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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how the world works - from the way businesses operate to the way decisions are made. BlackRock believes we are still in the early stages of a technological shift on par with the rise of the internet. Real-world adoption is now accelerating across every major industry.

As this evolution unfolds, compelling investment opportunities are emerging across the entire AI ecosystem.

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Where value is being created:

  • Power — The energy backbone required to fuel AI infrastructure
  • Accelerated computing — The hardware driving AI workloads
  • Cloud infrastructure — Scalable platforms powering AI deployment
  • Data — The essential fuel for AI systems
  • Models — The engines behind intelligent decision-making
  • Data software & tools — Turning raw data into actionable insight
  • Applications — AI embedded in the products people use every day
  • Robotics & Physical AI — Real-world implementation across industries

Active exposure across the full AI value chain

XBAI goes beyond U.S. mega-cap holdings. Through a bottom-up, research-driven approach, the ETF seeks to uncover opportunities at every layer of the AI ecosystem - from infrastructure to applications.

Deep technology expertise


XBAI is managed by BlackRock's Technology Equity team, led by Tony Kim and Reid Menge - portfolio managers with deep domain knowledge and decades of experience investing through technology cycles.

Built to complement your portfolio

Whether used as a core technology allocation or a targeted satellite position, XBAI is designed to help investors gain meaningful, differentiated exposure to the AI theme.

Access AI exposure with RBC ETFs and iShares ETFs

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With a holistic view of the AI theme and specific portfolio access via ETFs, investors can position for opportunity across the ecosystem.

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Published on 10/13/2026.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

The RBC iShares alliance includes RBC ETFs managed by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. and iShares ETFs managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"). Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The indicated rates of return are the historical annual compounded total returns including changes in unit value and reinvestment of all distributions and do not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or optional charges or income taxes payable by any securityholder that would have reduced returns. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.

The iShares ETFs are not connected, sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Bloomberg Finance L.P. and its affiliates, including Bloomberg Index Services, Limited ("Bloomberg"), Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc., London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings ("LSE Group", ICE Data Indices, LLC., ICE Benchmark Administration Limited, Jantzi Research Inc., Markit Indices Limited, Morningstar, Inc., MSCI Inc., MSCI ESG Research and Bloomberg, NASDAQ OMX Group Inc., NYSE FactSet or S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. ("S&P"). None of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the iShares ETFs. BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited is not affiliated with the companies listed above. The Prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship the companies have with BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited and any related ETFs.

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