Multi-Asset Recap: Crypto-Exposed ETFs Experience Volatility as Broader Market Dips

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Weekly Channel Summary

The Multi-Asset channel, comprising 126 ETFs from 73 issuers, currently holds a total of $28.10 billion in assets under management. Over the past week, the channel saw net inflows of $121 million. Year-to-date, investors have added $4.425 billion to the category, contributing to a total of $5.888 billion in net inflows over the past year.

This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards

It was a challenging week across the Multi-Asset landscape, with all categories posting negative returns. The Conservative category proved most resilient, declining by only -0.76% week-to-date, while maintaining a positive 6.94% return for the year. The Aggressive category faced the steepest losses, falling -2.26% for the week, though it remains up a strong 14.50% year-to-date.

Category Performance Snapshot

Category WTD 1 Month 3 Month 6 Month YTD 1 Year
Conservative -0.76% 0.19% 2.65% 9.15% 6.94% 5.58%
Real Assets -1.22% 2.25% 6.84% 23.51% 21.53% 16.63%
Moderate -1.39% 0.96% 4.59% 15.58% 11.09% 9.00%
Alternative Asset Sleeve -1.51% 5.62% 14.90% 47.66% 34.69% 38.47%
Global Macro -1.62% 0.85% 4.58% 15.72% 10.43% 9.41%
Multi-Asset Income -1.74% -1.25% 1.03% 13.36% 7.33% 6.20%
Growth -2.07% 0.07% 3.82% 17.05% 10.34% 10.11%
Target Date -2.22% 0.14% 4.15% 21.05% 14.05% 11.81%
Aggressive -2.26% 0.19% 3.99% 20.92% 14.50% 12.06%

Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance

At the individual ETF level, the Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) was the standout performer, gaining 3.13% for the week. On the other end of the spectrum, crypto-related funds also dominated the laggards list, with the One One Nasdaq-100 and Bitcoin ETF 1Shs (OOSB) and the One One S&P 500 and Bitcoin ETF (OOSB) falling sharply by -7.57% and -7.29%, respectively.

Top Performers
BITS Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF 3.13%
HECO SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF 2.65%
GOLY Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF 1.88%
RORO ATAC US Rotation ETF 1.50%
RSBY Return Stacked Bonds & Futures Yield ETF 1.41%
Bottom Performers
OOSB One One Nasdaq-100 and Bitcoin ETF 1Shs -7.57%
OOSB One One S&P 500 and Bitcoin ETF -7.29%
HFGM Unlimited HFGM Global Macro ETF -5.78%
ERNZ TrueShares Active Yield ETF -4.70%
RSST Return Stacked U.S. Stocks & Managed Futures ETF -4.18%

Analyzing the Weekly Flows

Despite market headwinds, the Multi-Asset channel attracted a net total of $121 million in new assets this week. The Target Risk – Growth category was the clear favorite, pulling in $89 million. This category, which holds $7.65 billion in AUM, continues to attract significant investor interest. The Specialty – Multi-Asset Income and Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve categories also saw healthy inflows. In contrast, the Target Risk – Global Macro category experienced the largest outflows, shedding $93 million.

Category Flows Summary

Category Fund Count AUM 5 Day 30 Day 90 Day YTD 1 Year
Target Risk – Growth 10 $7.65B $89M $315M $1,145M $2,167M $2,905M
Specialty – Multi-Asset Income 24 $4.84B $55M $117M $273M $706M $867M
Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve 22 $3.79B $54M $225M $303M $512M $625M
Specialty Real Assets 4 $1.34B $11M $42M $110M $537M $559M
Target Risk – Conservative 5 $1.10B $6M $20M ($17M) ($98M) $54M
Target Risk – Target Date 10 $0.33B $3M $22M $65M $150M $188M
Target Risk – Aggressive 2 $2.87B ($1M) $22M $120M $182M $327M
Target Risk – Moderate 20 $3.12B ($4M) $23M ($46M) ($105M) ($17M)
Target Risk – Global Macro 29 $3.05B ($93M) $160M $305M $373M $380M

Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow

The Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) led all individual ETFs, attracting $70 million in new assets. On the other side of the ledger, the McElhenny Sheffield Managed Risk ETF (MSMR) saw a significant outflow of $144 million, representing over 99% of its AUM. The Amplius Aggressive Asset Allocation ETF (AAAA) also experienced notable outflows, with a reduction of $14 million.

Inflows
CGBL Capital Group Core Balanced ETF $70M
INCM Franklin Income Focus ETF Income Focus ETF $35M
ALLW SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF $28M
PCEF Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF $21M
BTGD STKd 100% Bitcoin & 100% Gold ETF $19M
Outflows
MSMR McElhenny Sheffield Managed Risk ETF ($144M)
AAAA Amplius Aggressive Asset Allocation ETF ($14M)
ARP PMV Adaptive Risk Parity ETF ($12M)
INKM SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF ($5M)
HNDL Strategy Shares Nasdaq 7HANDL Index ETF ($3M)

Issuer League Table Update

iShares continues to lead the Multi-Asset category with a 29.03% market share, followed by Capital Group at 12.65%. Capital Group was the week’s biggest asset gatherer, bringing in $70 million in new flows. Among the top issuers, Strategy Shares saw minor outflows of $3 million for the week.

Top 5 Issuers by AUM

Brand Fund Count AUM AUM Market Share
iShares 19 $8.27B 29.03%
Capital Group 1 $3.60B 12.65%
WisdomTree 6 $2.41B 8.45%
SPDR 5 $1.53B 5.36%
Invesco 2 $0.98B 3.45%

Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow

Inflows
Myriad Capital $366M
Capital Group $70M
iShares $45M
Outflows
McElhenny Sheffield ($144M)
Amplius ($14M)
PMV ($12M)

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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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