Weekly Channel Summary
The Single Stock ETF channel continues its relentless expansion, now boasting a massive $32.9 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) across 413 ETFs and 17 distinct issuers. This past week saw a net influx of $114 million, pushing Year-To-Date (YTD) flows to $1.4 billion. While the one-year flow of $22.3 billion highlights the explosive long-term adoption of these tactical tools, this week was all about a rotation into leverage. Traders aggressively “piled into” levered strategies, which soaked up $287 million, while the synthetic income category experienced a chilly $216 million exodus.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
AI infrastructure and power management were the undisputed champions this week. Vertiv Holdings (VRT) skyrocketed nearly 20% on the back of sustained data center demand, while Rivian (RIVN) enjoyed a powerful bounce-back. On the flip side, the “Bottom Performing” list was a bloodbath for speculative health and software names. Upexi (UPXI) cratered over 32%, and former darling Hims & Hers (HIMS) shed nearly 30% of its value in just five trading days, proving that in the world of single-stock ETFs, the volatility cuts both ways.
Top & Bottom Underlying Stock Performance (WTD)
| Ticker | Underlying Stock | WTD Return | YTD Return | # of Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||||
| VRT | Vertiv Holdings Co. Class A | 19.92% | 44.76% | 1 |
| RIVN | Rivian Automotive, Inc. Class A | 19.80% | -10.05% | 1 |
| BLSH | Bullish | 15.59% | -16.21% | 2 |
| VST | Vistra Corp. | 14.59% | 6.30% | 1 |
| NBIS | Nebius Group N.V. Class A | 13.83% | 17.09% | 4 |
| Bottom Performers | ||||
| UPXI | Upexi, Inc. | -32.56% | -54.24% | 1 |
| HIMS | Hims & Hers Health, Inc. Class A | -29.19% | -49.80% | 3 |
| U | Unity Software, Inc. | -25.61% | -57.71% | 1 |
| ALAB | Astera Labs, Inc. | -23.86% | -22.27% | 1 |
| UPST | Upstart Holdings, Inc. | -19.77% | -29.84% | 1 |
Weekly Performance: The Winners and Losers
The leverage effect was on full display this week. VRTL (2x Vertiv) led the pack with a staggering 37.17% weekly gain, followed closely by RVNL at 36.16%. Conversely, those holding 2x long positions in Upexi or Unity felt the full sting of the reset, with PXIU and UNX plunging 57.49% and 55.87%, respectively. These moves highlight why precision and timing are everything when trading the Single Stock ETF channel.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 ETFs | ||
| VRTL | GraniteShares 2x Long VRT Daily ETF | 37.17% |
| RVNL | GraniteShares 2x Long RIVN Daily ETF | 36.16% |
| BLSX | Tradr 2X Long BLSH Daily ETF | 30.47% |
| BLSG | Leverage Shares 2X Long BLSH Daily ETF | 30.34% |
| VSTL | Defiance Daily Target 2X Long VST ETF | 30.11% |
| Bottom 5 ETFs | ||
| PXIU | T-REX 2X Long UPXI Daily Target ETF | -57.49% |
| UNX | Tradr 2X Long U Daily ETF | -55.87% |
| HIMZ | Defiance Daily Target 2X Long HIMS ETF | -54.00% |
| LABX | Tradr 2X Long ALAB Daily ETF | -47.95% |
| LYFX | Tradr 2X Long LYFT Daily ETF | -40.39% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The flow of money this week signals a clear “Risk On” sentiment among single-stock traders. Investors poured $287 million into Levered ETFs, suggesting an aggressive attempt to catch momentum in winners like Amazon and Microsoft. Meanwhile, we saw a massive “profit-taking” or “de-risking” move in Synthetic Income strategies, which bled $216 million. When levered flows surge as income flows fade, it usually means the “bulls” are taking the wheel.
Where the Money Went This Week
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day Flow | YTD Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levered | 256 | $24,004M | $287M | $2,340M |
| Inverse | 49 | $1,275M | $44M | ($206M) |
| Currency Hedged | 9 | $16M | ($1M) | ($1M) |
| Synthetic Income | 99 | $7,601M | ($216M) | ($732M) |
Flow Leaders & Laggards: The ETF Tale of the Tape
AMZU was the belle of the ball this week, hauling in $105 million—a massive 30% of its AUM—as traders bet big on Amazon. Microsoft also saw significant love via MSFU. On the flip side, Micron’s bull run hit a snag in the flow department, with MUU bleeding a painful $157 million, while Tesla bulls also trimmed their sails to the tune of $100 million in TSLL.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Inflows | ||
| AMZU | Direxion Daily AMZN Bull 2X Shares | $105M |
| MSFU | Direxion Daily MSFT Bull 2X Shares | $84M |
| APPX | Tradr 2X Long APP Daily ETF | $75M |
| METU | Direxion Daily META Bull 2X Shares | $63M |
| PLTZ | Defiance Daily Target 2x Short PLTR ETF | $35M |
| Top 5 Outflows | ||
| MUU | Direxion Daily MU Bull 2X Shares | ($157M) |
| TSLL | Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 2X Shares | ($100M) |
| AMDL | GraniteShares 2x Long AMD Daily ETF | ($72M) |
| MSTY | YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | ($50M) |
| NVDY | YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF | ($47M) |
Issuer League Table Update
Direxion remains the heavyweight champion of the single-stock world, controlling nearly 35% of the market. However, the week’s true “flow magnets” were Tradr and Defiance, which captured $242 million and $114 million respectively. YieldMax, despite having a dominant year-long flow profile, faced the steepest headwind this week as investors rotated away from synthetic income.
The Heavyweights: Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion | 55 | $11.64B | 34.57% |
| GraniteShares | 58 | $7.39B | 21.96% |
| YieldMax | 41 | $6.10B | 18.11% |
| Tradr | 58 | $2.27B | 6.74% |
| Defiance | 50 | $2.11B | 6.27% |
Weekly Flows: Issuer Edition
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Top Inflows | |
| Tradr | $242M |
| Defiance | $114M |
| Leverage Shares | $65M |
| Top Outflows | |
| YieldMax | ($183M) |
| GraniteShares | ($40M) |
| Roundhill | ($36M) |
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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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