Weekly Channel Summary
The Region & Country ETF channel encompasses 192 funds from 38 issuers, with total assets under management standing at $307.90 billion. The segment saw modest net inflows of $208 million for the week, contributing to a strong year-to-date intake of $27.00 billion. Over the past year, investors have allocated a total of $37.53 billion to these geographically-focused strategies.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance was mixed across different regions this week, with Asia-Pacific strategies leading the way with a 0.59% gain. This region has also posted the strongest returns year-to-date, rising 30.03%. In contrast, North America-focused funds were the laggards, declining by 1.07% for the week. The other regions, including Latin America and Africa-Middle East, posted modest gains.
Region Performance Snapshot
| Region | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 0.59% | 7.63% | -0.10% | 8.35% | 30.03% | 47.35% |
| Latin America | 0.47% | -0.22% | -0.17% | -4.94% | 13.06% | 29.08% |
| Africa-Middle East | 0.30% | 6.22% | -2.08% | 1.14% | 8.49% | 21.09% |
| Eurozone | -0.71% | 3.23% | 4.94% | 4.44% | 12.47% | 21.03% |
| North America | -1.07% | 3.02% | 6.03% | 7.33% | 15.11% | 28.70% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Korean-focused funds dominated the top performers list, led by the PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF (KMCA), which surged 7.78%. Two other Korean strategies, KDEF and KSMH, also delivered strong returns. On the other end of the spectrum, the iShares MSCI Philippines ETF (EPHE) was the worst performer, falling 5.63%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| KMCA | PLUS Korea Manufacturing Core Alliance Index ETF | 7.78% |
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 6.32% |
| KSMH | xETFs Korea AI Semiconductor ETF | 4.10% |
| VNAM | Global X MSCI Vietnam ETF | 3.85% |
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 3.45% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| EPHE | iShares MSCI Philippines ETF | -5.63% |
| CNXT | VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | -3.94% |
| THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | -3.30% |
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | -3.23% |
| COLO | Global X MSCI Colombia ETF | -3.04% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted a net total of $208 million in new assets over the past week. Investor interest was concentrated in Eurozone funds, which brought in $197 million, and Latin America funds, which gathered $173 million. Conversely, the Asia-Pacific region experienced the largest outflows, shedding $173 million for the week. This outflow marks a notable reversal from the region’s strong positive flows over the last 30 and 90 days.
Region Flows Summary
| Region | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurozone | 55 | $90.53B | $197M | $1,354M | $3,325M | $2,630M | $5,980M |
| Latin America | 15 | $17.59B | $173M | -$906M | -$2,576M | $2,534M | $3,767M |
| North America | 3 | $19.27B | $18M | $602M | $1,499M | $2,937M | $3,325M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.11B | -$7M | -$72M | -$207M | $361M | $637M |
| Asia-Pacific | 108 | $177.41B | -$173M | $4,355M | $8,352M | $18,540M | $23,823M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the fund level, the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) was the most popular, attracting $110 million in net new assets. Outflows were dominated by a single fund, the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which saw a significant withdrawal of $423 million. The iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF (EWN) recorded the second-largest outflow at $97 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | $110M |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | $107M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $105M |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | $93M |
| EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | $93M |
| Outflows | ||
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -$423M |
| EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | -$97M |
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | -$42M |
| EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF | -$31M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | -$18M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to lead the issuer landscape with a 53.93% market share, followed by JPMorgan with 15.26% of the channel’s assets. This week, Franklin was the top asset gatherer, securing $62 million in net inflows across its fund lineup. On the other side of the ledger, VanEck experienced the largest net outflows among issuers, with a modest redemption of $7 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $166.04B | 53.93% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $46.99B | 15.26% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $39.94B | 12.97% |
| Franklin | 18 | $15.85B | 5.15% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $12.89B | 4.19% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Franklin | $62M |
| Vanguard | $46M |
| iShares | $38M |
| Outflows | |
| VanEck | -$7M |
| Columbia | -$3M |
| First Trust | -$2M |
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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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