European ETF industry posts €221.7 bn net inflows in H1 2026 as January and February set new monthly records
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Record H1 2026 European ETF inflows (\u20ac221.7bn), dominated by equity ETFs, signal resilient risk appetite despite a rough macro backdrop. Strong January-February subscriptions and a still-positive March contrast with mutual fund outflows, underscoring structural demand for ETFs. Flows favor Global and U.S. equities and AI-linked tech, while bond demand tilts to USD credit and EMU government. Precious-metals and financials saw notable outflows.
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Net inflows into Europe’s ETF market reached €221.7 bn in the first half of 2026, putting the industry on track for a new annual record. January and February brought in €48.2 bn and €48.7 bn respectively, each surpassing the previous monthly high of €39.6 bn set in October 2025. Inflows eased to €10.5 bn in March, the lowest monthly total so far in 2026. The figures point to sustained allocations to European equity exposure that closely tracks major regional indices and broad-market ETFs.
