ETF Inflows: IEFA and AIBD Witness Significant Growth

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF saw the largest inflow, adding 10.4 million units, or a 0.6% increase week over week. The Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bear 2X Shares had the biggest increase in inflows, adding 50,000 units, or a 40% increase in outstanding units. Spotify Technology and Sea were down 0.3% and 1.1%, respectively.

In the latest week, significant inflows were observed in several Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), highlighting investor interest in specific sectors. The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, which tracks European and Asian stocks, saw the largest inflow, adding 10.4 million units, representing a 0.6% increase week over week [1].

Among the largest underlying components of the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, Spotify Technology and Sea experienced notable declines. Spotify Technology was down approximately 0.3%, while Sea fell by about 1.1% in morning trading today [1].

The Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bear 2X Shares, which focuses on the artificial intelligence and big data sectors, had the most significant increase in inflows. The ETF added 50,000 units, representing a 40.0% increase in outstanding units [1].

In related news, Spotify Technology is expected to continue raising prices for its subscriptions as it aims to reach 1 billion users globally. The company has already started increasing prices in select markets, with the latest hikes announced in June [2]. Spotify's strategy appears to be effective, with the company reporting a 12% year-over-year increase in subscribers and a 11% rise in monthly active users [2].

References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/iefa-aibd-big-etf-inflows
[2] https://edm.com/uncategorized/more-spotify-price-increases-coming-2025/