iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF Price & Performance (IAI)

Charles Schwab announced that its core net new assets surged by 44% year-over-year in February, reaching $48 billion. Total client assets stood at $10.28 trillion, reflecting a 16% annual increase. The company also saw a rise in daily average trades and new brokerage accounts, signaling continued client engagement.1

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) attracted $4.69 billion in fresh assets despite a declining market. SPY's total assets rose to $630.2 billion. Other notable equity fund inflows included IVV and DIA, while QQQ faced the largest outflows of $575.7 million as tech stocks weakened.2

Artificial intelligence ETFs have demonstrated strong performance, with top funds like EBIZ and QTUM delivering annual returns of 21.11% and 17.99%, respectively. AI-driven investment options continue to attract attention, reflecting the growing economic impact of AI technologies and their integration into diverse industries.3