Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country channel held $286.73B in assets across 198 ETFs from 40 issuers. Weekly net flows were modestly positive at $264M, while the channel has pulled in $33,083M year-to-date and $37,638M over the trailing year, underscoring sustained investor demand for geographic exposure strategies.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Africa-Middle East led all regions on the week with a 1.21% gain, a notable turnaround given its -0.05% YTD performance remains roughly flat. Eurozone funds were nearly flat at -0.12% WTD but continue to post strong YTD and 1-Year returns of 6.79% and 13.07%, respectively. Asia-Pacific was the week’s laggard, falling 3.32% WTD and extending a rough stretch that includes a -10.43% 1-Month return, though the region still shows a solid 13.01% YTD gain. North America also slipped 0.97% WTD despite carrying the strongest 1-Year return in the channel at 22.77%.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa-Middle East | 1.21% | -3.45% | -5.26% | -9.45% | -0.05% | 4.82% |
| Eurozone | -0.12% | 0.40% | -4.88% | -0.51% | 6.79% | 13.07% |
| Latin America | -0.55% | -18.78% | -9.45% | -14.95% | 3.01% | 7.34% |
| North America | -0.97% | 1.57% | -0.96% | 4.19% | 12.21% | 22.77% |
| Asia-Pacific | -3.32% | -10.43% | -8.28% | -7.69% | 13.01% | 15.24% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
China-focused equity funds dominated the top performers this week, led by the Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGC) with an 11.02% gain, followed closely by the KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) at 10.08% and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) at 9.41%. On the opposite end, Korean semiconductor-themed funds suffered the steepest declines, with the KICK Korea Semiconductor Index ETF (KCHP) down 20.26% and the xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF (KSMH) down 17.14%. Taiwan exposure also struggled, with the Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (FLTW) losing 12.52% and the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) down 11.74%, reflecting broad weakness in Northeast Asian tech-adjacent names despite the strong rally in Chinese internet and consumer plays.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | 11.02% |
| KTEC | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | 10.08% |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | 9.41% |
| QAT | iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 8.88% |
| CHIQ | Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF | 8.74% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| KCHP | KICK Korea Semiconductor Index ETF | -20.26% |
| KSMH | xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF | -17.14% |
| KMCA | PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | -14.64% |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | -12.52% |
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | -11.74% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel generated $264M in net inflows over the week. Asia-Pacific led all regions with $317M in net inflows, followed by Eurozone funds at $218M and North America at $103M, together offsetting weakness elsewhere. Latin America saw the largest outflows at -$360M, a sharp reversal from its strong $4,943M YTD and $5,629M 1-Year inflow totals, while Africa-Middle East also posted modest outflows of -$14M. The divergence highlights rotation within the channel rather than a broad-based retreat from regional exposure.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 113 | $158.11B | $317M | $2,100M | $1,765M | $18,872M | $20,981M |
| Eurozone | 55 | $88.40B | $218M | $232M | $2,768M | $4,393M | $5,687M |
| North America | 3 | $20.32B | $103M | $872M | $2,094M | $4,623M | $4,975M |
| Africa-Middle East | 12 | $2.70B | -$14M | -$37M | -$134M | $252M | $367M |
| Latin America | 15 | $17.19B | -$360M | $1,638M | $1,474M | $4,943M | $5,629M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) led all funds with $381M in weekly inflows, supplemented by the JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) at $154M and the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) at $135M, pointing to continued appetite for Japan and China exposure. On the outflow side, the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) shed $412M and the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) lost $380M, together accounting for the bulk of the week’s redemptions. These outflows align directly with the weak price performance seen in Taiwan and the broader Latin America region over the period.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $381M |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | $154M |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | $135M |
| IEUR | iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF | $104M |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | $84M |
| Outflows | ||
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | -$412M |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -$380M |
| EPI | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -$50M |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -$33M |
| EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -$32M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the dominant issuer in the channel with $151.52B in assets and a 52.85% market share, followed distantly by JPMorgan at $45.85B and 15.99% share. Despite its size, iShares posted the largest weekly outflows among issuers at -$65M, while JPMorgan led all issuers in weekly inflows with $249M, driven largely by strength in its Japan-focused funds. KraneShares also gathered notable inflows of $135M on the strength of its China internet and tech products. WisdomTree rounded out the outflow leaders with -$53M, consistent with broader softness in select emerging Asia exposures.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $151.52B | 52.85% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $45.85B | 15.99% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $37.88B | 13.21% |
| Franklin | 18 | $16.29B | 5.68% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.35B | 4.31% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| JPMorgan | $249M |
| KraneShares | $135M |
| Vanguard | $37M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$65M |
| WisdomTree | -$53M |
| Global X | -$31M |
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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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