Weekly Channel Summary
The Global Size & Style channel encompasses 105 ETFs from 74 issuers, with total assets under management standing at $193.27 billion. Investors added a net $1.42 billion to the channel over the past week, contributing to a robust year-to-date inflow of $23.12 billion. Over the last twelve months, the channel has successfully attracted $37.22 billion in new capital.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Global Large Cap – Value funds led performance this week with a 1.72% gain, bucking the recent trend. In contrast, Global Large Cap – Growth was the only category to post a loss, declining by -0.88%. Despite the weekly pullback, the Growth category maintains its significant year-to-date lead with a 17.21% return, well ahead of other segments.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Large Cap – Value | 1.72% | -1.13% | 1.68% | 7.35% | 8.03% | 15.48% |
| Global Large Cap – Blend | 1.55% | -1.47% | 11.99% | 9.79% | 10.52% | 22.20% |
| Global Small | Mid Cap | 0.95% | -1.69% | 1.11% | 9.34% | 10.17% | 19.86% |
| Global Large Cap – Growth | -0.88% | -2.15% | 20.10% | 15.60% | 17.21% | 28.44% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF (BGGG) was the standout performer, surging 5.49% for the week. Other notable gainers included the Tremblant Global ETF (TOGA) and the iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV). At the bottom of the weekly rankings was the Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF (WLDR), which fell by -2.85%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| BGGG | Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF | 5.49% |
| TOGA | Tremblant Global ETF | 4.36% |
| ACWV | iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 3.36% |
| SAGP | Strategas Global Policy Opportunities ETF | 3.23% |
| PCGG | Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | 3.08% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| WLDR | Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | -2.85% |
| KNO | AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF | -2.22% |
| PJFM | PGIM Jennison Focused Mid-Cap ETF | -1.36% |
| CGGO | Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | -1.02% |
| WAGN | Pabrai Wagons ETF | -0.93% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors poured a net $1.42 billion into Global Size & Style ETFs this week, with flows heavily concentrated in one area. The Global Large Cap – Blend category captured the lion’s share, absorbing $1.37 billion in new assets. Global Small | Mid Cap was the only category to see net redemptions, though the -$18 million in outflows was modest. This pattern reinforces the year-to-date trend, where the Blend category has amassed over $20.9 billion.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Large Cap – Blend | 73 | $167.40B | $1,365M | $3,909M | $9,202M | $20,902M | $33,258M |
| Global Large Cap – Growth | 7 | $12.34B | $50M | $257M | $726M | $1,635M | $2,885M |
| Global Large Cap – Value | 16 | $9.45B | $20M | $12M | $139M | $740M | $994M |
| Global Small | Mid Cap | 9 | $4.09B | -$18M | -$107M | $24M | -$155M | $79M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Two broad market ETFs dominated the weekly fund flows, attracting the bulk of new assets. The Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) led all funds with a $475 million inflow, followed closely by the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) which brought in $405 million. Outflows were minimal across the channel, with the BBH Select Mid Cap ETF (BBHM) and Global X Superdividend ETF (SDIV) seeing the largest redemptions at -$12 million and -$10 million, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | $475M |
| ACWI | iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | $405M |
| SPGM | State Street SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | $166M |
| CGGE | Capital Group Global Equity ETF | $79M |
| DFAW | Dimensional World Equity ETF | $73M |
| Outflows | ||
| BBHM | BBH Select Mid Cap ETF | -$12M |
| SDIV | Global X Superdividend ETF | -$10M |
| CVGD | CresAlta Global Dividend ETF | -$8M |
| RWLC | Rayliant NxtGen Multifactor US Equity ETF | -$3M |
| SFGV | Sequoia Global Value ETF | -$3M |
Issuer League Table Update
The issuer landscape remains highly concentrated, with Vanguard ($77.35B) and iShares ($59.93B) controlling over 71% of the channel’s total assets. This week, the two giants were nearly tied for flow leadership, with iShares collecting a net $478 million and Vanguard securing $475 million. On the other side of the ledger, BBH saw the largest net outflows among issuers, totaling -$13 million for the week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 1 | $77.35B | 40.02% |
| iShares | 11 | $59.93B | 31.01% |
| Capital Group | 3 | $19.86B | 10.28% |
| JPMorgan | 2 | $6.86B | 3.55% |
| Pacer | 5 | $3.30B | 1.71% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $478M |
| Vanguard | $475M |
| State Street | $166M |
| Outflows | |
| BBH | -$13M |
| Global X | -$10M |
| CresAlta | -$8M |
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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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