Open Now: The Global ETF Survey Take the Survey →

Advertisement
Advertisement

BAIvsFAIETF Comparison

ETF 1
BAI

iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF

This fund is part of
Multiple Trends
+2.9%
VS
ETF 2
FAI

First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
+2.17%

iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) belongs to the Multiple Trends segment. First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF (FAI) is part of the AI & Big Data segment. BAI's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Non-Energy Materials and Industrials. In contrast, FAI's top sector exposures are Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Business Services. Both BAI and FAI have the same Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%. BAI is up 28.79% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.46B in YTD flows. FAI performs worse with 26.65% YTD performance, and +$121M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAI and FAI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

Find out how industry players manage ETF portfolios.  Discover our library of Model portfolios

BAI vs FAI performance and flow charts

Performance

-20.0-15.0-10.0-5.00.0%Jul 3Jul 10Jul 17Jul 24Jul 31

Cumulative Flows

0 M200 M400 M600 M800 MJul 3Jul 10Jul 17Jul 24Jul 31

Get all the metrics on this page, and more, through a reliable ETF data feed

Daily, global ETF data for advanced analysis or integration into apps (API), from our partner Trackinsight.

Historic performance and flows
Data as of 08/03/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BAI
FAI
-10.96%+1.07%
-1.94%+10.79%
+28.79%+26.65%
+40.02%+41.98%
n/an/a
n/an/a
Flows
BAI
FAI
+$730M+$5M
-$41M+$111M
+$2.46B+$121M
+$8.10B+$135M
--
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BAI
FAI
+62.31%+36.80%
+42.35%+27.77%
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
BAI
FAI
-31.04%-18.62%
-31.04%-18.62%
n/an/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
BAI
FAI
42d62d
42d62d
n/an/a
n/an/a
Trading data

Create an account to view trading data

Join for free
BAI
FAI
Last sale
8/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
$45.44
$54.40
Previous close
08/03/2026
$42.77
$52.11
Consolidated volume
08/03/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 5, 2026
1-year trailing difference

Create an account to view replication metrics

Join for free

BAI
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

Create an account to view replication quality

Join for free
BAI
FAI
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Advertisement
Main metrics
Last update 8/4/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BAI
FAI
Last price
$45.44
$54.40
1D performance
+6.24%
+4.39%
AuM$13.38 B$164.01 M
E/R0.65%0.65%
Characteristics
BAI
FAI
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesFirst Trust
Benchmark-Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence Index
N° of holdings4050
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
Join
Join
Inception dateOctober 21, 2024November 20, 2024
ESGNoNo
Advertisement
Exposure

Countries

BAI
USA
61.15%
Taiwan
17.92%
Republic of Korea
8.7%
Other
12.24%
FAI
USA
79.8%
Republic of Korea
7.25%
Other
12.95%

Sectors

BAI
Technology
87.19%
Other
12.81%
FAI
Technology
89.6%
Other
10.4%
Advertisement

Diversification

BAI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

61.35%
FAI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

76.69%

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%
FAI
Micron Technology, Inc.
7.98%
SK hynix, Inc.
7.25%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
7.05%
Alphabet, Inc.
6.92%
Broadcom Inc.
6.65%
Amazon.com, Inc.
6.53%
NVIDIA Corp.
6.30%
Microsoft Corp.
5.80%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
4.17%
ASML Holding NV
3.94%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
3.94%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
3.02%
Oracle Corp.
2.76%
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
2.40%
ServiceNow, Inc.
1.98%
Frequently asked questions about BAI and FAI

How have the BAI and FAI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of August 3, 2026, BAI is up 28.79% year-to-date (YTD), while FAI has returned 26.65%. That puts BAI better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the BAI ETF saw +$2.46B in flows, compared to +$121M for FAI.

Which ETF is more volatile: BAI or FAI?

Over the past year, BAI had a volatility of 42.35%, while FAI experienced 27.77%.

Which ETF is bigger: BAI or FAI?

As of August 3, 2026, BAI holds $13.38 B in assets under management (AUM), while FAI manages $164.01 M.

What sectors do the BAI and FAI ETFs invest in?

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

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

BAI top holdings include SK hynix, Inc., Micron Technology, Inc. and Lam Research Corp.. FAI holds in its top three: Micron Technology, Inc., SK hynix, Inc. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: BAI or FAI?

BAI holds 42 securities with 61.35% of its assets in the top 15. FAI has 50 securities and a top 15 weight of 76.69%.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
ETF INVESTOR RESOURCES

Expert-Built ETF Portfolios, All in One Place

Don’t start from scratch. Discover ready-made ETF portfolios built by professionals to match different goals, timelines, and market views. Use them as inspiration or as a starting point for your own allocation.

Portfolio Builder