Strive Small-Cap ETF (STXK) Notches a Fresh 52-Week High at $34.81 Amid $21.57 Million in Net Block-Order Inflows

ETF Overview and Capital Flows

The Strive Small-Cap ETF (STXK.N) tracks a market-cap weighted index of the 600 smallest U.S. companies in the Bloomberg US 1500 Index. As a passive equity fund focused on small-cap stocks, it offers exposure to companies with higher growth potential but greater volatility than large-cap peers. On January 6, 2026, STXK.N saw $21.57 million in net block-order inflows, reflecting institutional interest despite its 0.18% expense ratio—a premium for small-cap strategies. The fund’s leverage ratio of 1.0x and long-only mandate mean its performance directly mirrors its underlying index.

Peer ETF Snapshot

• APMU.P charges 0.37% and holds $206M in assets, with a 1.0x leverage ratio.
• AVIG.P, at 0.15%, manages $2B, making it one of the largest leveraged small-cap peers.
• AGG.P, the lowest-cost option at 0.03%, oversees $136B but focuses on fixed income, not equities.
• ACVT.P commands 0.65% expense ratio with just $28M in assets, highlighting niche appeal.

Opportunities and Structural Constraints

STXK.N’s 52-week high suggests renewed appetite for small-cap equities, a segment often outperformed during economic rebounds. However, its 0.18% expense ratio sits above the median of its leveraged peers, which could weigh on returns in sideways markets. While inflows indicate tactical positioning, the absence of technical or fundamental catalysts in recent data means sustainability depends on broader risk-on sentiment. At $34.81, the ETF remains a niche play for investors seeking amplified exposure to small-cap rallies.