Artificial intelligence under performs at picking top stocks

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When asked to pick stocks to beat the market, the popular ChatGPT online chatbot/search engine replied that it was unable to do so—and the AI program noted that the stock market is unpredictable and that investors should consult an investment professional. Still, fund managers have for a long time tried to use quantitative, computer-driven models to select stocks and manage investment portfolios. Several ETFs are also using these methods, and some now aim to incorporate AI. One of the largest ETFs using AI and quantitative methods is the SPDR S&P Kensho New Economies Composite ETF (KOMP). The $1.7 billion ETF uses propriety AI to screen regulatory filings and public information for keywords to find relevant companies. Another ETF, the WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund (AIVL), invests in U.S. equities with value characteristics identified by an AI model. As well, the AdvisorShares Let Bob AI Powered Momentum ETF (LETB) uses machine learning and data analytics to find stocks that exhibit positive sentiment and technical price momentum. Notably, though, over the past…