BusinessJuly 10, 2026

outflows

/ˈaʊt.floʊz/

Definition

The movement of money out of investment funds, typically occurring when investors sell their shares or withdraw their capital.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed from the Old English 'ut' (out) and 'flowan' (to flow). It entered English in the late 16th century to describe the physical movement of liquids, later evolving in economic contexts to describe the movement of assets or capital.

In the news

In this article, the term highlights the industry-wide pressure caused by investors moving their capital from actively managed mutual funds into lower-cost passive alternatives like ETFs. This trend explains why firms are seeking mergers to maintain growth despite shrinking assets.

Russell Investments getting sold for $2.8 billion

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