Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF (XAIX) 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 XAIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX charges 0.35% annually. There are 17 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% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | XAIX vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | XAIX vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | XAIX vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | XAIX vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | XAIX vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 36 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 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | XAIX vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XAIX vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | XAIX vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 97 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | XAIX vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | XAIX vs SOXX |
Top Performing XAIX Alternatives (YTD)
XAIX is at 37.44% YTD. There are 52 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 213.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 213.13% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | XAIX vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 147.34% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | XAIX vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 134.07% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XAIX vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 133.92% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | XAIX vs PSI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 129.34% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | XAIX vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has 23.53% 1-year volatility. There are 47 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.54% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | XAIX vs CRTC | |
| Direxion Moonshot Innovators ETF | 13.68% | 19.48M | Nov 2020 | XAIX vs MOON | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.92% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | XAIX vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.19% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | XAIX vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.56% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | XAIX vs GINN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.01%. There are 22 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 | XAIX vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | XAIX vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | XAIX vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | XAIX vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | XAIX vs XT |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include DBJP, SNPD, TRSY and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With XAIX
Investors most often compare XAIX with AIQ, SMH, BOTZ. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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