Tech & Financials Lead Sizable ETF Reallocations

Issuer League Tables

Vanguard led the one-day absolute inflows with $5,545M, continuing its robust one-year trajectory of $461.49B in asset gathering. Direxion recorded the largest one-day absolute outflows at ($654M), contributing to its negative one-month flow of ($2,048M). On a relative basis, Calamos expanded its asset base by 28.87% through $803M in daily inflows. SRH experienced the largest relative contraction, losing 40.44% of its AUM due to a ($99M) daily outflow. These movements highlight concentrated capital shifts across both established index providers and specialized strategy issuers.

Issuer Flows (Absolute)

Issuer Flows (Relative to AUM)

Daily ETF Flow Analysis

U.S. Equity ETFs led all asset classes with $11,081M in daily inflows, driving the category’s one-year total to $1,031,187M. Non-Traditional funds lagged with daily outflows of ($940M), contrasting with their one-year positive flow of $66,664M. Within specific categories, U.S. Large Cap Value attracted the highest daily capital at $2,201M, closely followed by U.S. Large Cap Blend at $2,144M. Conversely, Leverage | Inverse Equity experienced the sharpest daily decline, recording ($855M) in outflows.

Asset Class Flows

Top/Bottom 10 Category Flows

U.S. Size & Style

VOO captured the top position within the U.S. Size & Style category, recording $2,181M in daily inflows against an AUM of $908.3B. DIA followed closely, gathering $2,175M over the same period. On the other end of the spectrum, QQQ registered the most significant daily outflow at ($616M), pulling back from its $425.3B asset base. RSSL also saw notable contraction, losing ($131M) over the single trading session. Overall, large-cap blend and large-cap value mandates represented the primary areas of positive capital movement.

Size & Style ex-U.S.

VEA dominated international flows by securing $1,018M in a single day, adding to its extensive $218.6B asset base. VT gathered the second-largest amount with $454M in daily inflows. TPIF marked the largest outflow in the category, shedding ($26M) over the one-day period. AVOS followed with a ($11M) reduction in assets under management. Developed market large-cap blend strategies generally accounted for the highest absolute capital allocations.

Sector & Industry

Information Technology funds demonstrated significant capital attraction, led by SMH with $603M in daily inflows. SOXX also recorded substantial accumulation, bringing in $520M to reach a $28.2B AUM. Real Estate and Utilities strategies observed net redemptions, with IYR losing ($129M) for the day. XLU recorded the second-largest outflow, decreasing its asset base by ($108M). The technology and financial sectors maintained the strongest one-day positive flow positioning.

Region & Country

EWZ led the single-country ETF flows by drawing $140M in new capital, expanding its AUM to $11.89B. EWJ also demonstrated strong daily momentum, adding $81M to its asset base. European-focused funds saw the largest absolute declines, with FEZ losing ($17M) during the session. EWW recorded the second-largest outflow, contracting by ($16M). Latin American and Asian country mandates constituted the majority of the positive flow leaders.

Thematic

ITB stood out within thematic funds, generating $103M in daily inflows against its $2.72B asset base. DRAM followed by securing $58M in one-day capital allocations. SAMT experienced the largest daily thematic outflow, recording a ($47M) reduction. ARKK similarly observed net redemptions, losing ($44M) over the trading day. Infrastructure and disruptive technology represented the most prominent themes for daily asset gathering.

Fixed Income

VCIT captured the highest daily fixed income inflows at $493M, contrasting with its broader one-month and one-year category trends. PULS followed by accumulating $307M in new capital over the session. High-yield and long-duration treasury funds experienced significant outflows, with HYG shedding ($700M). TLT also saw substantial capital flight, recording ($331M) in daily redemptions. Intermediate corporate mandates demonstrated the strongest positive flow resilience during the period.

Commodity

GSG led commodity flows by a narrow margin, bringing in $20M to its $0.94B asset base. DBA recorded the second-largest daily inflow, adding $12M to its agricultural mandate. Precious metals funds experienced the sharpest declines, with GLD losing ($134M) in a single day. SLV followed closely, logging ($79M) in daily outflows. Broad-based commodity indexed funds were the primary recipients of the limited positive capital movements.

Cryptocurrency

IBIT dominated digital asset flows, accumulating $284M over the daily session to reach a $62.08B AUM. FBTC also displayed strong capital attraction, securing $163M in one-day inflows. EETH marked the largest absolute outflow in the category, shedding ($2M). Several other crypto funds, including TDOT and TOXR, recorded flat daily flows. Bitcoin-focused mandates comprehensively led the segment’s asset gathering.

Non-Traditional

SOXS recorded the largest daily inflow among non-traditional funds, securing $159M. SH followed by gathering $86M across the single trading session. Leveraged bullish strategies encountered the most severe outflows, with SOXL losing ($488M). TQQQ similarly experienced a massive reduction, shedding ($296M) over the one-day period. Inverse semiconductor and broad market mandates captured the highest absolute inflows within the category.

Recent Launches

The ETF market recorded 259 new launches over the past three months, reflecting persistent issuer product expansion. CBOX entered the market on April 17, 2026, and immediately established an $801.00M AUM base. Several thematic and defined maturity funds, such as IBMX and ORBX, launched on April 14, 2026. GraniteShares introduced multiple YieldBOOST strategies, expanding the roster of available income-focused funds. These new offerings underscore ongoing development across unclassified and specialized fixed income categories.