Worldwide Exchange: ETF Flows Week of July 21

ETF Market Trends - Year-to-date net ETF inflows have topped $645 billion [1] - Active ETFs accounted for approximately 25% of flows in June, while passive ETFs accounted for 75%, indicating active ETFs are gaining ground [3] - Over the last 12 months, US equities have seen approximately five times the inflows of international equities, but in the last month, international equity has overtaken US equity [4] Investment Opportunities - Non-US investments have benefited from a tailwind due to the dollar, with a difference of around 10% between hedged and unhedged returns [7] - Small caps have not been favored in the US, but have performed well in non-US developed markets and emerging markets over the last five years [7][8] - American Century suggests considering international developed small cap strategies like ABDV and ABDS, with ABDV recently surpassing $10 billion in total assets under management [11] - Small cap companies with good valuations and profitability have historically been some of the best performers long term in US, non-US developed markets, and emerging markets [14] Market Outlook - Optimism surrounds potential trade deals, which is viewed as a positive factor [6] - Uncertainty in the current trade environment may create niche opportunities for small cap companies [15][16] - Diversification through exposure to smaller companies can provide opportunities often overlooked by large-cap focused strategies [13]