TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF (AIFD) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AIFD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD charges 0.75% annually. There are 137 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | AIFD vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | AIFD vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | AIFD vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | AIFD vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | AIFD vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 13 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | AIFD vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | AIFD vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | AIFD vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | AIFD vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | AIFD vs SOXX |
Top Performing AIFD Alternatives (YTD)
AIFD is at 37.01% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | AIFD vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | AIFD vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | AIFD vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | AIFD vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | AIFD vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD has 28.91% 1-year volatility. There are 94 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | AIFD vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | AIFD vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | AIFD vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | AIFD vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | AIFD vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.75%. There are 7 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | AIFD vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | AIFD vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | AIFD vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | AIFD vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | AIFD vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from TCW
The 9 most viewed TCW ETFs shown here include FLXR, PWRD, ACLO and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 85 | 1.29% | 2.31B | Nov 2018 | AIFD vs FLXR | |
| TCW Transform Systems ETF | Energy Equities | 38 | 17.32% | 809.10M | Feb 2022 | AIFD vs PWRD | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 99 | 2.71% | 480.83M | Nov 2024 | AIFD vs ACLO | |
| TCW Durable Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | — | — | 74.58M | May 2024 | AIFD vs GRW | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 17.60% | 10.94M | Feb 2023 | AIFD vs SUPP | |
| TCW Multisector Credit Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 83 | 2.83% | 50.94M | Nov 2024 | AIFD vs MUSE | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 37 | 2.27% | 327.02M | Jun 2013 | AIFD vs SLNZ | |
| TCW Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 30 | -0.58% | 28.45M | Jun 2018 | AIFD vs IGCB | |
| TCW High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 34 | 2.75% | 31.91M | Nov 2024 | AIFD vs HYBX |
Often Compared With AIFD
Investors most often compare AIFD with TCAI, THNQ, KNCT. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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