Weekly Channel Summary
The Equity: Specialty channel, encompassing 79 ETFs across 54 issuers, currently holds $16.8B in Assets Under Management (AUM). Activity over the past week demonstrated continued positive momentum with the channel capturing $339M in 5-day net inflows. This weekly surge bolsters a strong Year-to-Date (YTD) net inflow total of $1.78B and an impressive 1-year flow of $3.42B.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Both categories within the channel posted positive Week-to-Date (WTD) returns. The Equity: Specialty – Hedged category led the way, climbing 1.09% WTD, pushing its strong Year-to-Date (YTD) performance to 7.33%. The Equity: Specialty – Long | Short category trailed slightly with a WTD return of 0.90%, bringing its YTD gain to 6.86%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Specialty – Hedged | 1.09% | 3.43% | 5.73% | 7.25% | 7.33% | 18.88% |
| Equity: Specialty – Long | Short | 0.90% | 2.62% | 4.27% | 6.61% | 6.86% | 13.74% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The FINQ DOLLAR NEUTRAL U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF (AINT) captured the top spot this week with a robust 6.73% return. Conversely, the AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL) and the Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF (LBAY) were the primary laggards, returning -5.56% and -2.47%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| AINT | FINQ DOLLAR NEUTRAL U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF | 6.73% |
| CTEF | Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 5.56% |
| QTR | Global X NASDAQ 100 Tail Risk ETF | 2.87% |
| NLSI | NEOS Long/Short Equity Income ETF | 2.80% |
| MEMA | Man Active Emerging Markets Alternative ETF | 2.73% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| BTAL | AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | -5.56% |
| LBAY | Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | -2.47% |
| CLIX | ProShares Long Online/Short Stores ETF | -1.17% |
| CCOR | Core Alternative ETF | -0.77% |
| HELS | Hedgeye 130/30 Equity ETF | -0.46% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel experienced strong aggregate net inflows of $339M over the past five days. The Equity: Specialty – Long | Short category, currently holding $5.2B in AUM, was the primary driver, attracting $276M in new assets. The Equity: Specialty – Hedged category also saw positive movement, bringing in $63M. Neither category experienced net outflows for the week.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Specialty – Long | Short | 27 | $5.2B | $276M | $468M | $660M | $1,237M | $1,521M |
| Equity: Specialty – Hedged | 52 | $11.6B | $63M | $118M | $45M | $542M | $1,902M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF (IALT) dominated weekly flows, pulling in $253M. On the outflow side, the AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL) and the Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN) saw the largest redemptions, losing $9M and $4M, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IALT | iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF | $253M |
| HELO | JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | $53M |
| CLSE | Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | $20M |
| CAOS | Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | $10M |
| FTLS | First Trust Long/Short Equity ETF | $7M |
| Outflows | ||
| BTAL | AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | -$9M |
| SWAN | Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF | -$4M |
| SPYC | Simplify US Equity PLUS Convexity ETF | -$3M |
| QBUL | TrueShares Quarterly Bull Hedge ETF | -$3M |
| SHDG | Soundwatch Hedged Equity ETF | -$2M |
Issuer League Table Update
JPMorgan remains the dominant issuer in this space, commanding a 26.64% market share, followed by First Trust at 13.97%. While iShares led the pack in weekly asset gathering with $253M in inflows, AGF saw the largest outflows among issuers, shedding $9M over the 5-day period.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 3 | $4.47B | 26.64% |
| First Trust | 1 | $2.34B | 13.97% |
| Fidelity | 2 | $0.90B | 5.36% |
| Alpha Architect | 2 | $0.69B | 4.14% |
| Swan | 1 | $0.69B | 4.10% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $253M |
| JPMorgan | $54M |
| Convergence | $20M |
| Outflows | |
| AGF | -$9M |
| Simplify | -$5M |
| Amplify | -$4M |
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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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