Active ETFs Hit Record $2.49T in Assets Through May

Actively managed ETFs worldwide reached a new record of $2.49 trillion in assets in May 2026, surpassing the prior high set just one month earlier. The update signals continued investor demand and strong flow momentum in the active ETF segment, but it is primarily a market-structure datapoint rather than a direct price catalyst.

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Actively managed ETFs worldwide reached a new record of $2.49 trillion in assets in May 2026, surpassing the prior high set just one month earlier. The update signals continued investor demand and strong flow momentum in the active ETF segment, but it is primarily a market-structure datapoint rather than a direct price catalyst.