Weekly ETF flows: SPY reverses last week's inflows, healthcare tops outflows
Significant Outflow from SPY: The SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY), the largest exchange-traded fund, experienced a $6 billion outflow for the week ending October 4, following nearly $20 billion in outflows during the last week of September.
Impact on Broader Index: These substantial outflows indicate a potential shift in investor sentiment regarding the broader index tracked by SPDR S&P 500.
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Market Performance: Wall Street experienced a positive week with the S&P 500 up 1.7%, the Dow Jones up 1.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite up 2.1%, despite concerns over a regional banking crisis that briefly affected market stability.
Banking Sector Concerns: U.S. regional bank stocks faced significant declines due to credit stress, with Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance Bancorporation reporting losses, while the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF saw a 6.2% drop on October 16, 2025.
Trade Tensions and Tariffs: Ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions were highlighted by President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, although he later suggested that such tariffs were "not sustainable," reflecting mixed signals in the trade relationship.
ETF Highlights: Several ETFs performed well, including the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF, which rose 7.5%, and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which gained 6.2%, driven by optimism in trade relations and significant investments in AI and clean energy sectors.
Bitcoin's Rising Popularity: As Bitcoin approaches the $100,000 mark, more investors are showing interest in cryptocurrency, although many oppose the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Trump's Crypto Vision: President-elect Donald Trump has expressed intentions to make the U.S. a leading force in cryptocurrency, proposing a stockpile of crypto and discussions about establishing a White House position for cryptocurrency policy.
ProShares ETF Share Splits: ProShares announced forward splits for three ETFs and reverse splits for 19 ETFs, effective November 7, 2024, which will adjust the number of shares and their prices without changing the total investment value for shareholders.
Impact on Shareholders: Forward splits will increase the number of shares while decreasing their price, whereas reverse splits will decrease the number of shares and increase their price; fractional shares from reverse splits will be redeemed for cash, potentially resulting in taxable events for some shareholders.
Significant Outflow from SPY: The SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY), the largest exchange-traded fund, experienced a $6 billion outflow for the week ending October 4, following nearly $20 billion in outflows during the last week of September.
Impact on Broader Index: These substantial outflows indicate a potential shift in investor sentiment regarding the broader index tracked by SPDR S&P 500.

Significant Inflow: The SPDR S&P 500 Trust (SPY) experienced a substantial inflow of $19.8 billion in the last week of September, the highest in over three months.
Monthly Performance: For the entire month of September, the SPY ETF attracted nearly $15.5 billion in inflows.
U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks ended August positively, with the Dow Jones up 4.6% for the month, driven by optimism over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts following a favorable inflation report. The S&P 500 also saw gains, marking its fourth consecutive month of growth.
Economic Growth and ETFs: The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate in Q2, supported by strong consumer spending. Notable performing ETFs in August included the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF, which rose 16.8%, and several others that also posted significant gains.








