Smart Beta ETFs/ETPs Listed Globally Gather Net Inflows Of $7.38 Billion During January 2019

LONDON — February 28, 2019 — ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm covering trends in the global ETF/ETP ecosystem, reported today that equity-based Smart Beta ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered net inflows of US$7.38 billion during January. Total assets invested in the global Smart Beta ETF and ETP industry increased 10.1%, from US$618 billion at the end of December, to US$680 billion, according to ETFGI’s January 2019 ETF and ETP Smart Beta industry landscape insights report, an annual paid-for research subscription service.  (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.) 

Highlights

  • In January 2019, Smart Beta ETFs/ETPs attracted $7.38 Bn in net new assets.
  • During the month, 23 Smart Beta ETFs/ETPs were launched by 19 providers.
  • 36th consecutive month of net inflows into Smart Beta ETFs/ETPs.