ETF Trends
16 Jul 2026, 11:36 UTC · 1h ago
Alternatives ETFs Punching Above Their Weight in 2026
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ETF Trends
16 Jul 2026, 11:36 UTC · 1h ago
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Positive equity-to-bond correlation is persisting, driven by sticky inflation and a higher-for-longer interest rate environment. — The breakdown of the traditional stocks-and-bonds hedge increases overall portfolio volatility and systemic risk for investors.
-0.60U.S. equity market concentration remains very high, with the top 10 S&P 500 holdings commanding approximately 38% of the benchmark. — High concentration increases the vulnerability of the broader index to idiosyncratic shocks in a few mega-cap stocks.
-0.40Alternatives ETFs have seen nearly $30 billion in net new assets in 2026, reflecting a significant institutional shift toward diversification. — Strong inflows into alternative strategies suggest growing investor confidence in non-traditional return paths to hedge against market volatility.
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Market performance is broadening, with equal-weighted S&P 500 and small/mid-cap strategies currently outpacing the market-cap weighted index. — A broadening rally suggests a healthier bull market and potential upside for previously neglected sectors and smaller companies.
+0.30BlackRock shifted capital away from long-dated U.S. bonds into liquid alternatives in May to mitigate systemic risks. — A move by a major asset manager away from long bonds signals a bearish outlook on long-term Treasury stability relative to alternatives.
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BlackRock is driving significant asset flows into its iShares liquid alternatives and systematic strategies.
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