,581.89 |
182.79 |
|
iShares MSCI EM IMI ESG Screened UCITS ETF - Acc - Acc |
SAEM LN |
1,588.67 |
441.19 |
182.73 |
|
Amundi MSCI World ESG Leaders Select UCITS ETF DR - Acc |
SADW GY |
367.17 |
250.86 |
167.84 |
|
iShares MSCI USA ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF - Acc |
EDMU GY |
3,243.66 |
1,495.92 |
154.91 |
|
Amundi MSCI Global Climate Change UCITS ETF |
LWCR FP |
837.63 |
418.31 |
141.70 |
|
Cathay Taiwan Select ESG Sustainability High Yield ETF |
00878 TT |
933.99 |
257.27 |
139.52 |
|
iShares MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETF - Acc - Acc |
SASU LN |
4,078.99 |
1,553.32 |
136.87 |
|
Invesco Water Resources ETF |
PHO US |
2,048.88 |
347.88 |
134.01 |
|
Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF |
VSGX US |
2,560.73 |
823.86 |
126.91 |
|
AMUNDI INDEX EURO CORPORATE SRI 0-3 Y - UCITS ETF DR (C) - Acc |
ECRP3 FP |
812.97 |
351.61 |
125.80 |
Confusion persists around what constitutes an ESG fund. According to PRI, a UN-supported initiative which seeks to understand the investment implications of ESG issues, 56% of adopters believe there is a lack of clarity in ESG definitions. ETFGI’s classification system attempts to provide greater precision, with ETFs/ETPs listed globally organised into categories, including core ESG products and theme-based groups, such as Clean/Alternative Energies and Gender Diversity.
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