Eric Balchunas

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Bloomberg ETF analyst; flows, market structure, and sector/AI leadership via ETFs.

Q1 ETF Launches Surge, Set to Smash Flow, Volume Records
SocialApr 10, 2026

Q1 ETF Launches Surge, Set to Smash Flow, Volume Records

256 ETF launched in Q1, which is 6% ahead of last year's record pace. They're also on pace to break last year's flow record by 30% and volume record by 50%(!). Still a lot of game left but man, unbelievable....

By Eric Balchunas
Night ETF Outperforms Day, yet Combined Holds All Gains
SocialApr 10, 2026

Night ETF Outperforms Day, yet Combined Holds All Gains

Lost in all the fanfare of $MSBT launching was that The Bitcoin After Dark ETF $NGHT also launched Wed. And it was meh volume first day but big jump on Day Two. Will be fun to compare these two, Day...

By Eric Balchunas
Magical Mystery Tour: Beatles' Underrated Masterpiece Amid 18‑Month Blitz
SocialApr 9, 2026

Magical Mystery Tour: Beatles' Underrated Masterpiece Amid 18‑Month Blitz

Arguably the most underrated Beatles album.. it's got like 8-9 all-time songs on it. They put out this album, Sgt Pepper's and the White Album in a span of 18months, which is just beyond comprehension.

By Eric Balchunas
Memory ETF DRAM Surpasses $1 B in First Week
SocialApr 9, 2026

Memory ETF DRAM Surpasses $1 B in First Week

The Memory ETF $DRAM keeps growing volume, now $1b in its first week, outside of IBIT & Co, it's the most successful launch in years. Came out of left field too, I def didn't see this coming. I'm still not...

By Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin ETF's Record Debut Signals Morgan Stanley's Expanding Digital Lineup
SocialApr 9, 2026

Bitcoin ETF's Record Debut Signals Morgan Stanley's Expanding Digital Lineup

"It was the best first day of trading for any of our ETFs.. We had to start with bitcoin (ETF), but this is just the first of a long road map of new products both on the asset mgt side...

By Eric Balchunas
MSBT's 14bps Spurs Fee War, IBIT Holds Firm
SocialApr 9, 2026

MSBT's 14bps Spurs Fee War, IBIT Holds Firm

Nice ETF IQ clip.. and yes, $MSBT coming at 14bps could entice others to cut, or new entrants to come in even lower. Fee wars are part of life in the Terrordome = hell for issuers, but heaven for investors....

By Eric Balchunas
VOO Reclaims YTD #1 Spot After Massive Inflows
SocialApr 9, 2026

VOO Reclaims YTD #1 Spot After Massive Inflows

$VOO has been on a tear, +$8b in flows in past 5 days, now firmly back in the #1 spot YTD after $SPYM had shocked all by knocking it out of the top spot for a few days. I had...

By Eric Balchunas
VOO & Chill: Simple, Peaceful Path to Top Returns
SocialApr 8, 2026

VOO & Chill: Simple, Peaceful Path to Top Returns

Def surreal to hear it said like that, but this is why VOO & Chill is America's #1 investment strategy. It worked yet again as mkt up big today. Much more peaceful and profitable existence vs worrying/overthinking something that really...

By Eric Balchunas
Morgan Stanley Cuts ETF Fees Amid Strong HNW Demand
SocialApr 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley Cuts ETF Fees Amid Strong HNW Demand

BIG: “We really wanted to show our commitment by having that lower fee,” Allyson Wallace, global head of ETFs at Morgan Stanley. “The demand, especially from the high-net-worth investors, has been quite high. Viewed at the firm level, this is...

By Eric Balchunas
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launches, Targeting $5B AUM
SocialApr 8, 2026

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Launches, Targeting $5B AUM

BIG BOY LAUNCH: Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF $MBST hits the market today, arguably biggest btc launch since they began. Here are our predictions: $5b in aum in first year and $30m in Day One volume. What do you think? Winner...

By Eric Balchunas
U.S. Stocks Rise for Fifth Consecutive Day
SocialApr 7, 2026

U.S. Stocks Rise for Fifth Consecutive Day

All that and US stocks closed the day UP.. 5th straight day of gains. https://t.co/aNxOTPxAmF

By Eric Balchunas
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF MBST Launches on NYSE Tomorrow
SocialApr 7, 2026

Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF MBST Launches on NYSE Tomorrow

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF $MBST going effective tomorrow looks like, Wed 4/8, via NYSE listing notice. https://t.co/n95IKdbefU

By Eric Balchunas
DRAM ETF Posts Record-Breaking Early Trading Volumes
SocialApr 7, 2026

DRAM ETF Posts Record-Breaking Early Trading Volumes

Was expecting zzzz but Shocker instead.. $DRAM (Roundhill Memory ETF) traded $250m in first to days, and $10m pre-market today. That makes no sense, esp for a theme ETFs. They prob lined invs up, but even still that's bonkers, Top...

