The Kobeissi Letter(@KobeissiLetter):Global passive equity fund inflows are skyrocketing: Passive equity funds across developed and emerging markets attracted a record +$250 billion in inflows over the last 4 weeks. Over the same timeframe, active funds recorded -$50 billion in outflows. This brings combined 4-week flows across passive and active equity funds to +$200 billion, an all-time high. This surpasses the previous record of +$165 billion set in early 2021, when both passive and active funds recorded inflows. Overall, passive equity fund inflows have more than quadrupled since mid-2025. Passive investing remains exceptionally popular.

2026.08.06 02:42

Global passive equity fund inflows are skyrocketing: Passive equity funds across developed and emerging markets attracted a record +$250 billion in inflows over the last 4 weeks. Over the same timeframe, active funds recorded -$50 billion in outflows. This brings combined 4-week flows across passive and active equity funds to +$200 billion, an all-time high. This surpasses the previous record of +$165 billion set in early 2021, when both passive and active funds recorded inflows. Overall, passive equity fund inflows have more than quadrupled since mid-2025. Passive investing remains exceptionally popular.