Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed out the third quarter with a wave of inflows, signaling robust investor confidence and strong positioning heading into October. On September 30, U.S.-listed ETFs attracted an estimated $5.3 billion in net inflows, underscoring the growing role of ETFs as a preferred vehicle for capital allocation across equities, crypto, and thematic strategies.U.S. equity ETFs drive September flowsThe bulk of inflows came from U.S. equity ETFs, where iShares emerged as a leading issuer. ...