The Best Artificial Intelligence Funds
Updated:
12 MAR, 2026
The artificial intelligence has ceased to be a speculative theme to become a structural allocation driver. By 2026, the main international managers estimate that AI will absorb between 15% and 20% of the new flows towards global thematic equity funds, a share that three years ago was marginal. For the financial advisor or the Italian fund selector, the question is no longer if to include AI exposure in the portfolio, but how to do it and with which vehicle.
This article analyzes the best actively managed funds on Artificial Intelligence available in 2026.
How have we selected these funds?
These funds were chosen among those with a minimum track record of 3 years and the base currency in euro that invest in Artificial Intelligence, according to data from Morningstar to distinguish the products that have already gone through different market phases and show a measurable history of performance and risk management. The data was collected on May 12, 2026.
Funds to invest in AI
Polar Capital Funds PLC - Artificial Intelligence Fund
The fund Polar Capital Funds PLC - Artificial Intelligence Fund, launched in 2017 and managed by Nick Evans and Ben Rogoff, mainly invests in a diversified portfolio of global equity securities listed or traded on regulated markets, with limited exposure to emerging markets that will not exceed 20% of the overall net value. Its TER is 0.86% and it is classified as Article 8 SFDR.
The instruments included comprise ordinary shares, preferred shares, and derivatives linked to shares. Furthermore, the Fund continuously maintains at least 51% of its gross assets directly invested in equity participations.
Franklin Intelligent Machines Fund
The fund Franklin Intelligent Machines Fund (without Morningstar ranking), launched in 2021 and managed by Matthew J. Moberg, invests in companies of any size active in artificial intelligence, robotics, and transformative technologies applied to production, logistics, and distribution. It is classified as Article 8 SFDR. The OCF/TER is 1.80% and maximum entry fee of 5.75%
Allianz Global Artificial Intelligence
The fund Allianz Global Artificial Intelligence, launched in 2017 and managed by Sebastian Thomas, James Chen, and Stephen Jue, aims for long-term capital growth by investing at least 70% in global securities of companies related to Artificial Intelligence. It is classified as Article 8 SFDR.
This strategy is actively managed with exposure to markets around the world, including Chinese and OECD countries.
Echiquier Artificial Intelligence
The Echiquier Artificial Intelligence fund, launched in 2018 and managed by Christophe Pouchoy and Stéphane Nières Tavernier, is a dynamic fund that aims for long-term performance through exposure to growth stocks on international markets. In particular, the Fund intends to invest in companies that develop Artificial Intelligence and/or in companies that benefit from it. Its TER is 1.05%. The fund is classified as Article 8 SFDR.
The objective of the fund is to achieve, over the recommended investment period, a performance net of fees superior to that of its benchmark, the MSCI World Index Net Total Return. However, the strategy does not aim to replicate the performance of this index and the composition of the portfolio can therefore differ significantly from that of its performance indicator (i.e. the Fund can invest in instruments that are not part of the benchmark index).
AXA World Funds - Artificial Intelligence I Capitalisation
The AXA World Funds - Artificial Intelligence I Capitalisation fund, launched in 2022 and managed by Tom Riley, Pauline Llandric, James Dowey and Mathew Ward, invests at least two thirds of its net assets in shares and related values of companies associated with the evolution of artificial intelligence, such as companies active in research, development, production or implementation of AI technologies, as well as companies that use AI in various sectors.
The portfolio includes large, mid and small cap from developed and emerging markets, with the possibility of investing up to 10% in Chinese A-shares. The benchmark is the MSCI AC World Total Return Net, used exclusively as a reference. It is classified Article 8 SFDR.
The contents of this article are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.
