Artificial intelligence continues to reshape investing, and FINQ AI LLC is the latest next-generation fintech firm pushing the trend forward. The company, in partnership with Tidal Investments LLC, has filed a preliminary prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for two actively managed, AI-powered exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The proposed funds are the FINQ FIRST U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF (proposed ticker: AIUP) and the FINQ DOLLAR NEUTRAL U.S. Large Cap AI-Managed Equity ETF (proposed ticker: AINT). These ETFs mark a significant step in FINQ’s mission to bring institutional-grade tools to retail investors.
AI Meets ETFs
Unlike traditional equity strategies, the new FINQ ETFs rely on the firm’s proprietary artificial intelligence model, which generates a daily ranking of all stocks in the S&P 500 Index. This systematic framework is designed to help investors navigate market noise and uncover relative performance opportunities.
- AIUP takes long positions in the top-ranked stocks identified by the AI model.
- AINT employs a market-neutral, long/short approach to balance long positions in top-ranked stocks with short positions in lower-ranked names. This construction seeks to reduce exposure to overall market direction, focusing instead on relative stock performance.
“Our goal is to bring advanced AI capabilities to investors in a transparent, rules-based structure,” said Eldad Tamir, Founder and CEO of FINQ. “These ETFs are designed to challenge conventional thinking by using technology to remove noise and uncover performance insights on a continuous basis.”
Tidal’s Role
The funds will be advised by Tidal Investments LLC, one of the largest providers of white-label ETF services in the U.S. Tidal specializes in helping asset managers bring new funds to market by handling the operational, regulatory, and compliance infrastructure that ETFs require.
Over the past several years, Tidal has emerged as a behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the ETF industry. It partners with both emerging managers and established firms, providing a turnkey platform that allows issuers to focus on investment strategy while outsourcing fund operations. This includes everything from regulatory filings and board governance to portfolio management infrastructure and distribution support.
For FINQ, this partnership means the company can focus on the AI-driven investment engine while relying on Tidal’s proven track record in launching and managing ETFs. The collaboration highlights how fintech innovation often pairs with established industry players to bring complex products to market in a scalable and compliant way.
Why This Matters
The move comes as AI continues to penetrate every corner of finance. Analysts at the CFA Institute have noted that AI and machine learning are playing a growing role in portfolio construction and risk management, particularly in areas requiring continuous monitoring of large datasets.
For investors, ETFs represent a natural entry point for accessing these capabilities thanks to their accessibility, transparency, and liquidity. FINQ’s offering is notable for its technology and its focus on broad U.S. large-cap equities, one of the most widely tracked asset classes. By applying AI in this space, FINQ aims to provide a differentiated option in a market dominated by passive index-tracking products.
The Road Ahead
The ETFs remain subject to SEC approval and other regulatory steps before launch. If successful, the funds could mark an early example of how AI-managed strategies move from niche experiments to mainstream offerings in the ETF market.
As AI gains traction in asset management, FINQ’s filing with Tidal stands as another signal that algorithms, not just benchmarks, will likely power the next wave of ETF innovation.
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