Weekly Channel Summary
The FI: Specialty ETF channel currently encompasses 14 brands offering a total of 132 ETFs, accounting for $69.0 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). Flow activity over the past week was strong, gathering $376 million in net new assets. Year-to-date, the channel has brought in $4.50 billion, contributing to an impressive 1-year total flow of $21.96 billion.
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The FI: Specialty channel recorded a total net flow of $376 million this week. The Specialty – Defined Maturity category led the pack, drawing in $376 million in net new assets. From a segment perspective, FI: Corporate generated the most interest with $277 million in inflows. Looking at duration buckets, the 2028 maturity range was the most popular, attracting $89 million, while the 2026 duration bucket experienced the largest outflows at ($14 million).
Category Flows Summary
| ETFA Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty – Defined Maturity | 97 | $67.8B | $376M | $1,546M | $7,832M | $4,504M | $22,056M |
| Specialty – Interest Rate Volatility | 10 | $0.9B | ($5M) | $1M | $6M | ($9M) | $70M |
| Fixed Income: Specialty – Maturing Ladder | 20 | $0.1B | $5M | $8M | $9M | $5M | ($163M) |
| Total | 127 | $68.9B | $376M | $1,555M | $7,848M | $4,501M | $21,963M |
Segment Flows Summary
| Segment | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI: Corporate | 45 | $52.4B | $277M | $1,244M | $5,632M | $3,359M | $16,213M |
| FI: Government | 56 | $11.8B | $79M | $218M | $1,589M | $802M | $4,121M |
| FI: Municipal | 26 | $4.7B | $20M | $92M | $626M | $340M | $1,630M |
| Grand Total | 127 | $68.9B | $376M | $1,555M | $7,848M | $4,501M | $21,963M |
Duration Flows Summary
| Duration | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | $13.3B | ($14M) | ($178M) | $107M | ($306M) | $1,378M |
| 2027 | 10 | $12.8B | $69M | $246M | $985M | $690M | $3,835M |
| 2028 | 11 | $11.1B | $89M | $423M | $1,644M | $1,036M | $3,732M |
| 2029 | 10 | $9.4B | $76M | $232M | $1,461M | $872M | $3,553M |
| 2030 | 14 | $7.3B | $44M | $210M | $1,304M | $697M | $3,258M |
| 2031 | 10 | $4.9B | $34M | $181M | $723M | $471M | $2,056M |
| 2032 | 9 | $3.8B | $27M | $108M | $577M | $311M | $1,505M |
| 2033 | 8 | $2.6B | $9M | $95M | $278M | $198M | $929M |
| 2034 | 7 | $1.7B | $15M | $148M | $367M | $271M | $1,064M |
| 2035 | 11 | $0.8B | $31M | $87M | $383M | $264M | $523M |
| 2044 | 1 | $0.1B | $0M | $1M | $9M | $5M | $37M |
| 2045 | 3 | $0.0B | $1M | $1M | $0M | $0M | $6M |
| 2050 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $2M |
| 2054 | 1 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $1M |
| 2055 | 5 | $0.0B | $1M | $1M | $1M | $1M | $5M |
| 2060 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $2M |
| 2065 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $7M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Looking at individual funds, the iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF (IBDU) led the group with the highest weekly inflows. Conversely, the Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCQ) and the Simplify Bond Bull ETF (RFIX) experienced the largest outflows.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IBDU | iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF | $32M |
| MYCH | State Street My2028 Corporate Bond ETF | $29M |
| IBDV | iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF | $24M |
| IBDW | iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF | $23M |
| BSCR | Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | $21M |
| Outflows | ||
| BSCQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | ($18M) |
| RFIX | Simplify Bond Bull ETF | ($7M) |
| BSJQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 High Yield Corp Bond ETF | ($7M) |
| IBIG | iShares iBonds Oct 2030 Term TIPS ETF | ($1M) |
| IBTL | iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Treasury ETF | ($1M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The FI: Specialty space remains highly concentrated, with iShares and Invesco dominating the market share at 57.74% and 39.95%, respectively. iShares was the most successful asset gatherer this week, bringing in $221 million in inflows, while Simplify saw the largest outflows.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 47 | $39.78B | 57.74% |
| Invesco | 28 | $27.52B | 39.95% |
| State Street | 21 | $0.51B | 0.75% |
| Quadratic | 1 | $0.49B | 0.71% |
| Simplify | 2 | $0.22B | 0.31% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $221M |
| Invesco | $122M |
| State Street | $34M |
| Outflows | |
| Simplify | -$7M |
| Global X | $0M |
| Stone Ridge | $0M |
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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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