US ETFs saw $180 billion in inflows during August, positioning 2026 for a record annual intake of $1.4 trillion year-to-date.
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US ETFs recorded $180 billion in inflows during August, marking the sixth-largest monthly inflow on record, with equity ETFs accounting for $100 billion of that total. Through the first eight months of 2026, ETFs have accumulated $1.4 trillion in inflows, positioning the year for a record annual intake, with equity funds representing approximately $880 billion or 63 percent of cumulative flows.