AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk?

It's hard to escape the artificial intelligence hype. It's everywhere. Companies are adopting AI into their processes. Many people are talking to chatbots. And investors are making bets on which firms or themes will win. But do you need to own an AI ETF to benefit from the boom? Or do you already have enough exposure? Morningstar's associate director of US passive strategies research Dan Sotiroff has investigated whether the additional volatility of an ETF focused on AI is worth the risk. For the Best Long-Term Bet in the AI Economy, Look to the Past On this episode:   00:00:00 Welcome 00:01:16 How AI shapes broad market ETFs 00:03:53 Are there still opportunities for smaller companies as large tech firms dominate? 00:05:12 What to know about thematic AI ETFs 00:08:59 Are ETFs the ideal way to invest in AI? 00:10:33 ETF picks for getting AI exposure 00:13:38 What to keep in mind about the AI tech trend Watch more from Morningstar: Don’t Leave Tax Savings on the Table: How to Conduct a Midyear IRA Checkup What Investors Should Watch for in the Second Half of 2026 Dividend Investing: How to Find the Right Balance Between Income and Growth   Follow Morningstar on social:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/  X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstarinc/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/morningstar/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.