Exchange-traded fund investors shifted strategies in recent trading sessions, with net inflows of approximately 10.04 billion dollars across all ETF categories, according to market data. The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust led the top 10 ETF creations, attracting 1.85 billion dollars in net flows, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust topped redemptions with outflows of 1.28 billion dollars. This pattern highlights divergent investor sentiment across major market benchmarks.
The data reflects trading activity as of 6 a.m. Eastern time, with flow figures measured in millions of dollars. Among the top inflows, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF captured 1.31 billion dollars, and the SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF drew 834.04 million dollars in investor capital.
ETF Flows Show Sector Rotation Patterns
The ETF flow data reveals notable sector preferences among investors during this period. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF attracted 803.40 million dollars despite ongoing volatility in technology stocks, while the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF secured 832.10 million dollars in new investments. Additionally, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF saw inflows of 609.61 million dollars, suggesting renewed interest in small-cap exposure.
Meanwhile, redemptions concentrated in large-cap and technology-focused funds. The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF experienced outflows of 937.07 million dollars, and the Invesco QQQ Trust lost 488.03 million dollars. The Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares, a leveraged product, saw redemptions totaling 476.28 million dollars.
International and Fixed Income Attract Capital
By asset class, international equity ETFs captured the largest share of new investment with 3.35 billion dollars in net flows, representing 0.13 percent of the category’s total assets under management. US fixed income ETFs attracted 2.36 billion dollars, while US equity funds saw comparatively modest inflows of 1.80 billion dollars despite representing the largest asset class at 8.40 trillion dollars in AUM.
Commodities ETFs drew 690.73 million dollars, driven primarily by the SPDR Gold Shares, which recorded inflows of 545.77 million dollars. Currency-focused funds also gained traction with 374.73 million dollars in net flows. In contrast, leveraged ETFs experienced net outflows of 264.54 million dollars as investors potentially reduced risk exposure.
China Exposure Among Top Redemptions
The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF appeared among the top 10 redemptions with outflows of 213.58 million dollars, reflecting continued caution toward Chinese technology stocks. Other notable redemptions included the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, which lost 176.40 million dollars, and the iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF with outflows of 173.20 million dollars.
The Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF and SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF both attracted significant inflows, suggesting investors are diversifying beyond domestic equities. The iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF captured 375.45 million dollars, indicating demand for inflation-protected securities.
Market participants will continue monitoring ETF flow patterns for signals about investor positioning and sector preferences. The data remains subject to revision as exchanges finalize transaction records and asset values fluctuate with market movements.
