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Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETFs in 2026
ETFs that invest in the companies building and deploying artificial intelligence, from chips to software.
Data updated July 2026 · 30 ETFs
Who this page is for
Best for
- Growth investors who want diversified exposure to the AI buildout rather than a single stock
- Long-horizon holders comfortable with high volatility for potential outsized returns
- Investors using a thematic sleeve alongside a broad-market core
Not a fit for
- Income seekers — most AI ETFs yield little or nothing and reinvest for growth
- Anyone who can't stomach sharp drawdowns when the AI trade cools
- Investors wary of overlap — many AI ETFs are concentrated in the same megacap chip and cloud names
Analysis
Artificial intelligence ETFs bundle the companies powering the AI boom — semiconductor designers, cloud and data-center operators, and the software firms embedding AI into their products. The appeal is obvious: rather than guessing whether Nvidia, Microsoft, or a not-yet-public startup wins, you own a diversified slice of the whole theme. The nuances matter, though. AI ETFs vary widely in what they actually hold: some are megacap-heavy and look a lot like a tech-sector fund, while others reach into smaller, purer AI plays with far higher volatility. Overlap is real — many of these funds share the same handful of chip and cloud giants, so stacking several AI ETFs may just concentrate your bet. And because the theme has run hard, valuations are stretched and drawdowns can be severe. Size an AI ETF as a satellite position with a multi-year horizon, and check its top holdings so you know whether you're buying broad tech or a concentrated AI wager.
Top picks
Top 3 AI ETFs by assets under management.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated annual, monthly, and weekly income based on the average yield of 6.66% across these 30 ETFs. For illustration only—actual income will vary.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $666 | $55 | $13 |
| $25,000 | $1,664 | $139 | $32 |
| $50,000 | $3,328 | $277 | $64 |
| $100,000 | $6,656 | $555 | $128 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
All 30 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAM | Roundhill Memory ETF | Roundhill Investments | — | 0.65% | $23.0B | None |
| AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Global X | — | 0.68% | $10.5B | Semi-Annual |
| BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | Global X | 0.10% | 0.68% | $3.4B | Semi-Annual |
| CHAT | Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | Roundhill Investments | 1.72% | 0.75% | $2.0B | — |
| IVES | Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF | Wedbush | — | 0.75% | $1.1B | Annual |
| AIPO | Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure ETF | Defiance ETFs | 0.02% | 0.69% | $907M | — |
| AIS | VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle® ETF | VistaShares | — | 0.75% | $797M | Annual |
| WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | WisdomTree | 1.20% | 0.45% | $624M | Annual |
| NVDX | T-Rex 2X Long NVIDIA Daily Target ETF | REX Shares | — | 1.05% | $513M | — |
| ALAI | Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF | Alger | 1.19% | 0.55% | $424M | — |
| AIPI | REX SHARES AI Equity Premium Income ETF | REX Shares | 34.82% | 0.65% | $415M | Weekly |
| NEBX | Tradr 2X Long NBIS Daily ETF | Tradr | — | 1.30% | $282M | None |
| TCAI | Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | Tortoise Capital | 0.06% | 0.65% | $247M | — |
| CHPX | Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | Global X | 0.13% | 0.50% | $243M | — |
| AIFD | TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | TCW | — | 0.75% | $132M | — |
| GPTY | YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF | YieldMax | 35.97% | 1.06% | $124M | Weekly |
| AIVC | Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF | Wedbush | 0.10% | 0.59% | $100M | Annual |
| HUMN | Roundhill Humanoid Robotics ETF | Roundhill Investments | 0.65% | 0.75% | $99M | Annual |
| CBRG | Leverage Shares 2X Long CBRS Daily ETF | Leverage Shares | — | 0.75% | $96M | None |
| IBOT | VanEck Robotics ETF | VanEck | 0.30% | 0.47% | $91M | Annual |
| BOTT | Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Themes | — | 0.35% | $60M | — |
| HBMX | Tuttle Capital Concentrated Memory Stack ETF | Tuttle Capital Management | — | 0.95% | $41M | Annual |
| AIYY | YieldMax AI Option Income Strategy ETF | YieldMax | 65.24% | 0.99% | $29M | Weekly |
| GPT | Intelligent Alpha Atlas ETF | Intelligent Alpha | 0.67% | 0.69% | $23M | Annual |
| WDRN | WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund | WisdomTree | — | 0.45% | $18M | Annual |
| DRMP | Tuttle Capital Memory Stack Income Blast ETF | Tuttle Capital Management | 38.88% | 0.95% | $6M | Weekly |
| NVPS | PurePlay Nvidia Ecosystem Picks & Shovels Index ETF | PurePlay ETFs | — | 0.75% | $6M | None |
| KMEM | Kurv Memory Select ETF | Kurv | — | 0.65% | $25 | — |
| LAZR | Tema Photonics & Optical ETF | Tema ETFs | — | 0.75% | — | None |
| NYYY | XETFs NYYY NVDA Daily Income ETF | XETFs | 18.62% | 0.99% | — | Weekly |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best artificial intelligence (ai) ETFs?
This page lists the top 30 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like Roundhill Investments, Global X, Wedbush and more.
How often is this list updated?
The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated July 2026.
What is the average yield of these ETFs?
The average distribution yield across the 30 ETFs on this list is 6.66%. Individual yields range from 18.62% to 0.00%.
What do AI ETFs actually hold?
Most hold a mix of AI-chip makers (Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom), cloud and data-center providers (Microsoft, Google, Amazon), and software companies deploying AI. The exact blend varies a lot by fund — some skew megacap and resemble a tech-sector ETF, others target smaller, more speculative AI names.
Do AI ETFs overlap with the S&P 500 or Nasdaq?
Often heavily. Because the largest AI beneficiaries are also the biggest weights in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, a broad AI ETF can duplicate much of what you already own in a core index fund. Check the top holdings before adding one to avoid doubling down on the same megacaps.
Are AI ETFs a good long-term investment?
They offer diversified exposure to a genuine long-term technology shift, but they are volatile, richly valued, and thematically concentrated. They suit growth-oriented investors with a multi-year horizon who can tolerate large swings — not those seeking income or stability.
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