Fixed Income Funds Attract Nearly $3 Billion Amid Large-Cap Growth Outflows

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Issuer League Tables

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Vanguard led all issuers with a $2.69B intake, continuing a strong trend that has brought its year-to-date total to $334.78B. iShares followed with a respectable $1.94B inflow, while Avantis and Capital Group also posted strong days, collecting $652.8M and $480.2M, respectively. On the other end of the spectrum, Invesco experienced the day’s largest outflows, shedding ($1.19B), a sharp reversal from its positive 30-day and year-to-date trends. SPDR also saw significant redemptions, with net outflows totaling ($312.9M).

Issuer Flows (Absolute)

Brand AUM 1 Day 5 Day 30 Day YTD 1 Year
Top 5 Leaders
Vanguard $4,682.59B $2.69B $9.20B $47.26B $334.78B $543.83B
iShares $4,696.72B $1.94B $3.72B $13.97B $259.46B $475.27B
Avantis $149.71B $652.8M $1.88B $5.17B $34.32B $45.49B
Capital Group $159.93B $480.2M $1.82B $5.34B $39.97B $62.52B
VanEck $168.02B $303.3M $26.1M $1.40B $13.14B $22.31B
Top 5 Laggards
Invesco $1,001.70B ($1.19B) $8.86B $17.52B $68.99B $107.30B
SPDR $2,064.47B ($312.9M) $5.58B $25.49B $91.43B $146.22B
Bahl & Gaynor $4.77B ($166.7M) $3.5M $27.6M $1.78B $1.88B
Defiance $11.62B ($135.6M) ($41.0M) $120.2M $4.46B $7.77B
First Trust $232.68B ($118.8M) $370.5M $2.04B $20.82B $29.12B

Issuer Flows (Relative to AUM)

Brand AUM 1 Day Flow 1 Day Flow % of AUM
Top 5 Leaders
Gadsden $239.9M $38.5M 16.04%
City Different $56.3M $4.8M 8.53%
RiverNorth $56.6M $1.7M 2.98%
Tradr $5.62B $152.3M 2.71%
BufferLABS $65.5M $1.7M 2.54%
Top 5 Laggards
Ned Davis Research $176.1M ($59.1M) (33.55%)
Myriad Capital $456.7M ($16.5M) (3.61%)
Bahl & Gaynor $4.77B ($166.7M) (3.50%)
Clough $108.5M ($2.9M) (2.70%)
Twin Oak $1.08B ($20.5M) (1.90%)

Daily ETF Flow Analysis

ETFs recorded a total of $5.75B in net inflows, bringing the one-month total to $178.37B. Fixed Income was the leading asset class for the day, attracting $2.97B, closely followed by Equity funds which brought in $2.77B. Commodity funds experienced the largest outflows at ($262.4M), a departure from their positive 5-day trend. At the category level, U.S. Large Cap Blend ($984.9M) and Ultrashort Government bonds ($968.9M) saw the most demand, while U.S. Large Cap Growth funds suffered the largest redemptions at ($1.56B).

Asset Class Flows

Asset Class AUM 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month YTD 1 Year
Equity $12,680.56B $2.77B $27.12B $105.92B $817.69B $1,298.33B
Fixed Income $2,642.11B $2.97B $13.28B $48.21B $401.90B $607.32B
Commodity $341.97B ($262.4M) $2.59B $6.34B ($1.83B) $28.21B
Alternative $13.50B ($11.1M) ($182.1M) $548.3M $3.78B $5.20B
Multi-Asset $41.99B ($2.9M) $404.6M $1.17B $8.24B $12.51B
Currency $2.69B ($180.4K) ($168.2M) ($213.7M) $412.0M $352.7M
Non-Traditional $502.79B $298.9M $1.66B $15.06B $68.50B $97.73B
Digital Asset $93.11B ($6.0M) $194.2M $1.35B ($4.67B) $2.45B
Total $16,318.72B $5.75B $44.89B $178.37B $1,294.02B $2,052.10B

Category Flows (Top/Bottom 10)

