Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset channel, comprising 142 ETFs from 86 issuers, holds a total of $41.49 billion in assets under management. The channel continued its positive flow trajectory, adding $258 million over the past week. This brings year-to-date net inflows to $8.08 billion and the one-year total to a robust $12.22 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Specialty – Real Assets funds delivered the strongest returns this week, gaining 1.74% on average and extending their year-to-date lead to 17.10%. On the other end of the spectrum, Target Risk – Growth was the week’s laggard, posting a modest gain of just 0.17%. Most other categories saw muted positive returns, generally falling between 0.2% and 0.8%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty – Real Assets | 1.74% | 3.63% | -0.88% | 5.27% | 17.10% | 27.73% |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 0.81% | 1.81% | 2.80% | 4.73% | 9.20% | 13.12% |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 0.65% | 2.26% | 0.24% | 4.82% | 11.13% | 18.16% |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 0.58% | 4.30% | -0.26% | 5.65% | 11.67% | 26.79% |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 0.34% | 2.68% | 3.42% | 9.15% | 12.60% | 19.52% |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 0.27% | 1.13% | 1.23% | 2.93% | 5.73% | 9.77% |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 0.24% | 1.54% | 1.16% | 3.49% | 7.79% | 13.82% |
| Target Risk – Growth | 0.17% | 2.41% | 2.77% | 6.66% | 9.64% | 15.32% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTAP) was the standout performer, surging 5.42% for the week. In contrast, funds with cryptocurrency exposure struggled, occupying the bottom of the performance table. The IncomeSTKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF (ISBG) posted the largest loss, declining by 4.88%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| CTAP | Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF | 5.42% |
| LCO | LOGIQ Contrarian Opportunities ETF | 3.40% |
| HFGM | Unlimited HFGM Global Macro ETF | 3.09% |
| RULE | Adaptive Core ETF | 2.99% |
| WTIB | USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund | 2.70% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF | -4.88% |
| ISSB | IncomeSTKd 1x US Stocks & 1x Bitcoin Premium ETF | -4.25% |
| BTGD | STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF | -2.83% |
| BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -2.01% |
| BEGS | Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF | -1.99% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors allocated a net $258 million to Multi-Asset ETFs over the week, continuing a trend of steady demand for the channel. The Target Risk – Growth category was the most popular destination for new capital, attracting $105 million in net inflows. Minor redemptions were seen in the Target Risk – Moderate and Target Risk – Conservative categories, which shed $5 million and $6 million, respectively.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 11 | $12.80B | $105M | $420M | $1,083M | $3,072M | $4,718M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 33 | $5.63B | $56M | $243M | $488M | $1,513M | $2,451M |
| Specialty – Real Assets | 5 | $3.37B | $54M | $194M | $484M | $1,609M | $1,850M |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 25 | $5.99B | $26M | $154M | $357M | $818M | $1,248M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 3 | $3.65B | $15M | $32M | $90M | $272M | $415M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 36 | $4.86B | $12M | $24M | -$76M | $424M | $944M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 21 | $3.85B | -$5M | $159M | $222M | $267M | $390M |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 8 | $1.33B | -$6M | -$31M | $35M | $105M | $206M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) was the dominant fund for inflows, single-handedly capturing $66 million in new assets. Following at a distance was the VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX) with $48 million in creations. On the outflow side, the Alpha Architect High Inflation & Deflation ETF (HIDE) and RPAR Risk Parity ETF (RPAR) saw the largest redemptions of $6 million and $5 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $66M |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | $48M |
| AOR | iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | $32M |
| MOOD | Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | $26M |
| INCM | Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF | $25M |
| Outflows | ||
| HIDE | Alpha Architect High Inflation & Deflation ETF | -$6M |
| RPAR | RPAR Risk Parity ETF | -$5M |
| RSSB | Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | -$2M |
| CTAP | Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -$2M |
| GOLY | Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF | -$2M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares and Capital Group remain the dominant issuers in the Multi-Asset space, commanding market shares of 23.83% and 18.36%, respectively. Capital Group led the week’s asset gathering with $66 million in net inflows, entirely from its flagship balanced fund. Alpha Architect experienced the largest net outflows among all issuers, with redemptions totaling $6 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 9 | $9.89B | 23.83% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $7.62B | 18.36% |
| WisdomTree | 9 | $2.75B | 6.62% |
| Franklin | 1 | $1.81B | 4.36% |
| State Street | 2 | $1.78B | 4.28% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $66M |
| VanEck | $48M |
| iShares | $46M |
| Outflows | |
| Alpha Architect | -$6M |
| Evoke | -$5M |
| Strategy Shares | -$2M |
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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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