iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XT

What does XT invest in?

The iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF aims to replicate the financial performance of an underlying index. This index comprises firms operating in both advanced and developing economies, specifically those engaged in either the development or application of exponential technologies.

What is the expense ratio of XT?

iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF (XT) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is XT?

iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF (XT) manages $3.85B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is XT actively managed or an index fund?

XT is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (XT's is 0.46%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was XT launched?

iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF (XT) launched in March 2015 and is managed by IShares.

How has XT performed?

XT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.