Global ETP sector again records net inflows in November; Another strong month for American ETP market; Substantial inflows for Equity ETFs in particular; Asia ETFs recorded significant outflows; Positive trend for Bond ETFs at an end for now.
Europe Monthly ETF Market Review; Deutsche Bank Markets Research
Data as at: 30.11.2015 Global ETP sector again records net inflows in November
Global ETP Market In and Outflows:
• The global ETP industry continued to grow during November. After net inflows totaling US dollar 34 billion in October, the November figure was a further US dollar 25.7 billion. As such, the industry now manages US Dollar 2.9 trillion. (p. 1, 23) • As in the previous month, the American ETP sector was the driver of this growth. It contributed US dollar 26 billion to global growth. Since the start of the year US ETPs have secured virtually US dollar 200 billion. In keeping with the previous month, inflows from Equity ETFs dominated with US dollar 25 billion. • The trend for Bond ETFs turned negative in November. In contrast to worldwide inflows of US dollar 14.5 billion for this segment in October, during the month just past investors withdrew US dollar 47 million. (p. 23) • Inflows also declined for Commodities ETCs. After a plus of US dollar 789 million in October, the past month saw a minus of US dollar 153 million. (p. 23) • In parallel with the American ETP sector, the European ETF sector continued to grow during November. Following net inflows of US dollar 6.9 billion for October, the sector secured US dollar 3.4 billion in November. Equity ETF inflows also dominated in this case. (p. 23) • Conversely, Asian ETPs saw a continuation of the negative trend of the previous month. Investors withdrew US dollar 3.7 billion. Equity ETFs were particularly affected with outflows running to US dollar 3 billion. In fact, Bond ETFs also recorded a decline. (p. 23).
European ETF Market In and Outflows Equities
• The positive trend for European ETFs continued during November. In total, the sector recorded net inflows of Euro 3.1 billion, compared with October’s Euro 5.9 billion. This was primarily due to Bond ETFs with net inflows of Euro 515 million which was significantly lower than the previous month (+ Euro 3.5 billion). At the same time, net inflows for Equity ETFs at Euro 2.5 billion were slightly higher than in October (+ Euro 2.4 billion). (p. 23) • ETFs on US Equities were particularly in demand with European investors. With net inflows of Euro 637 million, US Equities accounted for one quarter of positive Equity ETF cash flows, followed by Global Indices (+ Euro 436 million) and Japanese Equities (+ Euro 387 million). This marked a trend change for US Equities after investors withdrew capital totaling Euro 227 million from this segment in October. Net inflows recorded by ETFs on European Equities fell to Euro 54 million after Euro 1.1 billion the previous month. (p. 25) • Since the start of the year, cumulative net inflows recorded by ETFs on broadly-based European Equity Indices total Euro 20.3 billion, although during November the trend showed a slight change with investors withdrawing Euro 279 million from this segment. (p. 25) • The positive shift in ETFs on Emerging Markets continued in November. This segment recorded a further Euro 6 million following Euro 824 million in October. Since the start of the year however, Emerging Markets ETFs have registered total outflows of Euro 1.9 billion. (p. 26) • Having said that, during November inflows for ETFs on large Emerging Markets declined, in particular India ETFs where investors withdrew Euro 225 million. Positive inflows were recorded by ETFs on international Emerging Markets Indices. (p. 26) • Strategy ETFs achieved a turnaround in November again registering inflows of Euro 178 million, after October’s outflows of Euro 481 million. (p. 24)
Bonds
• The positive trend for Bond ETFs also progressed in November, although net inflows of Euro 0.5 billion were significantly lower than the October figure (+ Euro 3.5 billion). (p. 26) • In this arena, ETFs on Corporate Bonds accounted for the highest inflows with Euro 1.7 billion. This exceeded the October inflows figure. From an annual viewpoint, Corporate Bonds have registered net inflows amounting to Euro 13.1 billion. (p. 26) • The positive trend over recent months for Sovereign Bonds has come to an end for the time being. Investors withdrew Euro 1.3 billion from this segment. (p. 26)
Commodities
• European Commodities ETPs registered Euro 166 million in November after Euro 340 million during October. (p. 27) •While ETFs on Industrial Metals did once again generate slightly positive cash flows, ETFs on Precious Metals shed Euro 167 million contrasted with October when this segment had made a positive contribution to inflows. (p. 27)
Most Popular Indices
• In November, investors showed interest in Real Estate and Dividend ETFs. As such, ETFs on Real Estate Equity Indices in particular came high up the lists. (p. 28) • The most popular Equity Indices in November were the S&P 500, the Euro STOXX 50 as well as the Stoxx 600. (p. 28) • In the Bond arena, ETFs on Corporate Bond Indices in particular proved to be some of the most popular indices. (p. 28)
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European thematic UCITS ETFs posted a dramatic resurgence in the first half of 2025, with net inflows of $8.73 billion year-to-date, according to ARK Invest Europe’s latest quarterly update detailing H1 2025 European thematic ETF flows.
