
The European ETF industry enjoyed healthy inflows over the first half of 2024. Opposite to mutual funds, ETFs had estimated net inflows in every month so far. These inflows into ETFs occurred in a generally positive market environment. Nevertheless, equity markets looked somewhat vulnerable given the high valuations of the market leaders. With regard to this, it is not surprising that investors are nervous and reacting quite fast on any news that may impact the current market environment negatively. This is not only true for economic news, as the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, especially the developments around the