Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
AIQ ThematicUpdated: Jul 5, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK Hynix Inc | 000660.KS | 7.11% | |
| Micron Technology Inc | MU | 5.76% | |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc | AMD | 4.8% | |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005930.KS | 4.79% | |
| Intel Corp | INTC | 4.17% | |
| Cisco Systems Inc | CSCO | 3.82% | |
| Broadcom Inc | AVGO | 3.24% | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR | TSM | 3.01% | |
| Oracle Corp | ORCL | 2.99% | |
| Apple Inc | AAPL | 2.97% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.68% and $10.9B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being SK Hynix Inc, Micron Technology Inc, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. The ETF currently yields 0.14% in dividends. Year-to-date, AIQ has returned +20.26%.
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to track the performance of companies involved in the development and utilization of artificial intelligence ("AI") and big data. The fund is non-diversified.
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What is the TER of AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF)?
AIQ has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68 % per year. That sits at the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has AIQ delivered?
Performance for AIQ: YTD: +20.26 % · 3-year p.a.: +30.35 % · 5-year p.a.: +15.25 %. Over 5 years, AIQ outperforms the thematic category median of +1.69 % by +13.56 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of AIQ?
The five largest positions in AIQ are: 000660.KS, MU, AMD, 005930.KS, INTC. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does AIQ pay dividends?
AIQ has a current dividend yield of 0.14 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for AIQ?
AIQ is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What is the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF?
The Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (ticker AIQ) is a thematic fund built around companies developing and using artificial intelligence and big data. At least 80 % of assets sit in the underlying index, from chipmakers such as SK Hynix, Intel and Samsung to platforms like Alphabet and Amazon. With roughly $8.6B in assets, it bundles a focused bet on one of the market's loudest growth stories — a concentrated theme play, not a broad core holding.
Performance in context
AIQ shows a strong recent record: about 28.99 % year to date, roughly 35.94 % over three years and around 18.04 % over five years (cumulative or annualized figures per the data source, in USD). The price near $66.34 sits close to the 52-week high of $66.53, far above the low of $39.65 — a picture of pronounced upward momentum.
The drivers are enthusiasm for AI infrastructure, robust demand for memory and logic chips, and the heavy technology weighting (about 73.25 %). Such returns are theme-driven and not a guide to the future; they can reverse just as quickly. The dividend yield of roughly 0.17 % is minimal — this fund targets capital growth, not income.
Risk profile
As a thematic fund, AIQ is highly concentrated: roughly 73.25 % technology and 13.2 % communication services, plus consumer cyclical (8.53 %) and industrials (4.19 %). That narrow tilt means materially higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than a broad index. AI themes can stay out of favour for years when expectations disappoint.
- Concentration risk: semiconductor and platform names dominate the portfolio.
- Valuation risk: lofty expectations are already priced in.
- Currency risk: the fund is denominated in USD; for euro-area investors a weaker dollar can erode gains or amplify losses.
The 0.68 % expense ratio is above that of broad index funds.
Who is this ETF for?
AIQ suits investors with a long horizon and high risk tolerance who want targeted exposure to the AI trend and can stomach sharp price swings. It works best as a small, satellite addition to an already well-diversified portfolio — not as a core building block.
It is less suitable for:
- Income-focused investors — the dividend yield is only about 0.17 %.
- Safety-minded or short-term investors who cannot tolerate interim losses.
- Those seeking broad diversification — the fund is explicitly non-diversified per the provider.
This is not investment advice; always review your own circumstances.
How it compares to peers
AIQ is not the only way to access the AI theme. Comparable funds chase the same trend with different designs:
- Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data UCITS (XAIX): a popular European alternative focused on AI and big data.
- WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence UCITS (WTAI): spread more broadly across the AI value chain.
- iShares Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Multisector (IRBO): more equally weighted, with lower single-stock concentration.
AIQ stands out for its strong semiconductor tilt and a 0.68 % expense ratio. Comparing index, weighting and fees is wise before any decision.
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