Core Insights - The artificial intelligence (AI) industry has significantly contributed to stock market returns in 2025, with key players like Nvidia and Palantir Technologies outperforming the S&P 500 [1][2] Group 1: Roundhill Generative AI and Technology ETF - The Roundhill ETF focuses exclusively on companies developing AI infrastructure, platforms, and software, and is actively managed to optimize returns [4] - The ETF holds 49 stocks, with its top five positions accounting for 26.7% of the portfolio, delivering an average return of 56% in 2025, leading to a year-to-date gain of 47% [5] - The top five holdings include Alphabet (7.53%), Nvidia (6.11%), Microsoft (5.13%), Meta Platforms (4.28%), and Palantir Technologies (3.67%) [5] Group 2: iShares Future AI and Tech ETF - The iShares ETF invests in AI companies globally, providing exposure to the entire AI value chain, including infrastructure, software, and services [11] - It holds 51 stocks, with the top five positions representing 23% of the portfolio, including Advanced Micro Devices (5.48%), Vertiv Holdings (5.25%), Nvidia (4.28%), Advantest Corp (4.06%), and Broadcom (3.96%) [11] - The iShares ETF has an expense ratio of 0.47% and has achieved a return of 28% this year, outperforming the S&P 500 [15]
2 Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Confidently Buy Heading Into 2026
The Motley Fool·2025-12-23 09:07