ETFGI, ett ledande oberoende forsknings- och konsultföretag som täcker trender i det globala ETF-ekosystemet, rapporterar att ETFmarknaden i Europa firar sitt 24-årsjubileum med rekordtillgångar på nästan 2 biljoner US-dollar. De första europanoterade ETF:erna gjorde sin debut den 11 april 2000. Dessa två ETFer var baserade på Euro Stoxx 50– och Stoxx Europe 50-indexen, och de var noterade på Deutsche Boerse i Tyskland.
Tillgångar som investerats i ETF-branschen i Europa nådde rekordhöga 1,96 biljoner USD i slutet av mars. Under mars samlade ETF-branschen i Europa nettoinflöden på 11,02 miljarder USD, vilket ger årets nettoinflöden till 49,52 miljarder USD, enligt ETFGIs mars 2024 europeiska ETFer och ETPers industrilandskapsrapport, den månatliga rapporten som är en del av en årlig betald forskningsprenumerationstjänst. (Alla dollarvärden i USD om inget annat anges.)
Höjdpunkter
Tillgångar som investerats på ETFmarknaden i Europa nådde ett rekord på 1,96 Tn i slutet av mars och slog det tidigare rekordet på 1,90 Tn i slutet av februari 2024.
Tillgångarna ökade med 7,8 % YTD 2024, från 1,82 Tn USD i slutet av 2023 till 1,96 Tn USD.
Nettoinflöden på 11,02 miljarder USD i mars 2024.
YTD nettoinflöden på 49,52 miljarder USD är tredje högsta någonsin efter YTD nettoinflöden på 59,30 miljarder USD 2021 och YTD nettoinflöden på 49,73 miljarder USD 2022.
Artonde månaden med på varandra följande nettoinflöden.
”S&P 500-indexet ökade med 3,22 % i mars och är upp 10,56 % YTD 2024. De utvecklade marknaderna exklusive det amerikanska indexet ökade med 3,62 % i mars och steg 5,26 % YTD 2024. Spanien (upp 10,72 %) och Italien (upp 6,34 %) såg de största ökningarna bland de utvecklade marknaderna i mars. Emerging markets-indexet ökade med 1,50 % under mars och steg 2,08 % YTD 2024. Peru (upp 10,27 %) och Columbia (upp 8,19 %) såg de största ökningarna bland tillväxtmarknaderna i mars”, enligt Deborah Fuhr, managing partner, grundare och ägare av ETFGI.
Tillgångstillväxt i ETF-branschen i slutet av mars
Källa: ETFGI
I slutet av mars hade ETFmarknaden i Europa 3 037 produkter, med 12 209 noteringar, tillgångar på $1,96 Tn, från 99 leverantörer listade på 29 börser i 24 länder.
Under mars samlade ETFer nettoinflöden till 11,02 miljarder USD. Aktie-ETFer samlade nettoinflöden på 9,81 miljarder USD under mars, vilket förde YTD nettoinflöden till 39,30 miljarder USD, högre än 19,38 miljarder USD i nettoinflöden av eget kapital YTD 2023. Ränte-ETFer rapporterade nettoinflöden på 719,00 USD YTD under 1 mars, vilket gav 25 USD nettoinflöden. miljarder, lägre än 15,49 miljarder USD i nettoinflöden YTD år 2023. Råvaru-ETFer rapporterade nettoutflöden på 75,35 miljoner USD under mars, vilket förde YTD nettoutflöden till 2,32 miljarder USD, lägre än 1,67 miljarder USD i nettoinflöden YTD 2023. på 670,27 miljoner USD under månaden, vilket samlade ett nettoinflöde för året i Europa på 2,33 miljarder USD, högre än 2,17 miljarder USD i nettoinflöden YTD 2023.
Betydande inflöden kan tillskrivas de 20 bästa ETFerna av nya nettotillgångar, som samlat in 9,63 miljarder USD under mars. iShares Core S&P 500 UCITSETF – Acc (CSSPX SW) samlade in 918,91 miljoner USD, det största enskilda nettoinflödet.
Topp 20 ETFer efter nettoinflöden i mars 2024: Europa
De 10 bästa ETPerna av nya nettotillgångar samlade ihop 1,69 miljarder USD under mars. WisdomTree Physical Silver – Acc (PHAG LN) samlade in 832,90 miljoner USD, det största enskilda nettoinflödet.
