Weekly Channel Summary
The EQ: Region & Country channel, comprising 183 ETFs from 35 issuers, currently holds a total of $226 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Over the past week, the channel experienced net outflows of ($222 million). Despite the weekly dip, sentiment remains positive on a longer-term basis, with Year-to-Date (YTD) inflows reaching a robust $12.74 billion and 1-year inflows standing strong at $9.59 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The Africa-Middle East category led performance this week with a modest gain of 0.14%, contributing to its impressive 21.79% YTD return. In contrast, the Asia-Pacific category was the primary laggard, posting a weekly decline of -1.21%, though it maintains a healthy YTD return of 22.63%. The Americas and Eurozone categories remained relatively flat for the week.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa-Middle East | 0.14% | 2.83% | 7.12% | 17.67% | 21.79% | 24.42% |
| Americas | 0.00% | 5.43% | 8.23% | 20.49% | 35.95% | 20.81% |
| Eurozone | -0.18% | 0.14% | 3.71% | 13.78% | 28.62% | 17.38% |
| Asia-Pacific | -1.21% | 2.55% | 10.12% | 18.46% | 22.63% | 18.24% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The standout performer this week was the KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR), which surged by 5.32%. On the other end of the spectrum, the iShares MSCI Philippines ETF (EPHE) was the worst performer with a -5.54% return, closely followed by the VanEck Digital India ETF (DGIN), which dropped by -5.42%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| KSTR | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 5.32% |
| KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | 5.31% |
| FLSA | Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia Fund | 5.22% |
| ARGT | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | 4.76% |
| EPU | iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF | 3.52% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| GLIN | VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF | -4.23% |
| INDE | Matthews India Active ETF | -4.25% |
| INQQ | The India Internet ETF | -4.40% |
| DGIN | VanEck Digital India ETF | -5.42% |
| EPHE | iShares MSCI Philippines ETF | -5.54% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Despite the channel’s overall net outflow of ($222 million) this week, there were pockets of strong demand. The Africa-Middle East category was the clear winner, attracting $83 million in new assets. The Americas category also saw positive interest with $26 million in inflows. In contrast, the Eurozone category experienced the largest withdrawals, with outflows totaling ($316 million). The Asia-Pacific category also saw minor outflows of ($15 million).
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $2.3B | $83M | $89M | $67M | $321M | $439M |
| Americas | 18 | $24.5B | $26M | $179M | $170M | $2,413M | $2,272M |
| Asia-Pacific | 100 | $128.9B | ($15M) | $785M | $2,239M | $797M | $4,120M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $69.9B | ($316M) | ($1,441M) | ($2,444M) | $9,207M | $2,757M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The Invesco China Technology ETF (CQQQ) was the week’s biggest asset gatherer, pulling in a remarkable $328 million. On the flip side, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) saw the most significant outflows at ($337 million), followed by the iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG), which shed ($99 million).
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CQQQ | Invesco China Technology ETF | $328M |
| EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | $139M |
| KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | $78M |
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | $73M |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | $29M |
| Outflows | ||
| BBEU | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF | ($83M) |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | ($99M) |
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | ($46M) |
| EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | ($62M) |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | ($337M) |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to dominate the issuer landscape with a 49.71% market share, followed by Vanguard at 15.45%. This week, Invesco led all issuers in asset gathering with $333 million in inflows. On the other hand, the top issuer, iShares, experienced the largest outflows, shedding ($351 million) over the past five days.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $112.14B | 49.71% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $34.84B | 15.45% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $32.19B | 14.27% |
| KraneShares | 7 | $10.17B | 4.51% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $9.89B | 4.39% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Invesco | $333M |
| Vanguard | $75M |
| MUFG | $18M |
| Outflows | |
| SPDR | ($31M) |
| JPMorgan | ($190M) |
| iShares | ($351M) |
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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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