Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel currently encompasses 190 ETFs across 37 issuers, representing a massive $294.0 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM). Over the past week, the space saw a healthy influx of capital, netting $1.32 billion in 5-day flows. This strong short-term activity builds upon a solid longer-term trend, pushing Year-to-Date (YTD) flows to $17.95 billion and 1-year trailing flows to nearly $28.86 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Week-to-Date (WTD) performance across the channel’s composites was largely mixed, led by the Asia-Pacific category which posted a strong +3.33% return, bringing its YTD gain to a robust +26.76%. On the downside, the Americas category was the primary laggard, dropping -1.84% WTD, though it maintains a solid +9.42% return for the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | +3.33% | +6.17% | +16.77% | +30.20% | +26.76% | +46.84% |
| Africa-Middle East | -0.03% | +1.39% | +4.71% | +6.48% | +5.76% | +24.03% |
| Eurozone | -0.11% | +3.31% | +9.31% | +9.84% | +8.23% | +21.05% |
| Americas | -1.84% | -0.05% | +2.87% | +11.86% | +9.42% | +32.13% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Looking at individual funds, the KSTR (KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) was the single best-performing ETF this week, surging +14.67%. Conversely, Brazilian equities faced significant headwinds, with the EWZS (iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF) and BRF (VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF) suffering as the week’s two worst performers, dropping -6.29% and -6.26%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| KSTR | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | +14.67% |
| MCHS | Matthews China Innovators Active ETF | +13.22% |
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +12.38% |
| CNXT | VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | +10.71% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +10.39% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | -6.29% |
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | -6.26% |
| ENOR | iShares MSCI Norway ETF | -5.31% |
| NORW | Global X MSCI Norway ETF | -5.24% |
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | -5.20% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel experienced a total net inflow of $1.32 billion over the last five days. The Asia-Pacific category dominated this activity, attracting $828 million in new capital to reach $170.2 billion in total AUM. The Eurozone category also enjoyed significant interest, bringing in an additional $378 million. While all four major composite categories registered positive weekly flows, the Africa-Middle East category saw the smallest net gain at just $20 million.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 106 | $170.2B | +$828M | -$1,074M | +$128M | +$11,155M | +$17,690M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $84.5B | +$378M | +$331M | -$3,702M | -$38M | +$2,536M |
| Americas | 18 | $36.0B | +$95M | -$1,204M | +$1,300M | +$6,286M | +$7,810M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.2B | +$20M | -$65M | -$204M | +$546M | +$821M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the individual fund level, the EWJ (iShares MSCI Japan ETF) took the top spot for asset gathering, raking in $489 million over the 5-day period. On the other end of the spectrum, the VGK (Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF) and the KWEB (KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF) saw the heaviest redemptions, bleeding $249 million and $186 million, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | +$489M |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +$435M |
| EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | +$228M |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | +$186M |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | +$165M |
| Outflows | ||
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | -$249M |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -$186M |
| FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -$173M |
| IEV | iShares Europe ETF | -$102M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -$98M |
Issuer League Table Update
The issuer landscape remains highly concentrated, with iShares and JPMorgan firmly holding the top two positions by market share at 53.86% and 14.89%, respectively. iShares was also the dominant force in asset gathering this week, capturing a massive $1.57 billion in weekly inflows. Conversely, Vanguard, despite its strong top-three market share positioning, saw the largest net outflows among the top issuers, shedding $247 million over the past five days.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $158.36B | 53.86% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $43.79B | 14.89% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $38.39B | 13.06% |
| Franklin | 18 | $13.89B | 4.73% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.89B | 4.39% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | +$1,570M |
| Franklin | +$202M |
| JPMorgan | +$113M |
| Outflows | |
| Vanguard | -$247M |
| KraneShares | -$190M |
| Xtrackers | -$93M |
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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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