Money flooded into industrial ETFs this week on defense and commodity supply fears. Industrials grabbed $1.7B in net inflows showing 61% buying pressure. That accelerated the 3-month trend where the sector absorbed $23.4B. The Iran war entered day 19 driving defensive rotation into hard assets.
Materials bled $2.5B last week despite strong 3-month gains of $17.2B. The sudden reversal followed aluminum and tungsten price spikes that pushed miners into overbought territory. Energy drew $148M weekly inflows while crude held above $95.
Japan dominated all geographies with $8.6B in weekly inflows and $108B quarterly. The 60% flow imbalance signaled strong institutional conviction. The US pulled $23.8B weekly but only $73.4B over three months showing deceleration.
China bled $211M last week. The quarterly picture looked catastrophic with $91.6B in outflows. Emerging markets overall lost $1.4B weekly reversing a $49.6B 3-month gain. Hong Kong dropped $291M and South Korea shed $1B as Asian risk appetite collapsed.
Global and Global Ex-US funds absorbed $10.6B and $3.3B respectively showing investors hedging regional exposure. Taiwan grabbed $1.3B as semiconductor positioning persisted.
Equity ETFs pulled $30.9B in one week alone with 55% flow imbalance. The 3-month total hit $437B showing sustained stock appetite despite volatility. Fixed income grabbed $11.5B weekly and $244B quarterly as haven flows accelerated.
Commodities reversed from $16.4B quarterly inflows to a $2.9B weekly outflow. Investors took profits after oil spiked past $150 on Strait of Hormuz closure. Alternatives added $574M weekly holding 59% buying pressure.
Vanilla ETFs dominated with $25.2B in weekly flows matching the $256B 3-month trend. Active funds grabbed $10.5B last week with 71% imbalance showing manager trust. Growth strategies pulled $9.7B weekly despite a $5.6B quarterly loss signaling renewed optimism.
Dividends added $2.8B with 89% buying pressure. Equal weight strategies bled $1.6B weekly reversing $22.1B in 3-month gains. ESG lost $172M as values took back seat to defense and energy needs.
The week's flows showed clear risk-off rotation into Japan, industrials, and active management while bleeding China and materials.
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