Weekly Channel Summary
The U.S. Size & Style ETF channel, comprising 894 ETFs from 244 issuers, currently holds a total of $6.85 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM). The channel experienced significant positive flows this past week, attracting $18.34 billion. This momentum builds on a strong year, with Year-to-Date (YTD) flows reaching $341.95 billion and total flows over the past year hitting an impressive $588.43 billion, signaling sustained investor confidence in this segment.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
This week, U.S. Large Cap Growth was the top-performing category with a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of -2.32%, showcasing relative resilience in a challenging market. Despite the weekly dip, this category maintains a strong Year-to-Date (YTD) return of 13.48%. On the other end of the spectrum, U.S. Small Cap Value was the primary laggard, posting a WTD return of -5.06%, bringing its YTD performance to a nearly flat 0.13%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | -2.32% | 0.44% | 5.48% | 30.03% | 13.48% | 17.61% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | -2.53% | -0.19% | 3.25% | 21.24% | 9.88% | 10.93% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | -3.12% | -1.16% | 0.96% | 16.03% | 7.79% | 6.16% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | -3.13% | -1.91% | 2.23% | 24.68% | 7.41% | 10.86% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | -3.35% | -0.70% | 3.63% | 25.21% | 5.07% | 7.51% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | -3.63% | -2.47% | 0.44% | 19.82% | 4.19% | 5.18% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | -4.21% | -2.54% | 1.25% | 21.91% | 3.41% | 5.42% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | -4.55% | -3.57% | -1.23% | 17.02% | 2.43% | 3.14% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | -5.06% | -3.93% | -0.58% | 21.55% | 0.13% | 2.25% |
Top & Bottom ETFs by Weekly Performance
Across market caps, performance varied significantly. In Large Caps, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) was the standout performer with a 0.41% gain, while the Towle Value ETF (TCV) was the worst performer, dropping 5.97%. For Mid Caps, Otter Creek Focus Strategy ETF (OCFS) led with a minimal loss of -0.10%, whereas Concourse Capital Focused Equity ETF (CCFE) lagged significantly with a -7.97% return. In the Small Cap space, First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC) performed best with a -1.63% return, and Acquirers Small and Micro Deep Value ETF (DEEP) trailed with a -6.72% loss.
Large Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FFTY | Innovator IBD 50 ETF | 0.41% |
| BUZZ | VanEck Social Sentiment ETF | -0.15% |
| BDGS | Bridges Capital Tactical ETF | -0.20% |
| SGRT | SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | -0.25% |
| GQGU | GQG US Equity ETF | -0.28% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TCV | Towle Value ETF | -5.97% |
| MVPA | Miller Value Partners Appreciation ETF | -5.91% |
| COWS | Amplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF | -5.73% |
| WBIY | WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF | -5.68% |
| SYLD | Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.39% |
Mid Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| OCFS | Otter Creek Focus Strategy ETF | -0.10% |
| IPO | Renaissance IPO ETF | -1.00% |
| FRTY | Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF | -1.93% |
| XMMO | Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | -2.10% |
| IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | -2.12% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| CCFE | Concourse Capital Focused Equity ETF | -7.97% |
| ZIG | Acquirers Fund | -6.69% |
| DFAT | Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF | -5.38% |
| SAEF | Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF | -5.23% |
| HWSM | Hotchkis & Wiley SMID Cap Diversified Value Fund | -5.12% |
Small Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| MMSC | First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF | -1.63% |
| IWC | iShares Micro-Cap ETF | -1.94% |
| SMMV | iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -2.30% |
| DWAS | Invesco Dorsey Wright SmallCap Momentum ETF | -2.49% |
| FYC | First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | -2.53% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| DEEP | Acquirers Small and Micro Deep Value ETF | -6.72% |
| MYLD | Cambria Micro and SmallCap Shareholder Yield ETF | -6.25% |
| NIXT | Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | -6.16% |
| DSMC | Distillate Small/Mid Cash Flow ETF | -6.11% |
