Bull vs. Bear: Are AI ETFs the Best Way to Play the Megatrend?

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs.

ETF Trends • Feb 11, 2026

The Best Artificial Intelligence ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

AI-driven stock market gains have largely come from U.S. megacaps. As AI-related capital expenditures grow and the next wave of winners emerges, diversification across this theme will be key.

The Motley Fool • Feb 9, 2026

Steven Cress' Top 10 AI Stocks (Recap & Update)

The AI sector remains highly attractive, with top quant-rated stocks offering superior growth and fundamentals despite recent volatility and sharp pullbacks. Head of Quantitative Strategy at Seeking Alpha, Steven Cress, shares which AI stocks look best for this year.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 4, 2026

Stonebridge Dumps 308,000 AIQ Shares Worth $15.6 Million

Sold 308,055 shares; estimated trade size $15.65 million (based on quarterly average price). Quarter-end AIQ position value decreased by $15.21 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement.

The Motley Fool • Jan 28, 2026

Afraid of an AI Crash? These 3 Safer Plays Could Protect Your Portfolio.

Fifty-seven percent of investors say that an AI crash is the biggest market risk in 2026. Vanguard research projects that bonds could be a better investment than stocks during the next few years.

The Motley Fool • Jan 27, 2026

Is the Global X AIQ ETF a Buy After Intelligence Driven Advisers Initiated a Position Worth Nearly $8 Million?

Intelligence Driven Advisers acquired 153,047 shares in AIQ; estimated trade size of $7.78 million based on the quarterly average price. The transaction value represented a 1.11% change relative to Intelligence Driven Advisers' 13F reportable AUM.

The Motley Fool • Jan 24, 2026

Beyond the Hype: Top ETFs to Buy as AI Shifts Into a Long-Term Growth Phase

AI is entering a long-term growth phase in 2026, with $527B in capex driving a broadening bull market in AI ETFs like AIQ.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 20, 2026

Why Global X Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF (AIQ) Jumped 31% in 2025

AI stocks continued to deliver strong growth last year. The AIQ has more exposure to international stocks than most ETFs, 2026 is shaping up to be another strong year for the fund.

The Motley Fool • Jan 18, 2026

The Smartest Artificial Intelligence ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

The Global X Artificial Intelligence and Technology ETF has a strong track record of performance. The fund gives you exposure to 86 AI stocks across the globe.

The Motley Fool • Jan 18, 2026

Why This AI ETF's Top Holdings Could Deliver a 300% return by 2030

Optimism around AI appears set to continue into 2026, with 9 out of 10 AI investors planning to hold or expand their positions in the space. Global X forecasts that the artificial intelligence industry will be worth $826 billion by 2030.

The Motley Fool • Jan 14, 2026