ETF Trading Muted as Explosive Single-Stock Movers Steal the Show

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Macro Summary

Total ETF market volume registered a markedly subdued $187.19 billion, representing just 67% of the recent 30-day average daily volume. The session was characterized by broadly sluggish activity across most major asset classes, with both Equity and Fixed Income ETFs trading well below their typical turnover. The primary exceptions to the quiet tone were Digital Asset and Multi-Asset funds, which were the only two categories to post above-average volume on the day.

Asset Class Volume 30D Avg. % of 30D Avg.
Equity $120.63B $189.36B 64%
Fixed Income $20.04B $26.21B 76%
Commodities $4.76B $6.42B 74%
Digital Asset $6.41B $5.03B 128%
Currencies $76.9M $108.1M 71%
Alternatives $637.6M $785.2M 81%
Non-Traditional $34.33B $49.56B 69%
Multi-Asset $300.9M $244.3M 123%
Total $187.19B $277.71B 67%

Equity

Equity ETFs saw just $120.63 billion in turnover, a sluggish 64% of their 30-day average. No specific categories stood out with elevated activity, but several individual funds experienced anomalous volume. Leading the pack was the JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (JMOM), which traded 1,124% of its average. Other notable outliers included the State Street SPDR US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (LGLV) at 579% of its norm, the John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF (JHML) at 542%, and the Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF (UFOX) at 434%.

High-Volume Categories

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
JMOM JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF 1,124% $74.1M +1.79%
LGLV State Street SPDR US Large Cap Low Volatility Index ETF 579% $20.7M -0.53%
JHML John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF 542% $15.3M +0.84%
UFOX Defiance Space and Connective Tech ETF 434% $16.3M +3.75%
FLCH Franklin FTSE China ETF 418% $11.7M +0.58%
ONEY State Street SPDR Russell 1000 Yield Focus ETF 362% $21.3M -0.29%
DIVB iShares Core Dividend ETF 350% $23.9M -0.20%
EWJV iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF 329% $24.5M +2.61%
EIS iShares MSCI Israel ETF 286% $29.0M +1.76%
REM iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF 279% $26.4M +0.50%

Fixed Income

Fixed Income ETFs recorded $20.04 billion in volume, or 76% of their recent daily average. While the category as a whole was quiet, a handful of funds saw extraordinary turnover. The Roundhill Ultra Short Duration No Dividend Target ETF (XBOX) was the session’s most active fund relative to its average, trading a massive 2,424% of its norm on $113.1 million in volume. Significant activity was also seen in the BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF (BKAG) at 713% of its average and the iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (IAGG) at 359%.

High-Volume Categories

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
XBOX Roundhill Ultra Short Duration No Dividend Target ETF 2,424% $113.1M +0.10%
BKAG BNY Mellon Core Bond ETF 713% $35.5M -0.18%
IBDZ iShares iBonds Dec 2034 Term Corporate ETF 533% $13.8M -0.31%
TOTL State Street DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF 390% $69.1M -0.32%
IAGG iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF 359% $156.1M -0.05%
BSJS Invesco BulletShares 2028 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF 325% $11.1M +0.09%
IBHI iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF 306% $8.3M -0.06%
CGUI Capital Group Ultra Short Income ETF 297% $8.9M +0.00%
EVMO Eaton Vance Mortgage Opportunities ETF 297% $9.5M -0.02%
LEMB iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF 280% $17.7M +0.02%

Commodities

The commodities space was subdued, with total volume of $4.76 billion equating to 74% of the 30-day average. Activity was muted across the board, with no categories showing unusual interest. The only fund to trade significantly above its norm was the USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI), which saw 165% of its typical volume.

High-Volume Categories

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
SDCI USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund 165% $14.8M +1.03%

Digital Asset

Digital Asset ETFs were a clear bright spot in an otherwise quiet market, trading $6.41 billion for a robust 128% of their 30-day average. The activity was concentrated in Bitcoin-focused products, with the category trading 129% of its norm and accounting for $5.73 billion of the asset class’s total volume. The ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) was a key driver, trading nearly $4 billion, or 160% of its average. Elsewhere, the Bitwise XRP ETF (XRP) also saw elevated interest at 168% of its ADV.

High-Volume Categories

Category Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1-Day Return
Digital Asset: Cryptocurrency – Bitcoin 129% $5.73B +1.96%

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
XRP Bitwise XRP ETF 168% $12.5M +3.33%
BITO ProShares Bitcoin ETF 160% $3.99B +2.10%

Currencies

Currency ETFs experienced a quiet session, with total volume reaching just $76.9 million, or 71% of the 30-day average. There were no high-volume categories or notable ticker outliers to report.

