It's hard to escape the artificial intelligence hype. It's everywhere. Companies are adopting AI into their processes. Many people are talking to chatbots. And investors are making bets on which firms or themes will win. But do you need to own an AI ETF to benefit from the boom? Or do you already have enough exposure? Morningstar's associate director of US passive strategies research Dan Sotiroff has investigated whether the additional volatility of an ETF focused on AI is worth the risk.

For the Best Long-Term Bet in the AI Economy, Look to the Past

On this episode:

00:00:00 Welcome

00:01:16 How AI shapes broad market ETFs

00:03:53 Are there still opportunities for smaller companies as large tech firms dominate?

00:05:12 What to know about thematic AI ETFs

00:08:59 Are ETFs the ideal way to invest in AI?

00:10:33 ETF picks for getting AI exposure

00:13:38 What to keep in mind about the AI tech trend

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