Breaking Down America’s $13 Trillion ETF Market

What We're Showing

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become one of the most popular investment vehicles in the U.S., giving investors low-cost, diversified access to nearly every corner of global markets.

This visualization, created in partnership with Terzo, breaks down America’s $13.4 trillion ETF market by asset class. It offers a clear view of how capital is distributed across equities, bonds, and other investment categories—and how that allocation shapes portfolio risk and returns.

Key Takeaways

• ETFs have become a cornerstone of U.S. investing, with the market totaling $13.4 trillion in assets.
• Equities dominate the ETF market, with roughly $10.5 trillion—nearly 80% of total ETF assets.
• Bond ETFs hold a distant but significant $2.2 trillion, while hundreds of billions more are allocated to commodities, currencies, real estate, and other specialized strategies.