AI ETF NASDAQ: XAIX Xtrackers (DWS)

Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF (XAIX)

AI & big data exposure at a bargain 0.35% fee — one of the lowest-cost AI ETFs available.

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✓ Reviewed by AI Decoded Editorial Team Updated March 2026

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Key Fund Stats

0.35%

Expense Ratio

Annual fee charged by the fund

$0.11B

Assets Under Management

Total fund AUM as of March 2026

Holdings

Number of positions in the fund

2024

Inception Year

Year the fund launched

-3.5%

YTD Return

Year-to-date · live

+29.5%

1-Year Return

Trailing 12 months · live

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52-Week Range

Low — High (live)

4/5

AI Exposure Score

Strong AI exposure with some diversification.

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⚡ About AI Exposure Score: Reflects how heavily this ETF tilts toward AI and automation revenue. 5 = nearly all holdings are AI-driven. 1 = AI is a minor theme. Editorial assessment — not a buy/sell signal.

What is XAIX?

XAIX tracks the Nasdaq Global AI and Big Data Index, which screens companies based on their tie to specific AI and big data sub-themes — including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and data infrastructure. Critically, the index uses a patent engagement score as a forward-looking filter, prioritizing companies actively developing AI IP rather than merely adopting it.

With 95 holdings spanning the US, South Korea, China, and Europe, XAIX provides the broadest geographic footprint of any AI ETF in its category. Top holdings include NVIDIA, Micron, Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Alibaba — capturing both the AI compute stack and the consumer AI platforms built on top of it.

At 0.35% expense ratio, XAIX is the most cost-efficient genuinely AI-focused thematic ETF available — undercutting AIQ (0.68%), BOTZ (0.69%), and WTAI (0.45%) by a wide margin.

Top 5 Holdings

Holding	Weight
Samsung Electronics	5.81%
Micron Technology	5.09%
Alibaba Group	5.02%
Meta Platforms	4.71%
Alphabet Inc	4.68%

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Upcoming Catalysts

Patent engagement score methodology identifies companies actively investing in AI R&D — not just branding
Lowest expense ratio (0.35%) among genuinely AI-focused thematic ETFs — cost advantage compounds over time
Micron and Samsung exposure captures AI memory chip demand (HBM for GPUs) underrepresented in software-heavy AI ETFs
Alibaba at 5%+ gives direct exposure to Chinese AI buildout — rare in US-listed AI ETFs
Broad 95-holding base reduces single-stock concentration risk vs peers

Key Risks

China exposure (Alibaba) adds regulatory and ADR delisting risk
AUM still small ($110M) — could face liquidity constraints in volatile markets
Young fund (launched Aug 2024) with limited track record through a full market cycle
Broad index may dilute AI upside vs concentrated pure-plays during AI breakout periods

Compare with Similar ETFs

AIQ — Broad AI technology exposure — software, hardware, and infrastructure in one fund.
BOTZ — The original AI & robotics ETF. Pure-play exposure to intelligent machines.

Sources: Xtrackers/DWS ETF page, Dividend.com, StockAnalysis.com (March 2026)

⚠️ Not financial advice. ETF data is for informational purposes only. Expense ratios, holdings, and returns change — verify current data on the fund issuer's website before investing. Past performance does not guarantee future results.