At a glance
ARTY charges 0.47% a year, below the 0.53% average of the 8 funds most like it (the 4th cheapest of 9). It has $3.93B in assets, the 4th largest of that group; it paid 0.06% of its price in distributions over the past 12 months, annual. Over the past year it returned +43.4% with distributions reinvested (S&P 500: +11.5%), 2nd of those 9 funds. Its ten largest positions make up 42.8% of the fund, out of 61 in all.
The short version
The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) is a BlackRock index fund that tracks the Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index, about 50 AI-linked companies from the US and abroad. Its largest holdings are chip and hardware makers such as Micron, AMD and Taiwan Semiconductor. Its 0.47% yearly fee is below the 0.53% peer average, but it has swung far more than the broad market, including a 38% loss in 2022.
Price history
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ARTY +43.4% over the year to Oct 27, 2026, total return with distributions reinvested.
How it has behaved
| YTD | 1 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr | 10 yr | Since start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTY official prospectus, to Dec 31, 2025 | — | +30.25% | — | +4.82% | — | +10.72% |
| MSCI All Country World Index index, same period | — | +22.34% | — | +11.19% | — | +11.58% |
| Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index index, same period | — | +30.67% | — | +5.06% | — | +11.00% |
| ARTY price data to Oct 27, 2026 | +50.1% | +43.4% | — | — | — | +47.1% |
- Over the year to Oct 27, 2026, ARTY returned +43.4%, 2nd of 9 among similar funds.
- Its worst full calendar year was 2025 (+30.0%); its best was 2025 (+30.0%).
- The deepest fall in its price history was 32.4% (Feb 18, 2025 to Apr 8, 2025), recovered by Jul 3, 2025.
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| Year | Price data | Prospectus (official) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | +50.1% | — |
| 2025 | +30.0% | +30.25% |
| 2024 | — | +7.77% |
| 2023 | — | +36.01% |
| 2022 | — | -37.96% |
| 2021 | — | +6.85% |
| 2020 | — | +48.63% |
| 2019 | — | +34.87% |
| 2008 financial crisis stocks fell Oct 9, 2007 – Mar 9, 2009 | Before this security existed |
|---|---|
| 2020 COVID crash stocks fell Feb 19, 2020 – Mar 23, 2020 | Not in the price data, which starts Aug 12, 2024 |
| 2022 bear market stocks fell Jan 3, 2022 – Oct 12, 2022 | Not in the price data, which starts Aug 12, 2024 |
Dividends and income
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| Year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.0400 | |
| 2025 | $0.0000 |
What's inside
As of Jun 30, 2026, the fund held 61 securities; the ten largest made up 42.82% of assets. It also reported 6.14% in a money-market fund, most likely cash collateral from lending out shares rather than uninvested money.
| Holding | Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 5.38% | |
| ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC. | 5.23% | |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 4.83% | |
| MARVELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 4.53% | |
| NVIDIA CORPORATION | 4.36% | |
| COREWEAVE, INC. | 4.27% | |
| BROADCOM INC. | 4.25% | |
| SK hynix Inc. | 3.63% | |
| SUPER MICRO COMPUTER, INC. | 3.19% | |
| Global Unichip Corp | 3.14% | |
| ORACLE CORPORATION | 3.05% | |
| NAVER Corporation | 2.99% | |
| WESTERN DIGITAL CORPORATION | 2.92% | |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 2.80% | |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION | 2.55% |
By country
United States 60.5%Taiwan 14.44%South Korea 6.62%Ireland 4.07%Cayman Islands 3.82%By asset type
Stocks 99.16%Other 0.75%By sector
Sectors of the companies held, for the 44.2% of the fund in companies that have a stock page here; other holdings and cash aren't classified. Source: N-PORT holdings report as of Jun 30, 2026. Cash, money-market funds and derivatives are shown separately from the securities list.What changed recently
- Over the three months to Jun 30, 2026, investors added a net $474.7M (creations minus redemptions, per the N-PORT report).
- Monthly total returns reported for that quarter: +32.68%, +20.74%, +2.23%.
How it works
ARTY tracks the Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index. Morningstar starts with its global stock index, which covers about the top 97% of the world's investable market value. It removes companies in India and China and stocks that trade too little or are too small. Its analysts then score each company on a four-point scale for exposure to four AI areas: generative AI, data and infrastructure, software, and services. Companies are sorted into three tiers, and generative AI scores count most. Many may not yet earn most of their income from AI.
The index generally holds the top 50 companies, weighted by float-adjusted market value (the value of shares available to trade). Caps limit any single stock to 6% in Tier 1 and 3% in Tiers 2 and 3. Tier 3 as a group is capped at 10%. Companies are ranked by tier, then scores, then current membership, and after that smaller companies get preference. The index rebalances in March, June and September and is rebuilt each December.
BlackRock uses representative sampling. This means the fund may not own every stock in the index, but it aims to match the index's overall profile. It may also use derivatives such as stock index futures. Portfolio turnover was 91%, which reflects heavy trading as the index changes.
