# iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/BAI · data as of 2026-10-23 19:59 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech Active ETF (BAI), nexqual.com/BAI" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 40.44 (+0.80% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 40.12 · day 39.75–40.81 · 52w 30.82–54.46 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +15.3% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +64.1% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2024-10-21) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +15.3% | +64.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | +15.3% | +28.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.0% | 34.3% |
| Max drawdown | -30.9% (Jun 2026→Jul 2026) | -33.3% (Jan 2025→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
ARTY (iShares Future AI & Tech ETF) USD 69 +0.20% · DYNF (iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rota) USD 67.97 -0.58% · CHAT (Roundhill Generative AI & Techn) USD 77.07 +0.82% · THRO (iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation ) USD 43.55 -0.27% · IGPT (Invesco AI and Next Gen Softwar) USD 87.76 +0.56%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/BAI · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 49.8% | ±11.5% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 45.9% | ±16.3% |
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 44.8% | ±16.0% |