Investors pull more money from UK equities – but is a turnaround on the horizon?

UK equity funds saw outflows of £1.7bn in January – the worst in eight months – but stock market performance has been good. Will investors turn positive?

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UK equity funds continued to bleed assets in the first month of the year. Data published by the Investment Association on 6 March shows investors pulled £1.7 billion from domestic equity funds over the course of the month, making the UK the most unpopular region.

January’s figures are the worst for UK equities since May 2024, when outflows hit £1.9 billion. The industry has grown used to this trend, with UK funds having suffered persistent outflows since Brexit.

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Katie Williams
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Katie has a background in investment writing and is interested in everything to do with personal finance, politics, and investing. She enjoys translating complex topics into easy-to-understand stories to help people make the most of their money.

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