Tech and thematic ETF inflows hit $100 billion as new AI funds loom

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said AI, semiconductor and memory-related products inspired by DRAM could lift the number of technology-focused ETFs above 500.

Summary

A new batch of AI, semiconductor and memory-related exchange-traded funds is poised to come to market, a trend Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said could push the number of technology-related ETFs above 500. Balchunas wrote on X that the pipeline is being fueled in part by strong investor demand, with tech and thematic ETFs drawing $100 billion in inflows year to date. The surge in launches underscores how asset managers typically respond to sustained inflows by expanding product supply in fast-growing market segments.

Terms & Concepts
  • thematic ETFs: Funds built around specific trends or sectors.
  • inflows: Net money moving into investment funds.