Weekly Channel Summary
The Global Size & Style ETF channel concluded the week with total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $163.2 billion across 92 ETFs and 66 brands. The channel experienced strong investor interest, attracting $1.32 billion in net new money over the past five days. This positive momentum extends a robust trend for the year, with year-to-date (YTD) inflows reaching $6.17 billion and a substantial $27.35 billion gathered over the trailing 12-month period.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance was notably split this week as value-oriented strategies took the lead. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Value category was the top performer with a 1.01% return, followed closely by Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap at 0.66%. Conversely, growth strategies struggled, with the Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth category lagging the field with a -0.89% return. Despite the weekly dip, the Value category remains the clear YTD leader with a return of 8.61%.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | 1.01% | 5.80% | 11.84% | 8.61% | 28.84% |
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | 0.66% | 3.71% | 10.79% | 8.18% | 25.68% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend | -0.09% | 0.54% | 5.26% | 3.15% | 17.84% |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | -0.89% | -4.36% | -1.79% | -2.26% | 1.89% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF (IGTR) led all individual funds this week with a 2.85% return. On the downside, the Tremblant Global ETF (TOGA) and the Polen Capital Global Growth ETF (PCGG) were the primary laggards, falling -4.06% and -2.19% respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| IGTR | Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF | 2.85% |
| CGV | Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 2.82% |
| KNO | AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF | 2.65% |
| GPT | Intelligent Alpha Atlas ETF | 2.02% |
| GCOW | Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | 1.92% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| TOGA | Tremblant Global ETF | -4.06% |
| PCGG | Polen Capital Global Growth ETF | -2.19% |
| 100 | iShares Global 100 ETF | -2.13% |
| DWLD | Davis Select Worldwide ETF | -1.82% |
| RWLC | Rayliant Wilshire NxtGen US Large Cap Equity ETF | -1.73% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel recorded total net inflows of $1,324 million this week. The Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend category was the primary driver of growth, absorbing $1,007 million in new capital to reach a total AUM of $140.8 billion. Equity: Global Large Cap – Value also saw healthy activity with $198 million in inflows. While all categories remained positive in terms of 5-day flow, Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap saw the most modest activity with $12 million in net new money.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Blend | 66 | $140.8B | $1,007M | $5,044M | $23,724M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Value | 14 | $8.6B | $198M | $452M | $98M |
| Equity: Global Large Cap – Growth | 4 | $9.6B | $107M | $674M | $2,596M |
| Equity: Global Small | Mid Cap | 8 | $4.2B | $12M | ($1M) | $933M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (ACWI) dominated inflows this week, bringing in $705 million. On the other end of the spectrum, the Rockefeller Global Equity ETF (RGEF) and the Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF (IGTR) experienced the largest net outflows, each losing $2 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| ACWI | iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | $705M |
| GCOW | Pacer Global Cash Cows Dividend ETF | $117M |
| CGGO | Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF | $107M |
| CGDG | Capital Group Dividend Growers ETF | $85M |
| FEGE | First Eagle Global Equity ETF | $55M |
| Outflows | ||
| RGEF | Rockefeller Global Equity ETF | ($2M) |
| IGTR | Innovator Gradient Tactical Rotation Strategy ETF | ($2M) |
| KNO | AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF | ($1M) |
| YOKE | YOKE Core ETF | ($1M) |
Issuer League Table Update
Vanguard and iShares continue to anchor the channel, holding 38.88% and 32.04% of the market share, respectively. iShares was the clear leader in weekly fundraising, gathering $815 million in inflows, while Rockefeller saw the largest net outflows among established issuers, losing $2 million.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 1 | $63.78B | 38.88% |
| iShares | 11 | $52.56B | 32.04% |
| Capital Group | 3 | $15.80B | 9.63% |
| JPMorgan | 2 | $7.01B | 4.28% |
| Pacer | 4 | $3.32B | 2.02% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $815M |
| Capital Group | $226M |
| Pacer | $119M |
| Outflows | |
| Rockefeller | ($2M) |
| Innovator | ($2M) |
| Yoke | ($1M) |
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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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