The European Fund and Asset Management Association published its August 2026 fund statistics, showing combined net inflows into undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) of EUR 130 billion, down from EUR 137 billion in July. UCITS inflows increased to EUR 118 billion from EUR 114 billion, while AIF inflows declined to EUR 12 billion from EUR 23 billion. All UCITS fund categories recorded positive net sales, although long-term UCITS inflows, excluding money market funds, fell to EUR 99 billion from EUR 102 billion. Within that total, exchange traded fund UCITS attracted EUR 45 billion, down from EUR 52 billion. Equity funds remained the largest contributor, attracting EUR 52 billion compared with EUR 53 billion in July. Bond fund inflows declined to EUR 20 billion from EUR 29 billion, while multi-asset fund inflows rose to EUR 22 billion from EUR 13 billion. Money market UCITS attracted EUR 19 billion, up from EUR 12 billion in July, offsetting the decline in long-term UCITS inflows. Total net assets across UCITS and AIFs increased by 1.2% to EUR 27.9 trillion.
European Fund and Asset Management Association reports August fund inflows of EUR 130 billion, down from EUR 137 billion in July
The European Fund and Asset Management Association reported combined fund inflows of EUR 130 billion in August 2026, down from EUR 137 billion in July. Inflows into undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities increased to EUR 118 billion from EUR 114 billion, while alternative investment fund inflows fell to EUR 12 billion from EUR 23 billion. Combined net assets rose 1.2% to EUR 27.9 trillion.