Weekly Channel Summary
The Equity Specialty channel, comprising 68 ETFs from 49 issuers, holds a total of $12.7 billion in assets under management. This week, the channel saw net inflows of $31 million, contributing to a year-to-date total of $2.20 billion and a one-year total of $3.44 billion in new assets. This consistent positive flow indicates sustained investor interest in specialty and alternative equity strategies.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
This week, the Equity: Specialty – Long | Short category led performance with a 2.36% return, though it remains behind the Hedged category on a year-to-date basis, with a 7.14% return. The Equity: Specialty – Hedged category posted a respectable 1.25% gain for the week and maintains a stronger 9.11% return year-to-date, showcasing its steady performance in the current market.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Specialty – Long | Short | 2.36% | 2.96% | 5.47% | 11.24% | 7.14% | 10.28% |
| Equity: Specialty – Hedged | 1.25% | 1.68% | 5.80% | 12.43% | 9.11% | 11.70% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The standout performer this week was the Battleshares TSLA vs F ETF (ELON), which soared with an incredible 26.77% gain. On the other end of the spectrum, the DailyDelta Q100 Downside Option Strategy ETF (QDWN) was the worst performer with a -7.94% loss, followed closely by the TradersAI Large Cap Equity & Cash ETF (HFSP), which fell by -2.80%.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| ELON | Battleshares TSLA vs F ETF | 26.77% |
| QUP | DailyDelta Q100 Upside Option Strategy ETF | 6.36% |
| CTEF | Castellan Targeted Equity ETF | 4.55% |
| HFEQ | Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETF | 3.87% |
| CLSE | Convergence Long/Short Equity ETF | 3.08% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| QDWN | DailyDelta Q100 Downside Option Strategy ETF | -7.94% |
| HFSP | TradersAI Large Cap Equity & Cash ETF | -2.80% |
| LBAY | Leatherback Long/Short Alternative Yield ETF | -1.24% |
| BTAL | AGF U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund | -0.98% |
| SHRT | Gotham Short Strategies ETF | -0.56% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Equity Specialty channel attracted a total of $31 million in net inflows this week. The Equity: Specialty – Hedged category was the primary recipient, gathering $26 million in new assets. This category, which holds $9.2 billion in AUM, continues to be a favorite among investors. The Equity: Specialty – Long | Short category also saw positive interest with $5 million in inflows, highlighting broad demand across the channel, as no categories experienced significant outflows.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Specialty – Hedged | 49 | $9.2B | $26M | $275M | $529M | $1,867M | $2,923M |
| Equity: Specialty – Long | Short | 19 | $3.6B | $5M | $60M | $63M | $337M | $517M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
Leading the pack for inflows was the Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF (CAOS), which brought in $13 million. On the flip side, the JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HOLA) saw the largest redemption, with outflows of $5 million. Following closely was the Simplify Hedged Equity ETF (HEQT), which experienced outflows of $2 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| CAOS | Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF | $13M |
| PRAE | PlanRock Alternative Growth ETF | $10M |
| HEGD | Swan Hedged Equity US Large Cap ETF | $9M |
| ORR | Militia Long/Short Equity ETF | $5M |
| AEMS | Anfield Enhanced Market ETF | $1M |
| Outflows | ||
| HOLA | JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | ($5M) |
| HEQT | Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | ($2M) |
| PHEQ | Parametric Hedged Equity ETF | ($2M) |
| QGRD | Horizon Nasdaq-100 Defined Risk ETF | ($2M) |
| FHEQ | Fidelity Hedged Equity ETF | ($1M) |
Issuer League Table Update
JPMorgan and First Trust continue to dominate the Equity Specialty channel, holding 28.98% and 15.46% of the market share, respectively. In terms of weekly activity, Alpha Architect was the top asset gatherer with $14 million in inflows. Conversely, among the leading issuers, JPMorgan experienced the largest outflows for the week, shedding $5 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 3 | $3.70B | 28.98% |
| First Trust | 1 | $1.97B | 15.46% |
| Simplify | 4 | $0.60B | 4.68% |
| Alpha Architect | 2 | $0.53B | 4.18% |
| Fidelity | 2 | $0.52B | 4.11% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Alpha Architect | $14M |
| PlanRock | $10M |
| Swan | $9M |
| Outflows | |
| JPMorgan | ($5M) |
| Simplify | ($2M) |
| Parametric | ($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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