The turnaround marks a decisive reversal from the muted flows of 2024 ($308 million net outflows for the whole of 2024), as investors rotate back into forward-looking, innovation-driven themes with clearer earnings visibility.
Defence remains the dominant thematic allocation, capturing $7.87 billion in combined net inflows between Global ($4.81 billion) and European ($3.05 billion) defence ETFs underscoring its evolution from a tactical trade to a structural portfolio allocation. Maintaining its position as the defining technological theme, AI ETFs saw $904 million in net inflows, with investor appetite fuelled by relentless innovation in large language models, robotics, and autonomous systems.
In the same period, Cybersecurity ETFs continued to rebuild momentum after significant outflows in 2024 ($311 million net outflows for H1 2024), drawing $318 million, reflecting growing investor conviction in cybersecurity as a structural necessity amid rising digital threats.
Clean Energy ETFs saw outflows of $307 million. As policy momentum stalls in key markets, investors are increasingly selective within the energy transition space. Capital is rotating toward subsectors with clearer economic moats, such as nuclear and grid infrastructure. Supporting this sentiment, Uranium ETFs rank fifth at $253 million, reflecting growing investor interest in the nuclear sector as a potential solution to global energy needs.
Healthcare Innovation ETFs recorded net outflows of $279 million. The drawdown reveals investor caution around legacy biotech firms with uncertain drug pipelines and reimbursement risks. Interest is shifting toward AI-driven healthcare platforms offering faster innovation cycles and more scalable business models.
Electric Vehicles and Battery Tech ETFs saw net outflows of $203 million as investor enthusiasm cools amid subsidy rollbacks and plateauing EV demand in major markets. Persistent concerns around battery raw materials and production bottlenecks have further weighed on the theme.
Rahul Bhushan says, “After a cautious 2024, it’s evident that investors are re-engaging with innovation themes that offer clearer earnings visibility and resilience in an increasingly complex macro landscape. We’re seeing investor conviction in megatrends with structural tailwinds, particularly defence, AI, and energy security. Thematics are no longer just tactical bets, they’re core strategic exposures.”
2025/2024 Comparative Study
Thematics are back
After a weak 2024, investor appetite for thematic risk has returned in force:
• H1 2025 total net inflows: +$8.74B
• That’s a sharp reversal from -$791M in H2 2024 and only +$483M in H1 2024
• The rotation is clear: capital is moving back into forward-looking themes with stronger earnings visibility.
Defence is now a structural trade
• Global and Europe Defence saw a combined $7.87B in inflows in H1 2025 and $1.59B in June alone.
• This continues a multi-quarter surge as geopolitical tensions, rising military budgets, and renewed industrial policy drive long-term allocations.
• Defence is no longer a tactical trade—it’s becoming a core exposure.
AI inflows normalise, but conviction remains
• Artificial Intelligence ETFs drew $904M in H1 2025, following $1.47B in H1 2024.
• Inflows may be slowing, but investor conviction is holding firm.
• With earnings delivery now catching up to narrative, AI remains a centrepiece of thematic portfolios.
Cybersecurity shows signs of stabilisation
After brutal outflows in 2024 (-$311M H1, -$260M H2), cybersecurity ETFs finally saw inflows:
• $318M in H1 2025, including $67M in June.
• This rebound suggests investors are once again prioritising digital resilience in an AI-driven world.
Infrastructure themes are quietly regaining traction
• Global and Europe Infrastructure ETFs pulled in $284M in H1 2025, following modest gains in H2 2024.
• Infrastructure is benefiting from government stimulus, defence modernisation, and the reshoring trade.
Uranium’s steady climb continues
• $253M in H1 2025, after $216M in H2 2024 and $67M in June alone.
• Indeed, the $67M in June alone nearly matches the $66M pulled in during the entirety of H1 2024.
• A rare clean energy theme that’s bucking the downtrend, reflecting growing recognition of nuclear as a pragmatic decarbonisation solution.
Clean Energy sentiment is so bad, it might be investable
• Outflows across all periods: -$307M (H1 2025), -$505M (H2 2024), -$409M (H1 2024)
• June 2025: A mere -$8M
• Sentiment is arguably as negative as it’s ever been—yet structural drivers remain in place. The setup for a contrarian rebound is building.
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UBS Asset Management planerar att erbjuda ett utbud av aktiva ETFer som utnyttjar deras differentierade räntebärande kapacitet, följt senare av en serie avkastningsfokuserade ETFer med optionsöverlägg.
