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Insights from BlackRock

Global fixed income ETF assets rose 20% organically in 2024 – the highest inflows compared to any other asset class or investment vehicle. BlackRock believes the fixed income ETF market will surge to $6 trillion by 2030 as more investors consider ETFs as a powerful way to access fixed income.

Bond investing has long been a cornerstone of portfolios for its ability to preserve capital, diversify equities and generate income. However, the methods by which investors access fixed income and integrate this asset class into their portfolios are evolving rapidly. Increasingly, investors of all types are turning to bond ETFs, attracted by the innovation within the wrapper and its benefits of transparency, enhanced liquidity and efficiency. Today's investor can effortlessly access nearly every corner of the bond market with a click, gaining exposure to thousands of bonds through just one or a handful of ETFs.

Beyond the growth in new products and asset flows, it is also important to consider the significant increase in liquidity and trading volumes in bond ETFs. Since 2019, the average daily volumes of Canadian fixed income ETFs have more than tripled, with continued investment in ETF infrastructure to support liquidity, continuous price transparency and lower transaction costs to investors. Bond ETFs have proven particularly powerful during periods of market stress and volatility, such as what was experienced in early April 2025 at the onset of tariff announcements. During these periods, bond ETFs have experienced elevated volumes while maintaining market quality, enabling investors to navigate risk quickly and efficiently.

The acceleration in bond ETF innovation and adoption has occurred at the same time as a generational opportunity presents itself in the fixed income markets with yields worldwide at levels not seen since the mid-2000s. Globally, some 80% of fixed income assets now yield over 4% and we believe they’ll remain elevated for the foreseeable future.

In this report, BlackRock discusses the acceleration in bond ETF innovation and adoption, their historical durability and resilience during periods of market volatility, and how investors globally are adopting bond ETFs in their portfolio construction practices.

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