Weekly Channel Summary
The EQ: Sector & Industry ETF channel, encompassing 270 ETFs from 55 distinct issuers, currently manages a formidable $1,020.5B in total Assets Under Management (AUM). While the channel has experienced strong momentum with $32.00B in year-to-date inflows and an impressive $62.11B gathered over the past year, near-term activity softened. Over the trailing 5-day period, the segment experienced net outflows totaling $490M.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The Information Technology category charged ahead this week, delivering a sector-best 7.99% return and bringing its year-to-date (YTD) performance to a staggering 33.60%. Conversely, the Energy category faced significant headwinds, falling 5.03% over the week, though it still maintains a robust 27.88% return YTD.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 7.99% | 26.12% | 28.50% | 34.50% | 33.60% | 90.84% |
| Industrial | 1.05% | 0.28% | -0.39% | 14.25% | 11.82% | 37.32% |
| Real Estate | 0.99% | 5.24% | 5.47% | 9.97% | 10.64% | 15.45% |
| Comm Services | 0.71% | 5.54% | 3.19% | 8.09% | 2.03% | 24.46% |
| Materials | 0.67% | 0.60% | 2.05% | 27.77% | 18.29% | 39.98% |
| Health Care | 0.40% | -0.43% | -3.45% | 5.42% | -1.66% | 23.65% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 0.24% | 4.61% | -1.63% | 2.75% | 0.52% | 14.76% |
| Financials | -0.68% | 1.43% | -3.15% | 5.25% | -0.13% | 15.70% |
| Consumer Staples | -0.75% | 0.50% | -4.22% | 9.32% | 7.99% | 3.71% |
| Utilities | -3.71% | -3.47% | 4.50% | 2.11% | 6.59% | 16.47% |
| Energy | -5.03% | -2.11% | 9.29% | 28.48% | 27.88% | 53.09% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The WEBS Technology XLK Defined Volatility ETF (DVXK) stood out as the absolute top performer, jumping 13.23% this week. On the downside, the Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF (OILT) and the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX) suffered the steepest declines, shedding 7.27% and 6.81%, respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| DVXK | WEBS Technology XLK Defined Volatility ETF | 13.23% |
| CHPS | Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 13.17% |
| PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 12.30% |
| FTXL | First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 12.20% |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | 11.76% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| OILT | Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | -7.27% |
| LNGX | Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF | -6.81% |
| FCG | First Trust Natural Gas ETF | -6.76% |
| XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | -6.52% |
| DVXE | WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | -6.40% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Total net flows for the sector and industry channel ended the week in negative territory at -$490M. Despite the broad market drag and weak recent performance, the Energy category proved resilient among allocators, taking in the largest sum with $1,805M in fresh capital into a category managing $70.7B. Real Estate also saw positive momentum with $249M in net inflows. At the other end of the spectrum, Health Care experienced the most severe redemptions, bleeding $619M over the 5-day period.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 32 | $70.7B | $1,805M | $1,787M | $7,933M | $12,920M | $9,609M |
| Real Estate | 52 | $90.9B | $249M | ($401M) | $1,365M | $452M | $5,506M |
| Materials | 10 | $14.0B | $122M | $751M | $1,345M | $2,363M | $2,625M |
| Information Technology | 33 | $439.0B | ($27M) | $7,689M | $12,568M | $14,499M | $24,630M |
| Consumer Staples | 13 | $27.1B | ($84M) | ($193M) | ($692M) | ($956M) | ($1,666M) |
| Industrial | 28 | $85.1B | ($103M) | $1,166M | $6,666M | $11,098M | $19,787M |
| Comm Services | 8 | $34.1B | ($259M) | $75M | ($1,784M) | ($2,349M) | $598M |
| Utilities | 11 | $39.2B | ($379M) | ($1,334M) | $801M | ($606M) | $3,726M |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15 | $33.6B | ($591M) | ($437M) | ($1,267M) | ($2,656M) | ($1,762M) |
| Financials | 35 | $94.6B | ($603M) | ($214M) | ($5,960M) | ($2,486M) | ($2,201M) |
| Health Care | 33 | $92.1B | ($619M) | ($985M) | ($2,412M) | ($280M) | $1,255M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Diving into the individual fund data, the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) acted as a primary magnet for new cash, vacuuming up $910M. Conversely, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) faced the heaviest selling pressure, shedding $2,211M and $814M respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | $910M |
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | $784M |
| FTXN | First Trust Nasdaq Oil & Gas ETF | $695M |
| XLI | State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF | $473M |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | $417M |
| Outflows | ||
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | ($2,211M) |
| XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($814M) |
| XLY | State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($608M) |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | ($552M) |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($247M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The top of the leaderboard remains stable, with SPDR and Vanguard holding the top two spots by market share at 39.94% and 24.64%, respectively. In terms of short-term velocity, iShares outpaced the field, bringing in an industry-leading $650M in weekly inflows. Meanwhile, VanEck felt the brunt of investor withdrawals, recording the largest net outflows of the week at -$2,212M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR | 28 | $407.56B | 39.94% |
| Vanguard | 12 | $251.48B | 24.64% |
| iShares | 49 | $172.05B | 16.86% |
| VanEck | 14 | $65.58B | 6.43% |
| Fidelity | 12 | $37.49B | 3.67% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $650M |
| SPDR | $570M |
| Vanguard | $293M |
| Outflows | |
| VanEck | -$2,212M |
| Tuttle Capital | -$19M |
| Cambria | -$14M |
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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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