Macro Summary
The Buffer ETF Channel continues to expand, with total assets under management reaching $80.1 Billion across 454 ETFs managed by 20 issuers. For the past week, the channel saw net inflows of $220 Million, bringing the year-to-date total to $13.7 Billion.
Over the past year, Buffer ETFs have gathered $14.2 Billion in net new assets. The momentum shows no signs of slowing, with 31 new ETFs launched in just the last three months, signaling continued issuer confidence and investor demand.
Performance
Performance remains idiosyncratic across the Buffer ETF landscape. The Commodity: Focused – Precious Metals category led the way this week with a strong WTD return of 2.77%. Conversely, the Equity: U.S. Large Cap – Growth category lagged, posting a WTD decline of -1.55%.
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Flows
The Buffer – Equity asset class dominated activity, capturing $217 Million of the week’s flows. The Buffer Reset: Laddered implementation was the most popular outcome period, gathering $90 Million. Among individual funds, the BUFR ETF took the top spot with $55 Million in net inflows.
Flows by Asset Class
| Asset Class | # of Funds | AUM | WTD Flow | 1M Flow | 3M Flow | YTD Flow | 1Y Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffer – Commodity | 1 | $69M | SOM | $11M | ($2M) | ($2M) | $5M |
| Buffer – Crypto | 19 | $203M | $1M | $14M | $34M | $176M | $176M |
| Buffer – Equity | 414 | $79,206M | $217M | $1,407M | $3,650M | $13,329M | $13,781M |
| Buffer – Fixed Income | 2 | $34M | ($1M) | ($2M) | ($15M) | ($17M) | ($19M) |
| Buffer Synthetic Income | 18 | $575M | $3M | $19M | $57M | $222M | $220M |
Flows by Implementation (Outcome Period)
| Implementation | WTD Flow | 1M Flow | 3M Flow | YTD Flow | 1Y Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflows | |||||
| Buffer Reset: Laddered | $90M | $340M | $833M | $2,864M | $3,011M |
| Buffer Reset: December | $86M | $74M | ($387M) | ($225M) | $780M |
| Buffer Reset: Quarterly | $40M | $421M | $1,059M | $2,830M | $2,745M |
| Outflows | |||||
| Buffer Reset: April | ($17M) | ($20M) | ($188M) | $357M | $301M |
| Buffer Reset: January | ($13M) | ($53M) | ($207M) | $989M | $878M |
| Buffer Reset: February | ($11M) | ($62M) | ($379M) | $886M | $809M |
Individual Fund Flows (WTD)
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Inflows | ||
| BUFR | FT Vest Laddered Buffer ETF | $55M |
| PDEC | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – December | $22M |
| SFLR | Innovator Equity Managed Floor ETF | $17M |
| BALT | Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF | $16M |
| BUFZ | FT Vest Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF | $11M |
| Top 5 Outflows | ||
| PJUN | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – June | ($9M) |
| EALT | Innovator U.S. Equity 5 to 15 Buffer ETF – Quarterly | ($8M) |
| PJAN | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – January | ($6M) |
| PAUG | Innovator U.S. Equity Power Buffer ETF – August | ($5M) |
| KJAN | Innovator U.S. Small Cap Power Buffer ETF – January | ($4M) |
League Tables
FT Vest maintains its dominance as the largest issuer with $39.0 Billion in AUM, capturing $137 Million in inflows this week. Innovator follows with $29.9 Billion in AUM and $68 Million in weekly flows, securing the second spot in both categories.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Issuer | # of ETFs | AUM | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest | 115 | $39.02B | 48.67% |
| Innovator | 154 | $29.86B | 37.24% |
| Allianz | 49 | $4.98B | 6.20% |
| AB Funds | 3 | $1.33B | 1.66% |
| Pacer | 13 | $1.23B | 1.54% |
Issuer Flows (WTD)
| Issuer | WTD Flow | 1M Flow | 3M Flow | YTD Flow | 1Y Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflows | |||||
| FT Vest | $137M | $671M | $1.43B | $5.12B | $5.66B |
| Innovator | $68M | $557M | $1.45B | $5.30B | $5.13B |
| PGIM | $13M | $77M | $0.18B | $0.40B | $0.45B |
| Outflows | |||||
| Pacer | ($3M) | ($7M) | $0.06B | $0.12B | $0.13B |
| iShares | ($2M) | $60M | $0.23B | $0.34B | $0.29B |
| ARK | ($1M) | SOM | SOM | $0.00B | $0.00B |
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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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