Category AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 10 Leaders
Equity: U.S. Large Cap – Blend $4,873.36B $984.9M
Fixed Income: Taxable – Government Ultrashort $272.60B $968.9M
Equity: U.S. Large Cap – Value $1,132.47B $776.6M
Equity: Sector – Information Technology $480.22B $659.5M
Fixed Income: Taxable – Short-Term $171.09B $490.9M
Equity: U.S. Small Cap – Blend $401.42B $451.8M
Equity: Global Ex-U.S. Large Cap – Value $154.11B $430.4M
Fixed Income: Taxable – Government Long $130.16B $354.8M
Fixed Income: Taxable – Core $425.46B $341.8M
Non-Traditional: Synthetic Income – Equity $200.76B $318.0M
Bottom 10 Laggards
Equity: U.S. Large Cap – Growth $1,498.32B ($1.56B)
Commodity: Focused – Precious Metals $306.39B ($297.1M)
Equity: Thematic – Evolving Consumer $13.62B ($213.7M)
Non-Traditional: Leverage | Inverse – Single Stock $35.00B ($142.0M)
Equity: Region – Country Specific $197.94B ($127.1M)
Fixed Income: Taxable – Government Intermediate $130.88B ($64.5M)
Equity: Thematic – Multi-Sector $31.07B ($44.4M)
Equity: Global Ex-U.S. Small | Mid Cap $70.46B ($34.7M)
Equity: Thematic – Sustainability $7.92B ($26.9M)
Asset Allocation: Target Risk – Moderate $3.88B ($20.6M)

U.S. Size & Style

A clear divergence emerged in U.S. equities, with large-cap growth funds seeing significant redemptions while value and small-cap funds gained assets. The Invesco QQQ Trust Series I (QQQ) led the outflows, shedding ($1.77B). In contrast, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) was the top gainer with $794.8M in new assets, and the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF (IWD) added $425.3M. Small-caps also saw strong interest, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) collecting $454.0M.

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF $1,039.79B $794.8M
IWM iShares Russell 2000 ETF $82.63B $454.0M
IWD iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF $84.32B $425.3M
VTI Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF $692.29B $268.3M
AVUV Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF $31.80B $262.5M
Top 5 Laggards
QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust Series I $490.67B ($1.77B)
IVV iShares Core S&P 500 ETF $901.10B ($349.3M)
VUG Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF $228.43B ($204.8M)
IWY iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF $16.34B ($188.6M)
BGIG Bahl & Gaynor Income Growth ETF $2.27B ($169.0M)

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Size & Style ex-U.S.

International value strategies were in favor, led by a $326.1M inflow into the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV). The actively managed Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF (CGXU) also had a strong showing, adding $152.5M. Outflows were modest and concentrated in the small-cap space, with the iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (SCZ) seeing the largest redemption of ($34.7M).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
EFV iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF $31.11B $326.1M
CGXU Capital Group International Focus Equity ETF $6.77B $152.5M
AVIV Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF $2.11B $47.1M
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF $27.22B $46.6M
LVHI Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividend Index ETF $5.63B $43.1M
Top 5 Laggards
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF $13.41B ($34.7M)
GMOI GMO International Value ETF $633.4M ($24.4M)
CGNG Capital Group New Geography Equity ETF $2.90B ($20.5M)
FDT First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund $1.30B ($18.9M)
ILOW AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF $1.87B ($16.5M)

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Sector & Industry

The semiconductor industry was a clear focal point for inflows, with the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) leading all sector funds with a $410.3M intake. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) also gathered a significant $146.2M. Beyond technology, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) attracted $120.4M in new assets. Outflows from the sector category were minimal, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) posting the largest loss at a modest ($28.7M).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF $43.41B $410.3M
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF $71.59B $146.2M
IBB iShares Biotechnology ETF $10.07B $120.4M
VGT Vanguard Information Technology ETF $149.37B $76.5M
PSI Invesco Semiconductors ETF $2.67B $40.8M
Top 5 Laggards
VNQ Vanguard Real Estate ETF $38.56B ($28.7M)
IXN iShares Global Tech ETF $9.41B ($21.3M)
FTXL First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF $1.35B ($11.9M)
FXU First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund $805.5M ($9.6M)
VDE Vanguard Energy ETF $10.41B ($8.6M)