Topp 10 ETPer efter nettoinflöden i mars 2024: Europa
BNP Paribas Easy ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure UCITS ETF USD Capitalisation (BJLB ETF) med ISIN IE0006O3TTP9, försöker spåra ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure Equity-index. ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure Equity-index spårar 100 företag från den globala infrastruktursektorn. ESG-kriterier (environmental, social and governance) beaktas i urvalsprocessen.
Den börshandlade fondens (total cost ratio) uppgår till 0,30 % p.a. BNP Paribas Easy ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure UCITSETF USD Capitalization är den billigaste ETF som följer ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure Equity-index. ETF:n replikerar det underliggande indexets prestanda genom full replikering (köper alla indexbeståndsdelar). Utdelningarna i ETFen ackumuleras och återinvesteras.
BNP Paribas Easy ECPI Global ESG Infrastructure UCITSETF USD Capitalization är en mycket liten ETF med 1 miljon euro tillgångar under förvaltning. Denna ETF lanserades den 3 november 2023 och har sin hemvist i Irland.
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In Greek, the word titan signifies great strength. It comes from mythology, as the Titans were the pre-Olympian gods and revered for their vigor and power.
Key Risks: Government policy shifts, defense budget cuts, export controls and sanctions, political risk in client nations, trade policy volatility, dependence on government contracts, project delays and cost overruns, subcontractor and supplier reliability, cybersecurity threats, technological obsolescence, R&D failures. These factors can lead to significant losses, and past rallies may not be repeated.
In Greek, the word titan signifies great strength. It comes from mythology, as the Titans were the pre-Olympian gods and revered for their vigor and power.
Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, strength in the form of military power is back at the top of the agenda. Look no further than June’s NATO summit, where several members of the alliance signed up to more than double defense and security spending from 2% to 5% of economic output, or gross domestic product, by 2035. No formal treaty obligation exists yet1. While being overall a positive milestone for defense companies, there is still a risk that the political situation can change, and promises will not materialize. Please refer to the main risk factors section in the fund prospectus, website as well as below in this article. Key risks include sudden reductions in government defense budgets, export-license suspensions, currency fluctuations, sector concentration, and equity-market volatility. These factors could lead to a full loss of the invested capital.
It’s little wonder that defense stocks have been standout performers over the last 12 months. We have identified five of the industry’s leaders – what we call the ‘Titan 5’ – each of them generating triple-digit share price returns in 20242 and continuing to perform in 2025. Between them, they represent almost a third of the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (DFNS) and give an insight into what’s driving its appreciation3.
These are the Titan 5, please note that these companies are currently a part of the portfolio as of June 2025 and represent only a small part of the invested capital:
Palantir Technologies, a US data intelligence company, supplies software to governments and their militaries. It reported revenues of $884 million for the first quarter of 2025, up by 39% on the same period in 20244,5. While being a pioneer in its area, new technologies bring a lot of uncertainty and projected growth might not materialize, strongly affecting the share price.
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Details
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado, USA
Key Products
Palantir Gotham, Palantir Foundry
Focus Areas
Big Data, AI, Government, Defense, Healthcare
Notable Clients
US Department of Defense, NHS, Airbus
Specialty
Secure and scalable data analysis platforms
Like other Asian defense companies, shares in Hanwha Aerospace, South Korea’s largest defense group, have soared in anticipation of orders as Europe rearms. Its sales rose by 278% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the previous year6,7. Order growth may stall if European defense spending softens, export licenses are restricted or currency moves turn adverse, which could cause significant share price declines and potential capital loss.
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Details
Founded
1977 (as Samsung Precision)
Headquarters
Changwon, South Korea
Key Products
Aircraft engines, K9 Thunder, space launch systems
Focus Areas
Aerospace, Defense Systems, Powertrain
Notable Clients
Korean military, global defense exports
Specialty
Precision defense manufacturing
Italian defense stock Leonardo, one of Europe’s defense champions, saw its order book rise by more than 15% to €20.9 bn in 20248, and the company gears up to meet further growth in orders. It is reasonable to keep in mind that the current environment could still lead to a fall in government aerospace budgets, project delays or cost overruns could reverse recent share gains and lead to heavy investor losses.
