WTAI — WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund
Thematic Ranked #257 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by WisdomTree
WTAI Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in WTAI over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
WTAI Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: WTAI's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in WTAI?
See what a lump sum in WTAI would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
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Overview
The WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund is a thematic ETF issued by WisdomTree with $679 million in assets under management. It holds a C grade and ranks 4th out of 17 funds in its category, placing it 257th among all tracked ETFs. The fund’s 0.45% expense ratio sits below the category median of 0.69%, while its 1.44% dividend yield significantly exceeds the median of 0.53%. Concentration is notable, with the top 10 holdings comprising 37.1% of assets and Micron Technology Inc representing the largest single position at 5.2%.
The fund’s return profile shows a divergence between recent short-term weakness and strong longer-term gains. While the price has declined 16.02% over the last month, it has risen 25.93% over the past year, outperforming the category median of -3.41%. Year-to-date returns stand at 23.88%, supported by a three-year total return of 135.08%. The current price of $36.63 places the ETF at 45.1% of its 52-week range. This performance record led to a downgrade from a B to a C grade on October 14, 2026, based on three years of available price history.
Risk metrics indicate significant price fluctuation, with annualized volatility labeled as Very High at 40.68%. The beta of 2.06 suggests the fund moves more than twice as much as the broader market. Despite this high volatility, the Sharpe ratio of 0.51 reflects the risk-adjusted returns generated over the measured period. The maximum drawdown of -31.83% highlights the depth of recent losses, while average daily volume of 290,085 shares provides a baseline for liquidity.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
WTAI Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC | 5.23% | $35M |
| 2 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD | 4.37% | $29M |
| 3 | SANDISK CORP | 4.01% | $27M |
| 4 | KIOXIA HOLDINGS CORP | 3.98% | $27M |
| 5 | NVIDIA CORP | 3.76% | $25M |
| 6 | SK SQUARE CO LTD | 3.41% | $23M |
| 7 | AMAZON.COM INC | 3.33% | $22M |
| 8 | ALPHABET INC | 3.13% | $21M |
| 9 | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD | 3.04% | $20M |
| 10 | PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC | 2.85% | $19M |
Holdings as of 2026-06-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 37.1% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how WTAI's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With WTAI
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with WTAI's top 10 — QQQ overlaps most, holding 4 of the same companies as WTAI's top 10 (15.4% of WTAI's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | WTAI Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | 4 | 15.4% | NVIDIA CORP, MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC, ALPHABET INC… |
| VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | 4 | 15.4% | NVIDIA CORP, ALPHABET INC, MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC… |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 4 | 15.4% | NVIDIA CORP, ALPHABET INC, MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC… |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 4 | 15.4% | NVIDIA CORP, ALPHABET INC, MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC… |
| IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 4 | 15.4% | NVIDIA CORP, ALPHABET INC, MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.96% (as of 2026-10-22) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 19.03 (as of 2026-10-22) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.75% (as of 2026-09-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What WTAI's Fees Cost You
WTAI charges an expense ratio of 0.45% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
WTAI Dividend Income Estimator
WTAI currently yields 1.44%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
WTAI Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Average daily volume is 290K/day. Higher volume and a larger fund generally mean lower round-trip trading costs. AUM of $679M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: WTAI is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
WTAI Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.55% |
| 1-Week | -2.94% |
| 1-Month | -16.02% |
| 3-Month | -4.08% |
| 6-Month | +3.18% |
| YTD | +23.88% |
| 1-Year | +25.93% |
| 3-Year | +135.08% |
How WTAI Compares to Other Thematic ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #143 | B |
XT | iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | +22.03% | 0.46% | $3.98B |
| #203 | C |
AIQ | Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | +23.70% | 0.68% | $10.3B |
| #248 | C |
IRBO | IRBO | +56.89% | — | — |
| #257 | C |
WTAI | WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund | +25.93% | 0.45% | $679M |
| #400 | D |
FAN | First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | +10.71% | 0.6% | $199M |
| #406 | D |
ROBO | Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | +10.58% | 0.95% | $2.02B |
| #410 | D |
ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | -3.94% | 0.75% | $7.92B |
| #412 | D |
ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -2.15% | 0.75% | $1.89B |
| #417 | D |
ARKW | ARK Next Generation Technology ETF | -6.63% | 0.76% | $2.03B |
| #422 | D |
BLOK | Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF | -18.91% | 0.7% | $1.10B |
| #426 | D |
DRIV | Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | +3.10% | 0.68% | $361M |
| #427 | D |
ARKF | ARK Blockchain & Fintech Innovation ETF | -16.91% | 0.75% | $831M |
| #435 | D |
BOTZ | Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -9.91% | 0.68% | $3.33B |
| #442 | F |
QCLN | First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund | -3.41% | 0.59% | $551M |
| #451 | F |
TAN | Invesco Solar ETF | -10.62% | 0.7% | $900M |
| #452 | F |
MSOS | AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | -11.94% | 0.78% | $896M |
| #455 | F |
PBW | Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF | -21.01% | 0.63% | $336M |