- ISIN
- US09290C7801
- CUSIP
- 09290C780
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Oct 21, 2024
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $17B
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Performance
BAI Performance Chart
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) is up 62.9% since the beginning of the year. BAI is currently trading at $54 per share.
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Returns By Period
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) has returned 62.85% so far this year and 104.79% over the past 12 months.
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF
- 1D
- 1.94%
- 1M
- 13.43%
- YTD
- 62.85%
- 6M
- 60.92%
- 1Y
- 104.79%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BAI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 22, 2024, BAI's average daily return is +0.22%, while the average monthly return is +4.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +30.9%, 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 59% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.6%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -9.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.51% | 1.57% | -5.88% | 30.93% | 15.58% | 8.76% | 62.85% | ||||||
| 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 | -1.17% | 7.73% | 2.27% | 8.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 30.26%, beta of 1.77, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 22, 2024.
- This ETF captured 297.87% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.23% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 30.26% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 1.77 means this ETF moves significantly more than S&P 500 Index - expect amplified gains in rallies and amplified losses in downturns.
- Alpha
- 30.26%
- Beta
- 1.77
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 297.87%
- Downside Capture
- 95.23%
Expense Ratio
BAI has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BAI ranks 84 for risk / return — in the top 84% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
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 S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BAI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.87 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.50 | 2.78 | +3.71 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 17.20 | 12.44 | +4.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF provided a 1.09% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.59 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.59 | $0.60 |
Dividend yield | 1.09% | 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 | $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.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -34.09%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 3mo 9d | 5mo 23dJan 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -16.22%Mar 2026 | 5mo 1d | 9d | 5mo 10dOct 2025 - Apr 2026 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.27%Jun 2026 | 2d | 10d | 12dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -7.67%Aug 2025 | 6d | 19d | 25dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.48%May 2026 | 4d | 7d | 11dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BAI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -34.09% | -56.78% | +22.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.22% | -9.10% | -7.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.87% | -10.71% | +3.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.12% | 2.03% | +4.09% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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