ETFs Hit Record Inflow: Should You Jump In?

If you’re looking for a diversified and low-cost investment, an ETF may be right for you. Shutterstock

In the midst of historical stock market rallies, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are closing out the year with record-breaking numbers. ETFs hit net inflows of $1.03 trillion for the first time in history following a $164.43 billion intake in November. That brings total ETF assets to a record of more than $10 trillion.

And the funds that led the pack came from big names like Vanguard, Blackrock, and Invesco. Here are some of the biggest winners:

• Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
• iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF
• Invesco QQQ Trust
• iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF

Was this a sudden spike? ETFs have been around in the United States since the 1990s. And they have long been recognized for their low costs, liquidity, and instant diversification.