Record launch activity across every major region helped push global exchange-traded fund (ETF) introductions to 1,397 through May, while product closures remained below prior-year levels in most markets.
The global exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry recorded a total of 1,397 product launches worldwide during the first five months of 2026, the highest number registered for the period, according to research from ETFGI. The industry posted a net increase of 1,189 products After considering 208 product closures, the industry posted a net increase of 1,189 products. ETFGI said this exceeded the previous record of 1,063 launches reported over the same period in 2025. ETFGI reported that 33