High-Volume Categories

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

Alternatives

Alternatives ETFs traded $637.6 million, representing 81% of their recent daily average. While overall activity was below par, the Absolute Return – Managed Futures category showed a pocket of strength, trading at 148% of its average volume. No individual funds qualified as significant outliers.

High-Volume Categories

Category Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1-Day Return
Alternative: Absolute Return – Managed Futures 148% $114.7M +0.96%

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

No items met the inclusion criteria for this session.

Non-Traditional

Non-Traditional ETFs saw a below-average session with $34.33 billion in turnover, just 69% of the 30-day norm. The Synthetic Income – Commodity category was a notable exception, trading at 200% of its average. Individual fund activity was led by the UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24; 2037 (USOI) at 790% of its ADV. Leveraged crypto-linked products also saw heavy trading, including the GraniteShares 2x Long COIN Daily ETF (CONL) at 215% and the T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) at 186%.

High-Volume Categories

Category Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1-Day Return
Non-Traditional: Synthetic Income – Commodity 200% $100.6M +2.70%

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
USOI UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24; 2037 790% $59.2M +0.48%
RSPA Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Income Advantage ETF 271% $27.6M +0.25%
ROCY JPMorgan Equity Premium Yield ETF 263% $10.9M +0.95%
CONL GraniteShares 2x Long COIN Daily ETF 215% $190.0M +19.46%
MSTU T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF 186% $279.0M +8.84%
SBAR Simplify Barrier Income ETF 152% $4.3M +0.77%

Multi-Asset

Multi-Asset funds were the other area of notable strength, posting $300.9 million in volume for 123% of their 30-day average. The driver of this activity was the Asset Allocation: Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve category, which saw an impressive 349% of its typical turnover. The iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF (AOA) was also active, trading 187% of its norm.

High-Volume Categories

Category Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1-Day Return
Asset Allocation: Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve 349% $112.6M +2.15%

High-Activity Ticker Outliers

Ticker Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return
AOA iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF 187% $17.4M +0.86%

Single-Stock Volume

While ETF trading was broadly muted, activity in single stocks was extraordinary in several cases. China Pharma Holdings, Inc. (CPHI) saw an incredible 16,475% of its average volume, trading $671.0M. Similarly, UTZ Brands, Inc. Class A (UTZ), held by 44 ETFs, traded 6,540% of its ADV on $853.7M in turnover. Several widely-held large-cap names also saw massive volume, including Danaher Corporation (DHR), which traded $4.38 billion (589% of ADV) and is held in 307 ETFs, and Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A (MGY) at 1,114% of its average. Other notable names with heavy turnover included 3M Company (MMM) and Halliburton Company (HAL).

High-Activity Single Stocks (vs 30-Day ADV)

Stock Name Activity vs ADV $ Volume 1D Return ETFs Holding
CPHI China Pharma Holdings, Inc. 16,475% $671.0M +809.01%
UTZ UTZ Brands, Inc. Class A 6,540% $853.7M +89.19% 44
MGY Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Class A 1,114% $833.9M -2.25% 145
DHR Danaher Corporation 589% $4.38B -11.39% 307
HAS Hasbro, Inc. 417% $656.2M +8.75% 227
EFX Equifax Inc. 368% $1.02B -4.85% 231
ONDS Ondas Inc. 365% $2.15B +12.95% 72
MMM 3M Company 308% $1.69B +7.23% 290
MSCI MSCI Inc. Class A 292% $1.05B -10.05% 293
PATH UiPath, Inc. Class A 289% $2.11B -1.27% 136
HAL Halliburton Company 258% $1.03B -5.33% 309
TDY Teledyne Technologies Incorporated 255% $523.4M +3.20% 250
NOC Northrop Grumman Corp. 227% $1.14B -2.26% 331
HL Hecla Mining Company 225% $1.14B +6.89% 178
MARA MARA Holdings, Inc. 210% $1.16B +4.97% 112

Disclaimer: This AI-assisted commentary is for informational purposes only. The “High-Volume Categories” table includes categories with over $100M in volume and activity at least 125% of their 30-day average, limited to the top 5 by activity percentage. The “High-Activity Ticker Outliers” table shows the top 10 ETFs from each asset class, sorted by the highest trading activity versus their 30-day average. All reported ETFs have AUM over $250M and an ADV greater than $2.5M.

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.

This analysis was developed by the team at ETF Action. We leverage advanced AI tools to assist in the drafting and refinement of our content, based on our expert prompts, direction, and final review.