By Eric Balchunas
VOO Regains Lead Over SPYM in YTD Flows
SocialApr 7, 2026

VOO Regains Lead Over SPYM in YTD Flows

$VOO back on top after $SPYM had a few days with more YTD flows.. I had a feeling it wouldn't last as VOO's "and I took that personally" > SPYM's "you killed my father, prepare to die" altho the battle...

By Eric Balchunas
Boomers Dump $500M Into Bitcoin ETFs Amid Turmoil
SocialApr 7, 2026

Boomers Dump $500M Into Bitcoin ETFs Amid Turmoil

Nice pic of Boomers yesterday after pouring in half a billion dollars into bitcoin ETFs (which filled YTD hole) despite prolonged Iran war, risk off headlines, quantum white papers and OG FUD https://t.co/4O9cgFlV23

By Eric Balchunas
Trump-Era Markets Thrive, Except March Downturns
SocialApr 6, 2026

Trump-Era Markets Thrive, Except March Downturns

March Madness: the stock market has done well under Trump (both terms) EXCEPT the month of March. All the big negative mkt catalysts seem to happen in March (COVID, Tariffs, Iran). Here's S&P long term avg vs Trump Years. Do...

By Eric Balchunas
Morgan Stanley's 14bps Bitcoin ETF: Big Deal
SocialApr 6, 2026

Morgan Stanley's 14bps Bitcoin ETF: Big Deal

Nice look at historical assets of the Big Four wirehouse firms.. Or why MS launching a bitcoin ETF at 14bps is a BFD.. via BI FLOW https://t.co/etoW9AQFPc

By Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin Keeps Returning to $69k Price Level
SocialApr 6, 2026

Bitcoin Keeps Returning to $69k Price Level

Bitcoin at $69k.. once again.. I feel like it just loves this price point in a 'the most ironic outcome is the most likely' kinda way. Has anyone ever studied which price bitcoin has spent most of its life at?...

By Eric Balchunas
BlackRock Targets Invesco's QQQ Monopoly with New ETF
SocialApr 6, 2026

BlackRock Targets Invesco's QQQ Monopoly with New ETF

SHOCK: BlackRock is planning a Nasdaq 100 ETF in direct challenge to Invesco’s monopoly w $QQQ(M). Big boy product battle for a unique index, that’s not beta, not tech but it crushes everything. Big variable will be fee. My early...

By Eric Balchunas
Solana Processes ~65k TPS, Far Outpacing Ethereum
SocialApr 2, 2026

Solana Processes ~65k TPS, Far Outpacing Ethereum

Q: How much faster is Solana than Ethereum? I've seen a variety of answers on internet. What would you say and who is the best legit source to use? @JSeyff

By Eric Balchunas
BWET Posts 1,000%+ Return, Rare Non‑leveraged ETF Miracle
SocialApr 2, 2026

BWET Posts 1,000%+ Return, Rare Non‑leveraged ETF Miracle

$BWET has done it. Has a 1yr return of over 1000%, which I'm almost certain is the first time a non-leveraged ETF hit quadruple-digit returns in the range of one year. Perhaps even more amazing it only has $50m in...

By Eric Balchunas
Citadel Crypto Exchange Seeks National Bank Trust Status
SocialApr 1, 2026

Citadel Crypto Exchange Seeks National Bank Trust Status

Citadel's crypto exchange is applying to be a national bank trust so it can provide custody, asset mgt and trading services. https://t.co/CIc49YaMV3

By Eric Balchunas
SPYM Doubles Competitors, Leads VOO in YTD Flows
SocialApr 1, 2026

SPYM Doubles Competitors, Leads VOO in YTD Flows

Inigo Montoya, err I mean $SPYM, took in double any other ETF over the past month. Now has comfortable lead over $VOO in YTD flows. https://t.co/jLeSeHAiNw

By Eric Balchunas
ARK Adds Private OpenAI to ETFs, 3% Stake
SocialApr 1, 2026

ARK Adds Private OpenAI to ETFs, 3% Stake

ARK is going to add private co OpenAI into some of its ETFs. I believe it’s 4th ETF to do this, and def not the last. 3% weighting. Nice scoop from ⁦@shiringhaffary⁩ ⁦@isabelletanlee⁩ https://t.co/OITULFSOS1

By Eric Balchunas
Tax-Free 351 ETFs Surge to $16B Across 77 Funds
SocialApr 1, 2026

Tax-Free 351 ETFs Surge to $16B Across 77 Funds

351 ETFs (where investors make tax free exchange of highly appreciated stocks for ETF shares) are growing like crazy, there’s now 77 of them on the market w $16b in assets. We asked ⁦@TaxAlphaInsider⁩ on ETF IQ where he sees...

