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1W flows +$2.31B
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1W flows +$805M
Recapping the ETF action from week 17 of 2026.
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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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Clough Capital’s CEO Vince Lorusso explains why rising dispersion and AI-led disruption are creating fertile ground for active equity strategies.

ETF model portfolios are gaining traction as advisors seek scalable investment solutions. Global X’s Michelle Cluver explains how models balance efficiency and customization.

Jacob Hemmer argues that in today’s AI-dominated market—marked by concentrated index leadership and surging capex—investors must prioritize valuation discipline and capital cycle awareness over compelling narratives.

Both of these competing thematic ETFs provide landlord-like, tollbooth exposure to the real assets driving AI infrastructure development.


Calamos expands its auto-callable lineup with CAGE, a growth-focused ETF that brings structured product exposure into a more accessible, ETF-based format.


Factor investors interested in the smallest subset of stocks can express a thesis with these microcap ETFs.

A handful of ETFs now include private company stakes, challenging old limits on what belongs in an ETF.

Allspring debuts ALRG, ASCE, and AUSM ETFs on the NYSE, adding equity and muni strategies to its growing active lineup.
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Segments
ETFs
Issuers
| Best performance, 1 week | 1W perf. | YTD perf. |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis & Psychedelics | +14.83% | +7.68% |
| Energy | +8.65% | +79.03% |
| US Energy | +5.19% | +31.63% |
| Multi-Commodity | +4.09% | +31.06% |
| Agriculture | +3.85% | +10.31% |
| Worst performance, 1 week | 1W perf. | YTD perf. |
|---|---|---|
| Space & Deep Sea | -8.14% | +29.50% |
| New Consumers & Focus | -6.67% | -8.68% |
| Tomorrow's Treatments | -5.18% | +3.45% |
| EM Awakening | -4.76% | -15.07% |
| Life Sciences | -4.65% | +0.96% |
| Most inflows, 1 week | 1W flow | YTD flows |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Trends | +$3.73B | +$6.49B |
| Options Strategies | +$2.50B | +$30.54B |
| US Large Cap | +$2.31B | +$58.90B |
| US Large Cap Growth | +$2.12B | +$16.64B |
| US Government Bonds | +$2.00B | +$25.00B |
| Most outflows, 1 week | 1W flow | YTD flows |
|---|---|---|
| Intl IG Bonds | -$2.47B | +$20.66B |
| Gold | -$2.24B | +$111M |
| US Small Cap | -$1.43B | -$1.56B |
| US Utilities | -$752M | -$428M |
| Europe Blended Cap | -$373M | +$403M |
Data period: April 21 - 28, 2026
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