Weekly Channel Summary
The Sector & Industry ETF channel currently represents $1,046.3 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM), distributed across 275 ETFs managed by 56 issuers. The channel experienced positive momentum this week, bringing in $2.25 billion in total net inflows over the past 5 days. This continues a strong longer-term trajectory, with the space gathering $38.03 billion Year-to-Date and an impressive $64.29 billion over the past year.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The Information Technology category was the standout performer this week, surging with a 4.06% Week-to-Date (WTD) return and pushing its already dominant Year-to-Date (YTD) performance to 43.77%. On the flip side, Communication Services was the primary lagging category, dropping -0.48% for the week and remaining down -4.14% for the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 4.06% | 7.42% | 42.61% | 44.39% | 43.77% | 83.15% |
| Materials | 3.83% | -0.01% | 7.01% | 20.68% | 19.94% | 34.68% |
| Consumer Staples | 3.17% | 2.05% | 1.93% | 8.14% | 10.16% | 5.49% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 2.72% | 2.06% | 5.49% | -1.50% | 0.02% | 9.99% |
| Financials | 2.56% | 3.67% | 10.76% | 2.99% | 2.69% | 15.09% |
| Real Estate | 2.17% | 2.14% | 8.39% | 13.15% | 12.75% | 14.10% |
| Industrial | 1.98% | 3.16% | 6.33% | 14.07% | 14.03% | 31.64% |
| Health Care | 1.61% | 3.52% | 6.52% | 2.63% | 2.72% | 23.01% |
| Energy | 0.47% | -1.24% | 2.67% | 27.67% | 29.81% | 43.48% |
| Utilities | 0.38% | -0.96% | -1.90% | 6.42% | 6.24% | 13.38% |
| Comm Services | -0.48% | -4.58% | -1.13% | -2.85% | -4.14% | 10.56% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
At the fund level, the single best-performing ETF for the week was the Invesco Semiconductors ETF (PSI), soaring 15.74%. Conversely, the steepest WTD declines were seen in the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV), which retreated -5.29%, and the Range Global Coal Index ETF (COAL), down -2.72%.
| Top Performers | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 15.74% |
| FTXL | First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 10.53% |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | 10.36% |
| SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 9.41% |
| SHOC | Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | 8.71% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -5.29% |
| COAL | Range Global Coal Index ETF | -2.72% |
| GXPC | Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -1.88% |
| PINK | Simplify Health Care ETF | -1.72% |
| IETC | iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF | -1.38% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel gathered a steady $2,246 million in total net flow for the week. Once again, the Information Technology category drew the lion’s share, taking in an impressive $2,248 million to bring its total AUM to $469.0 billion. Real Estate was another bright spot, accumulating $413 million in fresh capital. Conversely, Consumer Staples was hit hardest, seeing the largest net outflows of the week at -$574 million.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 33 | $469.0B | $2,248M | $8,761M | $17,090M | $23,406M | $31,620M |
| Real Estate | 53 | $93.4B | $413M | $1,959M | $1,665M | $2,582M | $6,366M |
| Health Care | 33 | $95.1B | $405M | $141M | ($1,363M) | ($174M) | $2,792M |
| Financials | 35 | $93.3B | $379M | ($1,279M) | ($2,041M) | ($4,681M) | ($3,096M) |
| Utilities | 11 | $37.6B | $69M | ($95M) | ($622M) | ($824M) | $3,347M |
| Industrial | 30 | $83.9B | ($55M) | ($190M) | $2,915M | $10,974M | $18,689M |
| Energy | 32 | $68.8B | ($59M) | ($2,121M) | $1,200M | $10,527M | $7,611M |
| Materials | 10 | $13.7B | ($163M) | $91M | $998M | $2,483M | $2,575M |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15 | $32.7B | ($173M) | ($12M) | ($904M) | ($2,422M) | ($2,096M) |
| Comm Services | 8 | $31.9B | ($244M) | ($267M) | ($903M) | ($2,647M) | ($1,095M) |
| Consumer Staples | 13 | $26.9B | ($574M) | ($328M) | ($2,051M) | ($1,192M) | ($2,427M) |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Digging into individual funds, the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) led all demand by a wide margin, amassing $2,018 million in 5-day inflows. Conversely, the largest redemptions hit the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) and the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP), bleeding -$1,298 million and -$424 million, respectively.
| Inflows | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | $2,018M |
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | $1,176M |
| KBWB | Invesco KBW Bank ETF | $293M |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | $284M |
| XBI | State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | $123M |
| Outflows | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | ($1,298M) |
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($424M) |
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | ($367M) |
| XLC | State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($263M) |
| IYK | iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | ($187M) |
Issuer League Table Update
SPDR and Vanguard continue to command the sector space, controlling 39.17% and 24.52% of the market share, respectively. While SPDR remains the overall leader, it saw the largest net outflows of the week among issuers, handing back -$203 million. In contrast, VanEck flexed its muscle over the past five days, gathering an industry-leading $1.10 billion in net inflows.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR | 28 | $409.82B | 39.17% |
| Vanguard | 12 | $256.52B | 24.52% |
| iShares | 49 | $181.36B | 17.33% |
| VanEck | 16 | $71.24B | 6.81% |
| Fidelity | 12 | $38.14B | 3.65% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Inflows | |
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| VanEck | $1,096M |
| Invesco | $429M |
| Vanguard | $423M |
| Outflows | |
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
| SPDR | ($203M) |
| Fidelity | ($21M) |
| Tuttle Capital | ($17M) |
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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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