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Dan Ives’ New ETF Bets Big on AI: Could It Be the Smartest Play of the Year?
<p data-start="283" data-end="445">The AI boom isn’t just hype anymore. It’s producing real market gains — and now, a star analyst is giving retail investors a shot at riding the wave in a new way.</p>
<p data-start="447" data-end="848">It’s no secret that artificial intelligence stocks lit a fire under the markets last year. Nvidia didn’t just lead the Nasdaq — it was also the Dow’s MVP, soaring more than 170% and proving AI’s reach extends far beyond Silicon Valley. Now, with a fresh ETF on the table and the AI market headed toward a multi-trillion-dollar future, investors are being offered a broader way to get in on the action.</p>
<h2 data-start="850" data-end="901">Nvidia Made It Clear: AI Isn’t Just Hype Anymore</h2>
<p data-start="903" data-end="1052">Last year’s rally told a story — and AI was the plotline. Nvidia was the standout, sure, but the impact of artificial intelligence didn’t stop there.</p>
<p data-start="1054" data-end="1304">Companies across sectors started pouring money into AI infrastructure. Think server farms, specialized chips, new algorithms. And while some of the momentum cooled early in 2024, a flurry of upbeat earnings reports kicked things back into high gear.</p>
<p data-start="1306" data-end="1505">Then came the forecasts. Market analysts are betting big — $2 trillion big — on AI by the early 2030s. No longer a moonshot, it’s becoming one of the most significant investment trends of the decade.</p>
<p data-start="1306" data-end="1505"><a href="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/investor-cheering-behind-laptop-office-getty-images.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-57646" src="https://www.theibulletin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/investor-cheering-behind-laptop-office-getty-images.jpg" alt="investor cheering behind laptop office getty images" width="1161" height="832" /></a></p>
<h2 data-start="1507" data-end="1565">Why Dan Ives Thinks His New ETF Could Be a Game-Changer</h2>
<p data-start="1567" data-end="1725">Dan Ives, a widely followed tech analyst at Wedbush, believes the AI surge isn’t close to peaking. And he’s not just tweeting about it — he’s launched a fund.</p>
<p data-start="1727" data-end="1929">Just a few days ago, the Wedbush ETF focused on the AI revolution (IVES) made its market debut. What makes it stand out? For starters, it taps into Ives’ own handpicked list of AI-focused companies.</p>
<p data-start="1931" data-end="2023">This isn’t just about chipmakers or software names. Ives is looking at the entire ecosystem:</p>
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<p data-start="2026" data-end="2070">Infrastructure builders like Nvidia and AMD.</p>
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<p data-start="2073" data-end="2115">Cloud giants such as Microsoft and Amazon.</p>
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<p data-start="2118" data-end="2175">Enterprise enablers, including Salesforce and ServiceNow.</p>
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<p data-start="2178" data-end="2230">Even future-facing bets like robotics and AI agents.</p>
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<p data-start="2232" data-end="2393">That mix matters. Betting on one or two AI stocks? Risky. But holding a basket built by someone who&#8217;s covered tech for decades? That might just be the safer bet.</p>
<h2 data-start="2395" data-end="2439">A Broader AI Strategy With Real Potential</h2>
<p data-start="2441" data-end="2588">The ETF doesn’t just load up on today’s winners. It takes into account companies expected to benefit tomorrow — and that might be its secret sauce.</p>
<p data-start="2590" data-end="2819">There’s a real chance the &#8220;next Nvidia&#8221; is still under the radar. Ives’ approach tries to sniff out those names early, especially those building tools for what he calls “Phase Two” of the AI wave: AI agents and humanoid robotics.</p>
<p data-start="2821" data-end="2956">Yes, humanoid robots. Sounds sci-fi. But even Nvidia’s CEO recently hinted this could be the next big revenue generator in a few years.</p>
<p data-start="2998" data-end="3179">And while everyone’s still trying to wrap their heads around that, AI is already solving real-world issues, from medical diagnostics to streamlining customer service in major banks.</p>
