iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF Price & Performance (VLUE)

The iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF (IWX) witnessed a 17.5% surge in assets, gaining $525.1 million in new investments. This growth reflects a renewed investor focus on value-oriented funds amid a recovering market, fueled by easing tariff tensions. Inflows into equity ETFs overall reached $6.8 billion for the day.1

The iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) saw significant outflows of $797 million, marking a 5.9% drop in assets. This decline highlights the challenges momentum-focused funds face in volatile markets, as investors appear to be reallocating toward other strategies, including value and defensive assets.

Defensive ETFs are drawing attention as market indicators like the Fear & Greed Index signal extreme caution. The Buffett Indicator's elevated levels and a surge in the VIX reflect growing uncertainty. Investors are increasingly turning to defensive funds to mitigate risks in an environment marked by economic and geopolitical concerns.2