Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving from theory to real-world impact at great speed.
It is no longer just about research labs and future potential. AI is being deployed across cloud platforms, consumer apps, logistics, and even transportation. For investors, that creates a wide range of opportunities, but also a challenge in knowing where to look.
The good news is that ASX exchange traded funds (ETFs) can simplify that decision.
Here are three exciting ETFs that offer different ways to gain exposure to the AI boom.
BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
The first ETF to consider is the BetaShares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF.
This fund focuses on companies applying AI in practical, measurable ways. It includes businesses involved in automation, robotics, and advanced systems that are already transforming industries.
Key holdings include NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and Keyence Corporation.
The appeal here is tangible impact. These companies are using AI to improve productivity, streamline operations, and reshape sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. This fund was recently recommended by analysts at BetaShares.
BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
Another ASX ETF that offers investors powerful AI exposure is the BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF.
This very popular fund captures many of the global leaders that are driving AI development. These companies are investing heavily in infrastructure, data centres, and software platforms that underpin the AI ecosystem.
Its holdings include Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL).
What makes this ETF stand out is its scale. These are the businesses building and monetising AI at a global level, from cloud computing to enterprise software.
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
A third ASX ETF that adds a different AI dimension is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF.
This fund provides investors with exposure to major Asian technology companies, many of which are advancing AI in their own ecosystems.
This includes Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA), which is developing its Qwen large language models and expanding its AI Cloud capabilities. It also includes Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), which is a leader in China’s AI landscape with its Ernie large language models.
Baidu is also pushing AI into real-world applications through services like Apollo Go, its autonomous robotaxi platform, which is already operating in multiple cities.
These companies are approaching AI from a different angle, integrating it into platforms used by hundreds of millions of people. This arguably creates a distinct growth pathway compared to Western markets. This fund was also recently recommended by the team at BetaShares.
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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF and Betashares Capital – Asia Technology Tigers Etf. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Baidu, BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF, Intuitive Surgical, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla and is short shares of Apple and BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Alibaba Group and has recommended the following options: long January 2028 $520 calls on Intuitive Surgical and short January 2028 $530 calls on Intuitive Surgical. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.