iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to BAI
BAI charges 0.55% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BAI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | BAI vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | BAI vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | BAI vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | BAI vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | BAI vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BAI
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 | BAI vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | BAI vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | BAI vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | BAI vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | BAI vs SMH |
Top Performing BAI Alternatives (YTD)
BAI 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 | BAI vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | BAI vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | BAI vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | BAI vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | BAI vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BAI
BAI 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 | BAI vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | BAI vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | BAI vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | BAI vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | BAI vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BAI
BAI 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 | BAI vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | BAI vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | BAI vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | BAI vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | BAI vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | BAI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | BAI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | BAI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | BAI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | BAI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | BAI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | BAI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | BAI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | BAI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | BAI vs ACWI |
Often Compared With BAI
What investors most often compare with BAI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | BAI vs DTCR |
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