Key Points
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The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF has returned 49.5% so far in 2025.
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The VanEck Semiconductor ETF has returned 42.5% year to date and boasts an excellent longer-term track record.
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The WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund has returned 34% year to date.
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I set out to answer the headline question, which is no easy task since artificial intelligence (AI) exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) have been popping up rapidly recently. Of course, that’s because AI is the hottest stock space today, and so fund owners and managers are looking to cash in.
To build my list, I searched for ETFs that included the terms “AI” or “artificial intelligence” in their names. I also added one ETF that does not have either of these in its name.
To illustrate the data: the key metrics show the performance of several ETFs, for example: VanEck Semiconductor ETF returned 42.5% year‑to‑date, and WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund returned 34% year‑to‑date.
In the following tables, you’ll find the performance details of each ETF: year‑to‑date returns, top‑five holdings, and total net assets.
| ETF | Year‑to‑date Return (2025) | Total Return (2025) | Top 5 Holdings (Weight) | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | -5.3% | -5.3% | — | — |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 42.5% | 42.5% | — | — |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF Trust | — | — | — | — |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | 34% | 34% | — | — |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF Trust | — | — | — | — |
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