US ETF inflows rise 45% to $204.2 billion in October, FactSet says
SPY•U.S.-listed ETF inflows rose 45% from September to $204.2 billion in October 2026. Assets under management edged up to $16.5 trillion, while equity ETF inflows reached $126 billion and fixed-income inflows rose to $74 billion.
1. October ETF flows
U.S.-listed ETF inflows rose 45% from September to $204.2 billion in October 2026, while total assets under management edged up to $16.5 trillion as inflows offset softening valuations. Equity ETFs attracted $126 billion, up 91% from September, and fixed-income inflows increased 26% to $74 billion. New ETF launches fell 19% to 89.
