ETF Action

06/01/2026

Weekly Thematic Recap: Disruptive Tech Surges While MLPs Stumble

• The Thematic ETF channel, which encompasses 439 ETFs from 107 issuers, recorded $3.99B in total net inflows during the past week.

• Precious Metals (+5.46%) and Disruptive Tech (+5.36%) paced category gains. Individual fund outperformance was led by the Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) surging 24.65%, followed by the REX Drone ETF (DRNZ) up 20.05%.

• Meanwhile, Midstream & MLPs fell -5.72% as a category, dragged down by the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) which fell -7.19%.

• Roundhill was the leading issuer for short-term asset gathering with $1,541M in weekly inflows, driven by the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) attracting $1,477M. iShares faced the heaviest redemptions, shedding -$1,694M.

Get the complete breakdown of weekly thematic trends, issuer league tables, and asset flows: https://www.etfaction.com/weekly-thematic-recap-disruptive-tech-surges-while-mlps-stumble/

The Thematic ETF channel encompasses 107 issuers and 439 ETFs, managing a total of $385.0B in Assets Under Management (AUM). Overall flow activity was robust this past week, capturing $3.99…

06/01/2026

ETF Action Daily: Growth Decouples as Tech Rebounds, International Lags

• U.S. Large Cap (IVV) equity markets advanced 0.20% on the day. Performance was led by Large Growth (IVW) up 0.54%, while Small Value (IJS) dropped -1.05%.
• GICS sectors showed a split session; Energy (XLE) gained 0.51% and Consumer Discretionary (XLY) ticked up 0.07%, while Consumer Staples (XLP) and Technology (XLK) both dropped -1.80%.
• Inside global thematics, software and cybersecurity saw strong demand as the WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund (WCLD) surged 7.96% and the Global X Cybersecurity ETF (BUG) jumped 7.61%. Conversely, the Roundhill Space & Technology ETF (MARS) fell -5.72%.
• Fixed income posted modest gains with the Core Enhanced (IUSB) fund rising 0.35% and the Taxable Core (AGG) up 0.15%.

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Equities, represented by the Large Cap (IVV) segment, advanced 0.20% on the day as strong technology earnings outweighed concerns over a sticky core PCE inflation print of 3.3%. Conversely…

05/31/2026

Tech Dominates: Sector & Industry ETF Weekly Recap

• Total Assets Under Management (AUM) across the EQ: Sector & Industry channel reached $1.068 trillion, supported by $3.08 billion in net inflows over the past week.
• Information Technology attracted $2.69 billion in 5-day flows and gained 4.82% in performance. Individual leadership was driven by the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) with $2,085 million in weekly inflows, and the iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) returning 8.14%.
• On the downside, Energy dropped 4.59% WTD, with the Invesco Oil & Gas Services ETF (PXJ) declining 7.48%. Financials experienced the largest category outflows, losing $525 million.

Get the complete breakdown of weekly asset flows, category returns, and issuer data: https://www.etfaction.com/tech-dominates-sector-industry-etf-weekly-recap/

The EQ: Sector & Industry channel currently oversees a massive $1.068 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM) spread across 273 ETFs from 56 different issuers. The channel saw solid positive…

05/29/2026

Specialty Equities and Leveraged Non-Traditional ETFs Dominate Volume in Balanced Session

• Total ETF market volume reached $260.19B during the session, representing activity at 103% of the trailing 30-day average.
• Equity ETFs accounted for $164.62B of total turnover, with individual ticker anomalies led by the State Street SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF (QEFA) at 1863% of ADV and JPMorgan BetaBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BBEM) at 1441% of ADV.
• Non-Traditional strategies recorded $50.06B in volume, where Leverage | Inverse – Single Stock funds captured $18.53B, anchored by activity in GraniteShares 2x Long PLTR Daily ETF (PTIR) and Tradr 2X Long ASTS Daily ETF (ASTX).
• Fixed Income ETFs printed $32.7B in volume, with the Xtrackers USD High Yield BB-B ex Financials ETF (BHYB) showing outlier activity at 2141% of its normal volume.

