Weekly Channel Summary
The EQ: Region & Country ETF channel currently encompasses 186 ETFs managed by 36 different brands, representing a massive $288 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM). Flow activity remained exceptionally robust over the past week, bringing in $4.34 billion in net new assets. This strong weekly push brings the Year-to-Date (YTD) total to $18.34 billion, contributing significantly to an impressive $39.33 billion in net inflows over the trailing 1-year period.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Looking at category-level performance, the Asia-Pacific segment led the way this week with a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of 0.92%, adding to a solid Year-to-Date (YTD) gain of 8.89%. Conversely, the Africa-Middle East category was the primary laggard, shedding -0.88% on the week, though it still maintains a positive 4.73% return for the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 0.92% | 3.76% | 10.58% | 15.33% | 8.89% | 38.23% |
| Eurozone | 0.35% | 2.91% | 12.19% | 15.75% | 8.00% | 34.96% |
| Americas | -0.69% | 3.22% | 17.02% | 31.44% | 15.47% | 62.49% |
| Africa-Middle East | -0.88% | -0.65% | 8.81% | 13.50% | 4.73% | 31.09% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
When examining individual products, the FLKR (Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF) secured the top spot with an impressive 8.86% WTD return. On the other end of the spectrum, the COLO (Global X MSCI Colombia ETF) and ARGT (Global X MSCI Argentina ETF) suffered the steepest declines, dropping -7.76% and -5.70%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 8.86% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | 7.24% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 7.12% |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 6.94% |
| EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | 6.40% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| COLO | Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | -7.76% |
| ARGT | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | -5.70% |
| EDEN | iShares MSCI Denmark ETF | -5.50% |
| DGIN | VanEck Digital India ETF | -4.76% |
| CGRO | CoreValues Alpha Greater China Growth ETF | -4.48% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel enjoyed strong positive momentum, netting $4.34 billion overall this week. The Asia-Pacific category was the clear magnet for capital, absorbing a massive $3,175 million to bolster its $159.6 billion AUM base. The Americas segment also saw significant interest, gathering $616 million in new assets. While the overarching summary categories all remained net-positive, country-specific sub-segments like China experienced notable outflows, shedding -$119 million over the past five days.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 103 | $159.6B | $3,175M | $7,295M | $12,337M | $10,662M | $16,196M |
| Americas | 18 | $36.5B | $616M | $2,337M | $5,457M | $4,674M | $7,853M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $88.3B | $413M | $1,351M | $3,470M | $2,296M | $14,138M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.5B | $135M | $496M | $765M | $703M | $1,147M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the fund level, the EWY (iShares MSCI South Korea ETF) completely dominated creations, raking in an outstanding $1,775 million in just five days. Meanwhile, the VPL (Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF) and KWEB (KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF) bore the brunt of the redemptions, bleeding -$457 million and -$132 million, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | $1,775M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $589M |
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | $544M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $277M |
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | $244M |
| Outflows | ||
| VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | -$457M |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -$132M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -$50M |
| HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -$29M |
| ENZL | iShares MSCI New Zealand ETF | -$21M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares and JPMorgan continue to dominate the Region & Country landscape, controlling 52.29% and 14.80% of the total market share, respectively. iShares was also the undeniable leader in weekly capital gathering, capturing $4,195 million in net inflows. In contrast, Vanguard experienced the most significant redemptions among top issuers, seeing -$312 million head out the door over the trailing five days.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $150.55B | 52.29% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $42.61B | 14.80% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $41.80B | 14.52% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.81B | 4.45% |
| Franklin | 18 | $11.24B | 3.90% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $4,195M |
| Franklin | $272M |
| JPMorgan | $145M |
| Outflows | |
| Vanguard | -$312M |
| KraneShares | -$118M |
| WisdomTree | -$48M |
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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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