Assets in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) ETFs Reach Record $1.41 Trillion Amid Robust July Inflows

Press Release

LONDON — August 18, 2025 — Ever heard of ETFGI? They’re like the top dog in the world of ETF research and consultancy, especially when it comes to the Asia Pacific region, minus Japan. As of July’s end, the ETFs in this zone have hit a whopping US$1.41 trillion. That’s right, with a capital T. Just in July, they pulled in US$28.54 billion. And for the whole year until July, they clocked net inflows of US$142.83 billion, as per the ETFGI July 2025 report. All figures are in USD, unless your wallet’s in another currency. [Learn more about ETFGI](https://www.etfgi.com/).

Asia Pacific ETF Industry Highlights

• Record AUM: In July, assets in Asia Pacific ETFs (excluding Japan) hit $1.41 trillion. That’s a new high, overtaking June’s $1.37 trillion.
• Year-to-Date Growth: Up by 22.7%. We started with $1.15 trillion at 2024’s finish line.
• July’s Winning Streak: Net inflows were a cool $28.54 billion.
• Year-to-Date Inflows: $142.83 billion. This is the second-best record.
  • Top record was $191.13 billion in 2024.
  • Third place was $72.63 billion in 2022.
• 12-Month Stint: $298.52 billion in net inflows over a year.
• Consistent Momentum: Five straight months of net inflows.
• Equity Central: Equity ETFs in the area lured in $5.09 billion during July.

Getting into the rhythm, the industry tallied 4,028 ETFs with 4,244 listings across 15 vibrant countries by the end of July. The market players? About 284 providers spreading their game across 21 exchanges. Equity ETF inflows stood at $5.09 billion, while fixed income ETFs made a solid stand at $22.12 billion in July alone. Read more about ETF growth trends.

Investing Trends

• Equity ETFs: July saw a sweet inflow of $5.09 billion. However, year-to-date inflows cooled off to $61.75 billion from $137.86 billion in 2024.
• Fixed Income ETFs: Pulled in $22.12 billion in July. The year’s accumulated haul? $52.17 billion, stepping up from $37.90 billion last July.
• Commodities ETFs: Not huge, but at $62.97 million in July, it’s a modest bump to $12.13 billion year-to-date.
• Active ETFs: These little guys soaked up $2.98 billion in July. Notably, $15.79 billion year-to-date, up from $10.30 billion in 2024.

And the pièce de résistance: the top 20 ETFs pulled in a cargo shipload of assets with a collective $25.14 billion during July. At the helm was ChinaAMC CSI AAA Sci-Tech Innovation Corporate Bond ETF with a tidy $2.13 billion intake.

Top 20 ETFs by net new assets in July 2025: Asia Pacific (ex-Japan)

The ETPs (Exchange Traded Products) are holding their own too, with the top 10 garnering $230.35 million in July alone. Leading the charge was MiraeAsset’s CAPE Shiller US Core Sector ETN, raking in $36.44 million. Explore the ETP landscape.

Top 10 ETPs by net inflows in July 2025: Asia Pacific (ex-Japan)

As the ETF gala continues in the Asia Pacific zone, ETFGI is rolling out the red carpet for its 6th Annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights Summit in Hong Kong on September 3rd, continuing virtually on the 4th. Don’t miss out. You can expect insights from top players across sectors sharing their wisdom and foresight. Register here for a front-row seat.

And for those eager beavers wanting to plan ahead, here’s what ETFGI’s global summits lineup looks like in 2025:

• Middle East/GCC: October 7th in Abu Dhabi. Secure your spot..
• United States: November 5th at The Yale Club, New York. Register now.
• Canada: Celebrating 35 fine years of ETFs on December 9th in Toronto. Join us in Toronto.

Want to reach out for insights or scribble your queries? Deborah Fuhr is your contact at the helm of ETFGI, steering through the tides of the ETF universe. Whether on Twitter or LinkedIn, networking’s a click away.

Disclaimer: Information for knowledge sharing only, not investment advice. ETFGI isn’t backing up your investment choices. Play it safe!