The The ETF Industry Association recently published their latest report summarizing trends in the exchange traded industry regarding assets under management (AUM) and net cash flow, among other things. The data can be accessed at www.etf-ia.com. Below we have hit a few of the high points. Keep in mind that all observations and data are based upon NSX data ending 2/29/2012. Additionally, the image below has been updated reflect the most recent data:

Highlights The February, 2012 ETF Industry Association Report:

• At the end of February, there was approximately $1.2 trillion in ETF and ETN AUM. This is an increase of nearly 13.40% compared to January, 2012.
• The total number of listed ETF/ETN products at the end of November totaled 1,440, 71 more than the total number at the end of last month, and up 380 since this time last year.
• The SPDR S&P 500 (SPY) remains the largest ETF/ETN with just shy of $100 billion in assets. The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) is the second largest, coming in at $73.6 bn.
• The Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets Fund (VWO) experienced the most net cash flow during the month of February, up with an in flow of about $2.5 billion.