Weekly Channel Summary
The U.S. Size & Style ETF channel continues to dominate the domestic equity landscape, currently managing approximately $7.30 Trillion in assets across 949 ETFs from 264 different brands. Over the past week, the channel attracted $12.89 Billion in net new money, contributing to a robust Year-To-Date (YTD) flow total of $47.36 Billion. Momentum remains exceptionally strong on a trailing one-year basis, with the channel seeing massive total inflows of $571.03 Billion, underscoring the persistent investor preference for style-specific exposure.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Market performance was broadly negative this week, though a clear “Value” tilt provided relative protection. U.S. Large Cap – Value was the top-performing category, showing the most resilience with a minor decline of -0.11%. Conversely, U.S. Large Cap – Growth was the primary laggard, dropping -1.28% as interest rate sensitivity weighed on high-multiple stocks. Despite the weekly pullback, Value strategies remain the clear leaders for 2026, with U.S. Small Cap – Value currently leading the channel with a YTD return of 9.86%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | -0.11% | 3.84% | 9.44% | 12.25% | 6.73% | 16.50% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | -0.18% | 4.67% | 12.56% | 11.95% | 9.06% | 14.89% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | -0.30% | -2.59% | 4.20% | 2.74% | 2.35% | 6.37% |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | -0.38% | 2.07% | 9.98% | 9.81% | 6.73% | 12.64% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | -0.70% | 2.34% | 10.78% | 10.73% | 7.10% | 13.27% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | -0.70% | 0.41% | 9.53% | 9.99% | 5.78% | 11.92% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | -0.77% | -0.44% | 3.94% | 7.01% | 1.94% | 11.51% |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | -0.77% | 4.63% | 13.91% | 14.32% | 9.86% | 15.40% |
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | -1.28% | -4.50% | -0.91% | 2.36% | -2.48% | 7.80% |
Top & Bottom ETFs by Weekly Performance
In the Large Cap space, the Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY) surged 4.72%, while Defiance Retail Kings ETF (RKNG) plummeted -5.35%. Mid Caps saw the Concourse Capital Focused Equity ETF (CCFE) lead with a 4.29% gain, while Invesco S&P Midcap 400 Pure Value ETF (RFV) lagged at -2.79%. In the Small Cap arena, Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF (SCDV) climbed 2.09%, whereas Harbor Active Small Cap ETF (SMLL) fell -2.58%.
Large Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| FFTY | Innovator IBD 50 ETF | 4.72% |
| TEXX | Horizon Kinetics Texas ETF | 4.41% |
| GQGU | GQG US Equity ETF | 2.93% |
| ABLD | Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF | 2.81% |
| KEAT | Keating Active ETF | 2.63% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| RKNG | Defiance Retail Kings ETF | -5.35% |
| SOVF | Sovereign’s Capital Flourish Fund | -3.59% |
| AKRE | Akre Focus ETF | -3.58% |
| RUNN | Running Oak Efficient Growth ETF | -3.54% |
| QBIG | Invesco Top QQQ ETF | -3.29% |
Mid Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| CCFE | Concourse Capital Focused Equity ETF | 4.29% |
| CSD | Invesco S&P Spin-Off ETF | 2.35% |
| GLRY | Inspire Growth ETF | 2.03% |
| MGMT | Ballast Small/Mid Cap ETF | 1.69% |
| TSCM | Times Square Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF | 1.22% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| RFV | Invesco S&P Midcap 400 Pure Value ETF | -2.79% |
| QQJG | Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF | -1.76% |
| BCSM | Baron SMID Cap ETF | -1.73% |
| IPO | Renaissance IPO ETF | -1.67% |
| ABCS | Alpha Blue Capital US Small-Mid Cap Dynamic ETF | -1.50% |
Small Cap Performance
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| SCDV | Bahl & Gaynor Small Cap Dividend ETF | 2.09% |
| SIXS | ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 1.00% |
| OSCV | Opus Small Cap Value ETF | 0.82% |
| TMFS | Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.75% |
| CSB | VictoryShares Small Cap High Div Vol ETF | 0.56% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| SMLL | Harbor Active Small Cap ETF | -2.58% |
| RWJ | Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF | -2.25% |
| SCOW | Pacer S&P SC 600 Quality FCF Aristocrats ETF | -2.19% |
| FSGS | First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | -2.07% |
