Weekly Channel Summary
The U.S. Size & Style ETF channel, comprising 1,004 funds from 282 issuers, currently holds over $8.33 trillion in assets under management. This week, the channel attracted significant net inflows of $10.51 billion, contributing to a robust year-to-date total of $411.18 billion. Over the past twelve months, investors have allocated a net $747.40 billion into these strategies, underscoring sustained demand for U.S. equity exposure.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
U.S. Large Cap Blend funds led performance this week, posting a gain of 1.03% and continuing their positive momentum. Conversely, U.S. Mid Cap Blend was the only category to finish in the red, declining by a slight 0.13%. On a year-to-date basis, U.S. Small Cap Value remains the standout performer, having returned 20.83% and significantly outpacing other style segments.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | 1.03% | 0.01% | 4.37% | 8.57% | 10.27% | 19.44% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | 1.01% | -4.33% | 2.77% | 8.35% | 8.48% | 17.35% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | 0.38% | 2.51% | 6.31% | 11.30% | 16.45% | 26.28% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | 0.23% | 1.87% | 5.38% | 11.39% | 16.60% | 24.84% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | 0.17% | 0.64% | 5.93% | 13.65% | 20.83% | 34.03% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | 0.14% | -4.94% | 2.97% | 6.95% | 7.96% | 7.29% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | 0.09% | -2.68% | 5.33% | 12.91% | 18.92% | 31.16% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | 0.04% | -5.78% | 3.50% | 11.93% | 16.54% | 26.40% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | -0.13% | -1.64% | 4.33% | 10.40% | 14.02% | 19.36% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Among individual funds, the ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN (IFED) delivered the strongest weekly performance, surging 8.74%. At the other end of the spectrum, the SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF (SGRT) experienced the largest decline, falling 4.97% for the week. Another notable decliner was the Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO), which shed 3.73%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| IFED | ETRACS IFED Invest with the Fed TR Index ETN due September 15, 2061 | 8.74% |
| AIUP | FINQ FIRST U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF | 7.15% |
| DUNK | Dana Unconstrained Equity ETF | 6.54% |
| BCHP | Principal Focused Blue Chip ETF | 5.99% |
| RNIN | Bushido Capital US SMID Cap Equity ETF | 5.74% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| SGRT | SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | -4.97% |
| XMMO | Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -3.73% |
| FPX | First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | -3.11% |
| PDP | Invesco Dorsey Wright Momentum ETF | -2.76% |
| ELCV | Eventide High Dividend ETF | -2.51% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors allocated a net $10.51 billion to U.S. Size & Style ETFs over the past week, with a clear preference for value-oriented strategies. The U.S. Large Cap Value category was the primary beneficiary, attracting a substantial $7.23 billion in new assets. Significant inflows were also seen in U.S. Mid Cap Blend and U.S. Small Cap Blend, which gathered $1.68 billion and $1.53 billion, respectively, while their growth-focused counterparts saw minor net withdrawals.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | 205 | $1,103.59B | $7,228M | $14,714M | $30,013M | $59,787M | $103,181M |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | 68 | $442.54B | $1,676M | $1,201M | $10,313M | $25,327M | $38,520M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | 68 | $388.94B | $1,530M | $1,064M | $2,600M | $3,599M | $14,710M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | 39 | $124.79B | $229M | $1,472M | $3,731M | $6,453M | $7,997M |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | 25 | $90.15B | $42M | $125M | $349M | $772M | $3,203M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | 21 | $60.01B | -$13M | $479M | $1,677M | $1,209M | $1,883M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | 379 | $4,655.10B | -$47M | $40,417M | $160,558M | $261,609M | $463,566M |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | 27 | $63.81B | -$61M | -$411M | $456M | $560M | $3,226M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | 172 | $1,397.64B | -$72M | -$894M | $23,556M | $51,863M | $111,119M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the fund level, the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) led all products with $3.64 billion in net inflows. In a notable divergence among S&P 500 trackers, the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) experienced the week’s largest redemption, shedding $6.34 billion. The Invesco QQQ Trust Series I (QQQ) also saw significant outflows, with investors pulling $1.79 billion from the fund.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | $3,639M |
| SDY | State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | $1,757M |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $1,398M |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | $1,190M |
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | $1,187M |
| Outflows | ||
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -$6,336M |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust Series I | -$1,787M |
| FV | First Trust Dorsey Wright Focus 5 ETF | -$750M |
| RSP | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | -$433M |
| KLMN | Invesco MSCI North America Climate ETF | -$341M |
Issuer League Table Update
Vanguard and iShares continue to dominate the U.S. Size & Style landscape, commanding 34.06% and 26.75% of the market share, respectively. This week, SPDR was the leading asset gatherer, pulling in a substantial $7.05 billion in net new money, largely driven by its flagship S&P 500 fund. Conversely, iShares faced the largest net redemptions among all issuers, with outflows totaling $3.47 billion for the week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 41 | $2,836.33B | 34.06% |
| iShares | 83 | $2,226.95B | 26.75% |
| SPDR | 28 | $1,197.37B | 14.38% |
| Invesco | 68 | $798.30B | 9.59% |
| Schwab | 11 | $373.27B | 4.48% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| SPDR | $7,049M |
| Vanguard | $3,506M |
| Schwab | $1,419M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$3,467M |
| First Trust | -$609M |
| Invesco | -$97M |
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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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