BTEK vs. AIS

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Future Tech ETF (BTEK) and VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF (AIS).

BTEK and AIS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BTEK is an actively managed fund by BlackRock. It was launched on Sep 29, 2020. AIS is an actively managed fund by VistaShares. It was launched on Dec 3, 2024.

Performance

BTEK vs. AIS - Performance Comparison

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

BTEK vs. AIS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
BTEK Future Tech ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
AIS VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF	14.59%	58.35%	-4.92%

Returns By Period

BTEK

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 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)

BTEK vs. AIS - Expense Ratio Comparison

BTEK has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is higher than AIS's 0.75% expense ratio.

BTEK

Future Tech ETF

AIS

VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF

Return for Risk

BTEK vs. AIS — Risk / Return Rank

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

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.

BTEK vs. AIS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Future Tech ETF (BTEK) 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.

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

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	BTEK	AIS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.73	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.43	—

Dividends

BTEK vs. AIS - Dividend Comparison

Neither BTEK nor AIS has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	BTEK	AIS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-32.78%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-18.75%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-7.84%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-5.97%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	5.46%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	BTEK	AIS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	15.36%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	27.11%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	36.65%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	36.16%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	36.16%	—