Defiance Targets AI’s Next Growth Phase With Inference Chip ETF

Defiance ETFs launched the Inference AI Chip ETF (AINF), offering targeted exposure to semiconductor companies powering AI models after training. The fund tracks the BITA AI Inference Chip Select Index, covering technologies including GPUs, custom ASICs, AI-optimized CPUs, accelerators and neuromorphic chips. The global index held 26 companies as of June 19, including 12 listed outside the U.S. Defiance sees inference demand expanding as AI applications spread across data centers and edge devices. AINF trades on Nasdaq with a 0.65% expense ratio.