Global passive equity funds attracted record $250B in inflows over 4 weeks, with active funds posting $50B in outflows, signaling sustained shift toward passive investing.
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Passive equity funds garnered $250 billion in inflows across developed and emerging markets over four weeks, while active funds saw $50 billion exit during the same period. Combined flows reached $200 billion, surpassing the prior peak of $165 billion from early 2021. Passive fund inflows have grown more than fourfold since mid-2025, reflecting an ongoing preference shift away from active management.