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ETF Market to Grow by USD 17.94 Billion from 2025-2029, Boosted by Market Liquidity, Report on Market Evolution Powered by AI – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global ETF market size is estimated to grow by USD 17.94 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 20.2% during the forecast period. Market liquidity is driving market growth, with a trend towards growth of bond etfs. However, transaction risks poses a challenge. Key market players include Allianz SE, Amundi Austria GmbH, Betterment LLC, BlackRock Inc., Blackstone Inc, FMR LLC, Invesco Ltd., JPMorgan Chase and Co., Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd., Morgan Stanley, Morningstar Inc., State Street Corp., The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., The Charles Schwab Corp., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., The Vanguard Group Inc., UBS Group AG, and Wealthfront Corp..

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Forecast period

2025-2029

Base Year

2024

Historic Data

2019 – 2023

Segment Covered

Type (Fixed income ETF, Equity ETF, Commodity ETF, Real estate ETF, and Others), Product Type (Large cap ETFs, Mega cap ETFs, Mid cap ETFs, and Small cap ETFs), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

Allianz SE, Amundi Austria GmbH, Betterment LLC, BlackRock Inc., Blackstone Inc, FMR LLC, Invesco Ltd., JPMorgan Chase and Co., Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd., Morgan Stanley, Morningstar Inc., State Street Corp., The Bank of New York Mellon Corp., The Charles Schwab Corp., The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., The Vanguard Group Inc., UBS Group AG, and Wealthfront Corp.

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have become a popular investment choice for individuals and institutions due to their affordability and transaction costs. ETFs are exchange-traded products that function like an investment fund, tracking various indices, bonds, equities, commodities, currencies, or specialty markets. The market for ETFs has seen significant growth, with retail and institutional investors alike turning to passive investment strategies like index funds and ETFs. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend, with many seeking financial market stability. ETFs offer net asset value pricing, making them attractive during market volatility. Government support and the rise of fintech organizations have also contributed to the growth of ETFs. ETFs come in various forms, including physical ETFs and alternative trading funds. Some are computer-built using big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. ETFs can be traded on stock exchanges, with major players like Black Rock, State Street, Invesco, and Vanguard leading the market. Assets under management in the ETF industry continue to grow, reaching trillions of dollars. ETFs offer scalability, security, and investment accounting solutions like FundGuard and Just Invest. The ETF market caters to various sectors, including bonds, equities, real estate, and commodities, on exchanges like the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Trade finance, sellers, banks, financial institutions, and service providers are also part of the ETF ecosystem. ETFs facilitate international trade and foreign investments, with trade agreements playing a crucial role in their growth. The future of ETFs looks promising, with advancements in blockchain, optical character recognition, and other technologies set to revolutionize the industry. 

Bond Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) offer significant growth potential for investors due to their ease of use and cost efficiency compared to trading individual bonds. Institutions find it challenging to access multiple international bonds directly, leading them to prefer bond ETFs for large transactions. These funds facilitate efficient trading of securities that would otherwise be difficult and expensive to access individually. According to BlackRock Inc., the cost of trading individual bonds from over 50 countries can be up to 65 times more expensive than bond ETFs. Consequently, the increasing interest from investors is expected to fuel the growth of the bond ETF market during the forecast period. 

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Market Challenges

Exchange Traded Funds, or ETFs, are a type of investment fund traded on stock exchanges like individual stocks. They provide affordability and lower transaction costs compared to traditional mutual funds. However, market volatility poses challenges. Net Asset Value (NAV) may not align with market price in real-time for Index funds and Passive investment strategies. Government support, Physical ETFs, and Alternative Trading Funds offer stability. ETFs cover various assets like bonds, equity, commodity, currency, and specialty sectors. Retail and institutional investors benefit, with giants like Black Rock, State Street, Invesco, and Vanguard leading the market. ETFs face scalability and security concerns. Technology trends, such as Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Optical Character Recognition, aim to address these challenges. Trade finance, sellers, banks, financial institutions, and service providers are leveraging ETFs. Small businesses and international trade also benefit from foreign investments. COVID-19 pandemic impacts ETF markets, with Passive investing strategies and Index mutual funds adapting. ETFs on Tokyo Stock Exchange manage Assets under Management (AuM) worth trillions. ETFs include Equity ETF, Fixed Income ETF, Real Estate ETF, Commodity ETF, Currency ETF, and more.Corporations conducting business across international borders face transaction risks during financial transactions and record keeping. For instance, a Canadian company operating in China deals with Chinese yuan in transactions and reports financial statements in Canadian dollars. The time gap between a transaction and its settlement exposes corporations to currency rate fluctuations, which is the essence of transaction risks. These risks can impact a corporation’s financial performance, making it crucial for businesses to manage and mitigate them effectively.