By Eric Balchunas
IShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Ticker BITA Filed
SocialApr 1, 2026

IShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Ticker BITA Filed

We got a ticker for the upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF: $BITA They just filed an amended S-1 for this highly anticipated sequel. No fee yet tho. My over/under is 38bps. https://t.co/PuRJqRijLy

By Eric Balchunas
Greece Upgraded to MSCI Developed Market Status
SocialMar 31, 2026

Greece Upgraded to MSCI Developed Market Status

Greece has been promoted to a developed market by MSCI, no longer emerging, in the big leagues now. Congrats to @psarofagis as well as John Stamos. https://t.co/BE1V9ht86u

By Eric Balchunas
March Sets Record $158B USO Trade in 20 Years
SocialMar 31, 2026

March Sets Record $158B USO Trade in 20 Years

$USO has traded $158b worth of share in March. Here's what that looks like compared to every other months in its 20yr history. https://t.co/R1flDcvjqy

By Eric Balchunas
All the “Puts” Are the Same Simple Concept
SocialMar 31, 2026

All the “Puts” Are the Same Simple Concept

Now we got the Buffett Put along w the Fed Put, the Trump Put and the Vanguard Put. This really isn't complicated, ppl just like to make it so.

By Eric Balchunas
SPYM Surges to #1 YTD Flow Amid Odd Rebalancing
SocialMar 31, 2026

SPYM Surges to #1 YTD Flow Amid Odd Rebalancing

My note on $SPYM last week was timely, it's now the #1 YTD in flows. It's been ages since anything other than the Mighty VOO was in top spot. Some weird rebal flows going on so may be short-lived but...

By Eric Balchunas
Investors Rush Short‑Term Treasuries Amid Equity‑Gold Decline
SocialMar 31, 2026

Investors Rush Short‑Term Treasuries Amid Equity‑Gold Decline

With equities down and gold in the gutter (zero corr can be a nasty surprise), investors are PILING into treasury ETFs, which took in about $30b in March, over double recent monthly avg, namely ultra short like $SGOV and $BIL...

By Eric Balchunas
Google Prioritizes Crypto Research Over Critical Security Issues?
SocialMar 31, 2026

Google Prioritizes Crypto Research Over Critical Security Issues?

I have the same q. Not discounting threat (that's a whole sep debate) but why would Google apply this research time/money on crypto vs something of way more societal consequence, like military defense systems, the global banking system or even...

By Eric Balchunas
LeverageShares Proposes Inverse 2x Bitcoin Volatility ETF
SocialMar 30, 2026

LeverageShares Proposes Inverse 2x Bitcoin Volatility ETF

LeverageShares filing for an inverse and -2x Bitcoin Volatility ETF. Like $XIV and $TVIX but for Bitcoin. https://t.co/N8XxMw12uQ

By Eric Balchunas
T‑Strive Digital Credit ETF Filing Announced by Tuttle & Strive
SocialMar 30, 2026

T‑Strive Digital Credit ETF Filing Announced by Tuttle & Strive

New filing for T-Strive Digital Credit ETF which will hold the preferred securities of DATs. T-Strive is new issuer too, joint production by Tuttle and Strive. https://t.co/xxbAAOmVEH

By Eric Balchunas
ETF Closures Surge, Average Age Halved, Consolidation Looms
SocialMar 30, 2026

ETF Closures Surge, Average Age Halved, Consolidation Looms

We seeing an uptick in ETF closures as issuers trim fat and get rid of spaghetti that didn't stick. Notable that they getting MUCH less patient. The avg age of a liquidated ETF this year is 1yr 9mo, about half...

By Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin’s Declining Coolness Mirrors Facebook’s Mass Adoption
SocialMar 29, 2026

Bitcoin’s Declining Coolness Mirrors Facebook’s Mass Adoption

Bitcoin rn feels like when your parents joined Facebook. On one hand it’s not as “cool” anymore bc of the Boomers but on the other hand Facebook’s user base grew to from like 1b to 3b people since the...

