BlackRock / iShares Research Hub

BlackRock and iShares flow data for the week ending May 11, 2026, reflects a moderate shift in investor sentiment, highlighted by a slight contraction in UCITS equity ETP inflows to $7.2 billion. While global equity exposures remain a primary destination for capital, the United States persists as the leading single-country market, underscoring continued reliance on core domestic and international mandates. Fixed income demand remains resilient, anchored by $2.2 billion in net inflows, specifically directed toward USD government bonds and EUR investment-grade credit. Within the equity sector, investors are showing a distinct preference for cyclical and growth-oriented themes, with Energy, Technology, and Communications garnering the most interest. Conversely, outflows from Health Care and Financials suggest a rotation out of more defensive or value-tilted sectors. Commodity flows remain bifurcated, as broader selling pressure in gold and oil contrasts with tactical inflows into silver and alternative commodity baskets, signaling varied risk appetite across the complex.