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Segment Overview

This etf market report extensively covers market segmentation by

TypeFixed Income ETFEquity ETFCommodity ETFReal Estate ETFOthersProduct TypeLarge Cap ETFsMega Cap ETFsMid Cap ETFsSmall Cap ETFsGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

1.1 Fixed income ETF- The fixed income Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) sector holds a significant position in the current market landscape. Fixed income ETFs function as bond funds investing in various fixed-income securities, including corporate, municipal, and treasury bonds. Unlike most corporate bonds sold through bond brokers, fixed income ETFs operate on centralized stock exchanges, providing extensive exposure to the stock market for bond buyers. Major vendors such as BlackRock, Inc. And The Vanguard Group, Inc., offer treasury bond ETFs, corporate bond ETFs, and aggregate bond ETFs. Fixed income ETFs provide a consistent return on a predetermined time frame, similar to fixed deposits in banks. This feature attracts new investors to explore the stock exchange by shifting from fixed deposits to fixed income securities. However, the segment faces challenges, including credit risks, inflation, and interest rate fluctuations. Credit risk arises when a bond issuer fails to pay the due amount on time, potentially leading to financial losses. Inflation and interest rate changes can also impact bond yields, causing the price of fixed income ETFs to decline as interest rates rise on the stock exchange. These factors may hinder the growth of the fixed income ETF market during the forecast period.

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Research Analysis

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are exchange-traded products that function like individual stocks, but represent a basket of stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, or a combination of these assets based on an index or a specific investment strategy. ETFs provide investors with affordable access to various markets and asset classes, making them an attractive alternative to traditional mutual funds. Their market value is determined by the net asset value (NAV) of their underlying assets, and they offer lower transaction costs due to their intraday trading. ETFs can be categorized into various types, including index funds, passive investment strategies, physical ETFs, alternative trading funds, and computer-built ETFs. These include Fixed Income ETFs, Real Estate ETFs, Commodity ETFs, Currency ETFs, and more. ETFs can be suitable for both retail and institutional investors, providing financial market stability and flexibility in managing risk and diversifying portfolios. Market volatility and government support play crucial roles in the ETF market. ETFs can help investors navigate market fluctuations by offering exposure to a broad range of assets, while government support can impact their regulatory environment and overall market sentiment. ETFs can be traded on various stock exchanges, providing investors with the convenience of buying and selling them throughout the trading day.

Market Research Overview

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are investment funds that trade on stock exchanges as exchange-traded products. They offer affordability, lower transaction costs, and access to various asset classes such as bonds, equity, commodities, currencies, and specialty indices. ETFs track an underlying index, making them ideal for passive investment strategies. Government support, financial market stability, and the use of technology like blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data have boosted their popularity. ETFs come in different forms, including Physical ETFs, Alternative Trading Funds, and Computer-built ETFs. They cater to retail and institutional investors, individuals and small businesses, and offer various classes like Equity, Fixed Income, Real Estate, and Commodity ETFs. Market volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of ETFs in securities markets, with players like Topix, Assets under Management, and ETFs (ETFs) providing contingency Net Asset Value solutions. Service providers, financial institutions, and fintech organizations play crucial roles in the ETF ecosystem, ensuring scalability, security, and investment accounting. Sellers, including banks, facilitate transactions, while trade finance and trade agreements impact international trade and foreign investments. Overall, ETFs offer investors a cost-effective, diversified, and flexible investment solution.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

TypeFixed Income ETFEquity ETFCommodity ETFReal Estate ETFOthersProduct TypeLarge Cap ETFsMega Cap ETFsMid Cap ETFsSmall Cap ETFsGeographyNorth AmericaEuropeAPACSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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