Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country channel ended the week with $314.90B in total AUM spread across 197 ETFs from 40 issuers. Weekly net inflows totaled $16,581M, contributing to a YTD net flow of $44,165M and a 1-Year net flow of $54,036M. These figures underscore sustained investor engagement with international equity exposures throughout 2026. The channel’s scale and issuer diversity reflect its role as a core allocation tool for global investors.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Latin America led all regions on a WTD basis with an 11.04% gain, extending its YTD return to 30.31% and 1-Year return to 45.51%, driven largely by a sharp Brazil rally. North America posted a modest 0.49% weekly gain, while Eurozone funds slipped 0.57% WTD despite a positive 5.56% YTD showing. Africa-Middle East was the weakest region WTD at -1.40%, though it remains positive YTD at 2.64%. Asia-Pacific, the largest region by fund count, declined 1.63% WTD but retains a strong 30.23% YTD and 38.10% 1-Year return, highlighting a divergence between recent softness and longer-term momentum.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 11.04% | 9.15% | 17.52% | 5.18% | 30.31% | 45.51% |
| North America | 0.49% | -3.14% | 1.08% | 5.46% | 10.17% | 18.50% |
| Eurozone | -0.57% | -4.43% | -2.39% | 1.09% | 5.56% | 11.38% |
| Africa-Middle East | -1.40% | -5.34% | -1.43% | -4.11% | 2.64% | 6.23% |
| Asia-Pacific | -1.63% | -1.11% | 1.21% | 13.18% | 30.23% | 38.10% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Brazil-focused funds dominated the top of the leaderboard, with BRF surging 25.07% WTD and EWZS close behind at 24.47%, both far outpacing the broader Latin America category average. EWZ also gained 14.01% on the week. On the opposite end, South Korea exposure weighed heavily on returns, as KDEF fell 10.38% and EWY dropped 7.63%, consistent with the Asia-Pacific region’s overall weekly decline. The spread between top and bottom performers illustrates significant intra-region dispersion despite broadly positive YTD backdrops.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 25.07% |
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 24.47% |
| BRAZ | Global X Brazil Active ETF | 19.04% |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 14.01% |
| FLBR | Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 13.58% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | -10.38% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -7.63% |
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | -7.44% |
| KMCA | PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | -6.44% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | -6.23% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted $16,581M in net inflows over the week, led overwhelmingly by Asia-Pacific funds, which gathered $14,384M and now hold $186.23B in AUM. Latin America also saw healthy inflows of $2,179M, supported by Brazil’s strong price performance, while North America added a modest $109M. Eurozone funds were the lone outflow category at -$90M for the week, a reversal from its positive 30-day and YTD trends, and Africa-Middle East flows were essentially flat. The scale of Asia-Pacific’s inflow dominates the channel total, suggesting a single large allocation event within the region.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 112 | $186.23B | $14,384M | $12,385M | $21,161M | $31,070M | $34,815M |
| Latin America | 15 | $21.60B | $2,179M | $2,278M | $1,139M | $4,778M | $5,423M |
| North America | 3 | $18.85B | $109M | $788M | $1,589M | $3,792M | $4,039M |
| Africa-Middle East | 12 | $2.83B | $0M | -$49M | -$164M | $289M | $400M |
| Eurozone | 55 | $85.39B | -$90M | $1,638M | $3,466M | $4,235M | $9,358M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) was the standout inflow story, pulling in $14,160M for the week and accounting for the vast majority of the Asia-Pacific region’s gain. iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) added $2,304M, aligning with the region’s strong price performance. On the outflow side, Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) led redemptions at -$112M, followed by iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF) at -$87M. These outflows were modest relative to the channel’s overall inflow total, reinforcing the concentrated nature of this week’s flow activity.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | $14,160M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $2,304M |
| FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | $127M |
| BBCA | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF | $86M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $74M |
| Outflows | ||
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | -$112M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | -$87M |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | -$79M |
| CQQQ | Invesco China Technology ETF | -$62M |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | -$62M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the dominant issuer in the channel with $164.62B in AUM and a 52.28% market share across 64 funds, followed by JPMorgan at 14.53% share and $45.75B in AUM. WisdomTree led weekly inflows by a wide margin, gathering $14,160M, almost entirely attributable to DXJ’s single-week surge. iShares also posted strong inflows of $2,232M, reflecting broad demand across its lineup. Vanguard recorded the largest weekly outflow among issuers at -$93M, followed by Invesco at -$65M, though both figures were small relative to the channel’s overall net inflow.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $164.62B | 52.28% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $45.75B | 14.53% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $37.89B | 12.03% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $26.41B | 8.39% |
| Franklin | 18 | $17.02B | 5.40% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| WisdomTree | $14,160M |
| iShares | $2,232M |
| Franklin | $196M |
| Outflows | |
| Vanguard | -$93M |
| Invesco | -$65M |
| State Street | -$25M |
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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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