STXD.N Attracts $117M Inflows — But Costs Hinder Growth

ETF Overview and Capital Flows

The Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF (STXD.N) tracks a market-cap weighted index of U.S. large-cap growth companies with a focus on sustained dividend growth. Its constituents must demonstrate dividend growth exceeding the Bloomberg US 1000 Growth Index for at least five consecutive years, emphasizing passive equity exposure. On January 28, 2026, the fund saw combined net inflows of $117 million across order types, including $42.9 million in extra-large block trades, signaling institutional interest.

Peer ETF Snapshot

• AGG.P charges 0.03% expense ratio with $138B AUM and 1.0 leverage ratio.
• APMU.P has 0.37% expense ratio, $213M AUM, and 1.0 leverage ratio.
• ACVT.P carries 0.65% expense ratio, $29M AUM, and 1.0 leverage ratio.
• ANGL.O charges 0.25% expense ratio with $3B AUM and 1.0 leverage ratio.
• AGGS.P has 0.35% expense ratio, $38M AUM, and 1.0 leverage ratio.

Opportunities and Structural Constraints

STXD.N’s niche focus on dividend-growing growth stocks offers exposure to a hybrid segment of the market, balancing growth and income. Its 0.35% expense ratio sits mid-range among peers but lags the lowest-cost options like AGG.P. The fund’s relatively modest inflows suggest it remains in accumulation phase, though its $38M AUM snapshot (as AGGS.P) indicates room for scale. In practice, this positions STXD.N as a specialized tool rather than a broad-market proxy, appealing to investors seeking growth equity with income tilt.