The three leading diversified software and artificial intelligence ETFs were all in negative territory on Sep 14 at roughly 3:20 PM EDT, reflecting a general move away from risk assets. Below is a detailed look at each fund's positioning, recent returns and distinguishing traits.
Snapshot of the funds
Screener return figures are index snapshots and may lag live prices slightly.
| ETF | AUM | 1Y Return | YTD | 3M | Live Price (Today) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco AI & Next Gen Software (IGPT) | $1.29B | +80.6% | +61.0% | -1.6% | $93.39 (-2.44%) |
| iShares Future AI & Tech (ARTY) | $4.03B | +70.8% | +56.8% | +3.1% | $72.90 (-3.42%) |
| VistaShares AI Supercycle (AIS) | $1.0B | +116.1% | +89.5% | -6.8% | $66.83 (-6.61%) |
What each fund emphasizes
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IGPT - The pure-play software label that leans semiconductor
Despite being branded as a software fund, IGPT carries heavy exposure to semiconductor-related names. Its top holdings include Meta (META) at 9.3%, NVIDIA (NVDA) at 8.7%, AMD (AMD) at 8.4% and Micron (MU) at 8.0%. The fund's 74.5% weight to the tech sector and an 83% tilt to North America make IGPT the most concentrated, U.S.-centric option among the three.
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ARTY - The balanced, globally diversified option
iShares' ARTY presents the widest geographic diversification of the group. Around 25.5% of its exposure sits in Asia, reflected in holdings such as TSMC, NAVER and CoreWeave (CRWV). The lineup also includes infrastructure-focused names like Super Micro (SMCI) and CoreWeave, and at $4.03B in assets under management it is the most liquid fund in this trio.
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AIS - The highest-beta, highest-return candidate
VistaShares' AIS shows the strongest 1-year performance at +116.1% and the most global exposure, with roughly 34% in Asia including SK Hynix (7.8%) and TSMC ADR (3.7%). It has a roughly 90% weight in the technology sector and adds AI infrastructure plays such as Vertiv (VRT) and Semtech (SMTC). The combination of outsized 1-year gains and today's -6.61% intraday move highlights the elevated volatility investors may face.
Leveraged and short-term instruments
The screener indicated several leveraged single-stock ETFs leading 1-year returns, including 2x exposures to DELL, CRWD and PANW. These daily-reset, 2x instruments can experience decay over time and are generally suited to short-term tactical trading rather than long-term upside exposure.
Reported leveraged drawdowns for the three core funds on the day were noted as: IGPT -2.67%, ARTY -3.58%, AIS -7.06%.
Upside exposure matrix
| Objective | Best fit |
| Max raw upside, high tolerance | AIS - +116% 1Y, Asia-tilted |
| Liquidity + balance | ARTY - $4B AUM, global spread |
| US-focused conviction | IGPT - pure tech, 80%+ 1Y |
| 2x leveraged tech (tactical only) | ROM (ProShares Ultra Tech, $1.27B) |
The dip context
All three funds moving lower in a single session suggests a macro-driven or sector rotation dynamic rather than idiosyncratic fund-level news. Historically, the article notes, synchronized pullbacks in AI-focused ETFs have sometimes come ahead of sharp rebounds when a clear macro trigger - such as shifts in rate sentiment or broader risk appetite - reverses. Market participants will be watching whether those dynamics unfold into the close.
Bottom line
IGPT, ARTY and AIS each offer distinct trade-offs: IGPT provides concentrated U.S. tech exposure with a semiconductor tilt; ARTY delivers broader geographic diversification and the largest asset base; AIS presents the strongest 1-year return but also the largest intraday volatility. Investors should weigh concentration, regional exposure and liquidity when choosing among them.