Weekly Channel Summary
The Synthetic Income channel encompasses 421 ETFs from 79 issuers, with total assets under management reaching $222.74 billion. Investors added a net $1.68 billion to the channel over the past week, contributing to a year-to-date inflow of $54.57 billion. Over the last twelve months, the channel has attracted nearly $75.0 billion in new capital.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Crypto-linked funds led performance this week with a modest 0.72% gain, though the category remains down 14.16% year-to-date. Equity, the channel’s largest category, posted a 0.22% weekly return, bringing its 2026 performance to 10.61%. On the downside, Commodity-focused strategies were the worst performers, falling 2.29% for the week.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crypto | 0.72% | 16.38% | 1.92% | 13.80% | -14.16% | -30.91% |
| Single Stock | 0.51% | 15.00% | 0.47% | 20.49% | 12.23% | 15.99% |
| Fixed Income | 0.37% | -0.01% | 0.02% | -0.35% | 1.71% | 4.30% |
| Equity | 0.22% | 3.72% | 2.85% | 7.74% | 10.61% | 16.94% |
| Multi-Asset | 0.20% | 1.81% | 0.54% | 5.40% | 6.56% | 15.32% |
| Commodity | -2.29% | 9.86% | -3.03% | -8.31% | 6.98% | 25.07% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Amplify Solana 3% Monthly Option Income ETF (SOLM) was the standout performer, surging 9.36% over the week. In contrast, the Tuttle Capital Space Industry Income Blast ETF (SPCI) experienced the steepest decline, dropping 8.33%. The Simplify Gold Strategy ETF (YGLD) also faced significant headwinds, falling 8.27% amidst weakness in the commodity space.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| SOLM | Amplify Solana 3% Monthly Option Income ETF | 9.36% |
| HAKY | Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF | 3.33% |
| KEO | Kurv Equity Option Income ETF | 3.11% |
| FDND | FT Vest Dow Jones Internet & Target Income ETF | 2.69% |
| AIPI | REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF | 2.56% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| SPCI | Tuttle Capital Space Industry Income Blast ETF | -8.33% |
| YGLD | Simplify Gold Strategy ETF | -8.27% |
| ULTI | REX IncomeMax Option Strategy ETF | -5.84% |
| KSLV | Kurv Silver Enhanced Income ETF | -4.69% |
| GLDW | Roundhill Gold WeeklyPay ETF | -4.38% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors allocated a net $1.68 billion to the Synthetic Income channel this week, with the vast majority directed towards Equity strategies. The Equity category alone attracted over $1.46 billion, continuing its strong year-to-date trend. All other categories also saw positive, albeit much smaller, net inflows for the week, indicating broad investor interest.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 236 | $203.94B | $1,465M | $7,253M | $20,046M | $49,690M | $64,700M |
| Single Stock | 115 | $7.56B | $69M | $51M | $640M | $750M | $3,887M |
| Commodity | 17 | $2.62B | $69M | $252M | $510M | $1,272M | $1,842M |
| Fixed Income | 25 | $6.09B | $61M | $234M | $656M | $1,607M | $2,434M |
| Crypto | 22 | $2.03B | $13M | $71M | $255M | $979M | $1,819M |
| Multi-Asset | 6 | $496M | $2M | $14M | $58M | $274M | $291M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ) led all funds, pulling in $397 million in new assets. Its counterpart, the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI), also saw strong demand with $160 million in inflows. Conversely, the Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (DIVO) saw the largest redemption of $80 million, followed by the NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF (QQQI) with $50 million in outflows.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| JEPQ | JPMorgan NASDAQ Equity Premium Income ETF | $397M |
| JEPI | JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | $160M |
| ACYN | FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Barrier & Income ETF | $122M |
| GPIX | Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | $84M |
| GPIQ | Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Premium Income ETF | $74M |
| Outflows | ||
| DIVO | Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | -$80M |
| QQQI | NEOS Nasdaq 100 High Income ETF | -$50M |
| KNG | FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF | -$13M |
| ISPY | ProShares S&P 500 High Income ETF | -$9M |
| DIVN | Horizon Dividend Income ETF | -$7M |
Issuer League Table Update
JPMorgan maintains its dominant position in the channel, commanding a 40.31% market share, trailed by Neos with 15.08%. Reinforcing its leadership, JPMorgan also led weekly inflows, attracting $591 million across its fund lineup. On the other side of the ledger, Amplify experienced the largest net outflows among issuers, with redemptions totaling $52 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 5 | $89.78B | 40.31% |
| Neos | 18 | $33.59B | 15.08% |
| Global X | 17 | $13.57B | 6.09% |
| Goldman Sachs | 2 | $11.08B | 4.97% |
| Amplify | 16 | $10.40B | 4.67% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| JPMorgan | $591M |
| First Trust | $162M |
| Goldman Sachs | $158M |
| Outflows | |
| Amplify | -$52M |
| Horizon | -$7M |
| ProShares | -$6M |
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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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