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| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -8.42% | +5.20% | +18.53% | +30.81% | +75.27% | |
| Flows | +$52M | +$2.42B | +$2.94B | +$4.74B | +$5.77B | - |
Two of the largest and best-performing artificial intelligence thematic ETFs go head-to-head in this week’s ETF comparison.
Data period: July 17 - 24, 2026
Performance lists exclude leveraged and inverse ETFs
| Inception | ||
|---|---|---|
LAZR | Tema Photonics & Optical ETF | 6/29/2026 |
LUMA | KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF | 7/15/2026 |
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