Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel continues to show significant scale and investor interest, ending the week of February 6, 2026, with a total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $265 billion across 185 ETFs and 36 issuers. The channel saw robust top-level activity with $2.20 billion in net inflows over the past 5 days. Year-to-Date (YTD) flows have reached $9.85 billion, while the trailing one-year total stands at an impressive $33.82 billion, underscoring a sustained appetite for targeted geographical equity exposure.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Regional performance was mixed but leaned positive this week, led by the Americas which posted a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of 1.13% and maintains a dominant 13.17% YTD status. The Eurozone also showed strength with an 0.84% gain. Conversely, the Africa-Middle East region was the primary laggard, ending the week slightly in the red at -0.03%, though it remains positive on a YTD basis at 5.40%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 1.13% | 9.68% | 19.69% | 34.24% | 13.17% | 54.53% |
| Eurozone | 0.84% | 3.84% | 12.13% | 15.48% | 5.84% | 35.53% |
| Asia-Pacific | 0.15% | 1.49% | 5.04% | 14.83% | 4.80% | 32.28% |
| Africa-Middle East | -0.03% | 2.57% | 8.59% | 15.87% | 5.40% | 27.48% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The single best-performing ETF this week was the First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund (FJP), which surged 7.09%. On the other end of the spectrum, the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF) and Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF (DRGN) were the primary laggards, falling -8.52% and -7.72%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FJP | First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 7.09% |
| EWJV | iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF | 6.74% |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | 6.33% |
| HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | 5.83% |
| OPPJ | WisdomTree Japan Opportunities Fund | 5.51% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | -8.52% |
| DRGN | Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | -7.72% |
| KTEC | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | -6.22% |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -5.64% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | -5.52% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted a total of $2.196 billion in net new money this week. The Asia-Pacific category was the primary driver of these results, securing a massive $1.04 billion in weekly inflows and pushing its total AUM to $144.3 billion. The Americas category also saw significant participation with $574 million in new investment. While every major category saw positive net flows this week, the Africa-Middle East region recorded the smallest gain at $73 million.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 103 | $144.3B | $1,040M | $4,351M | $6,711M | $4,610M | $11,080M |
| Americas | 18 | $33.2B | $574M | $3,258M | $4,405M | $3,368M | $6,549M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $84.0B | $510M | $1,456M | $2,834M | $1,540M | $15,390M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.1B | $73M | $319M | $451M | $336M | $799M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) was the week’s flow leader by dollar amount, attracting $282 million. In contrast, the Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (FLTW) and Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) experienced the most significant liquidations, with outflows of $54 million and $50 million, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | $282M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $247M |
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | $234M |
| BBCA | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF | $216M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | $173M |
| Outflows | ||
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | -$54M |
| VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | -$50M |
| MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -$36M |
| FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | -$22M |
| EPI | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -$18M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the dominant leader in the channel with a 50.65% market share, followed by Vanguard at 15.08%. iShares continued its momentum by gathering the most weekly inflows with $1.344 billion. Among top issuers, VanEck saw the largest outflows, losing $12 million over the past 5 trading days.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $134.01B | 50.65% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.90B | 15.08% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $39.87B | 15.07% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.12B | 4.58% |
| Franklin | 18 | $9.67B | 3.65% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $1,344M |
| JPMorgan | $268M |
| Vanguard | $232M |
| Outflows | |
| VanEck | -$12M |
| Pacer | -$3M |
| Rayliant | $0M |
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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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