Weekly Channel Summary
The Taxable ETF channel ended the week of February 6, 2026, with $2,085 billion in total Assets Under Management (AUM) across 663 ETFs and 138 brands. The channel saw a weekly net inflow of $10.04 billion, contributing to a year-to-date (YTD) flow total of $54.69 billion. Over the trailing year, the segment has attracted $396.33 billion in net new money, reflecting demand for taxable fixed-income exposure in the current market environment.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Fixed income performance was characterized by gains in long-duration segments this week. The Government Long category led with a 0.70% week-to-date (WTD) return, followed by general Long-Term funds at 0.47%. Conversely, the International category was the primary laggard, declining 0.49% for the week. While weekly performance varied, most categories remain positive for the year, although Government Long has returned -1.15% over the past three months.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Long | 0.70% | 0.37% | -1.15% | 1.90% | 0.33% | 2.95% |
| Long-Term | 0.47% | 0.63% | 0.38% | 3.26% | 0.69% | 6.18% |
| Government Intermediate | 0.33% | 0.20% | 0.62% | 2.23% | 0.30% | 6.37% |
| Convertible | 0.30% | 1.09% | 2.70% | 9.21% | 4.82% | 24.78% |
| Emerging USD | 0.29% | 0.80% | 2.30% | 6.08% | 0.96% | 11.38% |
| Core | 0.29% | 0.42% | 0.95% | 2.95% | 0.53% | 6.48% |
| Core Enhanced | 0.26% | 0.49% | 1.09% | 3.18% | 0.61% | 6.76% |
| Corporate | 0.22% | 0.33% | 0.95% | 2.88% | 0.48% | 7.00% |
| Securitized | 0.22% | 0.67% | 1.53% | 3.60% | 0.75% | 7.45% |
| Multisector Taxable | 0.19% | 0.50% | 1.48% | 3.23% | 0.75% | 6.44% |
| Short-Term | 0.15% | 0.40% | 1.32% | 2.67% | 0.53% | 6.12% |
| Government Short | 0.14% | 0.25% | 0.98% | 2.15% | 0.33% | 5.09% |
| Inflation Protected | 0.12% | 0.43% | 0.51% | 1.82% | 0.60% | 5.42% |
| Emerging | 0.09% | 1.19% | 3.43% | 6.44% | 1.53% | 13.24% |
| High Yield | 0.08% | 0.38% | 1.94% | 3.65% | 0.66% | 7.38% |
| Ultrashort | 0.08% | 0.43% | 1.27% | 2.56% | 0.52% | 5.11% |
| Government Ultrashort | 0.07% | 0.31% | 1.00% | 2.03% | 0.37% | 4.16% |
| International USD | 0.06% | 0.44% | 0.28% | 1.23% | 0.49% | 3.00% |
| Preferred Stock | -0.14% | 0.51% | 1.82% | 4.08% | 1.13% | 6.23% |
| Bank Loans | -0.32% | -0.37% | 0.79% | 1.57% | -0.15% | 4.13% |
| International | -0.49% | 1.37% | 2.54% | 2.50% | 1.29% | 11.50% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Calamos Convertible Equity Alternative ETF (CVRT) led individual fund performance this week with a 3.64% increase. On the downside, digital asset-focused fixed income funds declined, with Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF (DADS) and REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX) both falling by roughly 3.35%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| CVRT | Calamos Convertible Equity Alternative ETF | 3.64% |
| EDV | Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF | 1.08% |
| ZROZ | PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF | 0.97% |
| LTPZ | PIMCO 15+ Year US TIPS Index ETF | 0.93% |
| XTWY | BondBloxx Bloomberg Twenty Year Target Duration US Treasury ETF | 0.90% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| DADS | Digital Asset Debt Strategy ETF | -3.35% |
| BMAX | REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF | -3.34% |
| VPC | Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | -3.14% |
| EPRF | Innovator S&P Investment Grade Preferred ETF | -1.21% |
| DRSK | Aptus Defined Risk ETF | -0.95% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel attracted $10.02 billion in net flows this week. Investor preference favored Multi-Sector segments, which secured $5.61 billion in capital, while Intermediate duration funds saw implementation-level demand of $4.51 billion. From a credit perspective, Investment Grade was the primary focus with over $9.17 billion in inflows, while High Yield and Long Duration strategies saw net outflows of $745 million and $1.19 billion, respectively.
Flows by Segment
| Segment | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI: Multi-Sector | 278 | $872.4B | $5,608M | $27,673M | $67,811M | $32,285M | $202,907M |
| FI: Government | 116 | $628.2B | $2,595M | $10,721M | $33,996M | $10,713M | $119,772M |
| FI: Corporate | 165 | $380.0B | $1,204M | $7,566M | $11,847M | $6,823M | $47,308M |
| FI: Securitized | 37 | $102.7B | $404M | $830M | $653M | $959M | $16,861M |
| FI: Bank Loans | 37 | $61.3B | $236M | $3,535M | $4,719M | $3,884M | $7,677M |
| FI: Cat Bonds | 1 | $0.0B | $3M | $8M | $27M | $8M | $42M |
| FI: Preferred Stock | 25 | $40.1B | ($27M) | $24M | $380M | $3M | $1,748M |
Flows by Credit Type
| Credit Type | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit: Investment Grade | 344 | $1,668.1B | $9,176M | $38,461M | $85,847M | $42,045M | $302,254M |
| Credit: Blend | 165 | $231.0B | $1,586M | $11,016M | $27,554M | $11,877M | $73,258M |
| Credit: High Yield | 149 | $185.5B | ($745M) | $871M | $5,988M | $743M | $20,686M |
Flows by Duration
| Duration | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Intermediate | 395 | $1,219.4B | $4,511M | $33,120M | $74,081M | $35,687M | $239,312M |
| Duration: Ultrashort | 123 | $396.3B | $3,938M | $11,469M | $29,728M | $14,068M | $102,450M |
| Duration: Short | 84 | $275.2B | $2,763M | $6,858M | $14,085M | $7,004M | $44,868M |
| Duration: Long | 56 | $193.7B | ($1,195M) | ($1,098M) | $1,495M | ($2,093M) | $9,568M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) led taxable ETFs with $1.87 billion in weekly inflows. On the outflow side, the iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMB) saw redemptions of $1.14 billion, followed by the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG), which saw outflows of $846 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| SGOV | iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | $1,866M |
| JAAA | Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | $646M |
| STIP | iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF | $607M |
| BIL | State Street SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | $584M |
| VCSH | Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | $479M |
| Outflows | ||
| EMB | iShares JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | ($1,144M) |
| HYG | iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | ($846M) |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | ($550M) |
| SRLN | State Street Blackstone Senior Loan ETF | ($421M) |
| SCHO | Schwab Short-Term US Treasury ETF | ($415M) |
Issuer League Table Update
Market share remains concentrated among top-tier providers, with iShares leading at 37.55% of the total Taxable ETF market, followed by Vanguard at 26.76%. Vanguard saw the most weekly inflows, with $2.61 billion in net capital. In contrast, Schwab saw the largest net outflows among the top issuers, with redemptions of $417 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 86 | $783.12B | 37.55% |
| Vanguard | 30 | $558.05B | 26.76% |
| SPDR | 39 | $163.75B | 7.85% |
| JPMorgan | 19 | $79.63B | 3.82% |
| Schwab | 12 | $71.43B | 3.43% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Vanguard | $2,606M |
| iShares | $2,490M |
| JPMorgan | $1,036M |
| Outflows | |
| Schwab | -$417M |
| Invesco | -$216M |
| Alpha Architect | -$144M |
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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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