Forget 'Sell in May': Investors Double Down on ETFs in Record Numbers

ETF investors demonstrated confidence in May 2024 by injecting a record $58 billion into equity ETFs. This was a historic capital inflow, particularly in an election year, a period typically characterized by market volatility. This large inflow of funds shows robust investor confidence and a firm stand against the ‘Sell in May’ strategy. The fixed-income […]

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Forget 'Sell in May': Investors Double Down on ETFs in Record Numbers

  • ETF investors pour in $58 billion into equity ETFs in May 2024, defying the “Sell in May” adage.
  • Fixed-income ETFs also surge, attracting $27 billion; their best month in over a year.
  • Year-to-date ETF inflows hit +$315 billion, signaling an appetite for ETFs.

ETF investors demonstrated confidence in May 2024 by injecting a record $58 billion into equity ETFs. This was a historic capital inflow, particularly in an election year, a period typically characterized by market volatility. This large inflow of funds shows robust investor confidence and a firm stand against the ‘Sell in May’ strategy.

The fixed-income ETFs also saw an inflow of $27 billion in May, the highest in over a year. These figures contributed to the total ETF flows for the year-to-date, which is currently at +$315 billion. The data reflects the growing tendency of ETFs being actively used by investors who look for diversified yet easily tradable instruments.

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