Global equity funds had a third straight week of inflows in the week to January 28 on upbeat earnings expectations, while safe-haven assets like gold and bond funds also saw solid demand amid uncertainty over potential US tariff moves under President Donald Trump, reports Reuters.
By region, European equity funds led with $11.03 billion worth of inflows, the largest amount in three weeks. Investors also added $10.73 billion and $6.95 billion to US and Asian funds respectively.
Among sectoral funds, industrial, tech, and metals and mining funds were the top gainers with weekly inflows of $3.04 billion, $2.7 billion and $2.24 billion, respectively.
Global bond funds had roughly $18.02 ?billion worth of net investments as investors extended their recent run of net purchases into a fourth successive week.
Short-term bond funds were popular, securing approximately $3.8 billion, the largest amount in three weeks. Investors also added corporate bond funds of a significant $3.45 billion.
Money market funds witnessed $10.31 billion in net inflows, with investors turning net buyers after two successive weeks ?of net sales.
The ?gold and precious metals commodity funds attracted a net $2.25 billion weekly net investment, the largest amount for a week since December 24.
Emerging market (EM) equity funds attracted $12.63 billion in net inflows last week, the largest since at least 2022, lifted by their cheaper valuations and growth prospects. EM bond funds also had a net $3.51 billion worth of weekly inflows.
Global equity funds attract inflows for third week in a row
FE Team | Published: January 30, 2026 22:43:09
Global equity funds attract inflows for third week in a row
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