Get the complete breakdown of daily liquidity, flows, and category positioning: https://www.etfaction.com/specialty-equities-and-leveraged-non-traditional-etfs-dominate-volume-in-balanced-session/

The total ETF market volume reached $260.19B during the May 29, 2026 session, representing activity at 103% of the 30-day average. The session was balanced, with most asset classes trading near their…

05/29/2026

Elevated Turnover: Fixed Income Leads a $296B ETF Trading Session

• Total session volume across the ETF ecosystem came in at $296.23B, running at 119% of the 30-day historical average.
• Fixed Income allocations led the relative pace at 152% of their trailing baseline, turning over an absolute dollar volume of $41.83B. Top volume outliers included iShares Core Total USD Bond Market ETF (IUSB) at $6.00B and iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (IAGG) at $2.60B.
• Equity trading reached $193.29B, representing 120% of the 30-day average, driven by high-volume categories like Specialty Long/Short ($3.32B) and Global Ex-U.S. Large Cap Value ($6.88B).

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The overall market witnessed elevated turnover in the latest session, recording $296.23B in total volume—representing 119% of the 30-day average. Trading activity was anomalously high across Fixed…

05/28/2026

Consumers Flex While Crude Plunges: Decoding the Market Divergence

Portfolios experienced a highly bifurcated session yesterday as a sharp move lower in the energy patch directly contrasted with a robust showing from consumer-focused equities.

The Consumer Discretionary sector (XLY) stood out as a clear leader, bolstered by signs that domestic demand remains highly resilient. On the flip side of the ledger, a steep plunge in crude oil prices applied significant downward pressure to the energy complex, leading to a notable retrenchment in major energy ETFs (XLE).

Get the complete breakdown of daily liquidity, flows, and sector positioning: https://www.etfaction.com/consumers-flex-while-crude-plunges-decoding-the-market-divergence/

Global equity markets closed largely flat to slightly lower on Wednesday as investors digested mixed economic data and awaited further clarity on central bank policy paths. U.S. Equities (IVV) edged…

05/27/2026

ETF Market Action: Leverage Outliers Highlight Otherwise Quiet Session

While the headline indices painted a picture of a quiet, range-bound market, active traders found plenty of opportunity under the hood.

Core equity benchmarks like SPY and QQQ saw trading velocity slide below average as macro data took a backseat. However, the ecosystem remained far from stagnant. Leveraged long and short vehicles—specifically targeting single-stock tech giants and high-beta sectors—experienced significant volume outliers. This surge in tactical turnover highlights a distinct bifurcated market where active participants are utilizing leveraged tools to capitalize on localized volatility while broad portfolios hold steady.

Get the complete breakdown of today's flow outliers and liquidity trends: https://www.etfaction.com/etf-market-action-leverage-outliers-highlight-otherwise-quiet-session/

The session experienced muted overall market volume, generating $240.5B across all asset classes and operating at 96% of the 30-day average. Non-Traditional ETFs saw anomalous and elevated engagement…

05/26/2026

Thematic Focus: Space Innovators and Leveraged Tech Defy a Muted Market

While standard benchmarks like SPY and QQQ took a breather today, underlying thematic flows tell a completely different story.

The clear standout was the commercial space complex. Ahead of what is slated to be an industry-defining SpaceX IPO, shares of launch providers, satellite manufacturers, and infrastructure networks have surged. The actively managed Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) surged to consecutive record highs as a result, outperforming broader indices. Alongside space themes, leveraged technology vehicles attracted significant short-term capital, showing that high-conviction traders are willing to bypass a muted broad market to back tactical themes.

Get the complete breakdown of today's outlier volume and thematic leadership: https://www.etfaction.com/thematic-focus-space-innovators-and-leveraged-tech-defy-a-muted-market/

The market experienced a muted session with total trading volume reaching $235.5B, tracking at 92% of the 30-day average. The broader tone reflects balanced, slightly subdued activity with isolated…

05/26/2026

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05/22/2026

ETF Action Daily: Emerging Markets & Utilities Lead the Rotation

The broader market landscape is showcasing an orderly, tactical rotation as investors dial back high-beta equity exposure in favor of value and yield.

Defensive segments stepped into the spotlight during the latest session, with the Utilities sector (XLU) demonstrating clear outperformance against standard growth benchmarks. Concurrently, international diversification emerged as a prominent theme; Emerging Markets (EEM) spearheaded global inflows, offering an attractive risk-reward profile for allocators shifting capital into international territory.

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Global equities exhibited positive momentum on May 21, 2026, with Emerging Markets (EEM) serving as the outlier by advancing 0.87% on the day. Developed ex-U.S. equities (EFA) also outpaced domestic…