The nine best-performing open-end equity funds in Romania outperformed the blue-chip BET index in 2025, reflecting a strong year for the local capital market, Ziarul Financiar reported on January 28. The BET index, which tracks the most liquid companies listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, rose by about 45% in 2025, outperforming most regional equity markets. The strong rally also translated into solid gains for local equity funds, with the vast majority delivering returns above the benchmark. The best-performing fund among local equity vehicles was the Patria-TradeVille Energy exchange-traded fund, which recorded a 55.1% increase over the year. According to Ziarul Financiar, the strong market dynamics also encouraged increased participation from retail investors.