Flows by Year into Active vs. Passive Funds Passive funds are growing in popularity as investors prioritize lower fees, potential tax advantages, and doubt active fund managers’ ability to consistently outperform the market. As a result, active funds are facing capital outflows. Image: BofA US Equity & Quant Strategy
U.S. Money Market Fund Assets Following a Fed rate cut, U.S. money market funds typically experience outflows 12 months later as investors adjust their portfolios and manage risk in response to changing interest rates and market conditions. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
YTD Cumulative Gold Flows Despite the upward trajectory of gold prices, the trend of outflows from gold ETFs has persisted. However, bullion and coin purchases have surpassed gold ETF sales and central bank gold purchases since Q3 2020. Image: J.P. Morgan
Money Market Assets Under Management Following a Fed rate cut, money market funds typically experience outflows 12 months later as investors adapt portfolios and manage risk exposure in response to shifting interest rates and market conditions. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Money Market Fund Assets vs. Fed Funds Target Rate Money market funds often experience outflows 12 months after the initial rate cut. This occurs as investors reallocate their investments and adjust their risk exposure in response to fluctuations in interest rates and market conditions. Image: BofA Global Fund Manager Survey
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
EM Debt Flows Outflows from emerging market debt persist, indicating a sustained trend of movement away from this financial asset. Image: BofA Global Investment Strategy
Cumulative Flows in Bitcoin Trust and Gold ETF Holdings There has been a shift in investor preferences, leading to outflows in Gold ETFs and inflows in Bitcoin funds. Image: J.P. Morgan
Global Sector Flows Given investor sentiment and current market conditions, will outflows from tech funds come to an end? Image: Deutsche Bank Asset Allocation
12-Month Rolling Money Market In/(Out)Flows vs. NY Fed 12-Month Ahead Yield Curve Implied Recession Probability The probability of a U.S. recession can significantly influence investor behavior, potentially leading to a rotation out of money markets if the likelihood of a recession diminishes. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Cumulative Flows into U.S. Equity Funds U.S. active equity funds face outflows as investors increasingly favor U.S. passive equity funds due to lower fees, potential tax advantages, and skepticism towards active fund managers’ ability to consistently beat the market. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research