U.S. Equity Funds Draw Three-Week High Inflows as Chipmaker Outlooks Lift Risk Appetite

U.S. equity funds attracted $22.37 billion in net inflows in the week ended May 13, 2026, the largest weekly intake in three weeks, as strong earnings and chipmaker revenue forecasts offset concerns about rising inflation pressures, LSEG Lipper data showed. The inflows were the biggest since $27.97 billion entered the funds in the week ended April 22, 2026. Advanced Micro Devices and Microchip Technology helped lift sentiment with stronger sales outlooks, contributing to a record S&P 500 close of 7,517.12 on May 14, 2026. LSEG data showed about 83% of 455 S&P 500 companies beat analysts’ first-quarter profit estimates. Large-cap funds drew $17.06 billion, the most in six weeks, while mid-cap and small-cap funds posted outflows of $1.25 billion and $2.53 billion. Technology funds took in a record $8.51 billion, while financials lost $1.37 billion. Bond funds drew $12.9 billion, a three-month high, while money market funds had $4.4 billion in outflows.