Key TakeawaysDriven by market rotation, the Russell 1000 Value Index returned 32% over the past year versus Growth’s 14%. Thanks to a broadening rotation — fueled by a decisive AI pivot, a sharp valuation reset, and index reconstruction — Value is finally stealing the show. The Russell 1000 Value Index has returned roughly 32% over the past year, compared to just 14% for Russell 1000 Growth. The Capital Group Dividend Value ETF (CGDV) and the Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF (AVLV) have dominated active category flows, each drawing roughly $7 billion in net YTD inflows. The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) highlights how “quality cash generation” acts as a powerful factor filter.