| RZV | Invesco S&P Smallcap 600 Pure Value ETF | -2.02% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel posted a net inflow of $12.83 Billion this week, heavily skewed toward Large Cap Blend exposures. The U.S. Large Cap – Blend category was the clear winner, pulling in $7,405 Million in new assets, bringing its total AUM to a staggering $4,074.6 Billion. U.S. Large Cap – Value also saw meaningful participation with $5,362 Million in inflows. Conversely, U.S. Large Cap – Growth faced the steepest redemption wall, shedding $3,055 Million as investors rotated out of tech-heavy growth strategies.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Large Cap – Blend | 352 | $4,074.6B | $7,405M | $18,355M | $127,353M | $35,421M | $357,754M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Value | 196 | $971.8B | $5,362M | $5,641M | $27,999M | $5,619M | $76,757M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Blend | 65 | $347.1B | $1,929M | $1,559M | $6,688M | $745M | ($1,404M) |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Blend | 68 | $388.1B | $953M | $3,216M | $10,301M | $3,002M | $26,877M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Value | 36 | $107.7B | $250M | $91M | $1,737M | $561M | ($1,829M) |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Value | 23 | $83.5B | $122M | $257M | $1,886M | $294M | $2,200M |
| U.S. Small Cap – Growth | 19 | $51.4B | ($64M) | ($1,329M) | ($895M) | ($1,270M) | ($2,190M) |
| U.S. Mid Cap – Growth | 24 | $58.7B | ($72M) | ($153M) | $1,062M | ($171M) | $2,434M |
| U.S. Large Cap – Growth | 160 | $1,216.4B | ($3,055M) | $8,109M | $21,534M | $3,096M | $110,374M |
Top & Bottom ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Leading Large Cap inflows was the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) with $4,250 Million, while the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) bled $3,730 Million. Mid Cap activity was headlined by the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) adding $454 Million, compared to the Vanguard Extended Market ETF (VXF) which saw $310 Million in outflows. For Small Caps, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) brought in $757 Million, while iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) led outflows with a loss of $69 Million.
Large Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | $4,250M |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | $2,276M |
| RSP | Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | $1,618M |
| DIA | SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | $1,305M |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | $1,239M |
| Outflows | ||
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust Series I | ($3,730M) |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | ($3,598M) |
| MGK | Vanguard Mega Cap Growth ETF | ($391M) |
| SPYG | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | ($280M) |
| SPYM | SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | ($236M) |
Mid Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IJH | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | $454M |
| MDY | SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust | $243M |
| VO | Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF | $229M |
| SDVY | First Trust SMID Rising Dividend Achievers | $82M |
| IWR | iShares Russell Midcap ETF | $71M |
| Outflows | ||
| VXF | Vanguard Extended Market ETF | ($310M) |
| IVOO | Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 ETF | ($49M) |
| IWS | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | ($45M) |
| IWP | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | ($41M) |
| IVOG | Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF | ($39M) |
Small Cap Flows
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | $757M |
| IJR | iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF | $303M |
| VTWO | Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | $297M |
| VB | Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | $175M |
| AVUV | Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF | $145M |
| Outflows | ||
| IWO | iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | ($69M) |
| CALF | Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | ($30M) |
| VBK | Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | ($12M) |
| EES | WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund | ($12M) |
| VTWG | Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | ($11M) |
Issuer League Table Update
Vanguard and iShares maintain their dominant positions at the top of the AUM leaderboard, commanding 34.28% and 27.32% of the market share, respectively. Vanguard was the biggest winner in gathering weekly inflows, capturing $5,429 Million. On the other end of the spectrum, Invesco saw the largest outflow among top issuers, losing $1,550 Million over the 5-day period.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 41 | $2,502.68B | 34.28% |
| iShares | 81 | $1,994.33B | 27.32% |
| SPDR | 30 | $1,049.21B | 14.37% |
| Invesco | 69 | $681.42B | 9.33% |
| Schwab | 12 | $324.53B | 4.45% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Vanguard | $5,429M |
| SPDR | $5,295M |
| Schwab | $1,129M |
| Outflows | |
| Invesco | -$1,550M |
| iShares | -$539M |
| Akre | -$120M |
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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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