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Aggregate data of 139 funds
Performance
Flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.85% | +2.45% | +2.52% | +16.48% | +36.65% | |
| Flows | +$18M | +$791M | +$893M | +$5.51B | +$8.40B | - |
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Data period: April 14 - 21, 2026
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Recently launched ETFs
| Inception | ||
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THMR | THOR AdaptiveRisk Dynamic ETF | 1/21/1970 |
PAYG | Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF | 1/21/1970 |
IGNC | iShares U.S. Equity High Income Active UCITS ETF | 1/21/1970 |
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