Defiance ETFs has expanded its lineup of thematic products with the launch of two new funds aimed at capitalizing on the artificial intelligence boom while reducing exposure to areas the firm believes could face disruption from the technology.

The new offerings — the Defiance US 100 Tech AI Moat ETF (NASDAQ:AIX) and the Defiance US 100 Tech Ex Software ETF (BATS:XIGV) — both draw from the Nasdaq-100 universe but take distinct approaches to identifying potential AI beneficiaries. • Defiance US 100 Tech AI Moat ETF stock is holding steady today.

Where is AIX stock headed?

The launch comes as investors increasingly look beyond headline AI winners and focus on which businesses stand to capture long-term value from the technology.

AIX seeks exposure to companies that the underlying index identifies as possessing durable "AI moats," including proprietary data, embedded AI capabilities, advanced semiconductor technologies and critical infrastructure.