Which Is the Better Artificial Intelligence ETF, Roundhill's CHAT or iShares' IYW?

2026-07-09 18:28:01 ET

Investors can choose between the broad, seasoned portfolio of the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:IYW) and the hyper-concentrated, high-growth focus on artificial intelligence offered by the Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF (NYSEMKT:CHAT) .

The iShares fund tracks established giants across the U.S. technology sector, providing diversified exposure to hardware, software, and semiconductors. In contrast, the Roundhill fund is a thematic vehicle designed to capture the specific growth trajectory of generative artificial intelligence and related infrastructure companies.

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