$LAZR Tema Photonics & Optical ETF
Tema · launched June 30, 2026 (3 months ago)
What LAZR is
The Tema Photonics & Optical ETF invests in global photonics and optical technology companies tied to AI data movement, including optical interconnect, semiconductor technology and related equipment and materials. Tema launched it with research input from semiconductor analysis firm SemiAnalysis.
Worth knowing
LAZR has also held a position in privately held AI company Anthropic, which is unusual for an ETF. Private positions are valued differently from listed stocks and can be harder to trade, so read the prospectus on how they are handled.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the Tema website.
LAZR vs. every other photonics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Focus | AUM | Expense | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $LAZR Tema Photonics & Optical ETF | Tema | Fiber & networks | $81M | 0.75% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $LYTE Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF | Roundhill | Fiber & networks | $343M | 0.65% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| $FOTO Tuttle Capital Pure Play Photonics ETF | Tuttle Capital | Fiber & networks | $139M | 0.75% | May 29, 2026 |
| $LUMA KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF | KraneShares | AI interconnect | $8M | 1.00% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| $EUVX Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics 2x Daily ETF | Corgi Funds | Optical chips | $5M | 0.45% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| $EUV Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics ETF | Corgi Funds | Optical chips | $1M | 0.35% | May 6, 2026 |
| $PHOX Aura AI Photonics ETF | Aura ETFs | AI interconnect | $1M | 0.60% | Aug 10, 2026 |
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LAZR FAQ
What is LAZR?
LAZR is the Tema Photonics & Optical ETF, a photonics-focused ETF from Tema. The Tema Photonics & Optical ETF invests in global photonics and optical technology companies tied to AI data movement, including optical interconnect, semiconductor technology and related equipment and materials. Tema launched it with research input from semiconductor analysis firm SemiAnalysis.
What is LAZR's expense ratio?
LAZR charges 0.75% a year, about $75 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is LAZR?
LAZR has about $81M in assets under management, #3 of 7 photonics ETFs by size.
When did LAZR launch?
LAZR launched on June 30, 2026.
Is LAZR a good investment?
We do not make buy or sell recommendations. Compare its strategy, fees and size with the other photonics ETFs and read the prospectus before deciding.
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