VistaShares Artificial Intelligence… (AIS) Performance
AIS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +58.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +56.5% total return
- Since first price
- +138.8% since 2024
AIS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | AIS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −20.2% | −20.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −15.6% | −15.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.6% | +6.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +58.6% | +58.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +56.5% | +56.5% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionDec 3, 2024 | +138.8% | +138.8% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: AIS vs SPY
From Dec 3, 2024: AIS grew to $23,881, SPY to $12,875.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
AIS returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+58.3%), worst 2025 (+58.3%). 2026 is year to date.
AIS annual returns table
| Year | AIS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +58.6% | −34.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +58.3% | −32.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
AIS largest drawdowns
Now 32.2% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −34.4% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Jan 22, 2025 | −32.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | 2 months | 5 months |
| Oct 29, 2025 | −15.8% | Nov 21, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | 23 days | 3 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −15.8% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | 33 days | 42 days |
| Jun 3, 2026 | −14.9% | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | 7 days | 15 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
AIS risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +92.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 49.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.51 |
| Sortino ratio | 3.23 |
| Best month | +42.7% |
| Worst month | −25.3% |
| Best 12 months | +216.3% |
| Worst 12 months | +58.3% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
AIS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 11 | +49.4% | +112.7% | +216.3% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
AIS performance overview
VistaShares Artificial Intelligence… (AIS) returned +56.5% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Dec 3, 2024 it has returned +138.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −34.4%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 49.1% a year.
Related: AIS chart, AIS holdings, AIS valuation. See the AIS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
AIS performance FAQ
What is the AIS return over the past year?
AIS returned +56.5% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 56.5%.
How much would $10,000 invested in AIS be worth?
$10,000 invested in AIS at its first recorded close on December 3, 2024 would be worth about $23,881 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of AIS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −34.4% between June 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 32.2% below its peak.
How volatile is AIS?
Over the past history AIS had an annualized volatility of 49.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.51 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).