Global equity funds draw $21.2 billion, extending inflow streak to 11 weeks
European equity funds led the week ending August 5 with $12.5 billion, after global equity funds took in $27.7 billion the previous week.
Fact Check
The Reuters primary source (Aug 7, 2026) confirms every element of the claim: net $21.15 billion inflow (~$21.2B rounded), the 11th consecutive weekly inflow, European equity funds leading at +$12.52 billion (~$12.5B), and the prior-week global inflow of $27.72 billion (~$27.7B). Minor differences are only rounding. The originating Kobeissi Letter X post matches this data.
Summary
Global equity funds attracted $21.2 billion in the week ending August 5, extending their run of net inflows to 11 consecutive weeks. The latest total followed $27.7 billion in inflows in the prior week, showing that investors continued adding money to stock-focused funds even after a stronger previous reading. European equity funds accounted for the biggest share of the latest move, pulling in $12.5 billion and leading regional allocations for the week.
Terms & Concepts
- equity funds: Investment funds that hold stocks.
- inflows: Net money entering an investment fund.