Weekly Channel Summary
The Thematic ETF channel, comprising 382 ETFs from 96 issuers, closed the week with a total of $266 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). The channel saw net inflows of $2.61 billion over the past week, contributing to a year-to-date total of $32.42 billion in new assets. Over the last twelve months, the channel has attracted $38.14 billion in net flows.
This Week’s Performance Leaders and Laggards
The FinTech category led the charge this week with an impressive 10.40% Week-to-Date (WTD) return, bolstering its already strong Year-to-Date (YTD) performance of 47.43%. On the other end of the spectrum, the Midstream & MLPs category was the primary laggard, posting a WTD loss of -1.09%, though it remains positive on a YTD basis with a 5.94% return.
Category Performance Snapshot
| Category | WTD | 1 Month | 3 Month | 6 Month | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FinTech | 10.40% | 23.56% | 25.24% | 98.14% | 47.43% | 80.41% |
| Health Innovation | 6.08% | 7.88% | 13.29% | 25.65% | 12.78% | 4.42% |
| Sustainability | 5.09% | 13.71% | 19.45% | 47.27% | 34.89% | 23.64% |
| Industrial Revolution | 3.83% | 10.87% | 15.46% | 45.13% | 31.34% | 37.15% |
| Precious Metals | 3.61% | 18.51% | 46.05% | 78.00% | 128.30% | 104.91% |
| Natural Resources | 3.42% | 10.82% | 19.88% | 46.01% | 38.60% | 24.65% |
| Evolving Consumer | 3.03% | 4.30% | 19.20% | 39.81% | 27.04% | 24.10% |
| Thematic – Multi-Sector | 2.49% | 8.20% | 11.25% | 41.64% | 24.07% | 33.27% |
| Infrastructure | 2.17% | 6.32% | 7.41% | 23.53% | 20.59% | 16.51% |
| Disruptive Tech | 2.09% | 9.28% | 11.11% | 44.41% | 24.58% | 35.87% |
| Alternative Equity | -0.99% | -4.11% | -4.44% | 2.06% | -1.83% | 2.85% |
| Midstream & MLPs | -1.09% | 0.47% | 0.90% | 0.21% | 5.94% | 12.44% |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by Weekly Performance
The week’s top individual performer was the Global X Hydrogen ETF (HYDR), which surged by 25.20%. On the flip side, the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (BETZ) and the Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF (PEJ) were the worst performers, declining by -3.55% and -2.74% respectively.
| Ticker | Fund Name | WTD Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top Performers | ||
| HYDR | Global X Hydrogen ETF | 25.20% |
| WEED | Roundhill Cannabis ETF | 23.28% |
| MSOS | AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | 22.60% |
| CNBS | Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | 21.69% |
| MJ | Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF | 19.84% |
| Bottom Performers | ||
| BETZ | Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF | -3.55% |
| PEJ | Invesco Leisure and Entertainment ETF | -2.74% |
| LBO | WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed Private Equity ETF | -2.73% |
| BJK | VanEck Gaming ETF | -2.58% |
| ODDS | Pacer BlueStar Digital Entertainment ETF | -2.56% |
Analyzing the Weekly Flows
The Thematic channel attracted a total of $2.61 billion in net inflows this week. The Disruptive Tech category was the clear winner, pulling in $716 million. This category currently holds $50.5 billion in AUM. Another area of significant interest was Natural Resources, which gathered $675 million. In contrast, the Evolving Consumer category experienced the largest outflows, with $333 million exiting the space.
Category Flows Summary
| Category | Fund Count | AUM | 5 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | YTD | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disruptive Tech | 59 | $50.5B | $716M | $6,124M | $8,728M | $14,941M | $17,110M |
| Natural Resources | 54 | $39.1B | $675M | $1,991M | $2,862M | $1,346M | $2,342M |
| Thematic – Multi-Sector | 38 | $25.9B | $602M | $567M | $1,439M | $5,730M | $5,036M |
| Infrastructure | 38 | $37.6B | $335M | $1,313M | $3,797M | $6,178M | $9,612M |
| Industrial Revolution | 32 | $15.2B | $315M | $1,530M | $2,349M | $4,264M | $4,180M |
| Precious Metals | 14 | $41.9B | $189M | $115M | $1,431M | ($2,462M) | ($2,985M) |
| Sustainability | 27 | $5.7B | $63M | $161M | $241M | ($339M) | ($839M) |
| FinTech | 24 | $6.2B | $35M | $214M | $428M | $332M | $604M |
| Alternative Equity | 8 | $2.3B | $32M | $104M | $240M | $655M | $880M |
| Health Innovation | 25 | $2.1B | $1M | ($19M) | ($52M) | ($117M) | ($299M) |
| Midstream & MLPs | 16 | $21.1B | ($23M) | $26M | $340M | $1,418M | $2,396M |
| Evolving Consumer | 45 | $18.3B | ($333M) | ($190M) | $1,188M | $469M | $101M |
Top & Bottom 5 ETFs by 5-Day Flow
The iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) was the top asset gatherer this week, with $254 million in new inflows. On the other end, the First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund (FDN) saw the largest outflow at $168 million, followed closely by the SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) with an outflow of $138 million.
| Ticker | Fund Name | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Inflows | ||
| BAI | iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF | $254M |
| SHLD | Global X Defense Tech ETF | $236M |
| NLR | VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | $192M |
| COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | $183M |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | $173M |
| Outflows | ||
| FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | ($168M) |
| XHB | SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF | ($138M) |
| ARKW | ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | ($70M) |
| ITB | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | ($54M) |
| KOMP | SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF | ($36M) |
Issuer League Table Update
The top two issuers by market share remain Global X (17.42%) and iShares (15.83%). This week, Global X also led in asset gathering, pulling in $737 million in inflows. Among the top issuers, SPDR saw the largest outflows, with a net of $27 million leaving their thematic funds.
Top 5 Issuers by AUM
| Brand | Fund Count | AUM | AUM Market Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global X | 34 | $46.32B | 17.42% |
| iShares | 33 | $42.08B | 15.83% |
| First Trust | 29 | $39.60B | 14.89% |
| VanEck | 18 | $39.09B | 14.70% |
| ARK | 7 | $15.85B | 5.96% |
Top & Bottom 3 Issuers by 5-Day Flow
| Brand | 5-Day Flow |
|---|---|
| Inflows | |
| Global X | $737M |
| ARK | $450M |
| iShares | $393M |
| Outflows | |
| SPDR | -$27M |
| Alerian | -$23M |
| Alpha Brands | -$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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