Wedbush Securities, in partnership with well-known tech analyst Dan Ives, has launched the Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF, trading under the ticker symbol IVES. This is a big deal for investors interested in the growing artificial intelligence (AI) sector. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) wants to give investors targeted access to companies that are leading the way in AI innovation.
A curated portfolio that shows how AI is becoming more important
Dan Ives’ research forms the basis of the IVES ETF, which includes 30 companies that are key players in the AI field. These companies work in a wide range of fields, such as semiconductors, cybersecurity, robotics, and cloud infrastructure. This shows how AI affects the global economy in many ways. Some of the most important holdings are Microsoft, Nvidia, Palantir, Meta, Tesla, and Palo Alto Networks, which are all leaders in their fields.
Dan Ives said that AI could change everything, saying, “In 25 years of covering tech, I’ve never seen a bigger theme than the AI revolution.” He went on to explain the ETF’s basis: “In our research, we’ve tried to find the 30 tech companies that best fit this fourth industrial revolution theme across semi-software, infrastructure, and autonomous.”
The ETF’s structure is meant to balance concentration risk while still giving investors a way to get involved in the AI-driven economic transformation with a strong thematic exposure.
Strategic Positioning in a Competitive Environment
The IVES ETF launch is Wedbush’s first step into the $11 trillion ETF market, which fits with the company’s goal of offering new and creative investment options. Even though there are already AI-focused ETFs, like the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ), the IVES ETF stands out because it is based on Dan Ives’ extensive research and industry knowledge and has both active and passive elements.
Cullen Rogers, the Chief Investment Officer of Wedbush Fund Advisers, pointed out this unique approach: “I think a lot of them are following trends. We’re trying to define them through Dan’s mouthpiece.”
The ETF has a management fee of 0.75%, which makes it competitive in the thematic ETF space. Wedbush plans to sell the fund through both internal and external channels. They are also working on new products to meet the changing needs of investors.
Market Reception and Investor Engagement
The launch of the IVES ETF has gotten a lot of attention from financial news sites. Dan Ives posted the news on his official X account and said:
The AI Revolution theme and the “Ives AI 30” tech research and key names 🔥🏆🐂🍿👇 https://t.co/WrRdSfYslU
— Dan Ives (@DivesTech) June 4, 2025
The IVES ETF gives investors a curated way to get involved with the trend of AI changing industries and driving innovation. The fund wants to use Dan Ives’ analytical skills to find and invest in the companies that are leading the way in AI development and use.
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