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AIHY vs PWER: Which Is the Better Pick in 2026?

A head-to-head comparison of Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF and Nomura Energy Transition ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.

Data updated July 23, 2026

ETFs88
Total AUM$10.6B

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Defiance ETFs is known for offering specialized and thematic investment strategies that cater to niche market segments and alternative income approaches. The issuer's lineup spans income-focused funds, leveraged strategies, combinations of leverage with income generation, and thematic products tied to emerging trends and sectors. Defiance emphasizes non-traditional and differentiated strategies rather than broad-based index exposure, appealing to investors seeking targeted exposure beyond conventional ETF offerings.

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Total AUM$1.03B

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Side-by-side snapshot

AIHYPWER
Full nameDefiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETFNomura Energy Transition ETF
IssuerDefiance ETFsMacquarie
Last Close$18.78 as of July 23, 2026$41.52 as of July 23, 2026
Distribution yield0.59%
Distribution Safety Score™ 92
Expense ratio0.76%0.79%
AUM$497,658$11.2M
Distribution frequencyQuarterly
Underlying index
ObjectiveSeeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in the companies building and operating the compute backbone of artificial intelligence — spanning AI compute infrastructure, cloud platforms, data centers, semiconductors, and AI software. Holdings must derive at least 50% of revenues, assets, or spending from AI and demonstrate revenue growing faster than operating expenses.
Asset classEquityEquity
Inception date07/20/202611/28/2023
Beta1.0111
Last dividend$0.0610
Ex-dividend date06/22/2026

— Distribution yield, last dividend, and ex-dividend date are not yet available because AIHY launched July 2026; these fields will populate after the first distribution.

Bottom lineChoose AIHY if you want broad equity exposure. Choose PWER if you want higher current income (0.59% while AIHY makes no distribution).

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Key metrics

Projected income on $10K

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Total returns

SymbolYTDSince Jul 2026
AIHY-5.67%-5.67%
PWER16.48%0.46%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jul 2026” measures every fund from July 21, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window.

Quick verdict

AIHY (Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF) and PWER (Nomura Energy Transition ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.

PWER currently shows a 0.59% distribution yield. AIHY has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.

AIHY is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.76% compared to 0.79%.

PWER has $11.2M in assets vs $497,658 for AIHY, but AIHY only launched July 2026 — AUM comparisons will become more meaningful as it builds a track record.

Who should choose each?

Choose AIHY

Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF

  • Want broad equity exposure.
  • Want to keep costs low — a 0.76% expense ratio vs 0.79% for PWER.

Choose PWER

Nomura Energy Transition ETF

  • Want higher current income — PWER yields 0.59% while AIHY makes no distribution.
  • Want broad equity exposure.
  • Prefer an established track record — AIHY only launched July 2026.

Not sure? Use the income calculator and snapshot above to weigh these trade-offs against your own goals.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment, AIHY has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while PWER would produce $4.92/month, at current distribution rates.

AIHY yield
PWER yield0.59%

Cost & efficiency

Over 10 years on $10,000, AIHY would cost approximately $760 in fees vs $790 for PWER (simplified, not compounded). The $30.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.

AIHY ER0.76%
PWER ER0.79%

Strategy & risk

AIHY is an ETF, while PWER is an ETF.

AIHY beta
PWER beta1.0111

Fund details

AIHY is managed by Defiance ETFs (launched 07/20/2026) with $497,658 in assets. PWER is managed by Macquarie (launched 11/28/2023) with $11.2M in assets.

AIHY AUM$497,658
PWER AUM$11.2M

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Frequently asked questions

Which of AIHY or PWER pays more dividend income?

PWER currently reports a distribution yield, while AIHY has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.

What is the difference between AIHY and PWER?

AIHY (Defiance AI Hyperscale Leaders ETF) is an ETF, while PWER (Nomura Energy Transition ETF) is an ETF. They are issued by Defiance ETFs and Macquarie respectively.

Can I hold both AIHY and PWER?

Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.

Which has lower fees, AIHY or PWER?

AIHY has an expense ratio of 0.76% while PWER charges 0.79%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.

How much income does $10,000 in AIHY vs PWER generate?

At current rates, AIHY has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in PWER would produce about $4.92 per month ($59.00 annually).

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