Weekly Channel Summary
The FI: Specialty ETF channel currently consists of 149 ETFs managed across 14 distinct issuers, representing $70B in total Assets Under Management (AUM). Over the past week, the channel saw net positive activity, taking in $104M in new assets. Looking further back, the space has attracted $5.48B year-to-date and an impressive $21.78B over the trailing 1-year period.
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
For the week ending April 17, 2026, the channel generated $104M in total net flows. The Specialty – Defined Maturity category led the way, capturing $106M in weekly inflows. From a segment perspective, FI: Corporate debt saw the highest demand with $46M in net new assets. When looking at target maturity years, the Duration: 2029 bucket attracted the most capital with $41M in inflows, while the Duration: 2027 bucket experienced the largest outflows at -$35M.
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 | 120 | $68.7B | $106M | $701M | $3,969M | $5,547M | $21,761M |
| Specialty – Interest Rate Volatility | 8 | $0.9B | -$3M | -$63M | -$71M | -$79M | $189M |
| Fixed Income: Specialty – Maturing Ladder | 20 | $0.1B | $0M | $1M | $12M | $11M | -$170M |
Segment Flows Summary
| Segment | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FI: Corporate | 62 | $52.9B | $46M | $319M | $2,729M | $3,958M | $16,006M |
| FI: Government | 58 | $12.0B | $39M | $216M | $814M | $1,054M | $4,120M |
| FI: Municipal | 28 | $4.8B | $19M | $105M | $367M | $466M | $1,653M |
Duration Flows Summary
| Duration | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | 30 Day Flow | 90 Day Flow | YTD Flow | 1 Year Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: 2026 | 10 | $13.0B | -$22M | -$256M | -$670M | -$645M | $1,094M |
| Duration: 2027 | 12 | $12.9B | -$35M | $44M | $591M | $838M | $3,537M |
| Duration: 2028 | 13 | $11.5B | $21M | $284M | $1,112M | $1,430M | $3,938M |
| Duration: 2029 | 12 | $9.5B | $41M | $56M | $699M | $1,007M | $3,478M |
| Duration: 2030 | 16 | $7.5B | $25M | $165M | $659M | $920M | $3,302M |
| Duration: 2031 | 12 | $5.0B | $16M | $86M | $463M | $584M | $2,013M |
| Duration: 2032 | 11 | $3.9B | $12M | $51M | $289M | $377M | $1,518M |
| Duration: 2033 | 11 | $2.7B | $2M | $26M | $178M | $250M | $910M |
| Duration: 2034 | 8 | $1.8B | $16M | $133M | $354M | $411M | $1,128M |
| Duration: 2035 | 12 | $0.9B | $17M | $81M | $270M | $350M | $589M |
| Duration: 2036 | 4 | $0.0B | $14M | $24M | $24M | $24M | $24M |
| Duration: 2044 | 1 | $0.1B | $0M | $1M | $5M | $6M | $33M |
| Duration: 2045 | 3 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $5M |
| Duration: 2046 | 1 | $0.0B | $0M | $3M | $3M | $3M | $3M |
| Duration: 2050 | 2 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $2M |
| Duration: 2054 | 1 | $0.0B | $0M | $0M | $0M | $0M | $1M |
| Duration: 2055 | 5 | $0.0B | $0M | $1M | $2M | $2M | $5M |
| Duration: 2056 | 1 | $0.0B | $0M | $2M | $2M | $2M | $2M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF (IBDV) was the top flow gatherer for the week, taking in $22M. Conversely, the Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCR) and the iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF (IBDR) faced the steepest redemptions, losing $53M and $23M respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IBDV | iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF | $22M |
| IBDU | iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF | $19M |
| IBCB | iShares iBonds Dec 2036 Term Corporate ETF | $14M |
| MYCH | State Street My2028 Corporate Bond ETF | $11M |
| IBTJ | iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETF | $11M |
| Outflows | ||
| BSCR | Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | -$53M |
| IBDR | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | -$23M |
| BSCQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | -$12M |
| BSCT | Invesco BulletShares 2029 Corporate Bond ETF | -$6M |
| BSCU | Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF | -$5M |
Issuer League Table Update
The FI: Specialty landscape is highly concentrated, with the top two issuers controlling over 97% of the total market share. iShares maintains its position as the clear leader with a 57.91% market share, followed by Invesco at 39.62%. iShares was also the most successful at gathering assets over the past week, bringing in $133M in net inflows. Invesco, on the other hand, witnessed the largest weekly outflows, shedding $36M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 56 | $40.35B | 57.91% |
| Invesco | 28 | $27.60B | 39.62% |
| State Street | 21 | $0.67B | 0.96% |
| Quadratic | 1 | $0.34B | 0.49% |
| Simplify | 2 | $0.26B | 0.37% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $133M |
| State Street | $12M |
| FolioBeyond | $2M |
| Outflows | |
| Invesco | -$36M |
| Quadratic | -$5M |
| Global X | -$2M |
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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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