Strive Mid-Cap ETF (STXM) Breaks Through to a New 52-Week High Amid Robust $18.3 Million Inflows on January 6, 2026

ETF Overview and Capital Flows

The Strive Mid-Cap ETF (STXM.N) tracks the middle 400 corporations by market capitalization in the Bloomberg US 1500 Index, offering exposure to mid-cap equities through a passive strategy. With an expense ratio of 0.18%, it targets cost-conscious investors seeking diversified access to U.S. mid-cap stocks. Recent fund flows show robust inflows on January 6, 2026: $12.6 million from extra-large orders and $5.73 million from retail orders, totaling $18.3 million in net fund flows for the day.

Peer ETF Snapshot

• AGG.P charges 0.03% with $136 billion in assets, making it a low-cost, large-cap bond-focused alternative.
• ANGL.O holds $3 billion and charges 0.25%, offering leveraged exposure to the S&P 500.
• AFIX.P, at 0.19% expense ratio, manages $178 million in assets, similar to STXM.N’s structure.
• ACVT.P commands a 0.65% fee but supports only $28 million in assets, highlighting higher-cost competition.

Opportunities and Structural Constraints

STXM.N’s focus on mid-cap stocks positions it to benefit from sectors outperforming in a recovering economy, though mid-cap volatility remains a risk. Its 0.18% expense ratio is competitive against peers like AFIX.P (0.19%) but lags behind AGG.P’s ultra-low 0.03%. The recent $18.3 million inflow suggests short-term demand, yet absence of technical indicators or market-specific drivers limits broader trend analysis. Investors should weigh its niche exposure against broader market conditions and peer cost structures.