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AI-focused ETFs face hurdles in outperforming the stock market

MarketWatch says AI has not yet shifted portfolio management enough to make the funds reliably beat broader benchmarks.

MarketWatch examines whether AI powered exchange traded funds can outperform the stock market, noting that so far AI has not meaningfully changed how portfolio managers work.

The outlet frames the current stage of AI adoption as a reason investors may be cautious about assuming the funds will deliver sustained market beating performance.

For now, the focus remains on whether the products can translate AI themes into consistent results rather than on broader hopes that AI will soon drive returns.

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