Global equity funds attracted $28.16 billion in net inflows in the week ended October 21, 2026, marking a fifth consecutive week of inflows, LSEG Lipper data showed. The total rose from $19.88 billion in the previous week.
Key Takeaways
- Asian equity funds recorded their largest weekly inflow since at least December 2022.
- Technology funds returned to net inflows after withdrawals in the previous week.
- Global bond funds and money market funds also attracted net inflows.
Global equity funds see broad regional demand
Asian equity funds led the regional totals with $11.53 billion in net inflows. European funds attracted $9.14 billion and US funds received $5.07 billion.
Among sector funds, technology drew $5.05 billion, reversing net outflows of $4.77 billion a week earlier. Healthcare funds attracted $1.83 billion, while consumer discretionary funds lost $1.29 billion.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Asian equity funds | $11.53 billion net inflow |
| European equity funds | $9.14 billion net inflow |
| US equity funds | $5.07 billion net inflow |
| Technology funds | $5.05 billion net inflow |
| Consumer discretionary funds | $1.29 billion net outflow |
Treasury yields and corporate earnings
The benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield fell about 15 basis points during the previous week and subsequently dropped below 5%. The data coincided with lower yields and encouraging corporate earnings; they do not establish that either caused the fund inflows.
Nearly 18% of companies in the MSCI All Country World Index had reported results for the current earnings season, and about 73% of those exceeded average analyst estimates, LSEG data showed.
Bond and money market funds also attract cash
Global bond funds received $9.44 billion in net inflows, their fifth consecutive week of inflows. Swiss franc-denominated bond funds attracted $6.8 billion, their largest weekly intake since at least November 2024.
Money market funds drew $15.86 billion, reversing $47.51 billion in net outflows the previous week. Emerging market equity funds attracted $6.28 billion, their largest weekly net purchases since August 5, while emerging market bond funds saw $48.72 million in net outflows.
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