Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset channel encompasses 140 ETFs from 85 issuers, with a total AUM of $38.94 billion. The channel attracted $329 million in net inflows over the past week. Year-to-date, investors have added $6.69 billion, contributing to a one-year total of nearly $12.0 billion in new assets.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Most Multi-Asset categories posted modest losses this week amid broader market pullbacks. Specialty – Multi-Asset Income was the most resilient category, declining just -0.11%, and it remains up 6.54% year-to-date. On the other end of the spectrum, Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve funds saw the steepest declines, falling -3.12% for the week, though they still hold a positive 5.88% return for the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | -0.11% | 0.32% | 5.31% | 6.27% | 6.54% | 13.71% |
| Target Risk – Conservative | -0.42% | 0.31% | 4.13% | 4.10% | 4.52% | 10.93% |
| Target Risk – Moderate | -0.73% | 0.54% | 5.30% | 5.52% | 6.29% | 15.57% |
| Specialty – Real Assets | -0.90% | -3.93% | 0.46% | 10.37% | 11.73% | 26.08% |
| Target Risk – Growth | -1.02% | 1.02% | 8.39% | 6.24% | 6.98% | 16.59% |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | -1.29% | -1.13% | 6.73% | 6.91% | 8.36% | 19.80% |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | -1.41% | 0.07% | 9.74% | 7.81% | 8.65% | 20.65% |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | -3.12% | -4.24% | 6.40% | 3.80% | 5.88% | 26.71% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Individual fund performance varied significantly, with Pacer WealthShield ETF (PWS) leading the pack with a 3.05% gain for the week. Conversely, funds with cryptocurrency exposure faced significant headwinds. The Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF (BEGS) was the worst performer, plummeting -13.76% over the five-day period.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| PWS | Pacer WealthShield ETF | 3.05% |
| HECA | Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF | 1.75% |
| MDIV | Multi-Asset Diversified Income Index Fund | 1.05% |
| RSBA | Return Stacked Bonds & Merger Arbitrage ETF | 0.89% |
| RISN | Inspire Capital Appreciation ETF | 0.83% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| BEGS | Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF | -13.76% |
| ISBG | IncomeSTKd 1x Bitcoin & 1x Gold Premium ETF | -12.65% |
| WDIG | WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Metals Fund | -12.42% |
| GDMN | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | -11.76% |
| BTGD | STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF | -10.71% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Multi-Asset channel collected $329 million in net new assets this week. Target Risk – Growth funds were the primary driver of these inflows, attracting $234 million. This category has been a consistent favorite among investors, accumulating $2.64 billion year-to-date. In contrast, Target Risk – Moderate was the only category to experience net redemptions, albeit a minor outflow of $2 million.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 11 | $12.05B | $234M | $560M | $1,357M | $2,640M | $5,004M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 35 | $4.63B | $24M | -$32M | $52M | $469M | $1,050M |
| Specialty – Real Assets | 4 | $2.94B | $24M | $146M | $631M | $1,344M | $1,604M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 3 | $3.50B | $19M | $48M | $123M | $241M | $458M |
| Specialty – Multi-Asset Income | 25 | $5.66B | $14M | $104M | $343M | $589M | $1,158M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 33 | $5.16B | $12M | $143M | $277M | $1,184M | $2,212M |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 8 | $1.35B | $1M | $37M | $92M | $129M | $212M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 21 | $3.65B | -$2M | $42M | $58M | $93M | $271M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
A single fund was responsible for the majority of the channel’s weekly inflows. The Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) single-handedly brought in $233 million. On the redemption side, outflows were minimal and spread across several funds. The largest weekly withdrawals were from the FundX Investment Conservative ETF (XRLX) and the Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF (HECA), which saw outflows of $6 million and $5 million, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $233M |
| ALLW | State Street Bridgewater All Weather ETF | $26M |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | $24M |
| AOA | iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF | $19M |
| INCM | Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF | $13M |
| Outflows | ||
| XRLX | FundX Investment Conservative ETF | -$6M |
| HECA | Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF | -$5M |
| RPAR | RPAR Risk Parity ETF | -$3M |
| GDE | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | -$3M |
| UPAR | UPAR Ultra Risk Parity ETF | -$2M |
Issuer League Table Update
The Multi-Asset landscape continues to be led by iShares and Capital Group, which command 24.66% and 18.17% of the market share, respectively. Capital Group was the clear winner in asset gathering this week, securing $233 million in net inflows. Meanwhile, FundX experienced the largest outflows among issuers, with net redemptions totaling $6 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 9 | $9.60B | 24.66% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $7.07B | 18.17% |
| WisdomTree | 9 | $2.65B | 6.79% |
| State Street | 2 | $1.62B | 4.17% |
| Franklin | 1 | $1.61B | 4.14% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $233M |
| State Street | $26M |
| VanEck | $24M |
| Outflows | |
| FundX | -$6M |
| Hedgeye | -$5M |
| Evoke | -$5M |
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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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