TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF (AIFD) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AIFD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | AIFD vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | AIFD vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | AIFD vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | AIFD vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | AIFD vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIFD
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | AIFD vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | AIFD vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | AIFD vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | AIFD vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | AIFD vs SMH |
Top Performing AIFD Alternatives (YTD)
AIFD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | AIFD vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | AIFD vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | AIFD vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | AIFD vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | AIFD vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | AIFD vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | AIFD vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | AIFD vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | AIFD vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | AIFD vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIFD
AIFD alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | AIFD vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | AIFD vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | AIFD vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | AIFD vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | AIFD vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from TCW
Most popular TCW ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW Flexible Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 96 | 0.17% | Nov 30, 2018 | AIFD vs FLXR | |
| TCW Transform Systems ETF | Energy Equities | — | 1.67% | Feb 2, 2022 | AIFD vs PWRD | |
| TCW AAA CLO ETF | CLO | 98 | 1.06% | Nov 15, 2024 | AIFD vs ACLO | |
| TCW Transform Supply Chain ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 0.75% | Feb 14, 2023 | AIFD vs SUPP | |
| TCW Senior Loan ETF | Bank Loan | 35 | -0.97% | Jun 28, 2013 | AIFD vs SLNZ |
Often Compared With AIFD
What investors most often compare with AIFD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | AIFD vs QQQ | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | -7.05% | May 11, 2020 | AIFD vs THNQ | |
| Defiance Quantum ETF | Technology Equities | 85 | -1.95% | Sep 5, 2018 | AIFD vs QTUM | |
| ProShares Nanotechnology ETF | Technology Equities | 88 | 15.18% | Oct 26, 2021 | AIFD vs TINY | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 5.01% | Oct 5, 2022 | AIFD vs SHOC | |
| BlueStar Israel Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 43 | -0.86% | Nov 2, 2015 | AIFD vs ITEQ |
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