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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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
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