iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) 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 BAI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BAI
BAI charges 0.55% annually. There are 77 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% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | BAI vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | BAI vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | BAI vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | BAI vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | BAI vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BAI
BAI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 33 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | BAI vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | BAI vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BAI vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | BAI vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | BAI vs SOXX |
Top Performing BAI Alternatives (YTD)
BAI is at 49.94% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 187.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 187.72% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | BAI vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | BAI vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.38% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | BAI vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 113.37% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | BAI vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | BAI vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BAI
BAI has 37.30% 1-year volatility. There are 136 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.55% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | BAI vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.98% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | BAI vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | BAI vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.57% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | BAI vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.32% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BAI vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BAI
BAI has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.22%. There are 47 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | BAI vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | BAI vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | BAI vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | BAI vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | BAI vs XT |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | BAI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | BAI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | BAI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | BAI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | BAI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | BAI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | BAI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | BAI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | BAI vs ACWI | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | 0.47% | 138.10B | Sep 2003 | BAI vs AGG |
Often Compared With BAI
Investors most often compare BAI with ARTY, SMH, CHAT. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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