FINQ‘s two artificial intelligence-managed exchange-traded funds are continuing to post returns well above the S&P 500, according to the company’s latest performance update.
As of August 31, the FINQ FIRST U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed U.S Equity ETF, or AIUP, had returned 23.51% since its February 5, 2026 inception. The FINQ Dollar Neutral U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed U.S Equity ETF, or AINT, had gained 23.83%. By comparison, the S&P 500 returned 11.61% over the same period.
The figures come roughly seven months after both funds began trading on NYSE Arca and provide the latest snapshot of FINQ’s early performance with AI at the center of its investment process.
A Model Built Around Rankings
FINQ’s strategy differs from a conventional index-tracking approach. Its proprietary AI framework is designed to autonomously rank, select and weight all participants of an index.
The system evaluates financial and market data associated with index participants in real time, according to the company. That information is used to dynamically adjust holdings as market conditions change.
FINQ says the objective is to identify and capitalize on market opportunities with a level of speed and precision that traditional human-managed models cannot replicate.
The approach is applied across both ETFs, although each fund has a different mandate.
Two Approaches to the Market
AIUP is a long-only U.S. large-cap equity ETF. Its strategy maintains broad exposure to companies that rank highly within FINQ’s AI-driven investment framework.
AINT takes a different route. The dollar-neutral strategy buys the companies ranked highest by FINQ’s relative-ranking AI model while selling short those ranked lowest.
The performance record reported by FINQ has been notable across both approaches. AIUP has outperformed the S&P 500 at every month-end since inception, while AINT has outperformed the benchmark at every month-end except its first month of trading.
FINQ says the pattern demonstrates the adaptability of its AI framework as market conditions evolve.
Latest Numbers From the Funds
The August 31 figures also show where the funds were trading at the end of the reporting period. AIUP had a net asset value of $29.97 and a market price of $29.99. AINT reported a net asset value of $30.97 and a market price of $30.96.
The relatively close relationship between NAV and market price provides the latest valuation snapshot alongside the cumulative return figures.
For FINQ founder and CEO Eldad Tamir, the results support the company’s broader expectations for autonomous investing.
“These results demonstrate the strength and consistency of our AI framework during dynamic market environments,” said Eldad Tamir, founder and CEO of FINQ. “I believe autonomous investing will continue to reshape asset management, and the performance of AIUP and AINT reflects the growing ability of AI to adapt, identify opportunities, and respond to market changes at scale.”
An Early Track Record
FINQ says AIUP and AINT are the first SEC-registered ETFs in the United States to be fully managed by artificial intelligence. The company is building its asset management business around autonomous investment products powered by proprietary AI technology.
The latest results represent an early track record for that model, rather than a long-term performance history. FINQ itself notes that the reported figures reflect past performance and do not guarantee future results, while investment return and principal value can fluctuate.
Still, with both funds reporting returns above 23% since February compared with 11.61% for the S&P 500, FINQ’s latest update puts its AI-managed strategies firmly ahead of their benchmark during the period covered.
