Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the leading narrative in financial markets throughout 2025, significantly impacting investor performance and the broader stock market. This surge in AI technology, from hyperscale cloud providers to innovative applications, has not gone unnoticed in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) space. Among these, the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (THNQ) stands out as it is poised to close the year on a strong note.
Launched in 2020, the THNQ ETF tracks the ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index, which comprises firms globally that are pioneering the technology and infrastructure driving AI advancement. The index is concentrated in two pivotal sectors: infrastructure and applications and services. Infrastructure companies focus on foundational technologies such as cloud services, hardware, and analytical software necessary for machine learning. In contrast, applications and services companies harness these foundational elements to enhance business processes through tools like predictive analytics and digital assistants.
The confluence of these two sectors has resulted in significant inflows for the fund, exceeding $80 million year-to-date. As a result, THNQ surpassed $300 million in total assets in October. The fund has achieved a remarkable 39% return year-to-date, outshining its ETF Database Category average during the same period. Notably, THNQ has consistently outperformed its category average over the past one-, three-, and six-month benchmarks.
Looking ahead, THNQ is positioned to be an attractive option for investors interested in capitalizing on the ongoing AI trend. Its strategic focus on key AI developers and emerging companies within this domain makes it a potential high-growth asset for satellite equity allocations. The prospect of declining interest rates may further enhance the viability of AI investments as the market approaches 2026.
For those eager to delve deeper into the evolving landscape of AI, an informative webcast titled “Now & Later: Phases of AI and Its Real-World Applications” is scheduled for November 10 at 11 a.m. ET.
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The ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence Index serves as the foundational index for both THNQ and the L&G Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF (AIAI.LN). VettaFi LLC, the provider for these indices, receives a licensing fee for its services, but it’s important to note that these ETFs are not directly issued, sponsored, or endorsed by VettaFi.
