Key facts
- Global equity funds saw $22.01 billion in net inflows in the week ending August 19, the largest in three weeks.
- U.S. equity funds attracted $11.72 billion, the largest weekly inflow since July 29.
- Strong corporate earnings and demand for AI infrastructure supported investor sentiment.
- Major U.S. indices fell on Thursday due to rising Treasury yields and oil prices.
- Bond funds saw $9.92 billion in net inflows, extending a 20-week streak.
- Money market funds experienced $3.57 billion in net outflows.
Global equity funds experienced their largest weekly inflows in three weeks, attracting $22.01 billion, buoyed by a strong earnings season and positive outlook for AI infrastructure demand. However, this optimism was challenged by rising Treasury yields and oil prices, which led to a late-week selloff in major U.S. indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite.
U.S. equity funds were net buyers for a second consecutive week, drawing $11.72 billion. Large-cap and multi-cap funds saw inflows, while mid-cap and small-cap funds recorded outflows. Sectoral funds experienced net withdrawals, with notable outflows from financials and consumer staples, though technology funds saw investment.
In contrast to equity market pressures, U.S. bond funds attracted $9.92 billion, marking their largest weekly inflow since mid-July and extending a 20-week inflow streak. Money market funds, however, saw outflows of $3.57 billion.