Australian ETF Market Tops $300 Billion as Investor Uptake Accelerates

ETFs are booming as millions of Australians embrace low-cost investing.

A general view of the ASX sign at the Exchange Centre in Sydney, Australia on April 8, 2025. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

Australia’s exchange-traded fund industry soared to new records in 2025—and more growth is expected in 2026 for the innovative investment instrument.

Assets under management for Australian ETFs surpassed $300 billion in September and reached $324.9 billion at the end of November, having started the year at $247 billion.