As of March 2025, passive funds have overtaken active funds in US MF markets.
According to the latest figures released by the Investment Company Institute (ICI), the AUM Of passive mutual funds and ETFs has reached AUM Of USD 15.96 trillion, which is 51% of the total MF industry AUM in US in March 2025. On the other hand, the AUM of active funds stood behind passive funds at USD 15.38 trillion in March 2025.
In terms of flows, long term active funds saw net outflows of USD 61.25 billion in March 2025, which shows investors pulling money out of actively managed strategies in the USA.
On the other hand, index funds witnessed net inflows of USD 49.84 billion, continuing the passives trend in the U.S.
Domestic equity index funds were the biggest contributors, attracting inflows of USD 30.68 billion while world equity index funds (these are funds that invest outside the US) brought in USD 7.27 billion.
Considering the growing significance of passive funds in India, Cafemutual is holding Cafemutual Passives Conference on May 23 at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
As India’s own passive investment segment is gaining traction, insights from mature markets like the U.S at CPC25 can help MFDs and key decision makers of the Indian MF industry better understand where the world is heading.
Themed ‘Passive Revolution: Future of Low-Cost, High-Impact Investing,’ CPC will feature insightful sessions along with excellent opportunities for MFDs to network with industry leaders like CEOs, CMOs, MFDs and RIAs from across the country.
To explore the ever-evolving world of Passives, join us on May 23 at Cafemutual Passives Conference at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.
To know more about Cafemutual Passives Conference 2025, click here!
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