U.S. ETF Flows

U.S. ETF Flows The record-breaking inflows into U.S. ETFs in 2024 underscore their growing popularity and solidify their position as a preferred investment vehicle in the current market environment. Image: Bloomberg

GWIM 4-Week ETF Flows as % of AUM

GWIM 4-Week ETF Flows as % of AUM BofA’s private clients have been buying municipals, dividend, utilities ETFs, and selling energy, EM debt, low-vol ETFs over the past four weeks. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Median Monthly Flow into Equity Mutual Funds and ETFs as a % of Total AUM

Median Monthly Flow into Equity Mutual Funds and ETFs as a % of Total AUM November historically marks a period of increased investor activity in equity markets, often leading to substantial inflows. Could the S&P 500 hit 6,000 by year-end? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

ETF Gold Holdings

ETF Gold Holdings While gold prices have reached new highs, household investor participation remains low, sharply contrasting with the aggressive buying strategies employed by central banks. Image: BofA Global Research

Physical Gold Held by all Gold ETFs Globally

Physical Gold Held by all Gold ETFs Globally Despite the rising price of gold, global gold ETFs saw significant outflows, contrasting sharply with central banks’ aggressive buying strategies. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs

S&P 500 – Short Interest on the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs Low short interest in the SPY and QQQ U.S. ETFs suggests little speculation on price declines, which affects market dynamics by lowering the potential for a short squeeze. Image: J.P. Morgan

S&P 500 and Leveraged Long vs. Short ETF Volumes

S&P 500 and Leveraged Long vs. Short ETF Volumes The degree of activity in leveraged long vs. short U.S. equity ETFs has experienced a substantial decline as sentiment shifts. Image: Topdown Charts

Stocks – S&P 500 Growth ETF

Stocks – S&P 500 Growth ETF Despite their previous momentum, U.S. growth stocks are currently facing challenges in reaching new highs. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy

Mutual Fund and ETF In/(Out)Flows

Mutual Fund and ETF In/(Out)Flows Since 2023, cash has emerged as the flow winner. Will it serve as the primary driving force behind the bull markets in the months ahead? Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Flow – % Share of Rolling One-Month ETF Inflows

Flow – % Share of Rolling One-Month ETF Inflows Investors continue to put their money into large and mid-cap equity funds, as evidenced by their behavior reflected in ETF flows over the past month. Image: Arbor Research & Trading LLC Click the Image to Enlarge