iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF Price & Performance (IJJ)

Mid-cap ETFs are displaying varied results this year. The Franklin U.S. Mid Cap Multifactor Index ETF leads with a 1.3% year-to-date return, while Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF lags at -3.3%. These funds highlight the differing strategies and outcomes within the mid-cap sector.1

The SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF (BIL) gained $1.1 billion in inflows, raising its assets by 2.8% to $40.5 billion. This surge follows a softer-than-expected inflation report, which indicated a Consumer Price Index increase of 2.8%, fostering renewed investor interest in short-term treasuries.2

Defensive ETFs are becoming popular as market indicators like the Fear & Greed Index show "Extreme Fear" levels. The Cboe Volatility Index surged nearly 20% recently, reflecting heightened uncertainty. Investors are turning to these funds to shield portfolios against potential downside risks amid turbulent market conditions.3