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Details
Founded
1948 (as Finmeccanica)
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Key Products
AW helicopters, Eurofighter Typhoon, electronics
Focus Areas
Aerospace, Defense, Cybersecurity, Electronics
Notable Clients
Italian Ministry of Defense, NATO, EU countries
Specialty
Integrated defense and aerospace systems
Germany’s Hensoldt, a manufacturer of air defense radars, recently offered to take on laid off car workers as it sought to meet a record order backlog standing at €6.6 bn at the end of 20249,10. With all recent tailwinds for the company, it is worth keeping in mind that contract cancellations, tighter defense budgets or supply-chain shortages could sharply reduce earnings and erode the share price.
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Details
Founded
2017 (spin-off from Airbus)
Headquarters
Taufkirchen, Germany
Key Products
Radars, electro-optics, electronic warfare systems
Focus Areas
Defense Electronics, Surveillance, AI
Notable Clients
German Ministry of Defense, NATO, international partners
Specialty
Sensor fusion and radar tech
The final member of the Titan 5 is the UK’s Babcock International, which makes submarines and warships. The group’s operating profit surged by 51% to £364 million in the 12 months to March 31, 202511. As with many other defense companies, reduced naval procurement, cost inflation or schedule slippage on key programs could hurt profitability and drive the share price lower.
UK Ministry of Defense, Australian Navy, international navies
Specialty
Maritime and complex asset management
As Europe’s militaries undergo a once-in-a-generation rearming, these companies’ order books are surging, as are their share prices. Taken together with the other shares held by the VanEck Defense UCITS ETF (DFEN), they have lifted it to a gain of 56.49%.
Source: VanEck. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The fund was launched on 31 May 2023.
Performance History: Average Annual Total Returns* (%)
*Periods greater than one year are annualised. Reference periods indicate cumulative performance, not annualized.
The rise in NATO spending, especially in Europe, is widely agreed to have transformed the outlook for the defense sector. As order books rise there’s a greater likelihood of companies benefiting from long-term contracts and sustained demand for their products and services.
It’s also important to note that defense expenditure has historically been agnostic of the economic climate. US defense spending rose in the last three recessions14.
• Investments in defense companies: Constituents must derive 50% (25% for current components) of their revenues from the military or defense industries.
• Exclusion criteria: Companies involved in controversial weapons such as anti-personnel landmines are excluded, as well as companies violating established norms. It is worth noting that the fund neither has a sustainable investment objective nor promotes environmental and/or social (E/S) characteristics15.
Given the rally in the Titan 5 and other defense stocks, it’s natural for investors to wonder if they have missed the opportunity. Geopolitical uncertainty, military spending pledges and bulging order books would suggest otherwise.
At the same time, investors should bear in mind that investing in equities is risky. You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to the Main Risk Factors such as Equity Market Risk, Liquidity Risks and Industry or Sector Concentration Risk described in the KID and in the sales prospectus. Market evolution is not guaranteed.
1 Source: NATO, as of 27 June 2025.
2 Source: Morningstar, the data for the period between 01 Jan 2024 and 31 Dec 2024 and between 01 Jan 2025 and 30 June 2025 in local currencies.
3 Source: VanEck, as of 30 June 2025.
4 Source: Palantir Technologies, as of 30 June 2025.
5 Please note past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and specific risks apply to investing in single stocks.
6 Source: Hanwha Aerospace, as of 30 June 2025.
7 Please note past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and specific risks apply to investing in single stocks.
8 Source: Leonardo, as of 30 June 2025.
9 Source: Hensoldt, as of 30 June 2025
10 Please note past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results and specific risks apply to investing in single stocks.
11 Source: Babcock International, as of 30 June 2025.
12 Source: VanEck. Data for the period between 1 January 2025 and 30 June 2025. Further periods are available on the fund page.
13 Please note past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. The past-performance figures are shown in US dollars (USD).
14 Source: SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, as of 30 June 2025.
15 The decision to invest in the VanEck Defense UCITSETF should take into account all of the fund’s characteristics or objectives as described in the prospectus, the KID/KIID and other legal documentation.
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