The Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) has recorded net inflows exceeding $100 million in the first two trading weeks of 2026, underscoring renewed investor appetite for international growth opportunities. After closing 2025 with $3.2 billion in assets under management and a 28.4% total return for the year, AVEM’s year-to-date inflows represent a nearly 3.3% increase in fund size. Portfolio data as of January 12 shows that AVEM’s top country exposures remain China (23%), India (18%), and South Korea (12%), while sector weights tilt toward financials (24%) and information technology (21%). This inflow surge follows a broader shift away from U.S. megacap technology stocks, as markets seek both diversification and higher growth potential abroad. Institutional investors are cited as the primary drivers of this capital movement, with separate accounts accounting for roughly 70% of the recent inflows and the balance coming from retail investors via advisory platforms.