iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) Covered Calls
The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF is an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Morningstar Global Artificial Intelligence Select Index. The fund provides targeted exposure to companies at the forefront of AI innovation, including those involved in generative AI, AI data and infrastructure, and AI software. By capturing firms across the entire AI value chain, the fund offers a comprehensive way to invest in the digital disruption and technological advances driving the future of the global economy.
You can sell covered calls on iShares Future AI & Tech ETF to lower risk and earn monthly income. Born To Sell's covered call screener gives you customized search capabilities across all possible covered calls but here are a couple of examples for ARTY (prices last updated Thu 4:16 PM ET):
| iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) Stock Quote | ||||||
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| Last | Change | Bid | Ask | Volume | P/E | Market Cap |
| 50.13 | +0.45 | 48.10 | 52.00 | 1.1M | - | 0.0 |
| Covered Calls For iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) | ||||||
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| Expiration | Strike | Call Bid | Net Debit | Return If Flat |
Annualized Return If Flat |
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| Mar 20 | 50 | 0.20 | 51.80 | -3.5% | -638.8% | |
| Apr 17 | 50 | 1.20 | 50.80 | -1.6% | -19.5% | |
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iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) is a thematic investment vehicle designed to capture the growth of the artificial intelligence revolution. Rebranded from its previous robotics-focused mandate, ARTY now specifically targets the companies providing the hardware, storage, and specialized software required to power next-generation AI applications.
Investment Strategy and Holdings
The fund follows a modified market-cap weighting strategy, tracking an index of global companies that are significant contributors to the AI ecosystem. Unlike broad tech funds, ARTY includes "pure-play" AI firms and critical infrastructure providers. As of March 2026, its portfolio is anchored by high-volume, optionable leaders in the chip and data space, such as Micron Technology, NVIDIA, Advanced Micro Devices, Broadcom, and Oracle.
Competitive Landscape
ARTY competes in the high-growth thematic AI sector against several liquid peers. Its primary rivals include the Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF and the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF. Other notable competitors with active options markets are the First Trust Nasdaq AI and Robotics ETF and the iShares Technology Opportunities Active ETF. These funds are favorites for traders looking to express a bullish view on AI while utilizing options for hedging or income.
Strategic Outlook and Performance
The outlook for ARTY is intrinsically linked to the global "AI Capex" cycle—the massive spending by big tech on chips and data centers. With a competitive expense ratio of 0.47%, it is more affordable than many active thematic peers. The fund's performance is driven by breakthroughs in Large Language Models (LLMs) and the increasing demand for high-bandwidth memory and specialized AI accelerators. Because the portfolio includes international players, it offers a more global perspective on the AI race than domestic-only tech funds, though it remains dominated by U.S. and Taiwanese semiconductor excellence.
Management utilizes a passive replication strategy to maintain high tracking accuracy with the Morningstar index. For covered call writers, ARTY is a high-conviction underlying that often exhibits elevated implied volatility, leading to attractive option premiums. Its focus on the "picks and shovels" of the AI era—rather than just the end-user applications—provides a more fundamental way to play the trend. This combination of growth potential and high option liquidity makes it a robust tool for investors looking to harvest yield from the volatility of the tech sector.
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