Global Mutual Fund Assets Market to Surpass Trillion-Dollar Milestone, Growing at 11% Pace: Market Analysis Highlights Key Trends and Challenges

Swati Tiwari
3 min readSep 18, 2023

--

The global mutual fund assets market is poised to cross the trillion-dollar threshold and witness robust growth at an impressive rate of 11% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030, according to a comprehensive market analysis report. This significant expansion is driven by various factors, including rising mutual fund investments, the adoption of digital technologies, supportive government initiatives, and increasing preference for mutual funds as a chosen investment for wealth generation.

Read Full Insights: https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/mutual-fund-assets-market

Market Analysis in Brief

Mutual funds, renowned financial vehicles that pool funds from diverse investors for investments in a variety of securities such as money market funds, bonds, stocks, and other assets, are gaining popularity among both small and large-scale investors. They provide professional performance assessments, enabling stakeholders to share profits and losses fairly. Mutual funds encompass equities (stocks), money market funds (short-term debt), fixed-income (bonds), and balanced or hybrid funds, combining stocks and bonds.

Key Report Findings

The report highlights several key findings:

  1. The mutual fund assets market is projected to experience a remarkable two-fold increase in revenue between 2023 and 2030.
  2. The growing interest in mutual fund investments, offering access to investment plans for both small and large savers, is a major driver of market growth.
  3. Equity funds are in high demand within the mutual fund assets market.
  4. Banks currently hold the highest share of mutual fund assets market revenue as of 2022.
  5. North America continues to lead the market, while Europe anticipates the most robust growth by 2030.

Growth Drivers

The report outlines the following growth drivers:

  1. Rising Mutual Fund Investments and Digitalization: The mobilization of funds, allocation to profitable assets, and the use of digital technologies are enhancing mutual fund investments. The adoption of technologies such as Robo-advisors, AI, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data & analytics is central to this growth, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
  2. Supportive Government Initiatives: Governments and regulatory bodies are expected to support and advance the mutual fund industry through agreements with various market platforms. Distributors of mutual funds actively contribute to market growth under government advisement.
  3. Increasing Preference for Wealth Generation: Mutual funds are becoming increasingly popular due to their potential for compounding, liquidity, transparency, and lower initial commitments. Risk reduction and asset diversification are also attracting investors, contributing to market growth.

Growth Challenges

The report identifies key challenges, including the unpredictable financial market environment, high expense ratios, and sales charges. These challenges have prompted some investors to explore alternative investment strategies like individual equities or ETFs. To address these issues, companies are focusing on cost reduction, performance enhancement, and value-added services.

Overview of Key Segments

The report highlights that equity funds remain the most popular category, driven by professional money management, diversification, and the potential for capital gains. Bond funds have also experienced rapid growth due to their advantages, including strong liquidity and lower volatility compared to stocks. Banks play a major role in promoting mutual funds, offering trust and resources that other distribution channels lack.

Growth Opportunities Across Regions

North America continues to dominate the market, particularly in equity mutual funds. In Asia Pacific, growth is anticipated, driven by a rising service and manufacturing sector. The evolution of financial markets and relaxation in investment policies are expected to further boost the mutual fund assets market in this region.

Mutual Fund Assets Market: Competitive Landscape

Leading players in the mutual fund assets market include Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Pimco, Capital Group, Citigroup Inc., Blackrock, Inc., State Street Corporation, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Vanguard Group, Inc., and BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Our Trending Reports:

Sustainable Finance Market

https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/sustainable-finance-market

Sippy Cups Market

https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/sippy-cups-market

Shisha Market

https://www.fairfieldmarketresearch.com/report/shisha-market

Fairfield Market Research

London, UK

UK +44 (0)20 30025888

USA (Toll-free) +1 (844) 3829746

--

--