IVES: A New Stage In The AI Tech Revolution

Mike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT9.13K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(7min)CommentsSummaryThe Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF continues to outperform, returning 17% since July versus 12% for the S&P 500.I maintain a "Buy" rating on IVES, citing strong technical momentum, diversified AI exposure, and a reasonable 23.2x P/E with 15.7% EPS growth.IVES offers more diversification than expected, with 53% outside U.S. large-cap growth and 16% ex-U.S. stocks, despite a 71% IT sector weight.While IVES is pricier than broad index ETFs, its liquidity, technical setup, and GARP valuation justify continued bullish positioning. Walter Bibikow/DigitalVision via Getty Images Tech stocks have been on fire lately. And I mean all of tech, from mega-caps to SMID caps, from semis to software. It's too early to say whether a new AI revolution is unfolding, one that benefits infrastructure names, enablers, and users, but there’s certainly a degree ofThis article was written byMike Zaccardi, CFA, CMT9.13K FollowersFollowFreelance Financial Writer | Investments | Markets | Personal Finance | RetirementI create written content used in various formats including articles, blogs, emails, and social media for financial advisors and investment firms in a cost-efficient way. My passion is putting a narrative to financial data. Working with teams that include senior editors, investment strategists, marketing managers, data analysts, and executives, I contribute ideas to help make content relevant, accessible, and measurable. Having expertise in thematic investing, market events, client education, and compelling investment outlooks, I relate to everyday investors in a pithy way. I enjoy analyzing stock market sectors, ETFs, economic data, and broad market conditions, then producing snackable content for various audiences. Macro drivers of asset classes such as stocks, bonds, commodities, currencies, and crypto excite me. My thing is communicating finance with an educational and creative style. I also believe in producing evidence-based narratives using empirical data to drive home points. Charts are one of the many tools I leverage to tell a story in a simple but engaging way. I focus on SEO and specific style guides when appropriate.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.