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Region & Country

Europe-focused funds led regional inflows, with the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) collecting a notable $184.9M. Smaller inflows were directed towards single-country funds tracking Singapore and Taiwan. On the other hand, several country-specific funds experienced outflows, led by the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) which shed ($98.3M). Funds focused on Japan and Australia also saw redemptions, with the JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF (BBJP) losing ($39.3M).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF $31.13B $184.9M
EWS iShares MSCI Singapore ETF $1.22B $21.8M
FLTW Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF $3.46B $20.2M
EWJV iShares MSCI Japan Value ETF $778.1M $9.5M
EWQ iShares MSCI France ETF $340.8M $9.5M
Top 5 Laggards
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF $8.23B ($98.3M)
BBJP JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF $19.41B ($39.3M)
EWA iShares MSCI Australia ETF $1.43B ($29.9M)
EWW iShares MSCI Mexico ETF $1.84B ($23.0M)
ARGT Global X MSCI Argentina ETF $799.9M ($10.9M)

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Thematic

Gold miners attracted assets, with the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) pulling in $118.0M. In contrast, internet-focused strategies faced significant redemptions, as the First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (FDN) saw outflows of ($203.9M). Other innovation and growth-oriented themes also saw withdrawals, including a ($44.8M) outflow from the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) and a ($32.5M) redemption from the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF $28.11B $118.0M
NCLD Roundhill Neocloud ETF $49.0M $22.1M
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF $7.76B $21.4M
AIRR First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF $10.82B $18.5M
HACK Amplify Cybersecurity ETF $3.03B $17.8M
Top 5 Laggards
FDN First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund $5.42B ($203.9M)
ARKK ARK Innovation ETF $6.30B ($44.8M)
MAGS Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF $4.34B ($32.5M)
PBW Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF $425.3M ($18.0M)
NASA Tema Space Innovators ETF $1.22B ($16.0M)

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Fixed Income

The front end of the Treasury curve dominated fixed income flows, with ultrashort and short-term bond funds seeing the most demand. The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) led all funds with a $477.4M inflow, while the Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) gathered $418.7M. Long-duration Treasuries also saw interest, as the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) added $303.6M. Outflows were relatively muted, with the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF (GOVT) posting the largest redemption at ($83.0M).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
SGOV iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF $102.67B $477.4M
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF $46.32B $418.7M
TLT iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF $45.50B $303.6M
VBIL Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF $10.82B $287.2M
SGVA RBB Fund Inc F/m Accumulator Ultrashort Treasury Fund $506.6M $252.0M
Top 5 Laggards
GOVT iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF $43.79B ($83.0M)
USFR WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund $18.67B ($50.4M)
LDUR PIMCO Enhanced Low Duration Active ETF $1.37B ($49.6M)
SHV iShares Trust iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF $20.80B ($24.2M)
TIP iShares TIPS Bond ETF $14.82B ($21.4M)

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Commodity

Flows in precious metals were mixed, with large-cap gold funds seeing outflows while smaller products and silver funds gained. The SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) experienced the largest redemption of any commodity fund, shedding ($365.4M). Conversely, the SPDR Gold Minishares Trust (GLDM) added $52.5M and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) brought in $47.9M. Energy products also saw inflows, led by the United States Brent Oil Fund LP (BNO) with a $40.7M intake.

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
GLDM SPDR Gold Minishares Trust of beneficial interest $30.44B $52.5M
SLV iShares Silver Trust $32.66B $47.9M
BNO United States Brent Oil Fund LP $679.1M $40.7M
IAUM iShares Gold Trust Micro ETF of Benef Interest $7.49B $26.5M
BCI abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF $3.17B $25.9M
Top 5 Laggards
GLD SPDR Gold Shares $145.61B ($365.4M)
IAU iShares Gold Trust $64.94B ($74.9M)
USO United States Oil Fund LP $2.12B ($38.3M)
UNG United States Natural Gas Fund LP $517.9M ($9.2M)
DBA Invesco DB Agriculture Fund $1.22B ($2.8M)

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Cryptocurrency

Activity in digital asset ETFs was subdued, with total net outflows of ($6.0M) for the day. The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) was the primary source of the negative flow, recording a ($14.3M) redemption. On the positive side, the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) led inflows with a modest $7.4M gain. Most other funds in the category saw negligible or zero net flow activity.

