Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country channel encompasses 193 ETFs from 38 issuers, with total assets under management of $305.98 billion. The channel experienced modest net outflows of $91 million over the past week. Despite the weekly withdrawal, year-to-date flows remain robust at $26.91 billion, and the one-year total stands at a healthy $37.37 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Latin America was the standout performer this week, gaining 4.49% and extending its strong year-to-date run to 18.15%. Asia-Pacific funds also posted a solid weekly gain of 2.24%, and this region continues to lead all others on a year-to-date basis with an impressive 33.33% return. At the other end of the spectrum, the Eurozone was the only region to finish in the red, declining by 0.28% for the week.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 4.49% | 3.51% | 7.57% | 2.96% | 18.15% | 34.88% |
| Asia-Pacific | 2.24% | 3.89% | 1.49% | 17.66% | 33.33% | 52.17% |
| North America | 0.56% | 3.38% | 5.14% | 8.83% | 15.76% | 27.83% |
| Africa-Middle East | 0.50% | 2.52% | 1.72% | 1.75% | 9.07% | 22.83% |
| Eurozone | -0.28% | -0.18% | 4.69% | 8.55% | 12.17% | 21.75% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Brazilian equities drove the list of top-performing funds, with the VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) surging 7.22%. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) also posted a strong 6.50% gain. Conversely, the iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) was the week’s laggard, falling 4.01%. Several China-focused technology funds also struggled, including the VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC), which dropped 3.94%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 7.22% |
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 7.09% |
| KSMH | xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF | 6.57% |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | 6.50% |
| FLBR | Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 6.35% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TUR | iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | -4.01% |
| SMHC | VanEck China Semiconductor ETF | -3.94% |
| KSTR | KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF | -3.13% |
| KGRN | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | -2.93% |
| MCHS | Matthews China Innovators Active ETF | -2.84% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Region & Country channel saw a slight net outflow of $91 million for the week, reversing some of the recent positive momentum. Asia-Pacific was the only region to attract net new assets, bringing in $81 million. Eurozone funds saw the largest redemptions at $101 million, while Latin America and North America also experienced modest outflows.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 108 | $176.63B | $81M | $1,840M | $8,165M | $18,621M | $23,726M |
| Africa-Middle East | 12 | $3.06B | -$5M | -$43M | -$224M | $356M | $639M |
| North America | 3 | $18.97B | -$20M | $521M | $1,149M | $2,918M | $3,268M |
| Latin America | 15 | $18.28B | -$47M | -$1,001M | -$2,451M | $2,487M | $3,718M |
| Eurozone | 55 | $89.04B | -$101M | $1,086M | $2,863M | $2,529M | $6,022M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Investor interest was heavily concentrated in Japan, with the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) leading all funds with $286 million in new assets. The JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) also saw significant demand, pulling in $200 million. On the other side of the ledger, the iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) experienced the largest weekly outflow of $284 million, followed by the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) with $119 million in redemptions.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $286M |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | $200M |
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | $92M |
| EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | $60M |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | $31M |
| Outflows | ||
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | -$284M |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -$119M |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | -$79M |
| HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | -$55M |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | -$54M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to dominate the Region & Country landscape, commanding 54.09% of the market share, with JPMorgan in a distant second at 15.32%. This week, JPMorgan led all issuers with $169 million in net inflows, largely driven by its Japan-focused fund. In contrast, market leader iShares saw the largest net outflows, with investors pulling $212 million from its products.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $165.50B | 54.09% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $46.88B | 15.32% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.28B | 12.84% |
| Franklin | 18 | $15.87B | 5.19% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.83B | 4.19% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| JPMorgan | $169M |
| Vanguard | $93M |
| Franklin | $39M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$212M |
| KraneShares | -$111M |
| Global X | -$23M |
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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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