Weekly Channel Summary
The EQ: Region & Country ETF channel concluded the week ending January 9, 2026, with a total of 186 ETFs managed by 36 unique issuers. Total Assets Under Management (AUM) for the channel stands at a robust $250.5 billion. Flow activity was significantly positive this week, with the channel attracting $2.31 billion in net new money over the past 5 days. This strong weekly showing brings the Year-to-Date (YTD) flow total to $2.20 billion and reinforces a strong trailing one-year flow aggregate of $26.20 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance across regional categories was generally positive this week, led by the Americas which posted a strong 3.39% return. The Africa-Middle East category followed with a 2.64% gain. While all major regions showed positive momentum Week-to-Date (WTD), the India category faced headwinds, declining 2.25%. On a YTD basis, all categories remain in positive territory, with the Americas leading the pack at 3.76%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 3.39% | 6.01% | 15.61% | 23.68% | 3.76% | 52.39% |
| Africa-Middle East | 2.64% | 4.72% | 5.24% | 12.53% | 3.34% | 32.06% |
| Asia-Pacific | 1.60% | 3.91% | 2.62% | 15.65% | 2.89% | 31.01% |
| Eurozone | 1.40% | 5.62% | 7.26% | 9.86% | 2.26% | 38.95% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Individual ETF performance was highlighted by the PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF (KDEF), which surged 15.93% this week. Conversely, the Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGC) and the The India Internet ETF (INQQ) were the primary laggards, posting weekly declines of 3.28% and 3.04%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| KDEF | PLUS Korea Defense Industry Index ETF | 15.93% |
| KSTR | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 9.96% |
| KURE | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | 8.99% |
| EPU | iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF | 7.81% |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 7.51% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| MAGC | Roundhill China Magnificent Seven ETF | -3.28% |
| INQQ | The India Internet ETF | -3.04% |
| SMIN | iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF | -2.98% |
| EPI | WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | -2.71% |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -2.52% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel saw a total net flow of $2.315 billion this week. The Asia-Pacific category was the primary destination for capital, attracting $1,419 million in net inflows, bringing its total AUM to $137.8 billion. The Eurozone category also recorded significant investor interest with $546 million in weekly inflows. Conversely, categories focused on India and Germany faced modest outflows during the period.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia-Pacific | 103 | $137.8B | $1,419M | $2,458M | $5,033M | $1,295M | $7,051M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $81.4B | $546M | $1,523M | $5,664M | $541M | $14,615M |
| Americas | 18 | $28.6B | $269M | $956M | $1,180M | $288M | $3,937M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $2.8B | $80M | $128M | $191M | $80M | $593M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY) led the channel in inflows, gathering $441 million over the past 5 days. On the other end of the spectrum, the JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) and the Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) experienced the largest outflows, shedding $74 million and $73 million respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | $441M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | $361M |
| DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | $206M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $205M |
| EZU | iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF | $150M |
| Outflows | ||
| BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | -$74M |
| VPL | Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | -$73M |
| EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | -$53M |
| EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | -$26M |
| INCO | Columbia India Consumer ETF | -$10M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to dominate the EQ: Region & Country channel with a 49.52% market share, followed by Vanguard at 15.40%. iShares also led the weekly flow leaderboard by a wide margin, gathering $1,643 million. JPMorgan, while maintaining the third-largest AUM position, saw the largest weekly outflows among top issuers, losing $11 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $124.04B | 49.52% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $38.58B | 15.40% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $38.51B | 15.37% |
| Wisdom Tree | 10 | $11.38B | 4.54% |
| Franklin | 18 | $9.20B | 3.67% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $1,643M |
| WisdomTree | $196M |
| First Trust | $107M |
| Outflows | |
| JPMorgan | -$11M |
| Columbia | -$10M |
| Amplify | -$3M |
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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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