Weekly Channel Summary
The Global Size & Style channel encompasses 104 ETFs from 73 issuers, with total assets under management standing at $192.85 billion. The segment experienced modest net outflows of $204 million over the past week, a small withdrawal compared to the substantial year-to-date inflows of $24.09 billion. Over the last twelve months, investors have added a net $36.59 billion to the channel.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Global Large Cap Value funds led performance this week, posting a gain of 0.46%, followed by Global Small & Mid Cap funds which rose 0.27%. On the other side of the ledger, Global Large Cap Blend funds were the weakest category, declining by 0.35%. Despite a slight dip this week, Global Large Cap Growth remains the top-performing category year-to-date with a return of 12.43%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Large Cap – Value | 0.46% | 3.08% | 2.32% | 6.28% | 9.73% | 15.98% |
| Global Small | Mid Cap | 0.27% | 3.05% | -1.70% | 2.28% | 11.15% | 19.30% |
| Global Large Cap – Growth | -0.14% | -4.55% | 4.56% | 6.79% | 12.43% | 21.18% |
| Global Large Cap – Blend | -0.35% | 0.39% | 3.02% | 6.61% | 9.39% | 18.55% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Among individual funds, the Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF (WLDR) was the standout performer, climbing 2.50% for the week. The Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL) also posted a strong gain of 1.83%. At the bottom of the rankings, the Tremblant Global ETF (TOGA) experienced the largest decline, falling 4.09% over the five-day period.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| WLDR | Simplify Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 2.50% |
| INFL | Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 1.83% |
| CGV | Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 1.37% |
| GPT | Intelligent Alpha Atlas ETF | 1.15% |
| CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | 1.03% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TOGA | Tremblant Global ETF | -4.09% |
| BGGG | Baillie Gifford Long Term Global Growth ETF | -2.68% |
| PCGG | Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | -2.35% |
| CLUB | Billionaires Club ETF | -2.23% |
| ETFT | Fundsmith Equity ETF | -2.06% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Despite the channel’s overall net outflow, investor demand varied significantly across categories. Global Large Cap Growth funds attracted the most new capital, pulling in $89 million. Conversely, the Global Large Cap Blend category drove the channel’s negative result, shedding $302 million in assets. This recent withdrawal from Blend funds contrasts with their dominant year-to-date intake of over $21.7 billion.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Large Cap – Growth | 7 | $12.00B | $89M | $219M | $748M | $1,804M | $2,908M |
| Global Large Cap – Value | 16 | $9.69B | $11M | $37M | $134M | $749M | $1,045M |
| Global Small | Mid Cap | 9 | $4.14B | -$2M | -$37M | -$35M | -$174M | $41M |
| Global Large Cap – Blend | 72 | $167.02B | -$302M | $2,179M | $6,621M | $21,710M | $32,600M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Flows at the fund level were dominated by a major redemption from a single ETF. The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) saw outflows of $590 million, followed by the iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) with a $61 million withdrawal. Bucking the trend, the iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO) was the top asset gatherer, collecting $118 million in new investments.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IOO | iShares Global 100 ETF | $118M |
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | $96M |
| CGGO | Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | $90M |
| CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | $21M |
| CGGE | Capital Group Global Equity ETF | $19M |
| Outflows | ||
| ACWI | iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | -$590M |
| URTH | iShares MSCI World ETF | -$61M |
| CVGD | CresAlta Global Dividend ETF | -$5M |
| BBHM | BBH Select Mid Cap ETF | -$4M |
| RGEF | Rockefeller Global Equity ETF | -$2M |
Issuer League Table Update
Vanguard and iShares continue to dominate the Global Size & Style landscape, commanding 40.24% and 30.65% of the market share, respectively. Capital Group was the most successful issuer in attracting new assets this week, with net inflows of $131 million across its fund lineup. In stark contrast, iShares experienced the largest net outflows among all issuers, with investors pulling a net $499 million from its products.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 1 | $77.60B | 40.24% |
| iShares | 11 | $59.10B | 30.65% |
| Capital Group | 3 | $19.74B | 10.24% |
| JPMorgan | 2 | $6.79B | 3.52% |
| Pacer | 5 | $3.48B | 1.80% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $131M |
| Vanguard | $96M |
| Avantis | $20M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$499M |
| BBH | -$5M |
| CresAlta | -$5M |
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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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