• The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF attracted $10.1 billion in inflows, raising its total assets under management to $560 billion. This surge occurred despite a slight decline in the S&P 500, indicating strong investor interest in dividend-focused investments. Other dividend ETFs, such as the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF and Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF, also saw significant inflows, reflecting a broader trend towards income-generating assets in a potentially volatile market.

• Overall, U.S. equity ETFs experienced $33.6 billion in inflows, contributing to a total of $36.2 billion across the ETF industry. This trend suggests a shift in investor sentiment towards more stable, dividend-paying stocks amid economic uncertainty, particularly in light of the Federal Reserve's forecast of interest rate cuts in 2025. The outflows from growth-focused ETFs like the Vanguard Growth ETF further emphasize this shift, as investors seek safer, income-producing options.