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First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF
FAI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 26, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.90% | +10.58% | +30.84% | +25.07% | ||
| Flows | +$74M | +$93M | +$214M | +$219M | - | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence GTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 50 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 20, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 50
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +27.03% | +28.53% | ||
Max drawdown | -9.98% | -18.62% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 20d | 121d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 65d | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of October 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is FAI?
FAI is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does FAI track?
FAI tracks the Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence GTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does FAI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: AI & Big Data.
What is the expense ratio of FAI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FAI is 0.65%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FAI launched?
FAI was launched on November 20, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FAI?
FAI is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FAI?
As of October 26, 2026, FAI manages $258.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FAI performed recently?
As of October 26, 2026, FAI delivered a return of -3.9% over the past month (1M performance), 10.58% over the past three months (3M), and 30.84% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FAI?
As of October 26, 2026, FAI has seen net flows of +$74M in the past month (1M flow) and +$214M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in FAI
As of August 31, 2026, FAI holds 50 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is FAI?
As of August 31, 2026, FAI holds 50 securities, with 76.77% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of FAI?
As of August 31, 2026, FAI holds a portfolio of 50 underlyings, with its largest positions including Microsoft Corp., NVIDIA Corp. and Amazon.com, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does FAI invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, FAI has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does FAI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, FAI is primarily exposed to Technology and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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