Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset ETF channel currently oversees $39.64B in Total Assets Under Management across 148 distinct ETFs, managed by a combined 85 issuers. Overall, the channel experienced robust net inflows of +$227M over the past 5 days. Looking at broader time horizons, the category has drawn +$6,516M in Year-to-Date (YTD) flows and +$12,064M over the trailing 1-Year period.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Target Risk Performance
This week, the Aggressive category led the Target Risk segment with a +1.07% return, followed by Moderate at +0.79% and Growth at +0.62%. Global Macro stayed slightly positive at +0.18%, while the Conservative category dipped by -0.08%. Individual standouts included RULE and GDMA, while RISN and MSMR notably lagged behind their peers.
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggressive | 1.07% | 2.19% | 12.86% | 12.26% | 11.20% | 24.01% |
| Moderate | 0.79% | 2.51% | 7.76% | 10.73% | 9.91% | 21.57% |
| Growth | 0.62% | 2.51% | 8.11% | 8.55% | 7.89% | 19.51% |
| Global Macro | 0.18% | 0.59% | 6.54% | 9.34% | 8.61% | 21.13% |
| Conservative | -0.08% | 0.45% | 3.04% | 4.51% | 4.15% | 10.85% |
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Target Risk ETFs | ||
| RULE | Adaptive Core ETF | 4.22% |
| GDMA | Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 3.45% |
| MDAA | Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF | 2.31% |
| DRAI | Draco Evolution AI ETF | 2.01% |
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | 1.56% |
| Bottom 5 Target Risk ETFs | ||
| RISN | Inspire Capital Appreciation ETF | -1.95% |
| MSMR | McElhenny Sheffield Managed Risk ETF | -1.55% |
| PWS | Pacer WealthShield ETF | -1.46% |
| HIDE | Alpha Architect High Inflation & Deflation ETF | -1.25% |
| HECA | Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF | -1.19% |
Specialty Performance
Within the Specialty framework, Multi-Asset Income posted a minor decline of -0.08% for the week, while Real Assets faced stronger headwinds, dropping -0.75%. Top individual gainers in these segments were primarily driven by yield-focused funds like CEFS and CANQ.
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Asset Income | -0.08% | 1.02% | 4.77% | 6.04% | 5.45% | 13.41% |
| Real Assets | -0.75% | -2.42% | 1.64% | 14.02% | 12.90% | 27.33% |
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Specialty ETFs (Income & Real Assets) | ||
| CEFS | Saba Closed End Funds ETF | 1.18% |
| CANQ | Calamos Nasdaq Equity & Income ETF | 0.98% |
| JFLI | JPMorgan Flexible Income ETF | 0.87% |
| YYY | Amplify CEF High Income ETF | 0.76% |
| CEFD | ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Closed-End Fund Index ETN | 0.75% |
| Bottom 5 Specialty ETFs (Income & Real Assets) | ||
| RLY | State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | -2.14% |
| MDIV | Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | -1.74% |
| HIPS | GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF | -1.47% |
| CVY | Invesco Zacks Multi-Asset Income ETF | -1.38% |
| HYIN | WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Fund | -1.02% |
Alternative Asset Sleeve Performance
The Alternative Asset Sleeve edged higher this week with an aggregate return of +0.22%, supported by strong showings from digital asset ecosystems and efficient core gold miners strategies. However, significant dispersion remains within the sleeve, with select digital asset and managed futures funds trailing noticeably.
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Asset Sleeve | 0.22% | -6.12% | 0.51% | 7.22% | 5.64% | 26.83% |
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Alternative Asset ETFs | ||
| NTSE | WisdomTree Emerging Markets Efficient Core Fund | 4.09% |
| HECO | State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | 3.80% |
| GDMN | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | 3.56% |
| BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 2.16% |
| RSIT | Return Stacked International Stocks & Managed Futures ETF | 1.89% |
| Bottom 5 Alternative Asset ETFs | ||
| WTIB | USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund | -10.03% |
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF | -5.13% |
| CTAP | Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -2.79% |
| BTGD | STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF | -2.16% |
| GLDB | IDX Alternative FIAT ETF | -1.99% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Net inflows for the multi-asset channel totaled +$227M over the last five days. The Target Risk – Growth category was the primary magnet for new capital, absorbing +$90M. Conversely, the Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve category saw the largest outflows, shedding -$34M in assets this week.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 11 | $11.87B | $90M | $367M | $1,186M | $2,405M | $4,829M |
| Specialty – Real Assets | 4 | $2.99B | $56M | $174M | $649M | $1,320M | $1,583M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 32 | $5.21B | $42M | $156M | $304M | $1,163M | $2,204M |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 25 | $5.66B | $35M | $108M | $340M | $575M | $1,193M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 20 | $3.65B | $22M | $41M | $51M | $86M | $255M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 3 | $3.51B | $10M | $39M | $113M | $221M | $443M |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 8 | $1.35B | $3M | $48M | $100M | $128M | $211M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 35 | $4.78B | -$34M | -$49M | $22M | $444M | $1,024M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow (Inflows) | ||
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $93M |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | $48M |
| INCM | Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF | $23M |
| AOM | iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF | $20M |
| ALLW | State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF | $18M |
| Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow (Outflows) | ||
| TBFG | Brinsmere Fund Growth ETF | -$20M |
| TBFC | Brinsmere Fund Conservative ETF | -$15M |
| BTGD | STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF | -$10M |
| GDE | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | -$10M |
| GDMN | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | -$9M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares continues to hold the dominant position in the multi-asset space with 25.83% of the market share, followed by Capital Group at 17.31%. For the week, Capital Group captured the title of weekly flow winner, securing +$93M in net new assets, while The Brinsmere Funds experienced the largest outflows, shedding -$35M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 19 | $10.24B | 25.83% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $6.87B | 17.31% |
| WisdomTree | 9 | $2.74B | 6.92% |
| State Street | 2 | $1.62B | 4.09% |
| Franklin | 1 | $1.60B | 4.04% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Top 3 Issuers (Inflows) | |
| Capital Group | $93M |
| iShares | $63M |
| VanEck | $48M |
| Bottom 3 Issuers (Outflows) | |
| The Brinsmere Funds | -$35M |
| WisdomTree | -$16M |
| Stacked | -$10M |
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Disclosures
This material is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. All investments, including ETFs, involve risk, including the possible loss of principal. Investors should consider their investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing.
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