Weekly Channel Summary
The FI: Specialty ETF channel currently manages a total of $67.0B in assets across 127 ETFs and 15 unique brands. Activity remains robust as investors continue to navigate the fixed income landscape through targeted specialty products. For the past week ending January 30, 2026, the channel saw total net inflows of $462M. This contributes to a Year-to-Date (YTD) flow total of $2.52B and an impressive 1-Year flow aggregate of $22.25B, highlighting sustained growth in specialty fixed income strategies.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Performance across specialty categories was marginally positive this week. The single best-performing category was Fixed Income: Specialty – Defined Maturity, which posted a Week-to-Date (WTD) return of 0.09% and remains up 0.38% for the year. Conversely, the Fixed Income: Specialty – Maturing Ladder category was the relative laggard with a flat 0.00% WTD return, though it maintains a respectable 0.35% YTD gain.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty – Defined Maturity | 0.09% | 0.27% | 0.83% | 3.13% | 0.38% | 6.36% |
| Specialty – Interest Rate Volatility | 0.03% | -0.03% | 0.21% | -2.73% | 0.10% | -1.87% |
| Specialty – Maturing Ladder | 0.00% | 0.12% | -0.48% | 2.24% | 0.35% | 4.59% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
At the fund level, the Simplify Bond Bull ETF (RFIX) led the way with a WTD return of 0.58%. On the other end of the spectrum, the Invesco BulletShares 2031 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BSJV) and Invesco BulletShares 2029 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BSJT) were among the primary laggards, returning -0.20% and -0.22% respectively over the 5-day period.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| CPII | American Beacon Ionic Inflation Protection ETF | 0.63% |
| RFIX | Simplify Bond Bull ETF | 0.58% |
| IVOL | KraneShares Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF | 0.57% |
| IRVH | Global X Interest Rate Volatility & Inflation Hedge ETF | 0.49% |
| IBIH | iShares iBonds Oct 2031 Term TIPS ETF | 0.43% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| HYKE | Vest 2 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | -0.92% |
| RYSE | Vest 10 Year Interest Rate Hedge ETF | -0.71% |
| BNDD | Quadratic Deflation ETF | -0.43% |
| IBGK | iShares iBonds Dec 2054 Term Treasury ETF | -0.30% |
| BSJV | Invesco BulletShares 2031 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | -0.20% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
Net flows for the channel totaled $462M this week, driven heavily by one specific segment. The Specialty – Defined Maturity category captured the lion’s share of activity with $453M in net inflows, bringing its total AUM to $65.9B. In contrast, the Fixed Income: Specialty – Maturing Ladder category experienced slight pressure, ending the week with -$2M in net outflows.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty Defined Maturity | 97 | $65.9B | $453M | $2,664M | $2,538M | $22,342M |
| Specialty – Interest Rate Volatility | 10 | $0.9B | $11M | ($27M) | ($18M) | $74M |
| Specialty – Maturing Ladder | 20 | $0.1B | ($2M) | ($2M) | ($2M) | ($169M) |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The leading vehicle for inflows this week was the iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF (IBDV), which pulled in $40M. Conversely, the iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF (IBTG) and iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF (IBDR) saw the largest outflows, losing -$30M and -$24M respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| IBDV | iShares iBonds Dec 2030 Term Corporate ETF | $40M |
| IBDT | iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF | $34M |
| IBDW | iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Corporate ETF | $34M |
| IBTL | iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term Treasury ETF | $34M |
| BSCR | Invesco BulletShares 2027 Corporate Bond ETF | $33M |
| Outflows | ||
| IBTG | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF | ($30M) |
| IBDR | iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Corporate ETF | ($24M) |
| IBHI | iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF | ($12M) |
| BSCQ | Invesco BulletShares 2026 Corporate Bond ETF | ($9M) |
| IBHF | iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF | ($6M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The competitive landscape in specialty fixed income remains dominated by iShares and Invesco, who together control nearly 98% of the channel’s AUM. iShares maintained its lead this week, gathering the most in weekly inflows with $261M. Northern Trust saw the largest relative outflows for the period, posting a net loss of -$2M.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| iShares | 47 | $38.73B | 57.80% |
| Invesco | 28 | $26.91B | 40.17% |
| Quadratic | 1 | $0.48B | 0.71% |
| Simplify | 2 | $0.22B | 0.33% |
| State Street | 14 | $0.22B | 0.32% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| iShares | $261M |
| Invesco | $179M |
| State Street | $13M |
| Outflows | |
| Northern Trust | ($2M) |
| KraneShares | ($2M) |
| Quadratic | ($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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