The success story of ETFs and ETF savings plans continues to gather pace. ETFs have now become an integral part of the strategic asset management of private investors. There is not only a wide range of more than 3,500 ETFs in Europe1, but also a growing number of ETF issuers. In addition, more and more brokerage platforms and digital banks are including ETFs in their product range.
Brokerage platforms and digital banks are already processing 10.8 million ETF savings plans per month. This means that the number of ETF savings plans has risen by around 42% within a year. The annual savings volume of ETF savings plans also rose from EUR 15 billion to EUR 17.6 billion in 2024. However, the average amount invested monthly in ETF savings plans decreased from EUR 163 in 2023 to EUR 136 at the end of 2024. The reason for this is the increased possibility of investing with a savings rate of just a few euros with an increasing number of brokerage platforms.2
The greater choice for investors goes hand in hand with product innovations and a broader range of services and products on the part of brokerage platforms and digital banks.