iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF (ARCA: EEMS)

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The fund generally will invest at least 90% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is designed to measure the performance of equity securities of small-capitalization companies in emerging market countries.

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Ishares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF

ETF Winners And Losers: Micro-Cap Fund Flows - Innovative AUSF, With Annualized Returns Of 17.19% Over Last 3 Years, Adds $159.87 Million

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Global X Funds Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF

AUSF

DJUL

BAUG

EEMS

We performed a screening of micro-cap ETFs - defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) under $400 million - to determine what funds had the largest change in net assets on the week, according to data from etfdb.com. Only non-leveraged funds were considered. 

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ETF Outlook For The Week Of April 7, 2014

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF

iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)

	Momentum stocks were some of the hardest-hit areas of the market last week -- as high flying biotech, consumer discretionary and technology names fell precipitously.  MTUM is designed to choose a subset of large and mid-cap stocks that have the highest excess returns over the last 6 and 12-month time frames.

	Despite the weak opening on Monday morning, <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/04/4441426/momentum-etf-seeks-high-beta-stocks">these market leaders</a> have the opportunity to turn around their recent misfortunes if we see stabilization in the broader market.  The relative strength for momentum stocks has now moved into oversold territory, and many traders are watching these names carefully for indications of a bounce that may signal a short-term opportunity. 

	<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/04/4437543/dividend-etfs-continue-their-winning-ways">Related: Dividend ETFs Continue Their Winning Ways</a>

	Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xlb#NYSE">XLB</a>)

	Materials stocks are likely to be closely followed this week, as Alcoa Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aa#NYSE">AA</a>) unofficially kicks off earnings season on Tuesday with the release of their quarterly results.  The materials sector has been a leader on the upside this year, primarily due to higher commodity prices for producers of base and industrial metals.   Alcoa represents approximately 2.3 percent of the underlying holdings in XLB. 

	XLB hit a new all-time high last week, but has fallen prey to broader market weakness over the last two trading sessions.  A positive earnings catalyst from Alcoa may be just what this sector needs to regain its footing and resume its upward march.

	iShares MSCI Emerging Market Small Cap Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/eems#NYSE">EEMS</a>)

	Emerging markets have been relatively insulated from the recent volatility in the domestic markets, and small cap stocks in particular have been star performers.  EEMS tracks 651 small cap stocks from developing markets such as Taiwan, South Korea and China. 

	Since the beginning of March, EEMS has gained 4.58 percent compared to a decline of 1.80 percent for the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/iwm#NYSE">IWM</a>).  ETF investors may be looking to diversify away from the high valuations associated with domestic small cap stocks into areas the offer a more attractive long-term growth opportunity. It remains to be seen if further selling will spill over into international markets, but for the moment they appear to be holding up quite well.

	SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: GLD)

	Gold bullion also faces a key test of resolve this week. as Wednesday brings the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The price of the yellow metal <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/03/4417608/gold-etfs-face-fed-induced-headwinds">has been falling relentlessly</a> since the previous Fed notes indicated additional asset purchase tapering along with future policy tightening.  A slight relief rally last week has propped up GLD near its 200 and 50-day moving averages. 

	GLD now sits at a crossroads of technical support, that needs to hold if gold prices want to resume their uptrend and avoid re-testing the 2013 lows.  Safe haven buying and strong consumer demand from Asia have been the primary growth themes for this sector in 2014.  However, gold still has some hurdles to climb to regain its positive momentum.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF

