Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF (XAIX) belongs to the Artificial Intelligence 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. No ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF | 0.35% | 26.54M | Dec 2023 | XAIX vs WISE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | XAIX vs DRGN | |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation ... | 0.45% | 620.07M | Dec 2021 | XAIX vs WTAI | |
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF | 0.47% | 3.50B | Jun 2018 | XAIX vs ARTY | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 0.50% | 211.53M | Sep 2025 | XAIX vs CHPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 6 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 87 | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | XAIX vs AIS | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 80 | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | XAIX vs IGPT | |
| TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | 73 | 125.54M | Aug 2017 | XAIX vs AIFD | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | 71 | 421.30M | May 2020 | XAIX vs THNQ | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 66 | 1.78B | May 2023 | XAIX vs CHAT |
Top Performing XAIX Alternatives (YTD)
XAIX is at 23.93% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 68.71%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 68.71% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | XAIX vs AIS | |
| Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF | 60.49% | 211.53M | Sep 2025 | XAIX vs CHPX | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 55.27% | 169.58M | Aug 2025 | XAIX vs TCAI | |
| Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 45.80% | 1.12B | Jun 2005 | XAIX vs IGPT | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 39.01% | 1.78B | May 2023 | XAIX vs CHAT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has 25.88% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 23.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Agentic AI ETF | 23.79% | 9.56M | Sep 2025 | XAIX vs AGIQ | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robot... | 24.93% | 724.78M | Feb 2018 | XAIX vs ROBT | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | 26.37% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | XAIX vs BOTZ | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | 26.96% | 14.01M | Oct 2025 | XAIX vs PBOT | |
| YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF | 27.40% | 101.75M | Jan 2025 | XAIX vs GPTY |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XAIX
XAIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.95%. No ETFs in the Artificial Intelligence category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -18.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.39% | 421.30M | May 2020 | XAIX vs THNQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Artificial Intelligence ETF | -18.84% | — | Nov 2024 | XAIX vs FAI | |
| YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF | -19.32% | 101.75M | Jan 2025 | XAIX vs GPTY | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | -19.34% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | XAIX vs BOTZ | |
| Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF | -19.48% | 303.87M | Apr 2024 | XAIX vs ALAI |
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Often Compared With XAIX
Investors most often compare XAIX with AIQ, SMH, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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