| CALF | Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -5.88% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The U.S. Size & Style channel saw a net inflow of $18.36 billion this week. The U.S. Large Cap Blend category led the charge, attracting an impressive $10.48 billion in new assets, bringing its total AUM to $3.84 trillion. Another category with significant inflows was U.S. Large Cap Growth, which gathered $5.82 billion. In contrast, the U.S. Small Cap Blend category experienced the largest outflows, with $588 million leaving the space.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | 331 | $3,836.5B | $10,475M | $30,852M | $80,651M | $206,188M | $352,475M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | 147 | $1,209.8B | $5,823M | $13,133M | $25,962M | $84,820M | $124,487M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | 187 | $854.4B | $2,114M | $8,121M | $15,243M | $44,605M | $70,742M |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | 66 | $356.9B | $423M | $2,395M | $5,720M | $18,435M | $32,025M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | 33 | $94.7B | $90M | $358M | $394M | ($3,398M) | ($1,133M) |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | 21 | $74.3B | $74M | $132M | $875M | $1,264M | $3,800M |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | 23 | $59.9B | $46M | $361M | $1,769M | $1,690M | $3,930M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | 17 | $50.3B | ($97M) | ($16M) | ($299M) | ($2,134M) | ($80M) |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | 59 | $312.9B | ($588M) | $1,545M | ($2,328M) | ($9,531M) | $2,177M |
Top & Bottom ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Individual ETF flows were led by Large Caps, with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) attracting $5.28 billion, while the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) saw the largest outflow of $1.91 billion. In the Mid Cap segment, Fidelity Enhanced Mid Cap ETF (FMDE) saw the highest inflows at $192 million, and the Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) experienced the largest outflow at $120 million. For Small Caps, the Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF (VBR) led inflows with $256 million, while the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) had the most significant outflow of $924 million.
Large Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | $5,281M |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust Series I | $4,870M |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | $3,088M |
| SPLG | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | $2,169M |
| DIA | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust | $1,608M |
| Outflows | ||
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | ($1,914M) |
| IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | ($730M) |
| QUAL | iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF | ($246M) |
| COWZ | Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF | ($228M) |
| RSP | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | ($227M) |
Mid Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| FMDE | Fidelity Enhanced Mid Cap ETF | $192M |
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market ETF | $96M |
| IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | $64M |
| IWR | iShares Russell Midcap ETF | $58M |
| SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | $55M |
| Outflows | ||
| VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | ($120M) |
| IMCG | iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF | ($67M) |
| IJJ | iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | ($26M) |
| XMLV | Invesco S&P MidCap Low Volatility ETF | ($17M) |
| IPO | Renaissance IPO ETF | ($8M) |
Small Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| VBR | Vanguard Small Cap Value ETF | $256M |
| FESM | Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | $221M |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | $184M |
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF | $42M |
| DFSV | Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | $24M |
| Outflows | ||
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | ($924M) |
| VTWO | Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | ($87M) |
| IWO | iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | ($81M) |
| SPSM | SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | ($63M) |
| RWJ | Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | ($48M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The issuer landscape is dominated by Vanguard, which holds a commanding 34.06% market share, and iShares, with 27.57%. This week, Vanguard also led in asset gathering, with inflows of $6.80 billion. In contrast, among the top issuers, iShares experienced the largest outflows, seeing $2.21 billion exit its funds.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 38 | $2,332.69B | 34.06% |
| iShares | 80 | $1,888.50B | 27.57% |
| SPDR | 30 | $1,001.04B | 14.61% |
| Invesco | 69 | $659.57B | 9.63% |
| Schwab | 12 | $301.72B | 4.40% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Vanguard | $6,799M |
| SPDR | $6,728M |
| Invesco | $5,031M |
| Outflows | |
| iShares | -$2,210M |
| Pacer | -$275M |
| Avantis | -$155M |
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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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