Weekly Channel Summary
The Buffer ETF channel, encompassing 539 products from 21 issuers, closed the week with total assets under management of $98.68 billion. The channel attracted $568 million in net new assets over the past five days. This brings year-to-date inflows to $11.88 billion and one-year inflows to $16.43 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance across Buffer ETF categories was mixed, with Crypto leading gains at 0.98% for the week. In contrast, the Commodity category was the weakest performer, declining by 0.76%. The largest category, Equity, posted a modest gain of 0.22%, contributing to its year-to-date return of 8.26%.
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Buffer channel registered net inflows of $568 million for the week, driven almost entirely by the Equity asset class which gathered $570 million. Among outcome period strategies, funds with a September reset date were the clear leaders, attracting $445 million in new assets. Conversely, funds with a June reset period experienced the largest outflows, shedding $97 million.
Flows by Asset Class
| Asset Class | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 516 | $98.46B | $570M | $1,642M | $4,976M | $11,931M | $16,452M |
| Commodity | 1 | $55M | $1M | $3M | $5M | $2M | -$1M |
| Fixed Income | 2 | $13M | $0M | -$5M | -$13M | -$19M | -$35M |
| Crypto | 20 | $157M | -$2M | -$16M | -$32M | -$35M | $12M |
Flows by Outcome Period / Strategy
| Outcome Period / Strategy | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer Reset: September | 30 | $5.39B | $445M | $399M | $276M | -$332M | $638M |
| Buffer Reset: Laddered | 29 | $18.65B | $124M | $546M | $1,463M | $3,522M | $4,712M |
| Buffer Reset: August | 35 | $4.76B | $75M | $762M | $751M | $303M | $321M |
| Buffer Reset: Quarterly | 42 | $9.18B | $46M | $154M | $800M | $2,113M | $3,125M |
| Buffer Reset: July | 54 | $7.04B | $38M | $292M | $1,352M | $595M | $105M |
| Buffer Reset: Semi-Annually | 10 | $1.20B | $7M | $10M | $337M | $28M | $29M |
| Buffer Reset: November | 26 | $4.08B | $4M | -$60M | -$300M | -$428M | $695M |
| Buffer Reset: February | 25 | $4.91B | $4M | -$29M | -$51M | $1,023M | $532M |
| Buffer Reset: May | 34 | $5.02B | $3M | -$76M | $143M | $1,831M | $1,696M |
| Buffer Reset: December | 34 | $6.20B | $2M | -$80M | -$362M | -$376M | -$104M |
| Buffer Reset: March | 31 | $5.06B | $2M | -$97M | -$100M | $478M | $334M |
| Buffer Reset: Daily | 4 | $10M | $0M | $1M | $2M | $5M | -$4M |
| Buffer Reset: Dynamic | 1 | $40M | $0M | $1M | $2M | -$3M | -$1M |
| Buffer Reset: April | 45 | $5.69B | -$7M | $44M | $185M | $703M | $540M |
| Buffer Reset: October | 44 | $5.55B | -$20M | -$74M | -$279M | -$1,093M | $705M |
| Buffer Reset: January | 44 | $7.05B | -$27M | -$54M | -$332M | $1,133M | $772M |
| Buffer Reset: Dynamic | 11 | $2.36B | -$34M | -$22M | -$51M | $353M | $611M |
| Buffer Reset: June | 40 | $6.48B | -$97M | -$94M | $1,100M | $2,023M | $1,723M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Leading individual fund flows, the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – September (PSEP) brought in a substantial $179 million. On the other end of the spectrum, the Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – June (PJUN) saw the week’s largest redemption of $80 million. The MRP SynthEquity ETF (SNTH) followed with the second-largest outflow of $35 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| PSEP | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – September | $179M |
| ZSEP | Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF – 1 Yr September | $61M |
| BUFR | FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $47M |
| DDFS | Innovator Equity Dual Directional 15 Buffer ETF – September | $43M |
| BSEP | Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – September | $36M |
| Outflows | ||
| PJUN | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – June | -$80M |
| SNTH | MRP SynthEquity ETF | -$35M |
| IJAN | Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF – January | -$26M |
| POCT | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – October | -$15M |
| IJUN | Innovator International Developed Power Buffer ETF- June | -$15M |
Issuer League Table Update
FT Vest and Innovator continue to dominate the Buffer ETF landscape, commanding 48.92% and 36.40% of the market share, respectively. This week, Innovator led all issuers in asset gathering, pulling in $351 million in net new capital. Meanwhile, Measured Risk Portfolios experienced the largest net outflows, with redemptions totaling $35 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Issuer | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest | 122 | $48.27B | 48.92% |
| Innovator | 162 | $35.92B | 36.40% |
| Allianz | 59 | $5.96B | 6.04% |
| PGIM | 47 | $1.75B | 1.78% |
| AB Funds | 3 | $1.66B | 1.68% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Issuer | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Innovator | $351M |
| FT Vest | $186M |
| PGIM | $31M |
| Outflows | |
| Measured Risk Portfolios | -$35M |
| Corgi | -$2M |
| iShares | -$1M |
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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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