Global equity funds net $182.77 billion in a month; China funds take nearly 60% of EM
In the month to August 5, global equity funds drew net inflows of US$182.774 billion, according to fund-flow data. Emerging-market funds attracted US$87.243 billion. Among them, China stock funds netted US$50.82 billion, accounting for nearly 60% of the EM total. Overseas-listed China ETFs also expanded during the period, indicating a phase shift in global allocation to Chinese assets. The figures underscore accelerated demand for China exposure among international investors.
Recent weeks have seen international capital accelerate its positioning in Chinese equity assets. Fund-flow data show that in the month to August 5, global stock funds saw net inflows of US$182.774 billion. Among them, emerging-market funds attracted US$87.243 billion, and China stock funds recorded net inflows of US$50.82 billion, representing nearly 60% of the total net inflows to EM funds.
During the same period, China ETFs listed overseas expanded at a similar pace. Among the fund categories with the largest inflows, China stock funds ranked near the top, forming a significant component of capital flows into emerging markets. The data reflect a phase shift in global capital allocation to Chinese assets.