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iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US09290C7801
CUSIP
09290C780
Issuer
iShares
Inception Date
Oct 21, 2024
Region
Global (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Growth

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.51%1.57%-5.88%-1.05%
20254.10%-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
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.


BAI Risk / Return Rank: 8080
Overall Rank
BAI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7979
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BAI Sortino Ratio Rank: 7878
Sortino Ratio Rank
BAI Omega Ratio Rank: 7373
Omega Ratio Rank
BAI Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
BAI Martin Ratio Rank: 7676
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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).


BAIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.54

0.90

+0.64

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.07

1.39

+0.68

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.17

1.40

+1.77

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

8.33

6.61

+1.73

Explore BAI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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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.


1.80%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.602025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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, 202552Apr 8, 202567Jul 16, 2025119
-16.22%Oct 30, 2025103Mar 30, 2026
-7.67%Aug 14, 20255Aug 20, 202512Sep 8, 202517
-6.28%Jan 7, 20254Jan 13, 20256Jan 22, 202510
-5.63%Nov 8, 20246Nov 15, 20244Nov 21, 202410

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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