Weekly Channel Summary
The Multi-Asset ETF channel, comprising 126 ETFs from 69 issuers, currently holds a total of $27.30 billion in assets under management. The channel experienced positive inflows across recent periods, attracting $164 million over the past week. Year-to-date flows stand at a robust $4.02 billion, while the trailing one-year period has seen total inflows of $5.64 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
This week saw a divergence in performance across different multi-asset strategies. The Real Assets category led the way with a positive return of 0.98% for the week, building on strong year-to-date gains of 21.35%. Conversely, the Alternative Asset Sleeve was the primary laggard, posting a weekly decline of -0.67%, though it remains the top-performing category year-to-date with an impressive 29.52% return.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Assets | 0.98% | 4.20% | 8.24% | 14.32% | 21.35% | 17.64% |
| Global Macro | 0.06% | 2.74% | 6.47% | 11.12% | 10.78% | 9.50% |
| Conservative | -0.17% | 1.29% | 3.22% | 5.94% | 7.03% | 4.70% |
| Moderate | -0.26% | 2.64% | 5.45% | 9.99% | 10.94% | 8.53% |
| Growth | -0.30% | 2.26% | 6.04% | 11.42% | 11.35% | 10.57% |
| Aggressive | -0.30% | 2.51% | 6.57% | 14.26% | 15.54% | 12.26% |
| Target Date | -0.35% | 2.26% | 6.61% | 13.97% | 15.01% | 11.87% |
| Multi-Asset Income | -0.39% | 0.90% | 3.77% | 6.49% | 8.66% | 7.65% |
| Alternative Asset Sleeve | -0.67% | 6.72% | 13.52% | 30.13% | 29.52% | 28.14% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
At the individual fund level, the WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund (GDMN) was the standout performer, gaining 5.66% for the week. On the other end of the spectrum, ETFs with cryptocurrency exposure struggled, with the One One S&P 500 and Bitcoin ETF (OOSB) falling -5.60% and the One One Nasdaq-100 and Bitcoin ETF 1Shs (00QB) declining by -5.43%.
| Top Performers | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| GDMN | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | 5.66% |
| GOLY | Strategy Shares Gold Enhanced Yield ETF | 2.63% |
| GDE | WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | 1.98% |
| RAAX | VanEck Real Assets ETF | 1.96% |
| RSBT | Return Stacked Bonds & Managed Futures ETF | 1.60% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| OOSB | One One S&P 500 and Bitcoin ETF | -5.60% |
| 00QB | One One Nasdaq-100 and Bitcoin ETF 1Shs | -5.43% |
| BITS | Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -3.99% |
| BEGS | Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ETF | -2.91% |
| HECO | SPDR Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | -2.85% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Multi-Asset channel saw net inflows of $164 million this week, with all categories experiencing either neutral or positive flows. The Target Risk – Growth category was the primary recipient, gathering $48 million. This category currently holds $7.45 billion in AUM. Another area of significant interest was the Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve, which attracted $40 million in new assets. No categories experienced net outflows during this period.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Risk – Growth | 10 | $7.45B | $48M | $333M | $1,106M | $2,027M | $2,803M |
| Specialty – Alternative Asset Sleeve | 22 | $3.55B | $40M | $185M | $237M | $432M | $568M |
| Target Risk – Global Macro | 29 | $2.91B | $33M | $134M | $251M | $315M | $327M |
| Specialty-Multi-Asset Income | 24 | $4.75B | $25M | $83M | $258M | $640M | $843M |
| Target Risk – Target Date | 10 | $0.32B | $5M | $23M | $66M | $144M | $185M |
| Specialty Real Assets | 4 | $1.29B | $5M | $35M | $93M | $517M | $536M |
| Target Risk – Aggressive | 2 | $2.82B | $4M | $31M | $111M | $168M | $329M |
| Target Risk – Moderate | 20 | $3.14B | $2M | $3M | ($24M) | ($118M) | ($11M) |
| Target Risk – Conservative | 5 | $1.08B | $0M | $15M | ($3M) | ($103M) | $61M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The Capital Group Core Balanced ETF (CGBL) led all individual funds this week, attracting $53 million in new assets. In contrast, outflows were modest, with the iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF (AOR) seeing the largest redemption of ($10 million), followed by the ETC Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF (TDSC) with outflows of ($4 million).
| Inflows | ||
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| CGBL | Capital Group Core Balanced ETF | $53M |
| GDE | Wisdom Tree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund | $19M |
| HECA | Hedgeye Capital Allocation ETF | $15M |
| ALLW | SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF | $15M |
| GDMN | Wisdom Tree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund | $12M |
| Outflows | ||
| AOR | iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF | ($10M) |
| TDSC | ETC Cabana Target Drawdown 10 ETF | ($4M) |
| PCEF | Invesco CEF Income Composite ETF | ($4M) |
| RSSB | Return Stacked Global Stocks & Bonds ETF | ($3M) |
| MFUL | Collaborative Investment – Mindful Conservative ETF | ($2M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The competitive landscape is led by iShares, which holds a 29.80% market share, followed by Capital Group at 12.69%. Capital Group was the top asset gatherer this week, bringing in $53 million. Among the top five issuers, Invesco was the only one to experience outflows, shedding ($4 million) over the past week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 19 | $8.14B | 29.80% |
| Capital Group | 1 | $3.47B | 12.69% |
| WisdomTree | 6 | $2.28B | 8.35% |
| SPDR | 5 | $1.43B | 5.23% |
| Invesco | 2 | $0.95B | 3.49% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Inflows | |
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | $53M |
| WisdomTree | $33M |
| Hedgeye | $15M |
| Outflows | |
| Cabana | -$6M |
| Invesco | -$4M |
| Evoke | -$3M |
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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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