$PHOX Aura AI Photonics ETF
Aura ETFs · launched August 10, 2026 (2 months ago)
What PHOX is
The Aura AI Photonics ETF tracks the VettaFi AI Photonics Index, a basket of roughly 25 global companies involved in generating, transmitting and processing data with light for AI computing: lasers, transceivers, photonic integrated circuits and specialty materials such as indium phosphide.
Worth knowing
As an index fund, PHOX follows set rules rather than a manager's calls, which makes it easier to know what you own. It is still a small, non-diversified, single-theme fund, so expect big swings.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the Aura ETFs website.
PHOX vs. every other photonics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Focus | AUM | Expense | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $PHOX Aura AI Photonics ETF | Aura ETFs | AI interconnect | $1M | 0.60% | Aug 10, 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 |
| $LAZR Tema Photonics & Optical ETF | Tema | Fiber & networks | $81M | 0.75% | Jun 30, 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 |
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PHOX FAQ
What is PHOX?
PHOX is the Aura AI Photonics ETF, a photonics-focused ETF from Aura ETFs. The Aura AI Photonics ETF tracks the VettaFi AI Photonics Index, a basket of roughly 25 global companies involved in generating, transmitting and processing data with light for AI computing: lasers, transceivers, photonic integrated circuits and specialty materials such as indium phosphide.
What is PHOX's expense ratio?
PHOX charges 0.60% a year, about $60 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is PHOX?
PHOX has about $1M in assets under management, #7 of 7 photonics ETFs by size.
When did PHOX launch?
PHOX launched on August 10, 2026.
Is PHOX 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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