What it really costs
- ARTY charges 0.47% a year, versus an average of 0.53% for the similar funds below (4th of 9, cheapest first).
- Using the prospectus's standard example, $10,000 invested would cost about $48 in the first year and $591 over 10 years (assuming a 5% annual return).
| Cost of $10,000 (SEC example) | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTY | $48 | $151 | $263 | $591 |
In a retirement portfolio
It is a concentrated, high-volatility bet on one theme, so it fits as a small add-on to a broad core rather than as a foundation.
ARTY could add a concentrated position in AI chip, hardware and software companies next to a broad core fund. It did not exist during the 2008 crisis. It gained 48.6% in 2020 but lost 38.0% in 2022, its worst calendar year. From February 18 to April 8, 2025, it fell 32.4%. It got back to its previous high by July 3, 2025, about three months later. Anyone who had to sell during a drop like that would turn paper losses into real ones. Income is minimal: the trailing yield was 0.06% as of October 27, 2026, paid once a year. In the SEC's standard example, the 0.47% fee costs $48 in the first year on $10,000. Past results don't predict future ones, and a plan should look at the whole portfolio, not one fund.
Who it may suit — and who should look elsewhere
May suit
- Investors wanting a small, targeted position in AI chip and hardware firms like Micron, AMD, Nvidia and SK hynix alongside a broad core fund.
- Those who prefer a rules-based Morningstar index for AI exposure, at 0.47% a year versus 0.75% for Roundhill's CHAT.
- People who can sit through deep swings, such as the 38% loss in 2022 and a 32.4% drop in early 2025.
Look elsewhere if
- Anyone seeking income: the trailing yield was 0.06% as of October 27, 2026, paid only once a year.
- Investors wanting broad diversification; the top 10 holdings were about 43% of assets as of June 30, 2026, heavy in chip stocks.
- Cost-focused buyers worth comparing with IETC at 0.18% or Xtrackers XAIX at 0.35%, which hold different mixes of tech and AI stocks.
Close alternatives
Matched by holdings overlap from the latest N-PORT reports.
| Fund | Overlap | Cost | Net assets | 1 yr | 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTY this fund | — | 0.47% | $3.93B | +43.4% | — |
| CHAT Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 44% | 0.75% | $1.78B | +24.9% | +48.7% |
| BAI iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF | 37% | 0.55% | $12.96B | +8.0% | — |
| IGPT Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF | 32% | 0.58% | $1.11B | +49.3% | +43.8% |
| IETC iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF | 31% | 0.18% | $668.3M | +2.9% | +28.9% |
| IGM iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | 30% | 0.41% | $10.71B | +21.3% | +38.6% |
| XAIX Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big D… | 29% | 0.35% | $173.4M | +31.0% | — |
| AIFD TCW Artificial Intelligence ETF | 29% | 0.75% | $125.3M | +33.8% | — |
Questions investors ask
What does ARTY invest in?
ARTY invests in AI-related companies picked by Morningstar's analysts for the Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index, which holds about 50 stocks. As of June 30, 2026, the fund held 61 stocks. The largest were Micron (5.4%), AMD (5.2%), Taiwan Semiconductor (4.8%), Marvell (4.5%), Nvidia (4.4%), CoreWeave (4.3%) and Broadcom (4.2%). About 60.5% of assets were in US companies, 14.4% in Taiwan and 6.6% in South Korea. The index excludes companies in India and China.
What is ARTY's expense ratio?
ARTY's expense ratio is 0.47% a year, according to the prospectus filed July 27, 2026. That is below the 0.53% average of eight similar AI and tech funds, and it ranks fourth-cheapest of nine. In the SEC's standard example, $10,000 invested with a 5% annual return would cost about $48 over one year, $263 over five years and $591 over ten. Cheaper funds in the group include IGM at 0.41% and IETC at 0.18%.
Does ARTY pay dividends?
Yes, but very little. ARTY pays once a year. Its trailing 12-month yield was 0.06% as of October 27, 2026, or about $0.04 per share. The fund holds growth-focused technology companies, and many of them reinvest their profits instead of paying large dividends. ARTY is built for growth, not income, so it may not suit someone who relies on their portfolio for regular cash payments.
ARTY vs CHAT: what's the difference?
The main differences are cost and recent returns. About 44% of their holdings overlap. ARTY tracks a Morningstar index of about 50 AI companies and charges 0.47% a year. The Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) charges 0.75%. Over the year to October 27, 2026, ARTY returned 43.4% and CHAT returned 24.9%. ARTY had about $3.9 billion in net assets as of June 30, 2026. CHAT had about $1.8 billion as of July 31, 2026.
How has ARTY performed over the long term?
The record is mixed. As of December 31, 2025, ARTY's average annual return was 30.25% over one year but only 4.82% over five years. That trailed the 11.19% from the MSCI All Country World Index, a broad global stock benchmark. Since launching in June 2018, the fund averaged 10.72% a year, compared with 11.58% for that index. Its results have swung widely, from a 48.63% gain in 2020 to a 37.96% loss in 2022. Past results don't predict future returns.