Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel encompasses 194 funds from 38 issuers, with total assets under management standing at $304.7 billion. The channel experienced minimal net inflows of $23 million for the week, a stark contrast to the significant asset gathering seen year-to-date. So far in 2026, investors have added $26.9 billion to these funds, contributing to a one-year total of $37.2 billion in net new assets.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Regional performance was broadly negative this past week, with Latin America being the only exception by finishing flat. North America-focused funds saw the largest decline, falling 2.35%, while Eurozone strategies dropped by 1.70%. Despite a weekly loss of 1.14%, the Asia-Pacific region remains the standout performer year-to-date, boasting a substantial gain of 32.65%.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 0.00% | 8.05% | 6.96% | 3.33% | 18.29% | 31.65% |
| Asia-Pacific | -1.14% | 2.61% | 2.49% | 18.28% | 32.65% | 44.84% |
| Africa-Middle East | -1.36% | 1.09% | 0.87% | 3.10% | 7.55% | 18.09% |
| Eurozone | -1.70% | -2.28% | 2.28% | 9.17% | 10.33% | 17.68% |
| North America | -2.35% | -1.52% | 4.14% | 8.15% | 13.03% | 23.07% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The iShares MSCI Turkey ETF (TUR) delivered the best return of the week, climbing 3.08%. On the other end of the spectrum, the China AI Tigers LLM ETF (TGRZ) plummeted 27.37%, marking a difficult week for the fund. Several other China-focused technology funds, including the KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) and KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), also ranked among the bottom performers.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| TUR | iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 3.08% |
| COLO | Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | 2.76% |
| UAE | iShares MSCI UAE ETF | 2.16% |
| KSMH | xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF | 2.07% |
| FLBR | Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | 1.72% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TGRZ | China AI Tigers LLM ETF | -27.37% |
| KURE | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | -6.14% |
| KTEC | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | -6.04% |
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | -5.68% |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -5.57% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investor sentiment was mixed across regions, resulting in nearly flat net flows of just $23 million for the channel. Eurozone funds led demand, attracting $231 million in new capital, followed by North America which added $93 million. These inflows were almost entirely offset by significant redemptions from Asia-Pacific funds, which saw net outflows of $282 million for the week.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurozone | 55 | $87.96B | $231M | $511M | $3,176M | $2,760M | $6,371M |
| North America | 3 | $18.74B | $93M | $481M | $1,099M | $3,011M | $3,352M |
| Latin America | 15 | $18.33B | -$2M | -$965M | -$1,794M | $2,485M | $3,712M |
| Africa-Middle East | 12 | $3.02B | -$18M | -$42M | -$188M | $338M | $639M |
| Asia-Pacific | 109 | $176.68B | -$282M | $111M | $8,038M | $18,339M | $23,158M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the fund level, the iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ) gathered the most assets with $96 million in net inflows. However, outflows were more pronounced, led by a $333 million withdrawal from the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY). The WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (DXJ) also experienced a notable redemption of $152 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| AAXJ | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF | $96M |
| EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | $93M |
| ENOR | iShares MSCI Norway ETF | $90M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $73M |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | $63M |
| Outflows | ||
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -$333M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -$152M |
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | -$52M |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -$51M |
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | -$50M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares maintains its commanding lead in the Region & Country channel with a 54.19% market share, while JPMorgan holds the second position at 15.27%. This week, JPMorgan was the top asset gatherer among issuers, securing $63 million in net inflows. In contrast, KraneShares saw the largest net outflows at $51 million, followed closely by WisdomTree which shed $42 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $165.12B | 54.19% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $46.54B | 15.27% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.06B | 12.82% |
| Franklin | 18 | $16.19B | 5.31% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.62B | 4.14% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| JPMorgan | $63M |
| Vanguard | $60M |
| Franklin | $52M |
| Outflows | |
| KraneShares | -$51M |
| WisdomTree | -$42M |
| iShares | -$39M |
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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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