Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel, comprising 190 funds from 35 issuers, holds total assets of $307.52 billion. The segment attracted $1.45 billion in net inflows over the past week. This recent activity contributes to a year-to-date total of $26.84 billion and a one-year accumulation of $36.91 billion in new capital.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Asia-Pacific was the top-performing region this week, posting a gain of 1.67%. In contrast, Latin American markets struggled, declining by 3.45% and marking the weakest performance among all regions. The positive weekly return for Asia-Pacific builds on its strong momentum, bringing its year-to-date performance to an impressive 30.55%.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 1.67% | 3.01% | 2.09% | 11.77% | 30.55% | 48.70% |
| North America | 1.49% | 5.12% | 7.80% | 11.79% | 16.12% | 32.90% |
| Eurozone | -0.07% | 4.75% | 7.48% | 6.92% | 13.10% | 21.57% |
| Africa-Middle East | -0.19% | 3.45% | -1.69% | -1.03% | 7.43% | 22.12% |
| Latin America | -3.45% | -3.89% | -4.62% | -7.45% | 8.89% | 29.55% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Funds focused on South Korea delivered standout returns, with the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA) leading all funds with a 9.97% weekly gain. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) also posted a strong return of 8.22%. On the other end of the spectrum, Brazil-focused ETFs faced significant losses, led by the iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS), which fell 7.03%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| KMCA | PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | 9.97% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 8.22% |
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 7.74% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | 7.27% |
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 4.38% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | -7.03% |
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | -5.98% |
| FLBR | Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF | -5.91% |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -5.76% |
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | -5.49% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors allocated a net $1.45 billion to Region & Country ETFs over the week. Asia-Pacific funds were the primary beneficiaries, attracting nearly $1.09 billion in new assets. Eurozone-focused ETFs also saw robust demand, pulling in $772 million, while Latin America was the only region to experience significant outflows, with investors withdrawing $474 million.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 106 | $177.96B | $1,087M | $7,763M | $6,471M | $18,394M | $23,885M |
| Eurozone | 55 | $90.30B | $772M | $1,371M | $2,556M | $2,444M | $5,157M |
| North America | 3 | $18.88B | $74M | $399M | $773M | $2,603M | $3,005M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.07B | -$8M | -$75M | -$247M | $378M | $677M |
| Latin America | 15 | $17.31B | -$474M | -$429M | -$2,812M | $3,019M | $4,187M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) led all funds in asset gathering, collecting $393 million in net inflows. In contrast, the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) experienced the largest redemptions, shedding $425 million. The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) also saw significant withdrawals, with outflows totaling $271 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | $393M |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | $314M |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | $273M |
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | $191M |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | $181M |
| Outflows | ||
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -$425M |
| EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | -$271M |
| EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | -$125M |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | -$53M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -$18M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to dominate the Region & Country landscape, commanding a 53.75% market share, followed by JPMorgan with 15.39%. This week, iShares also led in asset gathering, attracting $545 million in net new capital. On the other hand, WisdomTree recorded the largest net outflows among issuers, with redemptions totaling $33 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $165.31B | 53.75% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $47.32B | 15.39% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.83B | 12.95% |
| Franklin | 18 | $15.61B | 5.08% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $13.03B | 4.24% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $545M |
| JPMorgan | $443M |
| Franklin | $272M |
| Outflows | |
| WisdomTree | -$33M |
| Global X | -$8M |
| State Street | -$8M |
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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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