The European Fund and Asset Management Association has published its European Quarterly Statistical Release for the first quarter of 2026, showing that net assets of UCITS and AIFs rose by 0.5% and the sector attracted EUR 274 billion in net inflows. The release points to continued strength in long-term funds and states that quarterly net inflows into ETFs exceeded EUR 100 billion for the first time. Net sales of UCITS reached EUR 251 billion, while AIFs recorded EUR 24 billion in net inflows. Long-term funds drew EUR 217 billion, led by equity funds with EUR 90 billion, bond funds with EUR 69 billion and multi-asset funds with EUR 43 billion. Money market funds recorded net sales of EUR 57 billion, up from EUR 17 billion in the previous quarter. Within sustainable fund categories, long-term SFDR Article 9 funds posted a tenth consecutive quarter of net outflows at EUR 1.7 billion, while long-term Article 8 funds attracted EUR 53.4 billion. EFAMA also noted that net acquisitions by European households remained high in the fourth quarter of 2025 at EUR 54 billion.
European Fund and Asset Management Association2026-06-05
European Fund and Asset Management Association reports EUR 274 billion of net fund inflows in Q1 2026 with ETF demand above EUR 100 billion
The European Fund and Asset Management Association reported that in Q1 2026 net assets of UCITS and AIFs rose 0.5%, with the sector attracting EUR 274 billion in net inflows and ETF quarterly net inflows exceeding EUR 100 billion for the first time. Long-term funds drew EUR 217 billion, led by equity, bond and multi-asset funds, while money market fund net sales reached EUR 57 billion. Sustainable SFDR Article 9 funds saw a tenth consecutive quarter of net outflows, versus EUR 53.4 billion of net inflows into long-term Article 8 funds.