Weekly Channel Summary
The Thematic channel closed the week with total AUM of $396.39B spread across 491 ETFs from 115 issuers. Weekly net inflows totaled $2,479M, extending a robust year for the channel with YTD net flows of $73,967M and 1-Year net flows of $98,347M. The channel remains a significant destination for investor capital, with flows accelerating across several key categories.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Health Innovation led all categories WTD with an 8.47% gain, extending a remarkable YTD advance of 56.09% and a 1-Year return of 72.23%. FinTech and Disruptive Tech also posted solid weekly gains of 2.80% and 2.15%, respectively, with Disruptive Tech’s YTD return of 34.37% underscoring sustained momentum. On the downside, Natural Resources fell 2.52% for the week, while Sustainability and Infrastructure also lagged, down 2.29% and 1.59%. Individual fund performance echoed the category trend, as ARKG topped the leaderboard with a 13.35% weekly gain, while ODDZ was the weakest performer, declining 6.91%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Innovation | 8.47% | 11.27% | 30.24% | 67.35% | 56.09% | 72.23% |
| FinTech | 2.80% | 12.59% | -1.43% | 21.57% | 14.60% | -3.75% |
| Disruptive Tech | 2.15% | 3.18% | -3.54% | 39.21% | 34.37% | 32.35% |
| Multi-Sector | 1.89% | 2.35% | 0.63% | 20.28% | 16.18% | 15.26% |
| Industrial Revolution | 0.57% | -6.72% | -5.89% | -3.73% | 2.96% | 5.47% |
| Alternative Equity | -0.36% | -2.48% | 6.24% | 6.87% | -4.88% | -8.80% |
| Evolving Consumer | -0.67% | -1.99% | 0.05% | 10.56% | 0.39% | -5.96% |
| Precious Metals | -1.34% | 7.46% | 15.17% | 7.92% | 11.35% | 44.12% |
| Midstream & MLPs | -1.52% | -1.60% | 7.65% | 6.66% | 23.28% | 23.59% |
| Infrastructure | -1.59% | -5.66% | -8.87% | 2.53% | 12.21% | 15.41% |
| Sustainability | -2.29% | -4.22% | -16.68% | -3.24% | 5.41% | 13.01% |
| Natural Resources | -2.52% | -1.35% | -1.70% | 0.74% | 10.69% | 25.06% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
Cybersecurity-linked names featured prominently among the week’s top performers, with WCBR and BUG gaining 11.08% and 10.74%, respectively, alongside XA at 8.66%. ARKG led the group overall, benefiting from the broader Health Innovation category’s strong YTD run. On the weaker side, sports betting exposures struggled, with ODDZ and BETZ down 6.91% and 5.88%. Uranium-related funds also underperformed, with URNJ and NLR both declining nearly 5%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| ARKG | ARK Genomic Revolution ETF | 13.35% |
| WCBR | WisdomTree Cybersecurity Fund | 11.08% |
| BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | 10.74% |
| XA | Corgi AI Cybersecurity ETF | 8.66% |
| OWNB | Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF | 8.48% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| ODDZ | Corgi Sports Betting & Gambling ETF | -6.91% |
| IBRN | iShares Neuroscience and Healthcare ETF | -5.97% |
| BETZ | Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | -5.88% |
| URNJ | Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | -5.08% |
| NLR | VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | -4.88% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Thematic ETFs attracted $2,479M in net inflows over the week, led decisively by Multi-Sector funds, which gathered $1,169M, followed by Disruptive Tech at $956M and Evolving Consumer at $516M. Infrastructure and Health Innovation also saw positive flows of $232M and $151M, respectively. On the outflow side, Precious Metals shed $426M for the week, the largest outflow among categories, followed by Natural Resources at -$297M and Sustainability at -$102M. Despite the weekly pullback, Precious Metals and Natural Resources both retain substantial YTD inflows, highlighting a shift in near-term investor positioning rather than a structural reversal.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Sector | 52 | $32.79B | $1,169M | $1,269M | $823M | $1,685M | $3,168M |
| Disruptive Tech | 100 | $112.61B | $956M | -$195M | $12,884M | $38,524M | $46,982M |
| Evolving Consumer | 48 | $13.37B | $516M | $419M | -$302M | -$2,071M | -$3,915M |
| Infrastructure | 50 | $63.13B | $232M | $1,382M | $3,219M | $17,807M | $22,337M |
| Health Innovation | 27 | $3.79B | $151M | $260M | $405M | $474M | $528M |
| Industrial Revolution | 59 | $19.97B | $145M | $328M | -$1,404M | $7,408M | $9,254M |
| Midstream & MLPs | 18 | $27.57B | $106M | $290M | $915M | $2,164M | $2,564M |
| FinTech | 28 | $4.72B | $46M | $292M | -$92M | -$399M | -$502M |
| Alternative Equity | 8 | $2.44B | -$18M | -$98M | -$81M | $252M | $423M |
| Sustainability | 28 | $7.02B | -$102M | -$411M | -$1,188M | $424M | $1,242M |
| Natural Resources | 57 | $56.69B | -$297M | $587M | -$346M | $10,299M | $15,876M |
| Precious Metals | 16 | $52.29B | -$426M | -$1,478M | -$1,340M | -$2,599M | $390M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
ARKK dominated fund-level inflows with $1,115M for the week, well ahead of MAGS at $332M and ITB at $303M. On the outflow side, GDX led redemptions with -$310M, followed closely by COPX at -$265M. These outflows align with the broader weekly pullback in Precious Metals and Natural Resources categories, while ARKK’s strong inflow reinforces the Health Innovation and Disruptive Tech categories’ positive momentum.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | $1,115M |
| MAGS | Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF | $332M |
| ITB | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | $303M |
| BKGI | BNY Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | $297M |
| CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | $227M |
| Outflows | ||
| GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | -$310M |
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | -$265M |
| BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -$187M |
| DRAM | Roundhill Memory ETF | -$128M |
| IYZ | iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -$121M |
Issuer League Table Update
Global X and iShares remain the largest issuers in the Thematic channel by AUM, holding 16.83% and 15.12% market share, respectively, with $66.71B and $59.94B in assets. ARK led all issuers in weekly inflows with $1,312M, driven heavily by demand for its flagship ARKK fund, while iShares added a further $566M. On the outflow side, VanEck experienced the largest weekly redemptions at -$315M, followed by Global X at -$297M despite its leading overall market share. This divergence highlights that even top-share issuers can see near-term outflows amid category-specific rotations, particularly in Precious Metals and Natural Resources exposures.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global X | 39 | $66.71B | 16.83% |
| iShares | 32 | $59.94B | 15.12% |
| First Trust | 32 | $55.58B | 14.02% |
| VanEck | 20 | $48.26B | 12.17% |
| Roundhill | 14 | $31.99B | 8.07% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| ARK | $1,312M |
| iShares | $566M |
| BNY Mellon | $297M |
| Outflows | |
| VanEck | -$315M |
| Global X | -$297M |
| US Global | -$70M |
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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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