iShares S&P 500 ETF Trails SPDR’s $15.8B Inflows in Q1’s $462B Surge
U.S.-listed ETFs drew $120.7B in March, lifting Q1 inflows to $462B despite a roughly 5% drop in U.S. stocks and an 8% slide in international equities. iShares Core S&P 500 ETF’s 0.03% fee trailed SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF’s $15.8B March inflow, ceding ground to its 0.02% alternative.
1. Q1 ETF Inflows Reach Record Levels
Investors allocated $120.7B to U.S.-listed ETFs in March, bringing Q1 inflows to $462B despite a roughly 5% decline in U.S. stocks and an 8% drop in international equities, demonstrating continued demand for passive strategies during market volatility.
2. SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF Tops Inflow Rankings
The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF attracted $15.8B in March, lifting its year-to-date total to $26B and surpassing Vanguard S&P 500 ETF’s $22.2B, fueled by its ultra-low 0.02% expense ratio despite a smaller $114.3B asset base.
3. IVV’s Fee Position and Outlook
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF’s 0.03% expense ratio lagged SPDR’s lower-cost share class in March inflows, as investors showed sensitivity to minimal fee gaps; IVV’s sizeable asset base may face pressure if pricing remains unchanged.