Stock ETFs are leading the inflow, but investors still want safety

On Thursday, April 17th, US-listed ETFs saw a net inflow of $8.2 billion. The US market closed on Friday.

US equity ETFs led the fees, pulling in $3.8 billion, followed by US fixed income ETFs attracting $2.3 billion. The International Equity ETF also contributed $2.3 billion, continuing its global diversification trend amid uncertainty in trade policy.

The most popular fund of the day was Vanguard Short-Term Bonds ETF (BSV)a work worth over $2.1 billion. Investors have also been loaded Vaneck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)adding $1.4 billion, suggesting a new appetite for risk in some areas of the market.

ISHARES Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) Each saw over $1.1 billion inflows, but technology-focused vehicles Investco QQQ Trust Series I (QQQ) and ISHARES Russell 1000 GrowthETF (IWF) He also recorded strong profits.

On the redemption side, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) LED leaks continue after a $1.2 billion decline, followed by Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)reduced by $1.1 billion. SPDR Gold Stock (GLD) Seeing a $521 million outflow suggests that some investors have retreated from defensive trading.

Sector ETFs like Consumer Staple Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) I also experienced a modest spill.

Depending on the asset class, reverse ETFs saw a decent inflow of $443 million, but leveraged funds and the monetary funds recorded redemptions. Commodity ETF also had downdays and lost $154 million.

Disclaimer: All data as of 6am Eastern Time is the date the article was published. The data is considered accurate. However, temporary market data is often subject to subsequent revisions and revisions through exchanges.