AOTS vs. AIS

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

AOTS (AOT Software Platform ETF) and AIS (VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - AOTS is a Technology Equities fund tracking the AOT VettaFi Software Platform Index, while AIS is a Artificial Intelligence fund actively managed by VistaShares. AOTS is passively managed, while AIS is actively managed. Their 0.11 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. AOTS charges 0.49%/yr vs 0.75%/yr for AIS.

Performance

AOTS vs. AIS - Performance Comparison

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

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AOTS achieves a -7.14% return, which is significantly lower than AIS's 84.91% return.

AOTS

• 1D: 0.04%
• 1M: 0.66%
• 6M: 1.95%
• YTD: -7.14%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

AIS

• 1D: 7.02%
• 1M: -5.91%
• 6M: 61.48%
• YTD: 84.91%
• 1Y: 136.88%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 85.00%

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
AIS VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF	$42.17M	$42.61M	$52.00M
AOTS AOT Software Platform ETF	$378.46K	$176.95K	$83.98K

AOTS vs. AIS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
AOTS AOT Software Platform ETF	-7.14%	-0.83%
AIS VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF	84.91%	0.85%

Correlation

The correlation between AOTS and AIS is 0.11, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 23, 2025	0.11

Return for Risk

AOTS vs. AIS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

AOTS

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

AIS

AIS Risk / Return Rank: 89
AIS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
AIS Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
AIS Omega Ratio Rank: 86
AIS Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
AIS Martin Ratio Rank: 91

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

AOTS vs. AIS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AOT Software Platform ETF (AOTS) 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	AOTS	AIS	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.86	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	3.03	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.41	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	4.00	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	16.08	—

Drawdowns

AOTS vs. AIS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AOTS drawdown since its inception was -19.95%, smaller than the maximum AIS drawdown of -34.44%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AOTS and AIS.

Drawdown Indicators

	AOTS	AIS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-19.95%	-34.44%	+14.49%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-34.44%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-8.37%	-21.00%	+12.63%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-9.98%	-6.39%	-3.59%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	8.55%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AOTS	AIS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	21.71%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	43.58%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	19.87%	48.21%	-28.34%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	19.87%	44.24%	-24.37%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	19.87%	44.24%	-24.37%

AOTS vs. AIS - Expense Ratio Comparison

AOTS has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is lower than AIS's 0.75% expense ratio.

Dividends

AOTS vs. AIS - Dividend Comparison

Neither AOTS nor AIS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AOTS and AIS in my portfolio?

AOTS and AIS have a correlation of 0.11, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, AOTS or AIS?

On fees, AOTS is cheaper at 0.49% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, AOTS or AIS?

AOTS is cheaper with a 0.49% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for AIS.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, AOTS or AIS?

AOTS and AIS have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between AOTS and AIS?

AOTS is categorized as Technology Equities, while AIS is Artificial Intelligence. They also come from different issuers: AOT and VistaShares. Their fees differ too: 0.49% for AOTS and 0.75% for AIS.