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
ETHA iShares Ethereum Trust ETF $5.65B $7.4M
SOLZ Solana ETF $88.5M $756.4K
TKNZ T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF $15.9M $240.8K
BTRN Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF $741.4K $226
GSUI Grayscale Sui Staking ETF $22.9M $0
Top 5 Laggards
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF $47.32B ($14.3M)
BESO GSR Crypto Core3 ETF $8.4M $0
SOEZ Franklin Solana ETF $8.5M $0
DEFI Hashdex Commodities Trust $8.6M $0
VAVX Vaneck Avalanche Etf $10.7M $0

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Non-Traditional

Flows within the non-traditional category were split between bearish semiconductor bets and synthetic income strategies. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF (SOXS) led all gainers with a $120.8M inflow. Income-focused products also proved popular, with the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI) adding $74.7M. Conversely, the bullish counterpart, the Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF (SOXL), saw outflows of ($57.0M), while the Tradr 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF (SNXX) led redemptions with ($61.4M).

Ticker Name AUM 1 Day Flow
Top 5 Leaders
SOXS Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF $1.40B $120.8M
QQQI NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF $14.04B $74.7M
MQQQ Tradr 2X Long Innovation 100 Monthly ETF $266.2M $59.4M
SPYI NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF $11.46B $57.5M
APPX Tradr 2X Long APP Daily ETF $120.2M $47.7M
Top 5 Laggards
SNXX Tradr 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF $1.70B ($61.4M)
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF $24.31B ($57.0M)
FAS Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X ETF $2.39B ($54.7M)
NBIL GraniteShares 2x Long NBIS Daily ETF $212.2M ($46.0M)
JEPQ JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF $41.54B ($45.0M)

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Recent Launches

The most recent ETF launches include a pair of funds from Horizon, the Horizon High Income ETF (YLDY) and Horizon Expansion Leaders ETF (EXPN), which have begun to accumulate assets. A series of synthetic income and buffer products from issuer ‘m’ and ‘m+’ also debuted, though they have yet to report assets under management. Other new listings include leveraged single-stock and fixed-income ETFs from issuers like Leverage Shares and Tradr.

Ticker Name ETF Action Category Inception AUM
YLDY Horizon High Income ETF Unclassified 8/12/2026 $500.0K
MPIA m Nasdaq-100 Accelerator Autocall ETF Non-Traditional: Synthetic Income – Equity 8/12/2026 $0
EXPN Horizon Expansion Leaders ETF Equity: Specialty – Hedged 8/12/2026 $506.7K
MPDB m+ DynaBuffer ETF Non-Traditional: Buffer – Equity 8/12/2026 $0
MPDY m+ DualYield Autocall ETF Non-Traditional: Synthetic Income – Equity 8/12/2026 $0
GAIQ Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund: ETF Class Shares Equity: Thematic – Multi-Sector 8/12/2026 $0
LITG Leverage Shares 2X Long LITE Daily ETF Non-Traditional: Leverage | Inverse – Single Stock 8/11/2026 $193.9K
HYGU MicroSectors 3x Long High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) ETNs Non-Traditional: Leverage | Inverse – Fixed Income 8/11/2026 $0
MPIM m+ Income Momentum Autocall ETF Non-Traditional: Synthetic Income – Equity 8/11/2026 $0
SITX Tradr 2X Long SITM Daily ETF Non-Traditional: Leverage | Inverse – Single Stock 8/11/2026 $242.7K

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.

Flow data is reported after close on a T+1 basis. This report’s data is as of August 13, 2026, and reflects create/redeem activity from Thursday, August 13, 2026.

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