Weekly Channel Summary
The Currency ETF channel, comprising 15 funds from 4 issuers, holds a total of $2.94 billion in assets under management. This week, the channel saw modest net inflows of $3 million, contributing to a strong year-to-date total of $646 million. Over the past year, these ETFs have attracted a cumulative $116 million in net new assets.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The Currency category posted a slight gain of 0.06% for the week, pushing its year-to-date return to 1.72%. Over the past three months, the category has remained relatively flat with a 0.03% return. Looking at a longer horizon, the category has delivered a 3.24% gain over the past year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | 0.06% | -0.32% | 0.03% | 1.54% | 1.72% | 3.24% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Strategies focused on a stronger U.S. dollar or weakness in other major currencies led performance this week. The Simplify Currency Strategy ETF (FOXY) was the top performer, gaining 1.67%, followed closely by the ProShares UltraShort Euro (EUO) which rose 1.51%. Conversely, funds with bullish exposure to the Euro saw the largest declines, with the ProShares Ultra Euro (ULE) falling 1.56%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FOXY | Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | 1.67% |
| EUO | ProShares UltraShort Euro | 1.51% |
| UUP | Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 0.64% |
| YCS | ProShares UltraShort Yen | 0.61% |
| USDU | WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund | 0.60% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| ULE | ProShares Ultra Euro | -1.56% |
| FXA | Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | -1.44% |
| FXE | Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust | -0.78% |
| YCL | ProShares Ultra Yen | -0.77% |
| UDN | Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | -0.67% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Currency ETF channel experienced minimal net inflows of $3 million this week, a slowdown from the $64 million gathered over the past month. This recent positive movement contrasts with the net outflows of $118 million seen over the last 90 days. Despite the recent mixed activity, the channel maintains a strong year-to-date inflow total of $646 million.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | 15 | $2.94B | $3M | $64M | -$118M | $646M | $116M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Investor appetite for bullish U.S. dollar exposure was evident as the Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund (UUP) led all funds with $26 million in net inflows. On the other hand, investors moved away from European currencies, resulting in significant redemptions. The Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust (FXE) and the Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust (FXF) tied for the largest outflows, each shedding $16 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| UUP | Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | $26M |
| USDU | WisdomTree Bloomberg US Dollar Bullish Fund | $11M |
| FXC | Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust | $3M |
| FOXY | Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | $0M |
| UDN | Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | $0M |
| Outflows | ||
| FXF | Invesco CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust | -$16M |
| FXE | Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Trust | -$16M |
| FXY | Invesco Currencyshares Japanese Yen Trust | -$3M |
| EUO | ProShares UltraShort Euro | -$2M |
| FOXY | Simplify Currency Strategy ETF | $0M |
Issuer League Table Update
Invesco continues to dominate the Currency ETF space, commanding 69.95% of the market share, with WisdomTree holding the second-largest position at 15.32%. Despite its smaller footprint, WisdomTree led issuers in asset gathering this week, securing $11 million in net inflows. In contrast, the market leader Invesco experienced the largest net outflows, with investors pulling a net $6 million from its suite of currency funds.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco | 8 | $2.05B | 69.95% |
| WisdomTree | 2 | $450M | 15.32% |
| Simplify | 1 | $328M | 11.18% |
| ProShares | 4 | $104M | 3.55% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| WisdomTree | $11M |
| Simplify | $0M |
| ProShares | -$2M |
| Outflows | |
| Invesco | -$6M |
| ProShares | -$2M |
| Simplify | $0M |
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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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