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BAIvsARTYETF Comparison

ETF 1
BAI

iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF

This fund is part of
Multiple Trends
+0.2%
VS
ETF 2
ARTY

iShares Future AI & Tech ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
+0.26%

iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) belongs to the Multiple Trends segment. iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) is part of the AI & Big Data segment. BAI's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Non-Energy Materials and Industrials. In contrast, ARTY's top sector exposures are Technology, Industrials and Business Services. BAI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.47% for ARTY. BAI is up 28.41% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.18B in YTD flows. ARTY performs better with 38.14% YTD performance, and +$707M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAI and ARTY below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BAI vs ARTY performance and flow charts

Performance

-15.0-10.0-5.00.05.0%Jun 24Jul 1Jul 9Jul 16Jul 23

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BAI
ARTY
-14.03%-10.29%
+0.30%+7.98%
+28.41%+38.14%
+43.75%+53.11%
n/a+99.98%
n/a+62.89%
Flows
BAI
ARTY
-$458M+$59M
-$153M+$452M
+$2.18B+$707M
+$7.85B+$1.29B
-+$1.82B
-+$1.97B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BAI
ARTY
+57.31%+49.36%
+40.34%+35.83%
n/a+30.09%
n/a+29.79%
Max drawdown
BAI
ARTY
-21.35%-18.72%
-21.35%-18.72%
n/a-32.59%
n/a-50.27%
Max drawdown duration
BAI
ARTY
32d55d
32d55d
n/a134d
n/a1409d
Trading data

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BAI
ARTY
Last sale
7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$39.75
$63.89
Previous close
07/27/2026
$41.95
$66.34
Consolidated volume
07/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BAI
ARTY
Last price
$39.75
$63.89
1D performance
-5.24%
-3.69%
AuM$13.05 B$3.48 B
E/R0.65%0.47%
Characteristics
BAI
ARTY
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesiShares
Benchmark-Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index
N° of holdings4050
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 21, 2024June 26, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BAI
USA
61.15%
Taiwan
17.92%
Republic of Korea
8.7%
Other
12.24%
ARTY
USA
63.8%
Taiwan
16.58%
Other
19.62%

Sectors

BAI
Technology
87.19%
Other
12.81%
ARTY
Technology
89.18%
Other
10.82%
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Diversification

BAI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

61.35%
ARTY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

57.12%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
BAI
SK hynix, Inc.
8.01%
Micron Technology, Inc.
6.62%
Lam Research Corp.
5.18%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.07%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.54%
Broadcom Inc.
3.90%
NVIDIA Corp.
3.84%
Sandisk Corp.
3.34%
Intel Corp.
3.27%
Western Digital Corp.
3.20%
Elite Material Co., Ltd.
3.00%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
3.00%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.96%
US84615Q1031
2.92%
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.
2.50%
ARTY
Micron Technology, Inc.
5.42%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
5.27%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.67%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
4.57%
NVIDIA Corp.
4.39%
CoreWeave, Inc.
4.30%
Broadcom Inc.
4.28%
SK hynix, Inc.
3.54%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3.21%
Global Unichip Corp.
3.10%
Oracle Corp.
3.07%
NAVER Corp.
2.98%
Western Digital Corp.
2.94%
Seagate Technology Holdings Plc
2.82%
International Business Machines Corp.
2.57%
Frequently asked questions about BAI and ARTY

How have the BAI and ARTY ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 24, 2026, BAI is up 28.41% year-to-date (YTD), while ARTY has returned 38.14%. That puts ARTY better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAI or ARTY?

Year-to-date, the BAI ETF saw +$2.18B in flows, compared to +$707M for ARTY.

Which ETF is more volatile: BAI or ARTY?

Over the past year, BAI had a volatility of 40.34%, while ARTY experienced 35.83%.

Which ETF is bigger: BAI or ARTY?

As of July 24, 2026, BAI holds $13.05 B in assets under management (AUM), while ARTY manages $3.48 B.

What sectors do the BAI and ARTY ETFs invest in?

BAI leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, ARTY focuses on Technology.

What are the top holdings of the BAI ETF and ARTY ETF?

BAI top holdings include SK hynix, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. and Lam Research Corp.. ARTY holds in its top three: Micron Technology, Inc., Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd..

Which ETF is more diversified: BAI or ARTY?

BAI holds 42 securities with 61.35% of its assets in the top 15. ARTY has 50 securities and a top 15 weight of 57.12%.

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