Active ETFs have emerged as a vital catalyst for new product development in the financial markets during the first quarter of 2025. In this dynamic landscape, an impressive total of 195 new funds were introduced in just the first three months—a figure that more than doubles the 94 new funds recorded in the same period last year, Q1 2024 (as shown in Figure 1). If this momentum continues, active ETFs are poised to exceed last year’s milestone of 575 new fund inceptions.
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By: Alan Hess, Vice President, ISS Market Intelligence
