Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel remains a dominant force in international equity markets, currently boasting $260 billion in Total Assets Under Management (AUM). With 185 ETFs managed by 36 distinct issuers, the channel saw significant activity this week. Investors poured a net $1.79 billion into these funds over the past five days, bringing the Year-to-Date (YTD) total flows to $5.99 billion. This robust start to the year builds on a strong historical foundation, with total flows for the past year reaching $31.05 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance was highly bifurcated across regions this week. The Americas category was the clear standout, surging 6.11% on a Week-to-Date (WTD) basis, which helped propel its YTD performance to a staggering 11.97%. Conversely, the Asia-Pacific category was the primary laggard, dipping -0.31% this week, though it remains in positive territory for the year at 4.09%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 6.11% | 12.09% | 22.85% | 34.04% | 11.97% | 59.51% |
| Africa-Middle East | 2.21% | 5.38% | 9.05% | 14.71% | 6.62% | 31.90% |
| Eurozone | 1.02% | 4.12% | 8.18% | 10.94% | 3.96% | 35.84% |
| Asia-Pacific | -0.31% | 4.17% | 4.67% | 13.16% | 4.09% | 31.93% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Brazilian equities dominated the leaderboard this week, with the Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF (FLBR) gaining 10.46%. In sharp contrast, Indian technology and broad market funds struggled, led lower by The India Internet ETF (INQQ), which fell -6.32%, and the iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF (SMIN) at -5.30%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FLBR | Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 10.46% |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 9.98% |
| BRAZ | Global X Brazil Active ETF | 9.76% |
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 9.69% |
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 9.05% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| INQQ | The India Internet ETF | -6.32% |
| SMIN | iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF | -5.30% |
| DGIN | VanEck Digital India ETF | -4.94% |
| GIND | Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF | -4.83% |
| INDE | Matthews India Active ETF | -4.74% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Net inflows for the channel totaled $1.785 billion this week. The Americas category led all regions with $962 million in fresh capital, supported by its $31.7 billion AUM base. Asia-Pacific also saw significant interest with $749 million in weekly inflows, while the Eurozone category experienced the largest withdrawal of funds, seeing a net outflow of ($34 million).
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 18 | $31.7B | $962M | $2,044M | $2,778M | $1,849M | $5,309M |
| Asia-Pacific | 103 | $142.4B | $749M | $3,411M | $6,203M | $3,001M | $9,863M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.0B | $109M | $217M | $302M | $204M | $684M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $82.8B | ($34M) | $1,203M | $3,202M | $936M | $15,195M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) was the absolute favorite for investors this week, attracting $450 million. On the other end of the spectrum, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) saw the deepest outflows at ($127 million), followed by the Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) with ($69 million).
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $450M |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | $378M |
| AAXJ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | $296M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $236M |
| EPU | iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF | $126M |
| Outflows | ||
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | ($127M) |
| FLGB | Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF | ($69M) |
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | ($48M) |
| ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | ($39M) |
| CXSE | WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises | ($22M) |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to dominate the landscape with a massive 50.22% market share, followed by JPMorgan at 15.14%. In terms of weekly performance, iShares was the runaway leader for inflows, gathering $1.58 billion. Among the top issuers, Xtrackers saw the largest net outflows for the week, losing ($54 million) in assets.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $130.50B | 50.22% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $39.36B | 15.14% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.28B | 15.12% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $11.87B | 4.57% |
| Franklin | 18 | $9.30B | 3.58% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $1,578M |
| KraneShares | $115M |
| JPMorgan | $65M |
| Outflows | |
| Xtrackers | -$54M |
| Franklin | -$39M |
| VanEck | -$1M |
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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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