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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | WISE vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | WISE vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | WISE vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | WISE vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | WISE vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WISE
WISE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 123 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | WISE vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | WISE vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | WISE vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | WISE vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | WISE vs SOXX |
Top Performing WISE Alternatives (YTD)
WISE is at -7.50% YTD. There are 154 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | WISE vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | WISE vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | WISE vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | WISE vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | WISE vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WISE
WISE has 33.96% 1-year volatility. There are 117 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | WISE vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | WISE vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | WISE vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | WISE vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | WISE vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WISE
WISE has a 1-year max drawdown of -34.08%. There are 125 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | WISE vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | WISE vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | WISE vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | WISE vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | WISE vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from Themes
The 10 most viewed Themes ETFs shown here include NATO, GSIB, URAN and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $64M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Transatlantic Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 19 | 4.20% | — | Oct 2024 | WISE vs NATO | |
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | Financials Equities | 83 | 17.31% | 28.23M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs GSIB | |
| Themes Uranium & Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities | 11 | -10.01% | — | Sep 2024 | WISE vs URAN | |
| Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 36 | 4.46% | 64.07M | Apr 2024 | WISE vs BOTT | |
| Themes Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 27 | -17.12% | 22.02M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs AUMI | |
| Themes Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 43 | -8.51% | 10.36M | May 2024 | WISE vs AGMI | |
| Themes Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities | 39 | 37.89% | 5.22M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs SPAM | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 75 | 20.31% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs SMCF | |
| Themes Cloud Computing ETF | Technology Equities | 7 | -2.97% | 2.57M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs CLOD | |
| Themes Natural Monopoly ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 12 | -0.16% | 1.59M | Dec 2023 | WISE vs CZAR |
Often Compared With WISE
Investors most often compare WISE with CHAT, AIQ, QQQM. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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