RBC iShares, managed by BlackRock Canada, has launched the iShares A.I. Innovation and Tech ETF (XBAI) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This actively managed ETF focuses on investing in U.S. and global companies involved in artificial intelligence and technology, targeting both established leaders and emerging firms across the A.I. value chain. With a 0.70% management fee, XBAI aims to provide Canadian investors broad exposure to the evolving A.I. sector, adapting to technological and market changes. This launch marks BlackRock's first fundamental active equity ETF in Canada, expanding options for investors seeking growth in A.I. innovation.
The RBC iShares Alliance's new A.I. and Technology ETF launch is presented here with Pluang's Technology sector data for context. For readers following Technology stocks, as of Oct 13, 2026 19:12 WIB, out of 150 priced US Technology stocks on Pluang, 42 rose and 101 fell. Notably, Cipher Mining Inc (CIFR) traded at USD 11.38 with a 12.46% decline and a typical hold time of 16 days, contrasting with Western Digital Corp (WDC) at USD 361.00 down 6.70% held for 38 days, and Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX) at USD 706.03 down 6.27% with a 41-day hold time. Pluang order activity shows CIFR heavily bought (94%), while WDC and STX had more balanced but still majority buy interest (69% and 62%, respectively).
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