Australia ETF Market Hits Record A$324 Billion in 2025 as Active Funds Drive APAC Lead
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Updated · JP Morgan · Jun 23
Australia ETF Market Hits Record A$324 Billion in 2025 as Active Funds Drive APAC Lead
1 articles · Updated · JP Morgan · Jun 23
Summary
A$324 billion in assets left Australia’s ETF market at a record high at end-2025, up 43.2% year over year and well ahead of prior forecasts.
Investor demand was fueled by regulatory innovation, rising retail participation and self-managed super funds, with about 315,000 SMSFs now holding at least one ETF and ETF allocations reaching a record 12%.
Active ETFs added a major growth engine even as passive funds still dominate, and Australia accounted for more than 57% of APAC active ETF assets in 2025.
Australia remains smaller than China’s $861.2 billion and Japan’s $712.5 billion ETF markets, but it is in a tight race with Taiwan and South Korea for APAC’s No. 3 spot.
J.P. Morgan said clearer product labeling, semi-transparent structures and other rule changes have built a mature ecosystem, though intensifying regional competition and possible market saturation could test the next phase of growth.