Weekly Channel Summary
The Equity: Sector & Industry channel concluded the week ending January 30, 2026, with a total of 268 ETFs managed by 54 distinct brands, representing a massive $924 billion in assets under management (AUM). The channel saw a modest influx of $256 million in net new money over the past five trading days. This weekly activity contributes to a robust start for the year, with Year-to-Date (YTD) flows totaling $12.77 billion, while the one-year trailing flows stand at an impressive $19.67 billion.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
Energy led all sectors this week with a WTD return of 2.83%, closely followed by Communication Services at 2.81%. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Consumer Discretionary was the primary laggard, falling -1.77%, marking a stark contrast to its positive YTD position of 2.07%. Health Care also struggled significantly this week, posting a -1.74% decline.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2.83% | 12.69% | 14.77% | 18.53% | 12.46% | 16.06% |
| Comm Services | 2.81% | 2.57% | 4.00% | 16.94% | 2.73% | 19.93% |
| Information Technology | 1.80% | 4.93% | 1.36% | 20.96% | 6.34% | 36.53% |
| Utilities | 1.80% | 1.75% | -2.60% | 4.69% | 2.22% | 17.66% |
| Financials | 1.12% | 0.75% | 8.71% | 7.71% | 1.77% | 12.85% |
| Industrial | 0.43% | 8.94% | 10.16% | 16.57% | 10.00% | 32.66% |
| Real Estate | 0.31% | 2.66% | 4.09% | 3.21% | 3.08% | 8.38% |
| Materials | -0.27% | 11.97% | 19.72% | 19.90% | 13.24% | 24.94% |
| Consumer Staples | -0.27% | 5.29% | 7.17% | 1.42% | 6.24% | 3.53% |
| Health Care | -1.74% | -0.46% | 8.62% | 21.08% | 0.70% | 13.81% |
| Consumer Discretionary | -1.77% | 0.80% | 2.66% | 6.55% | 2.07% | 4.69% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The CHPS (Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF) was the top performer this week with a gain of 6.14%. Conversely, the IHF (iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF) and IGV (iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF) anchored the bottom of the list, losing -8.62% and -5.49% respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| CHPS | Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 6.14% |
| PTF | Invesco Dorsey Wright Technology Momentum ETF | 6.00% |
| FTXL | First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 5.77% |
| BOAT | SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 5.70% |
| PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 5.14% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| IHF | iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF | -8.62% |
| IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -5.49% |
| XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | -5.39% |
| PINK | Simplify Health Care ETF | -4.52% |
| XHS | State Street SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF | -4.37% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The channel recorded a net inflow of $256 million this week. The Energy category dominated investor interest, pulling in $767 million, bringing its total AUM to $52.9 billion. Industrial ETFs also saw healthy gains with $341 million in new capital. Conversely, Health Care experienced the sharpest retreat, with investors pulling -$629 million from the category.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 32 | $52.9B | $767M | $2,928M | $2,779M | $2,953M | ($5,616M) |
| Industrial | 28 | $75.4B | $341M | $2,621M | $4,575M | $2,765M | $8,918M |
| Financials | 34 | $103.8B | $268M | $5,141M | $2,075M | $4,924M | $764M |
| Information Technology | 33 | $362.1B | $205M | $1,964M | $3,846M | $1,998M | $6,477M |
| Materials | 10 | $11.7B | $182M | $505M | $232M | $516M | $496M |
| Real Estate | 53 | $83.5B | ($2M) | ($321M) | $2,641M | ($316M) | $4,285M |
| Comm Services | 7 | $35.9B | ($51M) | ($161M) | $24M | ($241M) | $2,796M |
| Consumer Staples | 13 | $27.8B | ($166M) | $345M | ($887M) | $185M | ($1,080M) |
| Consumer Discretionary | 15 | $35.3B | ($294M) | ($1,374M) | ($1,530M) | ($1,408M) | ($3,989M) |
| Utilities | 11 | $36.9B | ($368M) | ($1,276M) | ($204M) | ($1,253M) | $5,153M |
| Health Care | 32 | $99.2B | ($629M) | $2,386M | $5,762M | $2,646M | $1,465M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
In terms of individual product flows, the XLE (State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF) led the way with $608 million in weekly inflows. On the exit side, the FTEC (Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF) saw the largest redemption at -$449 million, followed by XBI (State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF) at -$245 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| XLE | State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | $608M |
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | $466M |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | $317M |
| XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | $259M |
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | $165M |
| Outflows | ||
| FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | ($449M) |
| XBI | State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF | ($245M) |
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($194M) |
| XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | ($188M) |
| FXU | First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund | ($179M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The competitive landscape remains dominated by SPDR and Vanguard, who together control over 66% of the channel’s total market share. VanEck had a standout week for capital gathering, leading all issuers with $609 million in weekly inflows. On the other hand, Fidelity saw the largest outflows among the top issuers, losing -$553 million for the week.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR | 30 | $383.96B | 41.53% |
| Vanguard | 12 | $231.35B | 25.03% |
| iShares | 49 | $149.11B | 16.13% |
| VanEck | 11 | $50.26B | 5.44% |
| Fidelity | 12 | $34.17B | 3.70% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| VanEck | $609M |
| iShares | $325M |
| JPMorgan | $87M |
| Outflows | |
| Fidelity | ($553M) |
| SPDR | ($170M) |
| First Trust | ($140M) |
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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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