iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF

BAI

Market cap $7.71B

After 10 years and under $100 million in assets, many ETFs still trading are on life support, before possibly being sent to the graveyard. However, last week assets in the previously obscure iShares Systematic Bond ETF (SYSB) rose approximately ten-fold.

BlackRock Head of US Equity ETFs Jay Jacobs says investors are starting to spread their money across the artificial intelligence value chain. He joins Caroline Hyde on “Bloomberg Tech.

Thematic ETFs tied to trends like artificial intelligence and quantum computing have drawn billions in new money into the market, and the portfolios have been rewarding investors with big gains. But ETF Action's Mike Akins warns that investors need to be mindful of significant risks within these newer portfolio categories, such as similarly branded AI funds, where performance differs by as much as 60% this year.

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Some technological innovations are transformative. The introduction of the personal computer was one great example.

The popularity of ETFs continues to surge this year. And investors definitely have a type they prefer.

One way to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) is to pick a few companies that you think will likely be the biggest winners in the future. That's easier said than done.

Weekly trading in large ETFs often makes it difficult to spot a clear pattern. However, the $22 billion iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) was an exception last week .According to ETF Database, IYW experienced a $2.8 billion net outflow on September 17.

The iShares AI Innovation and Tech Active ETF offers concentrated exposure to AI-driven technology companies, with a focus on growth opportunities. BAI's portfolio is heavily weighted toward U.S. equities and major AI players like NVDA, AVGO, MSFT, and ORCL, while also including energy infrastructure firms. The ETF charges a moderate 55 bps fee and is more concentrated than peers, providing the fund the flexibility to be actively managed for growth.

BlackRock US Head of Equity ETFs Jay Jacobs says themes are replacing sectors when it comes to investing strategies. He speaks with Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.