Weekly Channel Summary
The EQ: Region & Country ETF channel currently manages a total of $263B in assets distributed across 186 ETFs and 36 brands. While the channel has attracted a robust $15.23B in year-to-date inflows and $29.42B over the trailing 1-year period, this past week experienced a notable pullback with net outflows of -$2.72B.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The Americas segment led the way this week, posting a strong 4.97% return and bringing its year-to-date performance to an impressive 11.53%. Conversely, the Asia-Pacific segment lagged behind the broader group, edging out a modest 0.99% gain for the week, leaving it slightly negative at -0.57% year-to-date.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 4.97% | -2.23% | 11.11% | 23.46% | 11.53% | 47.96% |
| Eurozone | 4.40% | -4.65% | -0.21% | 4.87% | 0.65% | 23.22% |
| Africa-Middle East | 2.73% | -3.14% | 0.10% | 3.58% | 0.79% | 25.22% |
| Asia-Pacific | 0.99% | -7.20% | -1.82% | 0.25% | -0.57% | 24.43% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF (EWZS) led all individual funds with a stellar 7.34% weekly return. On the flip side, the Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF (FLKR) and the Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR) were the weakest performers, giving back -4.94% and -3.16%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| EWZS | iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 7.34% |
| ARGT | Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | 6.82% |
| BRF | VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF | 6.76% |
| FPXE | First Trust IPOX Europe Equity Opportunities ETF | 6.47% |
| EWD | iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | 6.31% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | -4.94% |
| MKOR | Matthews Korea Active ETF | -3.16% |
| KSTR | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | -2.50% |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | -2.39% |
| KGRN | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | -2.38% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel experienced total net outflows of -$2.72B this week. The Americas category defied the broader trend, receiving the most inflows at $141M and boosting its total AUM to $35.4B. The Africa-Middle East category saw relatively muted activity with minor outflows, while the Asia-Pacific category bore the brunt of the selling pressure, posting the largest outflows at -$1.66B.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | 18 | $35.4B | $141M | $342M | $5,065M | $5,084M | $8,443M |
| Africa-Middle East | 11 | $3.3B | -$35M | -$36M | $667M | $667M | $1,034M |
| Eurozone | 53 | $81.0B | -$1,167M | -$772M | $1,556M | $1,551M | $6,108M |
| Asia-Pacific | 104 | $143.7B | -$1,663M | -$3,385M | $8,055M | $7,931M | $13,832M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) topped the charts for individual asset gathering, taking in $129M over the last five days. Conversely, the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) and the iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF (EWT) experienced the heaviest redemptions, losing -$449M and -$412M, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| AIA | iShares Asia 50 ETF | $129M |
| EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | $104M |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | $79M |
| FLTW | Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | $69M |
| EWP | iShares MSCI Spain ETF | $58M |
| Outflows | ||
| VGK | Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF | -$449M |
| EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | -$412M |
| EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | -$375M |
| FEZ | State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF | -$358M |
| INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -$317M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the dominant force in the channel with a commanding 52.73% market share, followed by JPMorgan at 15.30%. Franklin gathered the most weekly inflows among the top issuers, taking in $13M, while iShares faced the largest headwinds, registering -$1.67B in outflows.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 64 | $138.85B | 52.73% |
| JPMorgan | 5 | $40.30B | 15.30% |
| Vanguard | 2 | $36.96B | 14.04% |
| WisdomTree | 10 | $11.69B | 4.44% |
| Franklin | 18 | $10.55B | 4.01% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Franklin | $13M |
| Global X | $12M |
| Amplify | $6M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$1,666M |
| Vanguard | -$466M |
| State Street | -$358M |
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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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