Why Financial Engines Advisors Trimmed its iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF Position

Financial Engines sold 1,452,015 shares, decreasing its position value by $127.13 million. The transaction represented a 0.19% change in 13F reportable assets under management (AUM).

The Motley Fool • Dec 5, 2025

ETFs in Focus as AI Tools Boost Record Black Friday Spending

AI-fueled record Black Friday spending and soaring e-commerce traffic may lift AI-focused ETFs like IYW, AIQ, FDN, XT and BOTZ amid strong tech and online retail demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 1, 2025

OpenAI's Dealmaking Spree Puts These ETFs in Focus

OpenAI's partnership spree with AMD, Oracle & NVIDIA fuels AI boom -- ETFs like IYW, FTEC, FDN, AIQ & XT stand to gain.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 10, 2025

These 2 ETFs can turn $100 into $1,000 short-term

With U.S. markets enjoying renewed bullish momentum, investors seeking an easy way to participate in the rally can look to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Finbold • Oct 8, 2025

IXN Leads, XT Complements: A Dual Approach To Tech

I recommend a 60/40 split: 60% in IXN for large-cap US tech exposure 40% in XT for diversification and emerging growth. IXN captures current tech momentum with US giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, but carries concentration and valuation risks. XT offers global, diversified exposure to mid- and small-cap innovators, healthcare, and industrials, hedging against large-cap overvaluation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 10, 2025

S&P 500 Hits 6,400 on AI Boom: ETFs in Focus

The S&P 500 tops 6,400 for the first time as large-cap tech and AI-fueled gains propel the index. Tap AI-based ETFs like AIQ and ARKQ.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2025

2 Unstoppable ETFs for Growth Investors to Buy and Hold for Years

Whether you're a dividend investor or a growth investor, there can be an exchange-traded fund (ETF) out there to meet your specific investment goals. There are many ETFs to choose from these days, which can allow you to focus on a certain strategy.

The Motley Fool • Jun 6, 2025

XT: An Undervalued Portfolio Of Innovative Global Tech Stocks

iShares Exponential Technologies ETF focuses on companies driving technological innovation across various sectors, offering diversified exposure to high-growth potential industries. The ETF's investment thesis is centered on capturing the growth of exponential technologies, including AI, robotics, and biotechnology, which are expected to transform industries. The fund looks appealing due to its diversified portfolio, evidential capacity to out-perform (albeit not since January 2021), and alignment with long-term technological trends.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 6, 2024

Best AI ETFs for Investors: Balancing Performance, Fees, and Risk

For all its anticipated potential, the AI space is still nascent, and investors looking to capitalize on the hype may need to get creative. Some of the leading AI firms, like OpenAI, are not yet publicly traded, while the industry overall is shifting at such a rapid pace that bets on many individual companies may carry higher risk levels than some investors are comfortable with.

MarketBeat • Sep 9, 2024

XT: Still One Of My Top Ways To Take Equity Risk Going Forward

The iShares Exponential Technologies ETF is a great way for conservative investors to add higher-octane equity exposure to their portfolios. XT has exhibited relatively low downside risk compared to other risk-seeking investments and offers diversification with over 200 holdings. The ETF focuses on technology stocks, which have shown significant growth potential over the past five years.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 9, 2024