Emerging Market ETFs see inflows for the fifth consecutive week, with China maintaining the top position in capital attraction

Last week, investors continued to buy emerging market stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with funds flowing into such ETFs for the fifth consecutive week. Data shows that for the week ending September 12, a total of $2.17 billion flowed into U.S.-listed emerging market ETFs focused on developing countries and specific nations, compared to $1.02 billion in the previous week. Year-to-date, the total inflow has reached $19.8 billion. Equity ETFs saw an inflow of $1.45 billion; bond ETFs saw an inflow of $716.3 million; total assets increased from $422.3 billion to $437.5 billion. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 3.9% last week, closing at 1325.73 points, the highest since July 22, 2021. By market, China had the largest inflow at $653.9 million, while Argentina saw the largest outflow at $6.99 million, led by iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets