Money poured into industrial stocks this week as defense and infrastructure demand intensified. $2.7B flowed into the sector over seven days. That built on a massive $24.1B quarterly inflow showing sustained conviction. Energy grabbed $1.2B weekly with oil above $95 amid Middle East chaos.
Materials absorbed $2.8B in outflows this week reversing a $15.8B quarterly gain. The sharp pivot showed traders taking profits after a strong three-month run. Technology shed $647M weekly despite $10.2B in gross inflows. Health care bled $1B as defensive rotation accelerated.
US markets dominated with $49.1B in weekly net inflows. Japan surged with $13B showing 85% flow imbalance as buyers overwhelmed sellers. The Asian giant posted $111.5B over three months cementing its position as the second-largest destination behind the US.
China reversed course dramatically. The country absorbed $443M in outflows this week after bleeding $92.6B over three months. South Korea flipped to negative with $773M weekly outflows despite posting $27.7B quarterly inflows. Taiwan grabbed $1B weekly maintaining steady momentum.
Equities captured $84.9B this week with 62% flow imbalance. Fixed income drew $14.3B showing defensive hedging demand. Commodities hemorrhaged $9.4B as traders fled volatility despite oil spiking above $150 in physical markets.
Vanilla strategies dominated with $23.8B weekly. Active funds pulled $11.5B showing conviction in manager selection. Growth strategies grabbed $7.1B with 85% imbalance. Value attracted $2.9B as investors rotated toward cheaper valuations.
Fundamental strategies surged with $21.4B weekly inflows and 92% flow imbalance. Dividend-focused funds drew $7.4B as income seekers piled in. ESG absorbed flat flows at $103M showing the trend lost momentum.
Defensive rotation intensified as war uncertainty persisted. Industrials and energy grabbed flows while technology faced systematic selling pressure.
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