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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) has returned -1.05% so far this year and 53.28% over the past 12 months.
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF
- 1D
- 5.71%
- 1M
- -5.88%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- -1.80%
- 1Y
- 53.28%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 22, 2024, BAI's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.92%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2025 at -14.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BAI closed higher 58% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -7.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.51% | 1.57% | -5.88% | -1.05% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 4.10% | -9.05% | -14.63% | 3.24% | 14.58% | 11.43% | 8.21% | 0.80% | 8.55% | 9.60% | -7.13% | -2.49% | 25.22% |
| 2024 | -1.92% | 7.73% | 2.27% | 8.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 11.87%, beta of 1.65, and R² of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 23, 2024.
- This ETF captured 229.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and 139.48% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 11.87% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.65 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index — expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 11.87%
- Beta
- 1.65
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 229.57%
- Downside Capture
- 139.48%
Expense Ratio
BAI has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAI ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| BAI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.54 | 0.90 | +0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.07 | 1.39 | +0.68 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.21 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.17 | 1.40 | +1.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.33 | 6.61 | +1.73 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF provided a 1.81% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.60 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.60 | $0.60 |
Dividend yield | 1.81% | 1.80% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.60 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF was 34.09%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 67 trading sessions.
The current iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF drawdown is 11.44%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -34.09% | Jan 24, 2025 | 52 | Apr 8, 2025 | 67 | Jul 16, 2025 | 119 |
| -16.22% | Oct 30, 2025 | 103 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.67% | Aug 14, 2025 | 5 | Aug 20, 2025 | 12 | Sep 8, 2025 | 17 |
| -6.28% | Jan 7, 2025 | 4 | Jan 13, 2025 | 6 | Jan 22, 2025 | 10 |
| -5.63% | Nov 8, 2024 | 6 | Nov 15, 2024 | 4 | Nov 21, 2024 | 10 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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