
The Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES) is structured to mirror the overall investment returns of the Solactive Wedbush Artificial Intelligence Index. Its objective is to replicate this performance before any fees and operational costs are factored in.
Is IVES's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
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This Undercovered Dozen series spotlights 12 lesser-covered stocks and ETFs, each with distinct investment theses and ratings. Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF is reiterated as a Buy, citing strong stock selection and outperformance versus the S&P 500. Vicor Corporation receives a Strong Buy on record for Q3 results and AI technology leadership, despite recent volatility tied to sector financing concerns.

Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF remains a buy, with a 20% YTD return and outperformance versus the S&P 500. IVES offers concentrated exposure to leading AI and tech names, with a compelling PEG ratio of 0.77x and a corrected P/E under 21x. Despite recent momentum cooling and elevated volatility, IVES's technical setup and valuation present an attractive long opportunity.

On CNBC's Morning Call Sheet on August 27, 2026, longtime tech analyst Dan Ives told viewers where the next dollars flow after NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA | NVDA Price Prediction) reignited the AI rally.

I'm rating the Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES) a hold. The fund lost its namesake, stopped publishing its reports, and still charges 0.75% for returns that match a passive AI ETF. Since inception IVES returned 53.15% against AIQ's 53.51%. Investors paid 0.75% for the difference. Dan Ives left Wedbush on July 1st, 393 days after launch. The prospectus carries no key person risk disclosure, and Wedbush only says it "understands" he will keep compiling.

Cetera Investment Advisers lowered its position in shares of Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (NYSEARCA:IVES) by 36.8% in the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 99,892 shares of the company's stock after selling 58,128 shares during the quarter.