Direxion Daily AI and Big Data Bull 2X Shares (AIBU) belongs to the Artificial Intelligence category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AIBU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIBU
AIBU charges 0.96% annually. There are 23 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | 0.35% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | AIBU vs XAIX | |
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | 0.35% | 26.54M | Dec 2023 | AIBU vs WISE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | AIBU vs DRGN | |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation ... | 0.45% | 620.07M | Dec 2021 | AIBU vs WTAI | |
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 0.47% | 3.50B | Jun 2018 | AIBU vs ARTY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIBU
AIBU has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 16 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 89 | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | AIBU vs AIS | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 84 | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | AIBU vs IGPT | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | 79 | 125.54M | Aug 2017 | AIBU vs AIFD | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | 79 | 421.30M | May 2020 | AIBU vs THNQ | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 76 | 1.78B | May 2023 | AIBU vs CHAT |
Top Performing AIBU Alternatives (YTD)
AIBU is at 24.34% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 72.78%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 72.78% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | AIBU vs AIS | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 63.02% | 211.53M | Sep 2025 | AIBU vs CHPX | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 60.69% | 169.58M | Aug 2025 | AIBU vs TCAI | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 50.51% | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | AIBU vs IGPT | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 44.67% | 1.78B | May 2023 | AIBU vs CHAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIBU
AIBU has 52.73% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 23.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Agentic AI ETF | 23.85% | 9.56M | Sep 2025 | AIBU vs AGIQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 25.00% | 724.78M | Feb 2018 | AIBU vs ROBT | |
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | 25.87% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | AIBU vs XAIX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 26.47% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | AIBU vs BOTZ | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 26.96% | 14.01M | Oct 2025 | AIBU vs PBOT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIBU
AIBU has a 1-year max drawdown of -48.71%. There are 20 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF | -16.95% | 157.62M | Aug 2024 | AIBU vs XAIX | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.39% | 421.30M | May 2020 | AIBU vs THNQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.84% | — | Nov 2024 | AIBU vs FAI | |
| YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF | -19.32% | 101.75M | Jan 2025 | AIBU vs GPTY | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -19.34% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | AIBU vs BOTZ |
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