Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset channel holds $39.42 billion in assets under management across 141 ETFs from 86 different issuers. Investors added a net $144 million to the channel this week, contributing to a robust year-to-date inflow of $7.29 billion. Over the past year, the channel has successfully attracted nearly $11.94 billion in new capital.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Target Risk – Aggressive funds led performance this week with an average gain of 0.97%, bringing their year-to-date return to 9.23%. At the other end of the spectrum, Specialty – Real Assets was the only category to decline, falling 0.87%. Despite the weekly drop, the Real Assets category maintains its position as the top performer year-to-date, with a total return of 13.14%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 0.97% | -0.27% | 2.95% | 6.58% | 9.23% | 18.61% |
| Target Risk – Growth | 0.38% | -1.43% | 2.02% | 4.32% | 6.52% | 13.73% |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 0.33% | -1.30% | 0.47% | 2.51% | 5.36% | 12.86% |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 0.32% | -0.45% | -1.19% | 1.81% | 6.45% | 23.85% |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 0.27% | 0.05% | 1.16% | 4.31% | 7.08% | 12.20% |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 0.17% | -0.80% | -0.32% | 3.19% | 7.96% | 17.14% |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 0.16% | -0.66% | 0.58% | 2.30% | 4.17% | 9.44% |
| Specialty – Real Assets | -0.87% | 1.53% | -3.41% | 5.09% | 13.14% | 25.07% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF (GDMA) delivered the strongest return, gaining 2.94% for the week. In contrast, funds with exposure to more volatile asset classes faced headwinds. The USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB) was the worst performer, declining by 6.45%, followed by several other funds with digital asset strategies.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| GDMA | Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | 2.94% |
| FPAA | FPA Global Allocation ETF | 2.31% |
| NTSI | WisdomTree International Efficient Core Fund | 2.15% |
| NTSD | WisdomTree Efficient U.S. Plus International Equity Fund | 2.06% |
| GOLY | Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.92% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| WTIB | USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund | -6.45% |
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF | -3.55% |
| RSBT | Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | -3.46% |
| BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -2.67% |
| HECO | State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | -2.51% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Investors allocated a net $144 million to Multi-Asset ETFs over the past five trading days. Target Risk – Growth funds were the most popular category, attracting $52 million in new assets. Specialty – Multi-Asset Income and Specialty – Real Assets also saw positive demand, while Target Risk – Moderate and Conservative strategies experienced modest net redemptions.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 11 | $12.22B | $52M | $387M | $1,101M | $2,884M | $4,890M |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 25 | $5.82B | $46M | $144M | $336M | $758M | $1,221M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 33 | $5.22B | $33M | $70M | $305M | $1,268M | $2,263M |
| Specialty – Real Assets | 4 | $3.17B | $33M | $168M | $436M | $1,533M | $1,728M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 3 | $3.51B | $2M | $9M | $71M | $252M | $450M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 36 | $4.57B | -$6M | -$69M | -$85M | $391M | $930M |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 8 | $1.32B | -$7M | -$19M | $61M | $110M | $204M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 21 | $3.60B | -$8M | $5M | $51M | $97M | $251M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
At the fund level, the Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) was the standout, gathering $71 million in net inflows. This single fund accounted for nearly half of the entire channel’s net intake for the week. On the other hand, the iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF (AOR) saw the largest redemption of $20 million, followed by the Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF (CTAP) with an $11 million outflow.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $71M |
| INCM | Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF | $26M |
| MOOD | Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF | $17M |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | $12M |
| RAA | SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF | $12M |
| Outflows | ||
| AOR | iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | -$20M |
| CTAP | Simplify US Equity PLUS Managed Futures Strategy ETF | -$11M |
| GDMA | Gadsden Dynamic Multi-Asset ETF | -$11M |
| AOM | iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF | -$7M |
| AOK | iShares Core 30/70 Conservative Allocation ETF | -$6M |
Issuer League Table Update
iShares remains the largest issuer in the Multi-Asset space with a 24.26% market share, followed closely by Capital Group at 18.32%. Capital Group led all issuers in fundraising this week, bringing in $71 million entirely from its flagship balanced fund. Conversely, market leader iShares saw the largest net outflows among issuers, shedding $34 million from its suite of allocation funds.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 9 | $9.56B | 24.26% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $7.22B | 18.32% |
| WisdomTree | 9 | $2.58B | 6.55% |
| Franklin | 1 | $1.73B | 4.39% |
| State Street | 2 | $1.69B | 4.29% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $71M |
| Franklin | $26M |
| Relative Sentiment | $17M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$34M |
| Simplify | -$11M |
| Gadsden | -$11M |
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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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