Even though AFPs continue shedding positions in cross-border funds and ETFs, global bond funds took in USD 136 million in new money in October.
Chilean AFPs continued to shed positions in international funds and ETFs in July
Among equity products, redemptions totaled USD 672 million in the month, while fixed-income products lost USD 357 million.
Chilean AFP cross-border redemptions extend to September, with sales of USD 1.3 billion
Equity funds in both European and Asian markets were hit by the largest redemptions, of USD 423 million and USD 353 million, respectively.
Chilean AFPs continue to shed positions in international fixed-income funds
In August, the cuts in international fixed-income funds totaled USD 255 million, while USD 85 million was invested in equity funds.
Pension reform: AFPs may be excluded from receiving future worker contributions
Undersecretary of Social Security, Christian Larraín, said the pension reform would likely limit the role of these managers, but hopes remain.
In May, AFPs cut back their international allocations
The largest redemptions were in the high-yield bond segment, totaling USD 309 million, followed by funds specializing in European equities with USD 161 million.
Fifth withdrawal fails, clearing path for deeper pension reforms
Separately, the government presented a constitutional reform to protect individuals' accumulated pension assets against expropriation.
Chilean AFPs favored international fixed-income funds in April
Bond funds received placements totaling USD 320 million, with funds specializing in emerging markets outperforming.
AFPs soured on international equities in March
Funds specializing in equities in both the Asian and European markets sustained the heaviest redemptions, losing USD 859 million and USD 686 million, respectively.
Emerging-equity products were the choice for Chilean AFPs in February
By product type, ETFs received a total of USD 982 million in net subscriptions, while active funds shed USD 251 million.