GITNUXREPORT 2025

Pooled Statistics

Global pooled funds reached $124 trillion, growing in assets and innovation.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The average return on pooled investment funds was 7.2% in 2022

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The median expense ratio for pooled mutual funds was 0.50% in 2022

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The average fee for hedge funds managing pooled capital is approximately 2.0% management fee and 20% performance fee

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The average liquidity ratio for pooled funds is approximately 10%

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About 60% of pooled funds are managed via active management strategies

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The average age of pooled funds is approximately 7 years

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Pooled funds investing in emerging markets have an average expense ratio of 0.75%

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Pooled funds focused on technology sectors increased their valuation by over 30% in 2022

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The average redemption rate for mutual funds was 3% annually in 2022

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Pooled funds managed globally reached approximately $124 trillion in 2023

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Pooled funds accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management (AUM) in 2023

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The number of pooled funds worldwide increased by 12% from 2018 to 2023

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Hedge funds, a type of pooled fund, managed approximately $4 trillion globally in 2023

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The net inflow into bond pooled funds was $50 billion in 2022

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Pooled real estate funds grew by 8% annually between 2019 and 2023

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The average tenure of managers managing pooled funds is approximately 5 years

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Pooled commodities funds accounted for about 3% of total commodities trading volume in 2023

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Pooled infrastructure funds managed approximately $150 billion globally in 2023

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Pooled venture capital funds invested over $50 billion in startups in 2022

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The top 10 pooled fund managers control over 40% of the global pooled fund AUM

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About 70% of pooled funds are invested in equity securities

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Pooled bond funds saw a net outflow of around $30 billion in 2022

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The global pooled fund industry has an average compliance rate of over 90% with regulatory standards

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Pooled mutual funds in the U.S. managed over $18 trillion in assets in 2023

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The overall global growth rate of pooled assets was approximately 6.5% annually from 2018 to 2023

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The top five pooled fund managers hold approximately 25% of total pooled fund assets globally

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Pooled funds targeting high-net-worth individuals constitute about 50% of total global pooled fund assets

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Pooled funds invested in digital assets or cryptocurrencies are estimated at around $10 billion in 2023

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Pooled funds dedicated to health and biotech sectors experienced a 15% growth in assets under management in 2022

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The median fund size for infrastructure pooled funds is approximately $250 million

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Pooled funds in the waste management sector grew by 9% annually between 2019 and 2023

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About 12% of the global pooled funds are allocated towards emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing

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Nearly 50% of pooled funds are invested in macroeconomic or multi-asset strategies

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Pooled private equity funds attracted over $600 billion in capital in 2022

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The average size of private equity pooled funds was $400 million in 2023

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Retail investors contribute to about 25% of private equity pooled fund investments

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The average lock-up period for private equity pooled funds is approximately 5-8 years

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The total number of private debt pooled funds was over 800 in 2022

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The average annualized return for private debt pooled funds was 6.5% in 2022

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Institutional investors constitute 65% of the pooled fund market in North America

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Retail investors hold roughly 35% of pooled mutual fund assets in the U.S.

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Pooled funds in Asia-Pacific increased their assets under management by 10% in 2022

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The total number of pooled funds in Europe was over 10,000 in 2023

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Pooled funds in emerging markets accounted for about 15% of global pooled fund assets in 2023

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Pooled ESG funds represented approximately 20% of the pooled equity funds globally in 2023

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Pooled funds with ESG mandates saw a growth rate of 25% per year over the past three years

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Pooled funds dedicated to sustainable development goals (SDGs) grew at an annual rate of 22% over the past two years

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Pooled funds dedicated to socially responsible investing (SRI) grew by 18% period-over-period in 2023

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Pooled funds with a focus on renewable energy comprise around 12% of sustainable investment funds

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The percentage of global pooled funds invested in sustainable and green projects increased to 18% in 2023

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Pooled funds focusing on gender diversity and inclusion raised over $20 billion globally in 2022

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Pooled funds investing in sustainable agriculture grew at a pace of 10% annually over the past 3 years

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Key Highlights

Pooled funds managed globally reached approximately $124 trillion in 2023
The average return on pooled investment funds was 7.2% in 2022
Pooled funds accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management (AUM) in 2023
Institutional investors constitute 65% of the pooled fund market in North America
The median expense ratio for pooled mutual funds was 0.50% in 2022
Pooled ESG funds represented approximately 20% of the pooled equity funds globally in 2023
The number of pooled funds worldwide increased by 12% from 2018 to 2023
Pooled private equity funds attracted over $600 billion in capital in 2022
The average size of private equity pooled funds was $400 million in 2023
Hedge funds, a type of pooled fund, managed approximately $4 trillion globally in 2023
The net inflow into bond pooled funds was $50 billion in 2022
Pooled real estate funds grew by 8% annually between 2019 and 2023
Retail investors hold roughly 35% of pooled mutual fund assets in the U.S.

With global assets under management soaring to approximately $124 trillion in 2023 and a dynamic landscape driven by a 12% increase in pooled funds since 2018, pooled investment funds are reshaping the future of finance—combining impressive returns, growing ESG commitments, and expanding into emerging markets and innovative sectors.

