STRV Hits a New 52-Week High Amid Short-Term Demand Outpacing Institutional Outflows

ETF Overview and Capital Flows

STRV.N, the Strive 500 ETF, tracks a market-cap-weighted index of the 500 largest U.S. companies across all sectors. As a leveraged, long-only product with a 1.0x multiplier, it aims to amplify returns relative to the broader market. Recent fund flow data shows STRV faced net outflows of $1.44 million in extra-large orders on January 9, 2026—its largest outflow category. This contrasts with its intraday price hitting a 52-week high, suggesting short-term demand may outweigh institutional selling pressure.

Peer ETF Snapshot

• ACVT.P charges 0.65% expense ratio with $28M assets under management (AUM).
• AGG.P has a 0.03% expense ratio and $136B AUM, making it one of the largest leveraged ETFs.
• AVIG.P offers a 0.15% expense ratio with $2B AUM, positioning it as a mid-cap alternative.
• ANGL.O carries a 0.25% expense ratio and $3B AUM, focusing on a similar market-cap strategy.

Opportunities and Structural Constraints

STRV’s 0.0545% expense ratio is competitive among peers like AVIG.P and ANGL.O but trails ultra-low-cost options like AGG.P. Its 1.0x leverage structure ensures alignment with broad market trends, though leveraged ETFs face decay risks in volatile or sideways markets. The recent capital outflows highlight structural challenges: leveraged products often attract tactical investors, whose timing of entries/exits can amplify price swings. At the end of the day, STRV’s performance hinges on sustained bullish momentum in the S&P 500 and its ability to retain retail demand amid competing low-cost alternatives.