Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF (XAIX) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Nasdaq Global Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Index before fees and expenses. The fund provides investors with exposure to companies involved in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, and related technologies; it holds a diversified portfolio of global equities selected based on their revenue exposure to AI and big data themes, including software providers, semiconductor manufacturers, cloud computing services, data processing firms, and cybersecurity specialists. XAIX offers passive investment management through physical replication of the index, daily liquidity on major exchanges, and low expense ratios typical of Xtrackers' ETF offerings.
Operated by DWS Group (US) LLC, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG, the ETF was launched in 2023 and is headquartered in New York, USA, with primary listings on the Nasdaq exchange. It targets institutional and retail investors seeking thematic growth in technology sectors; geographic operations span global markets, with heaviest weighting toward U.S.-based companies such as NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms, alongside international holdings in Europe and Asia. The fund categorizes its holdings into segments like AI hardware accelerators, software platforms, data infrastructure, and application developers.
In recent developments, XAIX has benefited from heightened investor interest amid the 2025 AI infrastructure boom driven by President Trump's pro-innovation policies, resulting in significant assets under management growth exceeding 25% year-over-year as of December 2025. The ETF underwent a minor index rebalancing in Q3 2025 to incorporate emerging leaders in generative AI and edge computing; no major acquisitions, partnerships, or structural changes have been announced in the past 1-2 years, maintaining its focused thematic mandate without reorganizations or name changes. DWS continues to expand its Xtrackers suite with complementary tech-themed ETFs, enhancing XAIX's position within a broader lineup of over 100 index-tracking products.