Weekly Channel Summary
The Global Size & Style ETF channel currently manages $158 billion in total assets across 92 ETFs from 64 distinct brands. The channel experienced solid demand this past week, capturing $828 million in net new flows. This activity contributes to a year-to-date (YTD) flow total of $2.18 billion, while the trailing 12-month period shows a robust $22.62 billion in net inflows. Investor interest remains concentrated in diversified global exposures as the market navigates the opening weeks of 2026.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance across the channel was mixed this week, with smaller-cap names leading the charge. The Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap category was the standout performer, gaining 1.62% on a week-to-date (WTD) basis. Conversely, the Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth category struggled, finishing the week down -0.63%. Despite the weekly divergence, all major categories remain in positive territory for the year, with the Small | Mid Cap group leading YTD with a 5.50% return.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | 1.62% | 6.12% | 9.43% | 25.03% | 5.50% | 15.03% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | 0.85% | 4.24% | 8.04% | 13.63% | 3.28% | 26.88% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend | 0.13% | 3.65% | 5.62% | 11.74% | 2.65% | 22.05% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | -0.63% | 3.65% | 2.24% | 5.41% | 2.06% | 10.66% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL) dominated the leaderboard this week with a significant return of 4.86%. On the lagging end, the Tremblant Global ETF (TOGA) fell -3.74% and the Davis Select Worldwide ETF (DWLD) declined -2.15%, underperforming the broader global equity benchmark.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| INFL | Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 4.86% |
| SDIV | Global X Superdividend ETF | 2.27% |
| DEW | WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 1.67% |
| DIVS | Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder ETF | 1.56% |
| BLES | Inspire Global Hope ETF | 1.53% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TOGA | Tremblant Global ETF | -3.74% |
| DWLD | Davis Select Worldwide ETF | -2.15% |
| PCGG | Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | -2.07% |
| CDIG | City Different Investments Global Equity ETF | -1.68% |
| GKAT | Scharf Global Opportunity ETF | -1.38% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted $828 million in total net flows this week. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend category led all segments, absorbing $932 million in new capital, further solidifying its dominance with $137.0 billion in total AUM. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Value category also saw positive interest with $49 million in inflows. On the other hand, the Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth category faced the largest headwinds, reporting $147 million in net 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 | 66 | $137.0B | $932M | $3,982M | $9,191M | $1,862M | $19,579M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | 14 | $7.8B | $49M | $126M | $305M | $103M | ($237M) |
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | 8 | $4.1B | ($7M) | $27M | $24M | ($8M) | $954M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | 4 | $9.3B | ($147M) | $335M | $692M | $227M | $2,319M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) was the primary destination for new money this week, gathering $463 million in net inflows. In contrast, the Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF (CGGO) saw the heaviest selling with $146 million in outflows, followed by a $19 million reduction in the iShares Global 100 ETF (100).
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| ACWI | iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | $463M |
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | $266M |
| CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | $52M |
| FEGE | First Eagle Global Equity ETF | $52M |
| CGGE | Capital Group Global Equity ETF | $47M |
| Outflows | ||
| CGGO | Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | ($146M) |
| 100 | iShares Global 100 ETF | ($19M) |
| INFL | Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | ($17M) |
| TOLL | Tema Durable Quality ETF | ($6M) |
| BINT | Bluemonte Global Equity ETF | ($4M) |
Issuer League Table Update
Vanguard and iShares remain the dominant forces in the Global Size & Style landscape, combining for nearly 72% of total market share. iShares led all issuers in weekly inflows, generating $485 million in net new money, followed by Vanguard’s $266 million. On the other side of the ledger, top-tier issuer Capital Group experienced the largest outflows among major brands, shedding $47 million this week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 1 | $62.56B | 39.56% |
| iShares | 11 | $51.06B | 32.29% |
| Capital Group | 3 | $14.87B | 9.40% |
| JPMorgan | 2 | $6.93B | 4.38% |
| Pacer | 4 | $2.86B | 1.81% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $485M |
| Vanguard | $266M |
| First Eagle | $52M |
| Outflows | |
| Capital Group | ($47M) |
| Horizon Kinetics | ($17M) |
| Tema | ($6M) |
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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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