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1W flows +$2.82B
1W flows +$7.99B
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1W flows +$2.67B
1W flows +$6.37B
1W flows +$1.85B
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1W flows -$229M
1W flows -$68M
1W flows +$583M
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1W flows +$2.82B
1W flows +$7.99B
1W flows +$8.95B
1W flows +$1.78B
1W flows +$1.05B
1W flows +$63M
1W flows +$221M
1W flows -$104M
1W flows +$2.67B
1W flows +$6.37B
1W flows +$1.85B
1W flows -$1.57B
1W flows -$5.13B
1W flows -$229M
1W flows -$68M
1W flows +$583M
A comprehensive snapshot of U.S. ETF market activity in Week 12 (March 16-20, 2026), spanning flows, performance, sector and thematic trends, geographic exposures, asset classes, and leading funds and issuers.
ETF model portfolios are gaining traction as advisors seek scalable investment solutions. Global X’s Michelle Cluver explains how models balance efficiency and customization.
The Four Pillar Strategy is a passive investment model designed to capture global market returns efficiently and at minimal cost. By focusing on four distinct, non-correlated asset classes, this portfolio provides a framework for long-term capital appreciation and inflation protection. The strategy rests on four pillars: Total US Equities, International Stocks, Total Bond Market, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). The addition of REITs offers an additional layer of diversification.
Built on the foundational principles of diversification, this model allocates 60% of capital to equities for long-term growth and 40% to fixed-income securities to provide a defensive cushion and steady income. Investors have utilized the 60/40 investment strategy to navigate diverse market cycles. The equity portion captures the upside of economic expansion and corporate earnings. Conversely, the bond component acts as a stabalizer. This synergy aims to optimize risk-adjusted returns.
The Yale Endowment Model, pioneered by David Swensen, moves beyond the traditional 60/40 portfolio by emphasizing a diversification into other asset classes, designed to generate equity-like returns with reduced systemic risk. This model prioritizes broad-market exposure while allocating a significant portion to Real Estate (REITs) and inflation-sensitive assets. The fixed-income component is strategically split between Intermediate Treasuries and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS).
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Segments
ETFs
Issuers
| Best performance, 1 week | 1W perf. | YTD perf. |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | +4.23% | +70.73% |
| US Energy | +3.35% | +33.32% |
| Volatility | +3.16% | +21.27% |
| Space & Deep Sea | +1.44% | +18.06% |
| Agriculture | +0.41% | +6.63% |
| Worst performance, 1 week | 1W perf. | YTD perf. |
|---|---|---|
| Metal ex-Gold | -15.90% | +1.35% |
| Gold | -10.14% | +6.38% |
| US Materials | -6.96% | +2.27% |
| Alternative Energy | -6.38% | +8.38% |
| Natural Resources | -5.62% | +8.48% |
| Most inflows, 1 week | 1W flow | YTD flows |
|---|---|---|
| US High Dividend | +$23.70B | +$32.69B |
| US Small Cap | +$8.95B | +$7.73B |
| US Mid Cap | +$7.99B | +$11.87B |
| US Government Bonds | +$6.37B | +$21.19B |
| Money Market Bonds | +$6.09B | +$46.10B |
| Most outflows, 1 week | 1W flow | YTD flows |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | -$5.13B | +$40M |
| EM Government Bonds | -$2.48B | +$4M |
| EM Large & Mid Cap | -$2.09B | +$13.21B |
| US Corporate HY Bonds | -$1.57B | -$1.85B |
| Metal ex-Gold | -$1.16B | -$3.50B |
Data period: March 13 - 20, 2026
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ETF Trends
ETF Industry KPIs March 16, 2026
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