U.S. Equity Funds See Surge in Investor Interest Amid Positive Economic Indicators
U.S. equity funds experienced a $1.83 billion surge in investor interest, driven by strong economic growth and decreased inflation, marking the end of a four-week selling period.
U.S. equity funds experienced a surge in investor interest in the week leading up to Jan. 31, driven by positive indicators of economic growth and a decrease in inflation. Data from LSEG revealed that U.S. investors bought equity funds totaling approximately $1.83 billion on a net basis, marking the end of a four-week period of selling. A recent report from the Commerce Department showed that the U.S. economy grew at a rate of 3.3% in the last quarter, surpassing expectations and alleviating concerns of a looming recession.
In terms of fund segments, large-cap funds saw the most significant increase with $3.43 billion, the highest in a week since Dec. 27, 2023. Conversely, multi-, mid-, and small-cap funds experienced net selling of $1.52 billion, $1.35 billion, and $759 million, respectively. Among sector funds, the tech sector received the most attention with $1.28 billion, the highest in seven weeks, followed by $271 million in net purchases in the industrials sector. On the other hand, the utilities sector saw outflows of about $1.01 billion.
Meanwhile, U.S. bond funds attracted a substantial $7.09 billion, the largest amount in a week since Jan. 3. U.S. general domestic taxable fixed income funds drew $4.62 billion, the most in three weeks. Short/intermediate investment-grade and municipal debt funds also saw inflows of $2.63 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively, while short/intermediate government & treasury funds experienced net selling of $5.43 billion. Additionally, investors injected approximately $40.39 billion into U.S. money market funds, reversing two weeks of net selling.
The recent surge in investor interest in U.S. equity and bond funds reflects growing confidence in the economy's resilience and potential for growth.
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