The Global ETF Boom and Upcoming Toronto ETFGI Global ETFs Summit with Deborah Fuhr

Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode of Insight is Capital, host Pierre Daillie welcomes Deborah Fuhr, one of the world’s foremost authorities on ETFs and the Founder and Managing Partner of ETFGI. Together, they explore the explosive growth of the global ETF industry—now surpassing $18.8 trillion in assets—and what this means for advisors, investors, and the evolving landscape of financial innovation.

Deborah shares her unique perspective ahead of the 7th Annual ETFGI Global ETF Insights Summit in Toronto, offering deep insight into the democratization of investing, the rise of active and structured ETFs, the role of women and wealth transfer, and the next wave of transformation—from tokenization to digital assets.

🗝️ 3 Key Takeaways

• ETFs as the Great Equalizer: ETFs have become the most democratic investment vehicle ever created—used by sovereign funds, hedge funds, institutions, advisors, and retail investors alike—all accessing identical exposures and costs.

• The New Growth Drivers: The next leg of ETF expansion will be fueled by retail investors, women, and retirees. As trillions in wealth transfer to women, education and accessibility will define the future of advisory relationships.

• Innovation and the Future of Wrappers: The ETF universe is expanding into active, structured, and tokenized forms. Expect continued growth from mutual fund conversions, crypto integration, and AI-driven portfolio design—with global ETF assets potentially reaching $52 trillion by 2030.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Meet Deborah Fuhr and the ETFGI story.

01:40 – Global ETF Landscape: $18.8T milestone and what it means.

03:00 – Democratization of Investing: From sovereign funds to retail.

06:00 – The Canadian ETF Advantage: Why local listings matter.

08:30 – Women, Wealth Transfer & Retirement: The coming tidal shift.

11:30 – The ETFGI Summit Preview: Key themes and regulatory updates.

14:30 – The Rise of Active & Systematic ETFs: Myths and opportunities.

18:00 – Women in ETFs: How mentorship and diversity drive performance.

21:00 – Record ETF Inflows & Market Dynamics: What’s fueling the boom.

25:00 – The Next Frontier: Tokenization, AI, and global ETF expansion.

33:00 – Rethinking Diversification: How ETFs reshape portfolio design.

36:00 – How to Attend the Toronto Summit: Free registration & CE credits.

Join us for this insightful conversation ahead of the ETFGI Global ETF Insights Summit Toronto 2025—where advisors, regulators, and innovators will redefine what’s next in the ETF ecosystem. Don’t miss your chance to learn, network, and earn CE credits.

Register now to attend our 7th annual ETFGI Global ETFs Insights summit – Canada</strong> on December 9th at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)’s office!

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