<h2 data-start="3181" data-end="3235">What Makes the IVES ETF Unique? Let’s Break It Down</h2>
<p data-start="3237" data-end="3333">Here’s a quick snapshot of how this ETF compares with a few other AI-themed funds on the market:</p>
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<th data-start="3368" data-end="3400" data-col-size="sm">IVES ETF</th>
<th data-start="3400" data-end="3428" data-col-size="sm">Global X AI ETF (AIQ)</th>
<th data-start="3428" data-end="3459" data-col-size="sm">ROBO Global Robotics (ROBO)</th>
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<td data-start="3586" data-end="3618" data-col-size="sm">Launch Date</td>
<td data-start="3618" data-end="3650" data-col-size="sm">June 2025</td>
<td data-start="3650" data-end="3679" data-col-size="sm">May 2018</td>
<td data-start="3679" data-end="3711" data-col-size="sm">October 2013</td>
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<td data-start="3712" data-end="3744" data-col-size="sm">Analyst/Active Involvement</td>
<td data-start="3744" data-end="3776" data-col-size="sm">Dan Ives (Wedbush Analyst)</td>
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<td data-start="3805" data-end="3837" data-col-size="sm">Quantitative Selection</td>
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<td data-start="3838" data-end="3870" data-col-size="sm">Focus</td>
<td data-start="3870" data-end="3902" data-col-size="sm">Broad AI Ecosystem + Future</td>
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<td data-start="3931" data-end="3963" data-col-size="sm">Robotics &; Automation</td>
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<td data-start="3964" data-end="3996" data-col-size="sm">Top Holdings</td>
<td data-start="3996" data-end="4028" data-col-size="sm">Nvidia, Microsoft, Palantir</td>
<td data-start="4028" data-end="4057" data-col-size="sm">Alphabet, IBM, Amazon</td>
<td data-start="4057" data-end="4089" data-col-size="sm">Keyence, Nvidia, Fanuc</td>
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<p data-start="4091" data-end="4308">It’s not about who&#8217;s the flashiest. It&#8217;s about who can see where things are going. And Ives, for better or worse, has been early (sometimes <em data-start="4231" data-end="4236">too</em> early) on tech trends before. But when he’s right, he’s <em data-start="4293" data-end="4301">really</em> right.</p>
<h2 data-start="4310" data-end="4373">The Risks Are Still Real — But the Opportunity May Be Bigger</h2>
<p data-start="4375" data-end="4425">Let’s not sugarcoat it. AI stocks can be volatile.</p>
<p data-start="4427" data-end="4630">Earlier this year, the market pulled back as investors questioned whether AI was growing too fast. Capital expenditures spiked. Valuations got stretched. And everyone started asking: is this sustainable?</p>
<p data-start="4632" data-end="4794">But then came earnings. Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet — they weren’t just beating expectations. They were doubling down on AI investments. That sparked another rally.</p>
<p data-start="4796" data-end="4974">Still, ETFs like IVES won’t save you from market turbulence. What they can do is reduce your dependence on one or two companies — and give you a more balanced shot at the upside.</p>
<p data-start="5018" data-end="5110">And if the broader trend keeps climbing, that diversification could make all the difference.</p>
<h2 data-start="5112" data-end="5146">A Bet on AI — and a Bet on Ives</h2>
<p data-start="5148" data-end="5278">Let’s not pretend every analyst deserves a fund. But Dan Ives isn’t your average Wall Street guy yelling about the next big thing.</p>
<p data-start="5280" data-end="5528">He’s been covering tech for decades. His calls on Apple, Tesla, and Microsoft — while not always perfect — have earned him respect, especially in the retail investing community. He’s also incredibly media-savvy, which means his picks get attention.</p>
<p data-start="5530" data-end="5684">That visibility could actually help this ETF. As more investors hear about it, more money might flow in — creating momentum, especially in the early days.</p>
<p data-start="5686" data-end="5835">That’s something retail investors often overlook: attention moves money. And Ives, knowingly or not, has built a brand strong enough to attract both.</p>

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