Global equity ETFs excel in July

Equity ETFs received a boost last month, thanks to trade agreements and strong company results. Flows into equity ETFs more than doubled June’s total, exceeding $25bn. Core equities were the main focus as ETF investors targeted developed markets, US and global equities. Fixed income ETF net inflows fell by more than 50% from June’s figures. Investors continued to favour corporate short bonds with high yields in Europe and the US. How did regional and country-specific fixed income ETFs perform? Did Vanguard’s multi-asset ETF offering see inflows or outflows? How did government bond ETFs perform?...