AOTG vs. AIS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about AOT Growth and Innovation ETF (AOTG) and VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS).

AOTG and AIS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. AOTG is an actively managed fund by AOT. It was launched on Jun 28, 2022. AIS is an actively managed fund by VistaShares. It was launched on Dec 3, 2024.

Performance

AOTG vs. AIS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AOT Growth and Innovation ETF (AOTG) and VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

AOTG vs. AIS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
AOTG AOT Growth and Innovation ETF	-14.12%	25.26%	-4.51%
AIS VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF	14.59%	58.35%	-4.92%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AOTG achieves a -14.12% return, which is significantly lower than AIS's 14.59% return.

AOTG

• 1D: 0.89%
• 1M: -3.71%
• YTD: -14.12%
• 6M: -11.94%
• 1Y: 21.37%
• 3Y*: 21.46%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

AIS

• 1D: 3.27%
• 1M: -4.88%
• YTD: 14.59%
• 6M: 20.26%
• 1Y: 99.62%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AOTG vs. AIS - Expense Ratio Comparison

Both AOTG and AIS have an expense ratio of 0.75%.

AOTG

AOT Growth and Innovation ETF

AIS

VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF

Return for Risk

AOTG vs. AIS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

AOTG

AOTG Risk / Return Rank: 37
AOTG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 37
AOTG Sortino Ratio Rank: 41
AOTG Omega Ratio Rank: 38
AOTG Calmar Ratio Rank: 37
AOTG Martin Ratio Rank: 33

AIS

AIS Risk / Return Rank: 96
AIS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 96
AIS Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
AIS Omega Ratio Rank: 94
AIS Calmar Ratio Rank: 97
AIS Martin Ratio Rank: 96

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AOTG vs. AIS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AOT Growth and Innovation ETF (AOTG) and VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	AOTG	AIS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.74	2.73	-2.00
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.21	3.20	-1.99
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.16	1.45	-0.29
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.99	5.38	-4.40
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.03	18.48	-15.45
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

AOTG vs. AIS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current AOTG Sharpe Ratio is 0.74, which is lower than the AIS Sharpe Ratio of 2.73. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AOTG and AIS, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	AOTG	AIS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.74	2.73	-2.00
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.66	1.43	-0.76

Correlation

The correlation between AOTG and AIS is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

AOTG vs. AIS - Dividend Comparison

Neither AOTG nor AIS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

AOTG vs. AIS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AOTG drawdown since its inception was -31.63%, roughly equal to the maximum AIS drawdown of -32.78%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AOTG and AIS.

Drawdown Indicators

	AOTG	AIS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-31.63%	-32.78%	+1.15%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-22.85%	-18.75%	-4.10%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-18.68%	-7.84%	-10.84%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-8.00%	-5.97%	-2.03%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	7.46%	5.46%	+2.00%

Volatility

AOTG vs. AIS - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for AOT Growth and Innovation ETF (AOTG) is 9.04%, while VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS) has a volatility of 15.36%. This indicates that AOTG experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AIS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	AOTG	AIS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.04%	15.36%	-6.32%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	19.04%	27.11%	-8.07%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	29.09%	36.65%	-7.56%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	29.40%	36.16%	-6.76%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	29.40%	36.16%	-6.76%