Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset ETF channel, comprising 126 ETFs from 69 issuers, currently holds a total of $28 billion in assets under management. Over the past week, the channel saw net inflows of $210 million. Year-to-date, the channel has attracted $4.24 billion, contributing to a total of $5.65 billion in flows over the past year.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
This week’s performance was led by the Alternative Asset Sleeve category, which posted a strong week-to-date return of 5.45% and is up 35.55% year-to-date. In contrast, the Multi-Asset Income category was the primary laggard with a modest weekly return of 0.56%, though it remains up 9.31% for the year.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alt Asset Sleeve | 5.45% | 10.40% | 17.43% | 44.81% | 35.55% | 37.45% |
| Moderate | 1.43% | 3.95% | 6.44% | 13.68% | 14.43% | 10.46% |
| Target Date | 1.42% | 4.03% | 6.56% | 19.91% | 16.66% | 14.64% |
| Real Assets | 1.33% | 5.09% | 8.40% | 20.14% | 22.93% | 17.67% |
| Aggressive | 1.33% | 4.06% | 6.62% | 20.18% | 16.70% | 15.40% |
| Global Macro | 1.30% | 4.02% | 6.11% | 14.31% | 11.67% | 11.28% |
| Growth | 1.10% | 3.70% | 5.93% | 16.21% | 13.04% | 13.06% |
| Conservative | 0.67% | 1.91% | 3.42% | 7.40% | 7.75% | 5.81% |
| Multi-Asset Income | 0.56% | 1.41% | 2.86% | 9.50% | 9.31% | 8.26% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The week’s single best performer was the Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS), which surged by 16.33%. On the other end of the spectrum, the TrueShares Active Yield ETF (ERNZ) was the worst performer with a loss of 1.23%, followed closely by the Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF (RSBY), which declined by 0.81%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 16.33% |
| BTGD | STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF | 15.46% |
| BEGS | Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF | 14.95% |
| OOSB | One One S&P 500 and Bitcoin ETF | 12.80% |
| OOQB | One One Nasdaq-100 and Bitcoin ETF 1Shs | 12.38% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| ERNZ | TrueShares Active Yield ETF | -1.23% |
| RSBY | Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -0.81% |
| HIPS | GraniteShares HIPS US High Income ETF | -0.34% |
| GYLD | Arrow Dow Jones Global Yield ETF | -0.30% |
| GHTA | Goose Hollow Tactical Allocation ETF | -0.26% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Multi-Asset channel experienced net inflows of $214 million this week. The Target Risk – Growth category was the clear winner, attracting $93 million in new assets to its $7.61 billion AUM. Another category with significant inflows was the Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve, which pulled in $35 million. Notably, no categories experienced net outflows this week.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 10 | $7.61B | $93M | $333M | $1,104M | $2,120M | $2,812M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 22 | $3.69B | $35M | $210M | $260M | $467M | $594M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 29 | $2.99B | $33M | $161M | $285M | $348M | $359M |
| Specialty-Multi-Asset Income | 24 | $4.80B | $22M | $87M | $237M | $662M | $835M |
| Specialty Real Assets | 4 | $1.32B | $14M | $41M | $107M | $531M | $551M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 20 | $3.18B | $11M | $0M | ($20M) | ($107M) | ($11M) |
| Target Risk – Target Date | 10 | $0.32B | $5M | $23M | $65M | $148M | $188M |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 5 | $1.09B | $1M | $16M | ($19M) | ($102M) | $5M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 2 | $2.86B | $0M | ($2M) | $111M | $169M | $322M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) was the top ETF for inflows, bringing in $82 million. On the flip side, the Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Futures Yield ETF (RSSY) and the WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund (NTSX) saw the largest outflows, each shedding $8 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $82M |
| GDMN | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | $36M |
| ALLW | SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | $22M |
| INCM | Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF | $17M |
| GOLY | Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF | $8M |
| Outflows | ||
| RSSY | Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Futures Yield ETF | -$8M |
| NTSX | WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | -$8M |
| RSBY | Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF | -$7M |
| HNDL | Strategy Shares Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF | -$4M |
| SPBC | Simplify US Equity PLUS Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -$2M |
Issuer League Table Update
The top two issuers by market share remain iShares, with 29.55%, and Capital Group, with 12.81%. Capital Group was the top asset gatherer this week, pulling in $82 million in new flows. Among the top issuers, Return Stacked saw the largest outflows, with a reduction of $12 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 19 | $8.23B | 29.55% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $3.57B | 12.81% |
| WisdomTree | 6 | $2.37B | 8.51% |
| SPDR | 5 | $1.47B | 5.29% |
| Invesco | 2 | $0.96B | 3.44% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Capital Group | $82M |
| WisdomTree | $33M |
| SPDR | $26M |
| Outflows | |
| Return Stacked | -$12M |
| Cabana | -$3M |
| Simplify | -$2M |
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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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