# European exchange-traded fund (ETF) and commodities (ETC) market saw a sharp decline in investment during March, gathering only €9.4bn (£.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · City A.M.*

## Key points

- European ETF and ETC inflows dropped sharply to €9.4bn in March from over €45bn in previous months.
- Energy ETFs attracted €1.7bn in March as investors responded to soaring oil and gas prices.
- Bond ETFs saw €2.4bn in outflows in March, the largest since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war.
- Financial services equity ETFs experienced €3.7bn in outflows due to recession and stagflation fears.
- Despite March's downturn, Q1 ETF and ETC inflows reached a record €101.7bn, offsetting late-quarter losses.

**Countries:** Iran, United Kingdom

[Read the full story on City A.M.](https://www.cityam.com/iran-war-sparks-sharp-reversal-in-european-etf-rally/)

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