Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF (WISE) 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 WISE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to WISE
WISE charges 0.35% annually. There are 18 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% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | WISE vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | WISE vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | WISE vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | WISE vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | WISE vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WISE
WISE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 100 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | WISE vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | WISE vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | WISE vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | WISE vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | WISE vs KNCT |
Top Performing WISE Alternatives (YTD)
WISE is at 11.03% YTD. There are 128 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 209.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 209.56% | 817.60K | Mar 2025 | WISE vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | WISE vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | WISE vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | WISE vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.97% | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | WISE vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WISE
WISE has 32.26% 1-year volatility. There are 127 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 12.76% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | WISE vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | WISE vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | WISE vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | WISE vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | WISE vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WISE
WISE has a 1-year max drawdown of -34.08%. There are 122 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | 450.77M | Jul 2001 | WISE vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | WISE vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | WISE vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | WISE vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | WISE vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from Themes
The 10 most viewed Themes ETFs shown here include NATO, GSIB, URAN and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $65M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 19 | 1.39% | — | Oct 2024 | WISE vs NATO | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 68 | 9.75% | 26.29M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs GSIB | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 22 | 5.17% | — | Sep 2024 | WISE vs URAN | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -5.96% | 28.42M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs AUMI | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 58 | 25.46% | 65.02M | Apr 2024 | WISE vs BOTT | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 60 | 7.60% | 13.14M | May 2024 | WISE vs AGMI | |
| Themes Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities | 28 | 33.77% | 2.96M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs SPAM | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 67 | 13.75% | 3.00M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs SMCF | |
| Themes Cloud Computing ETF | Technology Equities | 10 | 3.48% | 2.50M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs CLOD | |
| Themes Natural Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 12 | -1.18% | 1.58M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs CZAR |
Often Compared With WISE
Investors most often compare WISE with CHAT, AIQ, QQQM. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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