ETFs Charted: 7 Charts We Thought You'd Like this Week

With US stocks stretched by high valuations and concentration risk, ex-US opportunities are increasingly viewed as a solid addition to portfolios.

Can I Have Some Small Cap Please?

Demand is back for US small caps ETFs after consecutive months of outflows, helped by expectations of more rate cuts that would ease borrowing costs for smaller firms.

Tech and Utilities Shine as Energy and Healthcare Fade

Tech and utilities ETFs are drawing strong investor interest, propelled by the twin forces of AI innovation and rising electricity demand. With data centers and infrastructure requiring significant power, utilities are attracting capital spending for grid modernization and clean energy.

This trend is further supported by favorable policies.

Meanwhile, energy and healthcare ETFs are seeing outflows. The energy sector is contending with weak oil prices and oversupply issues, while healthcare faces uncertainty over drug pricing regulations.

Single-Stock Frenzy Fuels Leveraged ETF Expansion Globally

The number of leveraged ETFs has more than doubled over the past five years, with further acceleration this year. In the U.S., they now make up nearly 8% of the lineup, with single-stock products launching almost every week.

Clash of the Titans

Remember when SPY was the world’s largest ETF? Now, VOO has the runaway lead with nearly $125B more in assets. While SPY still holds second place, it had heavier outflows this year than iShares’ IVV.

Active ETFs in Europe Reach New Milestone

Active ETFs in Europe have climbed to $80B in AUM, with J.P. Morgan Asset Management out in front, holding more than half of that total through its own ETFs.