New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- Investments in US-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are expected to cross $2 trillion in 2026, marking a 40 per cent increase over inflows recorded in 2025, according to Goldman Sachs Global Banking & Markets.

More than $1 trillion has already flowed into US-listed ETFs during the first half of 2026, putting the market on course for a record annual inflow, Goldman Sachs said in its analysis.

The investment bank said the ETF market is undergoing a structural shift as investors increasingly use funds not only to track market indexes but also for active management, portfolio construction, thematic exposure and risk management.

"We're now seeing some of the most advanced active management strategies in the markets e...