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Europe, Asia lead equity fund inflows as US records weekly outflow
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 13, 2026
Quick Summary
European and Asian equity funds attract strong inflows, while US funds face outflows amid valuation concerns and AI spending.
European and Asian Equity Funds Surge as US Experiences Outflows
Global Equity Fund Trends
Feb 13 (Reuters) - European and Asian equity funds drew strong inflows in the week ended February 11 as investors trimmed exposure to U.S. mega-cap stocks on concerns about stretched valuations and rising AI-related spending.
Regional Fund Inflows
Global equity funds marked a fifth straight weekly inflow, at $25.54 billion, with European funds securing $17.53 billion - the most in a week since at least 2022 - and Asian funds drawing in roughly $6.28 billion net inflows, LSEG Lipper data showed.
US Market Dynamics
U.S. equity funds, meanwhile, witnessed weekly outflows of $1.42 billion, the first net sales for a week in three.
Bond and Commodity Fund Performance
The U.S. technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index fell 2.03% on Thursday on renewed worries over the potential disruptions in sectors including software, legal services and wealth management, from AI technology.
Global bond funds were popular for a sixth straight week as these funds saw approximately $21.09 billion net inflows in the most recent week.
Short-term bond funds' weekly inflows at $4.87 billion were the biggest since a $10.17 billion net purchase in mid-December. Corporate and euro-denominated bond funds also attracted a significant $2.63 billion and $2.06 billion, respectively.
Money market fund inflows, meanwhile, eased to a three-week low of $1.15 billion in the week.
Gold and precious metal commodity funds attracted their 13th weekly inflow in 14 weeks, although at a $1.25 billion net figure, the amount was the lowest in five weeks.
In emerging markets, investors pumped $8.52 billion into equity funds as they extended the recent buying streak into an eighth straight week. Bond funds, meanwhile, saw $1.29 billion of inflows, data for a combined 28,723 funds showed.
(Reporting by Gaurav Dogra; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)
Key Takeaways
- •European and Asian equity funds experience significant inflows.
- •US equity funds record a weekly outflow of $1.42 billion.
- •Global bond funds maintain popularity with $21.09 billion inflows.
- •Emerging markets continue an eight-week equity fund inflow streak.
- •Gold and precious metal funds see reduced inflows.
Frequently Asked Questions about Europe, Asia lead equity fund inflows as US records weekly outflow
1What is an equity fund?
An equity fund is a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund that primarily invests in stocks, aiming for capital appreciation and income through dividends.
2What are bond funds?
Bond funds are investment funds that invest in bonds and other debt securities, providing investors with regular income and lower risk compared to equity funds.
3What are emerging markets?
Emerging markets are countries with developing economies that are becoming more engaged in global trade and investment, often characterized by rapid growth.
4What is a mutual fund?
A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools money from multiple investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.
5What is market volatility?
Market volatility refers to the rate at which the price of securities increases or decreases for a given set of returns, indicating the level of risk in the market.