We performed a screening of micro-cap ETFs - defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) under $400 million - to determine what funds had the largest change in net assets on the week, according to data from <a href="http://etfdb.com">etfdb.com</a>. Only non-leveraged funds were considered.&nbsp;
<h2>Winners</h2>
Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUSF#NYSE">AUSF</a>)
AUSF added $159.87 million in net assets over the trailing week.
The Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF invests in a broad swath of US companies of various sizes. The fund is actively managed and eschews the traditional market cap weighting system for dynamic indexing based on three factors: minimum volatility, value, and momentum.
AUSF has $337.2 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.27%. The fund has holdings in 194 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 21.22% of the fund.
The fund&rsquo;s largest holdings are Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) and General Electric Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) making up 2.89% and 2.71% of the fund, respectively.
AUSF has added $155.21 million in net assets YTD.
FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJUL#BATS">DJUL</a>)
DJUL added $77.43 million in net assets over the trailing week.
The FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Deep Buffer ETF - July Fund invests primarily in FLEX Options that reference the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. The ETF is designed to provide a buffer against losses between 5% and 30% while capping the gain at 14.79%
DJUL has $264.3 million in AUM and an expense ratio of .85%.&nbsp;
DJUL has added $101.17 million in net assets YTD.
<h2>Losers</h2>
Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAUG#NYSE">BAUG</a>)
BAUG lost $100.78 million in net assets over the trailing week.
The Innovator U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - August fund seeks to replicate the performance of the S&amp;P 500, capping gains at 20.34 while protecting losses up to 9%.&nbsp;
BAUG has $131.2 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.79%.&nbsp;
BAUG has added $12.47 million in net assets YTD.
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EEMS#NYSE">EEMS</a>)
EEMS lost 96.39 million in net assets over the trailing week.
The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF offers exposure to small cap companies in emerging markets. It is extremely diversified including companies across the globe.
EEMS has $322.3 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.7%. The fund has holdings in 1491 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 4.76% of the fund.
The fund&rsquo;s largest holdings are Ecopro Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 086520) and Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. (TPE: 2376) making up 1.5% and .55% of the fund, respectively.
EEMS is down $99.22 million in AUM YTD.
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iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mtum#NYSE">MTUM</a>)

	Momentum stocks were some of the hardest-hit areas of the market last week -- as high flying biotech, consumer discretionary and technology names fell precipitously.&nbsp; MTUM is designed to choose a subset of large and mid-cap stocks that have the highest excess returns over the last 6 and 12-month time frames.

	Despite the weak opening on Monday morning, <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/04/4441426/momentum-etf-seeks-high-beta-stocks">these market leaders</a> have the opportunity to turn around their recent misfortunes if we see stabilization in the broader market.&nbsp; The relative strength for momentum stocks has now moved into oversold territory, and many traders are watching these names carefully for indications of a bounce that may signal a short-term opportunity.&nbsp;

	<a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/04/4437543/dividend-etfs-continue-their-winning-ways">Related: Dividend ETFs Continue Their Winning Ways</a>

	Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/xlb#NYSE">XLB</a>)

	Materials stocks are likely to be closely followed this week, as Alcoa Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aa#NYSE">AA</a>) unofficially kicks off earnings season on Tuesday with the release of their quarterly results.&nbsp; The materials sector has been a leader on the upside this year, primarily due to higher commodity prices for producers of base and industrial metals.&nbsp; &nbsp;Alcoa represents approximately 2.3 percent of the underlying holdings in XLB.&nbsp;

	XLB hit a new all-time high last week, but has fallen prey to broader market weakness over the last two trading sessions. &nbsp;A positive earnings catalyst from Alcoa may be just what this sector needs to regain its footing and resume its upward march.

	iShares MSCI Emerging Market Small Cap Index Fund (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/eems#NYSE">EEMS</a>)

	Emerging markets have been relatively insulated from the recent volatility in the domestic markets, and small cap stocks in particular have been star performers.&nbsp; EEMS tracks 651 small cap stocks from developing markets such as Taiwan, South Korea and China.&nbsp;

	Since the beginning of March, EEMS has gained 4.58 percent compared to a decline of 1.80 percent for the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/iwm#NYSE">IWM</a>).&nbsp; ETF investors may be looking to diversify away from the high valuations associated with domestic small cap stocks into areas the offer a more attractive long-term growth opportunity. It remains to be seen if further selling will spill over into international markets, but for the moment they appear to be holding up quite well.

	SPDR Gold Shares ETF (NYSE: GLD)

	Gold bullion also faces a key test of resolve this week. as Wednesday brings the release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The price of the yellow metal <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/14/03/4417608/gold-etfs-face-fed-induced-headwinds">has been falling relentlessly</a> since the previous Fed notes indicated additional asset purchase tapering along with future policy tightening.&nbsp; A slight relief rally last week has propped up GLD near its 200 and 50-day moving averages.&nbsp;

	GLD now sits at a crossroads of technical support, that needs to hold if gold prices want to resume their uptrend and avoid re-testing the 2013 lows.&nbsp; Safe haven buying and strong consumer demand from Asia have been the primary growth themes for this sector in 2014.&nbsp; However, gold still has some hurdles to climb to regain its positive momentum.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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