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January 2026: U.S. Funds Earn 2.4% Amid Market Turmoil
2/10/2026
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Story summary
- In January 2026, U.S. stock mutual funds and exchange-traded funds posted an average total return of 2.4%, despite market volatility.
- The January performance follows a 12.8% gain for the full year 2025.
- The data comes from final statistics provided by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
- Fund investors celebrated the month’s results even as market challenges persisted.