By Eric Balchunas
U.S. Stocks Always Rebound to All‑Time Highs
SocialMar 28, 2026

U.S. Stocks Always Rebound to All‑Time Highs

You can simplify it even further: The U.S. stock market has a 100% perfect record of coming back from downturns to hit ATHs. This indisputable truth is the ultimate anxiety killer. Better than Xanax. Instantly renders all doomer columnists and...

By Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin ETFs: The Safest, Simplest Way to Invest
SocialMar 27, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs: The Safest, Simplest Way to Invest

Let me address this bc i see it a lot. Yes if you want to use bitcoin as currency you need to DIY. But most normies just want to invest in the most painless way. This is why crypto exchanges...

By Eric Balchunas
2bps Fee Cut Propels SPYM to Vanguard‑Level Flows
SocialMar 27, 2026

2bps Fee Cut Propels SPYM to Vanguard‑Level Flows

Wrote today about the Power of One (Basis Point). $SPYM cut its fee to 2bps, making it the cheapest of the 4 SPX ETFs by just 1bp and BOOM, hockey stick aum growth after a decade in oblivion. It is...

By Eric Balchunas
One-Click ETF Share-Class Swaps Eliminate Tax Hassles
SocialMar 26, 2026

One-Click ETF Share-Class Swaps Eliminate Tax Hassles

'You will soon be able to log into your brokerage acct and click one button (to instantly move your $ from a MF share class to an ETF class with no tax implications). Today it's a manual process that is...

By Eric Balchunas
US Stock Market Among Least Concentrated Globally
SocialMar 26, 2026

US Stock Market Among Least Concentrated Globally

You think the S&P 500 Index is too concentrated? Try going to another country for a while. The US is one of the *least* concentrated markets. Here's countries ranked by the % of market made up by top 10 biggest...

By Eric Balchunas
Cryptex ETF to Directly Hold 30
SocialMar 25, 2026

Cryptex ETF to Directly Hold 30

New filing for the Cryptex Digital Market Cap ETF (which has chosen the ticker $BAGZ) structured using Cayman subsidiary and looking to hold 30-ish cryptos directly (which would blow away the curr baskets on mkt) if I'm reading it correctly...

By Eric Balchunas
Bonds and Gold Drop, Boosting Money‑Market and Buffer ETFs
SocialMar 25, 2026

Bonds and Gold Drop, Boosting Money‑Market and Buffer ETFs

Where Have All the Hedges Gone? - @psarofagis channeling Paula Cole into a timely note today re how once again bonds fell with stocks. This time gold fell too. This is why Money Mkt Funds and Buffer ETFs are increasingly...

By Eric Balchunas
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Listed on NYSE, Launch Imminent
SocialMar 25, 2026

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Listed on NYSE, Launch Imminent

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF $MSBT got an official listing announcement from NYSE, that typically means launch imminent.. https://t.co/SDDVyAGfpJ

By Eric Balchunas
Victory Capital Abandons Janus Deal over Committee Opposition
SocialMar 24, 2026

Victory Capital Abandons Janus Deal over Committee Opposition

Victory Capital has pulled out of Janus acquisition after not getting support from Janus’ “special committee” https://t.co/VSWcoMUQal

By Eric Balchunas
Gold Shows Zero Stock Correlation; Bitcoin Slightly Linked
SocialMar 24, 2026

Gold Shows Zero Stock Correlation; Bitcoin Slightly Linked

Wrote today about how investors just got a big-time reminder that gold has *zero* correlation to stocks, not inversely correlated. Big difference. Good diversifier but unreliable hedge. Bitcoin is similar but w more correlation (0.45) w stocks. Both unpredictable but...

By Eric Balchunas
US Equities Outpace Global Markets After Iran Strike
SocialMar 24, 2026

US Equities Outpace Global Markets After Iran Strike

Nice look at US stocks' performance vs international after geopolitical shocks. US tends to be cleanest dirty shirt in these times. This time no dif, $VOO down 4.6% since Iran strike but $EFA down 9%. Nice note (which he put...

By Eric Balchunas
Bitcoin ETFs Surge $2.5B, Defying 40% Price
SocialMar 24, 2026

Bitcoin ETFs Surge $2.5B, Defying 40% Price

Yeah bitcoin ETFs now $2.5b for month and one good day away from completely digging out of their YTD flow hole. $IBIT is already there and then some, in top 2% among all ETFs in YTD flows. Again, incredible fortitude...

By Eric Balchunas
Finding Comfort in Shared Memories After Dad’s Passing
SocialMar 23, 2026

Finding Comfort in Shared Memories After Dad’s Passing

Back today after being out of commission for a while. I lost my dad about 10 days ago. We were close. I knew the day would come, he was declining health-wise, but it didn't soften the blow. But he lived...

By Eric Balchunas