Key Highlights

  • The fund holds 50 companies spanning software, semiconductors, infrastructure and services tied to artificial intelligence.
  • Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing are among the largest positions.
  • Net asset value closed at $64.57, with a one-day gain of $3.47, or 5.68%.
  • Net Assets total about $3.44 billion, and the expense ratio is 0.47%.

Artificial intelligence has become a central theme in Equity markets, and the iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:ARTY) gives investors a way to reach companies across that value chain. Figures in this article are current to November 9, 2026. The fund seeks to track a global index of companies that contribute to AI technologies across software, infrastructure and services, and its holdings span several countries. The fund trades on NYSE Arca and has been listed since June 2018.

Fund Fact

Detail

Exchange and ticker

NYSE Arca: ARTY

Fund inception

June 26, 2018

Net assets

$3.44 billion

Net asset value

$64.57

Daily NAV change

+$3.47 (+5.68%)

Expense ratio

0.47%

30-day SEC yield

0.13%

Distribution frequency

Semi-annual

Number of holdings

50

Holdings Across the AI Value Chain

Chip designers and manufacturers make up a large share of the portfolio. Advanced Micro Devices holds about 5.7% of market value, Broadcom roughly 4.8% and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing about 4.7%. NVIDIA, Oracle and Micron Technology are also significant positions, tying the fund closely to semiconductor demand.

Software and cloud infrastructure names, including Microsoft and Oracle, add another layer. Korean platform operator NAVER and Taiwan-based Global Unichip show how the index reaches beyond U.S. technology companies.

Price Movement and Trading Activity

The net asset value rose $3.47 in the latest session, or 5.68%, reflecting heightened movement in AI-linked shares. Shares outstanding total about 53.3 million, and Average Daily Volume of roughly 618,000 shares over the past 30 sessions shows steady participation.

The 30-day median bid-ask spread of 0.16% is worth noting for investors who trade in smaller amounts or more frequently. The premium to NAV was 0.09 in recent figures, indicating a small gap between Market Price and net asset value.

Risk Profile and Fund Costs

The three-year Standard Deviation of 31.55% and an equity Beta of 1.99 describe a portfolio that has moved more sharply than broader equity markets. The risks associated with the fund include rapid technological obsolescence, data collection regulation and reliance on Demand from a limited set of industries.

The expense ratio is 0.47%, and distributions are paid semi-annually. The 30-day SEC Yield of 0.13% points to a minimal income focus, consistent with a growth-oriented theme.

Final Word

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF offers broad exposure to artificial intelligence through semiconductor, software and infrastructure companies across several markets. Its chip-heavy composition and higher Volatility profile make it a theme-driven holding. How it fits within a portfolio depends on an investor’s time horizon and tolerance for swings in technology shares.