Weekly Channel Summary
The Global Size & Style ETF channel, comprising 83 ETFs from 59 issuers, currently holds a total of $139.9 billion in assets under management. This week, the channel experienced net inflows of $219 million, contributing to a year-to-date total of $12.28 billion and a one-year total of $17.61 billion in positive flows. This consistent growth highlights sustained investor interest in global equity strategies differentiated by market capitalization and investment style.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
This week, performance was negative across all categories, with Global Large Cap Blend proving the most resilient, posting a -2.62% return. Despite the weekly downturn, this category has maintained a strong 14.66% year-to-date gain. The primary laggard was the Global Small | Mid Cap category, which saw a weekly decline of -3.49%, though it still holds the highest year-to-date return at 17.48%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend | -2.62% | -0.18% | 3.19% | 21.96% | 14.66% | 12.20% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | -2.63% | -0.94% | 2.41% | 21.03% | 17.21% | 12.50% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | -2.82% | -1.38% | 0.92% | 17.94% | 7.75% | 7.83% |
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | -3.49% | -1.56% | 2.26% | 23.52% | 17.48% | 14.49% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
On an individual fund level, the iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF (ACWV) was the standout top performer, limiting its losses to just -0.99%. At the other end of the spectrum, the Tremblant Global ETF (TOGA) and Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF (WLDR) were the week’s biggest laggards, with returns of -4.61% and -4.48%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| ACWV | iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | -0.99% |
| ASET | FlexShares Real Assets Allocation Index Fund | -1.22% |
| DIVS | SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF | -1.33% |
| GKAT | Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | -1.53% |
| WDIV | SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -1.54% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TOGA | Tremblant Global ETF | -4.61% |
| WLDR | Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | -4.48% |
| DWLD | Davis Select Worldwide ETF | -4.33% |
| IGTR | Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF | -4.10% |
| CDIG | City Different Investments Global Equity ETF | -4.03% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Global Size & Style channel saw net inflows of $219 million this week. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend category was the primary recipient, attracting $153 million and bringing its total AUM to $121.4 billion. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth category also saw significant interest with $39 million in new assets. In contrast, the Equity: Global Large Cap – Value category was the only one to see no inflows, while still avoiding outflows for the week.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend | 60 | $121.4B | $153M | $1,609M | $4,360M | $10,219M | $15,151M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | 3 | $8.1B | $39M | $235M | $683M | $1,673M | $2,119M |
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | 7 | $3.2B | $27M | $60M | $201M | $928M | $1,096M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | 13 | $7.2B | $0M | ($7M) | $38M | ($544M) | ($761M) |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO) led the pack in inflows, gathering $55 million. On the outflows side, the JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF (JGLO) experienced the largest redemption with $31 million leaving the fund, followed by the Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF (IGTR) which saw outflows of $4 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IOO | iShares Global 100 ETF | $55M |
| CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | $43M |
| CGGO | Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | $39M |
| CGGE | Capital Group Global Equity ETF | $17M |
| SDIV | Global X Superdividend ETF | $14M |
| Outflows | ||
| JGLO | JPMorgan Global Select Equity ETF | ($31M) |
| IGTR | Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF | ($4M) |
| SPGM | SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | ($4M) |
| AQLT | iShares MSCI Global Quality Factor ETF | ($3M) |
| RSEE | Rareview Systematic Equity ETF | ($1M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The issuer landscape is dominated by Vanguard and iShares, which command 39.60% and 32.62% of the market share, respectively. Capital Group was the week’s biggest asset gatherer, bringing in $99 million in new flows. Among the top issuers, JPMorgan experienced the largest outflows, with a reduction of $31 million for the week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 1 | $55.48B | 39.60% |
| iShares | 11 | $45.69B | 32.62% |
| Capital Group | 3 | $12.14B | 8.67% |
| JPMorgan | 2 | $7.31B | 5.22% |
| Pacer | 4 | $2.62B | 1.87% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $99M |
| iShares | $77M |
| Global X | $14M |
| Outflows | |
| JPMorgan | -$31M |
| Cambria | -$7M |
| Innovator | -$4M |
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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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