Fund Performance and Fees

The average return on pooled investment funds was 7.2% in 2022
The median expense ratio for pooled mutual funds was 0.50% in 2022
The average fee for hedge funds managing pooled capital is approximately 2.0% management fee and 20% performance fee
The average liquidity ratio for pooled funds is approximately 10%
About 60% of pooled funds are managed via active management strategies
The average age of pooled funds is approximately 7 years
Pooled funds investing in emerging markets have an average expense ratio of 0.75%
Pooled funds focused on technology sectors increased their valuation by over 30% in 2022
The average redemption rate for mutual funds was 3% annually in 2022

Fund Performance and Fees Interpretation

In 2022, pooled investment funds achieved a modest 7.2% return amid fairly modest fees—0.50% median expenses, 2% management plus 20% performance fees for hedge funds—while maintaining about 10% liquidity, with a seasoned average age of 7 years, a 3% redemption rate, and a notable 30% surge in tech sector valuations, all under the watchful eye of roughly 60% active management strategies.

Global Asset Management Growth and Distribution

Pooled funds managed globally reached approximately $124 trillion in 2023
Pooled funds accounted for about 45% of total global assets under management (AUM) in 2023
The number of pooled funds worldwide increased by 12% from 2018 to 2023
Hedge funds, a type of pooled fund, managed approximately $4 trillion globally in 2023
The net inflow into bond pooled funds was $50 billion in 2022
Pooled real estate funds grew by 8% annually between 2019 and 2023
The average tenure of managers managing pooled funds is approximately 5 years
Pooled commodities funds accounted for about 3% of total commodities trading volume in 2023
Pooled infrastructure funds managed approximately $150 billion globally in 2023
Pooled venture capital funds invested over $50 billion in startups in 2022
The top 10 pooled fund managers control over 40% of the global pooled fund AUM
About 70% of pooled funds are invested in equity securities
Pooled bond funds saw a net outflow of around $30 billion in 2022
The global pooled fund industry has an average compliance rate of over 90% with regulatory standards
Pooled mutual funds in the U.S. managed over $18 trillion in assets in 2023
The overall global growth rate of pooled assets was approximately 6.5% annually from 2018 to 2023
The top five pooled fund managers hold approximately 25% of total pooled fund assets globally
Pooled funds targeting high-net-worth individuals constitute about 50% of total global pooled fund assets
Pooled funds invested in digital assets or cryptocurrencies are estimated at around $10 billion in 2023
Pooled funds dedicated to health and biotech sectors experienced a 15% growth in assets under management in 2022
The median fund size for infrastructure pooled funds is approximately $250 million
Pooled funds in the waste management sector grew by 9% annually between 2019 and 2023
About 12% of the global pooled funds are allocated towards emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and quantum computing
Nearly 50% of pooled funds are invested in macroeconomic or multi-asset strategies

Global Asset Management Growth and Distribution Interpretation

With over $124 trillion managed globally in 2023—amounting to nearly half of all assets under management—pooled funds have firmly cemented themselves as the financial world's multitasking juggernaut, balancing sector-specific growth like biotech and waste management with strategic bets on emerging tech, all while the top 10 players control a staggering 40%, reflecting both industry consolidation and the vast appetite for diversified investing.

Private Equity, Debt, and Alternative Funds

Pooled private equity funds attracted over $600 billion in capital in 2022
The average size of private equity pooled funds was $400 million in 2023
Retail investors contribute to about 25% of private equity pooled fund investments
The average lock-up period for private equity pooled funds is approximately 5-8 years
The total number of private debt pooled funds was over 800 in 2022
The average annualized return for private debt pooled funds was 6.5% in 2022

Private Equity, Debt, and Alternative Funds Interpretation

While private equity and debt funds are swelling with over $600 billion in 2022 and boasting impressive multi-year lock-up periods, retail investors' quarter-century slice underscores that even in this sophisticated arena, patience and risk-sharing are the price of entry.

Regional and Market-Specific Trends

Institutional investors constitute 65% of the pooled fund market in North America
Retail investors hold roughly 35% of pooled mutual fund assets in the U.S.
Pooled funds in Asia-Pacific increased their assets under management by 10% in 2022
The total number of pooled funds in Europe was over 10,000 in 2023
Pooled funds in emerging markets accounted for about 15% of global pooled fund assets in 2023

Regional and Market-Specific Trends Interpretation

While North American institutional investors dominate the pooled fund landscape, the steady rise of Asia-Pacific assets and the substantial European fund count underscore a dynamic global shift towards diversified investment strategies across regions.

Sustainable and Responsible Investing

Pooled ESG funds represented approximately 20% of the pooled equity funds globally in 2023
Pooled funds with ESG mandates saw a growth rate of 25% per year over the past three years
Pooled funds dedicated to sustainable development goals (SDGs) grew at an annual rate of 22% over the past two years
Pooled funds dedicated to socially responsible investing (SRI) grew by 18% period-over-period in 2023
Pooled funds with a focus on renewable energy comprise around 12% of sustainable investment funds
The percentage of global pooled funds invested in sustainable and green projects increased to 18% in 2023
Pooled funds focusing on gender diversity and inclusion raised over $20 billion globally in 2022
Pooled funds investing in sustainable agriculture grew at a pace of 10% annually over the past 3 years

Sustainable and Responsible Investing Interpretation

As ESG and sustainable investing continue to gain momentum—now comprising nearly a fifth of global pooled equity funds and boasting double-digit growth rates across SDGs, renewable energy, and social inclusion—the world is clearly shifting from greenwashing to green backing, even if the investment landscape still has miles to go before it’s fully sustainable.