Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel comprises 187 ETFs across 36 issuers, managing a robust $274.2 billion in total assets under management (AUM). The space saw positive momentum over the past week with $305 million in net inflows. This weekly influx builds on a strong long-term trend, pushing Year-to-Date (YTD) flows to an impressive $15.54 billion and 1-year trailing flows to $33.19 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Asia-Pacific led the major regional categories this week with a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of 5.14%, contributing to its solid 4.57% YTD gain. The Americas category followed closely with a 4.95% WTD gain, cementing its status as the standout performer for the year with a remarkable 17.16% YTD return. Conversely, the Africa-Middle East category was the primary laggard this week, returning 3.64% WTD and posting a modest 4.45% YTD gain.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 5.14% | 1.01% | 1.47% | 7.33% | 4.57% | 40.13% |
| Americas | 4.95% | 5.57% | 12.89% | 33.41% | 17.16% | 67.18% |
| Eurozone | 4.72% | 3.34% | 3.05% | 11.95% | 5.39% | 37.49% |
| Africa-Middle East | 3.64% | 1.53% | 1.11% | 7.69% | 4.45% | 36.84% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
At the individual fund level, the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) led the pack with an exceptional 15.48% WTD return. On the other end of the spectrum, the KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE) and the Amplify BlueStar Israel Technology ETF (ITEQ) were the primary laggards, returning -1.06% and -0.88% WTD, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 15.48% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | 14.47% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 12.17% |
| MINV | Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | 11.07% |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 9.56% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| KURE | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | -1.06% |
| ITEQ | Amplify BlueStar Israel Technology ETF | -0.88% |
| ARGT | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | 0.43% |
| KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | 0.73% |
| FLSA | Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia Fund | 1.08% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted $305 million in net inflows this week, driven heavily by the Americas category. The Americas captured an impressive $498 million in weekly inflows, bringing its total AUM to $37.2 billion. While the Americas surged, the Asia-Pacific category faced the heaviest outflows, losing $164 million. The Eurozone and Africa-Middle East categories also experienced mild net outflows of $24 million and $4 million, respectively.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 18 | $37.2B | $498M | $748M | $5,294M | $5,582M | $8,765M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.4B | ($4M) | ($71M) | $582M | $662M | $1,024M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $84.3B | ($24M) | ($1,977M) | $985M | $1,526M | $6,723M |
| Asia-Pacific | 104 | $149.3B | ($164M) | ($4,064M) | $6,612M | $7,767M | $16,679M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) was the single biggest winner of the week, pulling in $376 million in net inflows. In contrast, the iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA) experienced heavy redemptions, bleeding $792 million, followed by the First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund (FKU) which saw $66 million in outflows.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $376M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $208M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $195M |
| FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | $134M |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | $108M |
| Outflows | ||
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | ($792M) |
| FKU | First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund | ($66M) |
| EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | ($65M) |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | ($50M) |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | ($46M) |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the dominant force in the Region & Country ETF channel, commanding a 52.97% market share with $145.23 billion in AUM. JPMorgan holds the distant second spot with a 15.17% share. Over the past week, Franklin was the most successful issuer in gathering assets, bringing in $181 million in net flows. Conversely, Invesco experienced the heaviest weekly outflows, losing $36 million across its product lineup.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $145.23B | 52.97% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $41.60B | 15.17% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $38.49B | 14.04% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $11.98B | 4.37% |
| Franklin | 18 | $11.17B | 4.08% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Franklin | $181M |
| JPMorgan | $122M |
| Xtrackers | $53M |
| Outflows | |
| Invesco | -$36M |
| WisdomTree | -$33M |
| First Trust | -$18M |
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Disclosures
This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. All investments, including ETFs, involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
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