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Report published September 28, 2026

New White Paper Explores How ETF Flows Influence Stock Market Dynamics – Kepler Cheuvreux Quantitative Research

Kepler Cheuvreux · September 28, 2026

Kepler Cheuvreux has published a quantitative white paper exploring the impact of ETF flows on underlying equity returns. The study identifies short-term price reversals following intense ETF buying pressure, alongside persistent longer-term outperformance driven by thematic and sectoral ETF flows in the US.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.At shorter investment horizons, strong ETF-induced buying pressure tends to be followed by partial price reversals.
  • 2.Over longer horizons, sustained inflows into US thematic and sectoral ETFs are associated with stronger subsequent stock performance as they reflect persistent allocation preferences.
  • 3.The ETF flow effect is materially stronger in US equities than in European equities, consistent with lower ETF ownership levels across Europe.

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