Den första som lanseras idag ger tillgång till den aktiva förvaltningsexpertisen hos UBS AMs Credit Investments Group (CIG), en av de ledande förvaltarna av collateralized loan obligations globalt.
Den nya UBS EUR AAA CLO UCITSETF erbjuder investerare exponering mot den högsta kreditkvaliteten inom CLO-strukturen i ett likvidt och kostnadseffektivt omslag.
UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) tillkännager idag lanseringen av sin första aktivt förvaltade ETF, som ger kostnadseffektiv exponering mot de högst rankade trancherna av marknaden för collateralized loan obligation (”CLO”). UBS EUR AAA CLO UCITSETF kombinerar den aktiva förvaltningsexpertisen hos UBS AMs Credit Investments Group med skalan hos deras väletablerade ETF-erbjudande.
André Mueller, chef för kundtäckning på UBS Asset Management, sa: ”CLOer erbjuder stark avkastningspotential och diversifieringsfördelar. Att navigera på denna marknad kräver dock förståelse för CLO-strukturer, regleringar och riskerna i denna sektor. Vi har kombinerat mer än 20 års ETF-innovation med expertisen hos vår Credit Investments Group för att effektivt och transparent tillhandahålla de högst rankade CLO-värdepapperen. Den aktiva förvaltningsdelen erbjuder kostnadseffektiv exponering med potential att överträffa.”
John Popp, chef för Credit Investments Group på UBS Asset Management, tillade: ”Vi är glada att kunna erbjuda vår expertis inom hantering av CLO-trancher i över två decennier till en bredare investerarbas. Vårt teams djupa kreditkunskap och meritlista genom flera kreditcykler gör oss väl positionerade för att tillhandahålla övertygande investeringar. På dagens marknad anser vi att AAA CLO-skulder erbjuder en attraktiv risk-avkastningsprofil. Att erbjuda denna investering via en ETF kommer att utöka tillgången till denna växande marknad.”
Den aktiva UBS EUR AAA CLO UCITSETF* erbjuder tillgång till den växande CLO-marknaden genom en likvid och kostnadseffektiv ETF-struktur, vilket innebär:
Förbättrad avkastningspotential med strukturellt skydd – AAA CLOer erbjuder högre avkastning jämfört med liknande rankade investeringar, med strukturella egenskaper som har testats genom cykler, utan fallissemang ens under perioder av ekonomisk kris**
Portföljdiversifiering – tillgångsslagets rörliga ränta ger betydande diversifieringspotential i samband med en bredare ränteportfölj
Aktiv fördel – Credit Investments Group, en av de främsta förvaltarna av säkerställda låneförpliktelser globalt, hanterar dynamiskt risk och avkastning för att fånga marknadsmöjligheter
ETF-effektivitet – ETF-strukturen möjliggör likviditet och kostnadseffektiv tillgång till denna komplexa tillgångsklass
*Fonden är registrerad för försäljning i Österrike, Schweiz, Tyskland, Danmark, Spanien, Finland, Frankrike, Irland, Italien, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Nederländerna, Norge och Sverige.
**S&P Global Ratings, “Default, Transition, and Recovery: 2023 Annual Global Leveraged Loan CLO Default and Rating Transition Study”, 27 juni 2024
iShares Asia ex Japan Equity Enhanced Active UCITSETF USD (Acc) (AZEH ETF) med ISIN IE000D5R9C23, är en aktivt förvaltad ETF.
Den börshandlade fonden investerar minst 70 procent i aktier från Asien (exklusive Japan). Upp till 30 procent av tillgångarna kan placeras i private equity-instrument, värdepapper med fast ränta med investment grade-rating och penningmarknadsinstrument. Värdepapper väljs utifrån hållbarhetskriterier och en kvantitativ investeringsmodell.
Den börshandlade fondens TER (total cost ratio) uppgår till 0,30 % p.a. iShares Asia ex Japan Equity Enhanced Active UCITSETF USD (Acc) är den enda ETF som följer iShares Asia ex Japan Equity Enhanced Active-index. ETFen replikerar det underliggande indexets prestanda genom fullständig replikering (köper alla indexbeståndsdelar). Utdelningarna i ETFen ackumuleras och återinvesteras.
iShares Asia ex Japan Equity Enhanced Active UCITSETF USD (Acc) är en mycket liten ETF med 9 miljoner euro förvaltade tillgångar. ETFen lanserades den 31 juli 2024 och har sin hemvist i Irland.
Investeringsmål
Fonden förvaltas aktivt och syftar till att uppnå långsiktig kapitaltillväxt på din investering, med hänvisning till MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index (”Riktmärket”) för avkastning.
Det betyder att det går att handla andelar i denna ETF genom de flesta svenska banker och Internetmäklare, till exempel DEGIRO, Nordnet, Aktieinvest och Avanza.