Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel continues to show robust growth, ending the week with total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $257 billion across 185 ETFs and 36 issuers. Flow activity remained strongly positive for the week ending January 16, 2026, with the channel attracting $2.14 billion in net new money. This momentum builds on a solid start to the year, with Year-to-Date (YTD) flows reaching $4.20 billion and a trailing one-year total of $29.36 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance across major regional categories was positive across the board this week, led by the Americas category, which posted a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of 1.67%. The Asia-Pacific region also showed strength with a 1.40% gain. While the Eurozone was the primary lagging category among the major regions, it still managed a positive return of 0.60% for the week. On a Year-to-Date basis, all four major regions remain in positive territory, with the Americas leading the group at 5.51%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 1.67% | 7.70% | 17.13% | 27.66% | 5.51% | 54.30% |
| Asia-Pacific | 1.40% | 6.69% | 5.35% | 16.67% | 4.35% | 33.91% |
| Africa-Middle East | 0.97% | 5.61% | 6.76% | 15.30% | 4.32% | 30.83% |
| Eurozone | 0.60% | 4.76% | 7.49% | 12.91% | 2.91% | 38.56% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The standout performer this week was the WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund (OPPJ), which surged 6.61%. In contrast, the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT) was the primary laggard, declining -2.56%, followed by the Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF (JAPN), which fell -1.85%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| OPPJ | WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund | 6.61% |
| COLO | Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 6.11% |
| EPU | iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF | 5.69% |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 5.20% |
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 4.57% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| ARGT | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | -2.56% |
| JAPN | Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | -1.85% |
| KWT | iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -1.73% |
| IZRL | ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | -1.58% |
| EWQ | iShares MSCI France ETF | -1.51% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Total net flows for the channel reached $2.14 billion this week. The Asia-Pacific category dominated investor interest, receiving $1.097 billion in new capital, bringing its total AUM to $142.1 billion. The Americas category also saw significant inflows of $599 million. While no major region saw total net outflows, Africa-Middle East had the smallest inflow contribution at just $15 million for the week.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 103 | $142.1B | $1,097M | $3,305M | $5,852M | $2,252M | $9,239M |
| Americas | 18 | $29.7B | $599M | $1,495M | $1,794M | $887M | $4,432M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $82.6B | $429M | $1,995M | $5,026M | $970M | $15,087M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $2.8B | $15M | $150M | $205M | $95M | $602M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The top ETF for inflows this week was the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which brought in $377 million. On the outflow side, the First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund (FJP) saw the largest withdrawal of -$68 million, followed by the iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) with -$48 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | $377M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $290M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | $215M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $161M |
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | $152M |
| Outflows | ||
| FJP | First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund | -$68M |
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | -$48M |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -$32M |
| EPI | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -$27M |
| BBCA | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF | -$24M |
Issuer League Table Update
The issuer landscape is dominated by iShares, which holds a 49.68% market share, followed by JPMorgan at 15.28%. iShares led the pack in terms of weekly inflows, gathering $1,443 million. Among the top brands, First Trust saw the largest weekly outflows, losing -$37 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $127.81B | 49.68% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $39.31B | 15.28% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.06B | 15.18% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.01B | 4.67% |
| Franklin | 18 | $9.41B | 3.66% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $1,443M |
| WisdomTree | $206M |
| KraneShares | $159M |
| Outflows | |
| First Trust | -$37M |
| JPMorgan | -$12M |
| Columbia | -$10M |
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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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