Weekly Channel Summary
The FI: Specialty channel currently manages $70B in total Assets Under Management (AUM) across 148 ETFs, supported by 14 distinct issuers. Over the past week, the space gathered a net positive flow of $36M. This short-term gain builds on steady momentum, with Year-to-Date (YTD) flows reaching $5.39B and 1-Year flows hitting a massive $21.64B.
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Overall, the FI: Specialty channel attracted a net flow of $36M this past week. The Specialty Defined Maturity category led the way with robust inflows totaling $138M. Among segments, FI: Corporate was the top gatherer, pulling in $52M. Looking at specific maturity horizons, the Duration: 2028 bucket saw the most interest, attracting $83M in weekly inflows, while the Duration: 2026 bucket experienced the largest outflows at -$115M.
Category Flows Summary
| ETFA Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Defined Maturity | 102 | $68.5B | $138M | $840M | $4,443M | $5,454M | $21,801M |
| Specialty – Interest Rate Volatility | 8 | $0.9B | -$102M | -$60M | -$70M | -$78M | $0M |
| Fixed Income: Specialty – Maturing Ladder | 20 | $0.1B | $0M | $2M | $10M | $11M | -$162M |
Segment Flows Summary
| Segment | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI: Corporate | 50 | $52.8B | $52M | $457M | $3,058M | $3,907M | $16,065M |
| FI: Government | 54 | $11.9B | -$57M | $217M | $909M | $1,022M | $3,920M |
| FI: Municipal | 26 | $4.8B | $41M | $107M | $416M | $458M | $1,654M |
Duration Flows Summary
| Duration | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | $13.0B | -$115M | -$319M | -$654M | -$629M | $1,091M |
| 2027 | 11 | $12.9B | $23M | $170M | $682M | $874M | $3,652M |
| 2028 | 12 | $11.5B | $83M | $354M | $1,218M | $1,411M | $3,955M |
| 2029 | 11 | $9.4B | $30M | $74M | $786M | $979M | $3,452M |
| 2030 | 15 | $7.5B | $22M | $174M | $743M | $897M | $3,300M |
| 2031 | 11 | $5.0B | $13M | $100M | $498M | $574M | $2,009M |
| 2032 | 9 | $3.8B | $8M | $42M | $306M | $363M | $1,504M |
| 2033 | 8 | $2.6B | $19M | $39M | $202M | $244M | $906M |
| 2034 | 7 | $1.8B | $22M | $130M | $374M | $401M | $1,124M |
| 2035 | 11 | $0.9B | $34M | $77M | $291M | $343M | $590M |
| 2044 | 1 | $0.1B | $0M | $1M | $6M | $6M | $33M |
| 2045 | 3 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $5M |
| 2050 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $2M |
| 2054 | 1 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $1M |
| 2055 | 5 | $0.0B | $0M | $1M | $2M | $2M | $6M |
| 2060 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $2M |
| 2065 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $7M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
This week, the MYCH (State Street My2028 Corporate Bond ETF) captured the highest inflows, adding $36M. Conversely, the IVOL (KraneShares Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF) and BSCQ (Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF) faced the largest redemptions, with outflows of -$130M and -$47M respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| MYCH | State Street My2028 Corporate Bond ETF | $36M |
| IBTQ | iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Treasury ETF | $20M |
| PFIX | Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | $16M |
| IBIE | iShares iBonds Oct 2028 Term TIPS ETF | $14M |
| RISR | FolioBeyond Alternative Income and Interest Rate Hedge ETF | $12M |
| Outflows | ||
| IVOL | KraneShares Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF | -$130M |
| BSCQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -$47M |
| IBTG | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF | -$47M |
| IBDR | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -$24M |
| BSJQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | -$9M |
Issuer League Table Update
The FI: Specialty channel is heavily concentrated at the top, with iShares dominating at 57.87% market share, followed closely by Invesco at 39.65%. This week, iShares led all issuers by capturing $84M in net inflows, whereas Quadratic experienced the heaviest outflows, shedding -$130M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 55 | $40.28B | 57.87% |
| Invesco | 28 | $27.60B | 39.65% |
| State Street | 21 | $0.66B | 0.94% |
| Quadratic | 1 | $0.35B | 0.50% |
| Simplify | 2 | $0.26B | 0.37% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $84M |
| State Street | $35M |
| Invesco | $32M |
| Outflows | |
| Quadratic | -$130M |
| Global X | $0M |
| Stone Ridge | $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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