Summary of the February 2026 AI Revolution Institutional Report

February 2026 AI 30 Update

Software Sell-Off Looks Overdone as AI Spending Accelerates

Dan Ives and the Wedbush research team have added Salesforce and ServiceNow back to the IVES AI 30 while removing Roblox and Baidu. The change follows a sharp sell-off in software and reflects Wedbush’s view that the market is assigning too much weight to near-term AI disruption and not enough to the staying power of large enterprise software platforms.

The broader AI thesis remains unchanged. Wedbush continues to describe the current period as Year 3 of a 10-year AI buildout cycle, with 2026 shaping up as an inflection point year for AI spending. The note points to roughly $650 billion in Big Tech capex for 2026, along with additional spending from governments, Global 2000 companies, and the Asia and Middle East regions. In Wedbush’s view, AI remains a top priority for senior management teams and the next wave of enterprise deployments is still ahead.

IVES AI 30 Updates Additions to the IVES AI 30

  • Salesforce (CRM): Added back to the list as Wedbush argues that the market is overlooking the value of Salesforce’s installed base and the company’s ability to monetize AI over time across more than 150,000 customers, including over 90% of the Fortune 500.
  • ServiceNow (NOW): Added back to the list as Wedbush sees the recent share-price decline as disconnected from the company’s long-term role in enterprise AI. The note argues that AI should ultimately support existing implementations rather than replace them.

Removals from the IVES AI 30

  • Roblox (RBLX): Removed from the IVES AI 30 in the latest rebalance.
  • Baidu (BIDU): Removed from the IVES AI 30 in the latest rebalance.

Software Sell-Off Comes Back Into Focus

A central message in the note is that the software sell-off has become too severe. Wedbush acknowledges that AI creates real questions for software business models, especially around seat-based pricing, AI agents, and budget reallocation. The note also points to new tools from Anthropic and OpenClaw as factors contributing to investor concern. At the same time, Wedbush argues that the market is pricing in a worst-case scenario that does not reflect how enterprises actually manage data, software migrations, and core systems.

Wedbush’s position is that large enterprises are unlikely to dismantle decades of software infrastructure and move sensitive data into new environments quickly. That is the backdrop for restoring Salesforce and ServiceNow to the IVES AI 30. In both cases, the note frames the current weakness as a valuation and sentiment issue rather than evidence that these companies are falling out of the AI cycle.

Spending Still Drives the Bigger Picture

The software debate is unfolding against a much larger backdrop of accelerating AI investment. Wedbush says hyperscalers remain in the early innings of an AI-driven expansion, with Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta committing more than $650 billion in AI capex in 2026. The note argues that this spending is not just about adding capacity. It is also shaping how cloud platforms are built, monetized, and defended over time.

That broader spending cycle continues to support the overall AI framework. Wedbush highlights continued strength across hyperscalers, semiconductors, software, cybersecurity, and physical AI, while maintaining that 2026 remains a key year for adoption and monetization.

Conclusion

The February update reflects a change in positioning within the IVES AI 30, not a change in the broader AI thesis. Wedbush is using the current software reset to bring Salesforce and ServiceNow back into the list while removing Roblox and Baidu. The message is straightforward: AI spending is still building, enterprise adoption is still early, and the market may be underestimating the role major software platforms can continue to play in the years ahead.

Important Information

This content draws from the February 2026 AI Revolution report by Dan Ives and the Wedbush Research team. Excerpts are used under fair use for educational and informational purposes. All rights reserved to Wedbush Securities Inc.

This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to buy or sell any security. The views expressed are those of the authors and are subject to change. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

References to specific securities are for illustrative purposes and do not constitute a recommendation.

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $38.44
Market Price $38.44
Premium (Discount) $0.00
Premium (Discount) % 0.00%

Current View 2026 Q1As of 3/31/2026

Days at Premium 79
Days at NAV 1
Days at Discount 10
Greatest Premium 1.14%
Greatest Discount -0.08%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 3/31/2026

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What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $27.10
Market Price $27.19
Premium (Discount) $0.09
Premium (Discount) % 0.33%

Current View 2026 Q1As of 2/28/2026

Days at Premium
Days at NAV
Days at Discount
Greatest Premium %
Greatest Discount %

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 2/28/2026

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Distribution History
Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date Amount
2026
3/25/2026 3/25/2026 3/26/2026 $0.0376
2/25/2026 2/25/2026 2/26/2026 $0.0030
1/28/2026 1/28/2026 1/29/2026 $0.0391
2025
12/24/2025 12/24/2025 12/26/2025 $0.1456
11/25/2025 11/25/2025 11/26/2025 $0.0061
10/29/2025 10/29/2025 10/30/2025 $0.0179
9/24/2025 9/24/2025 9/25/2025 $0.0301
8/27/2025 8/27/2025 8/28/2025 $0.0191
7/23/2025 7/23/2025 7/24/2025 $0.0287
6/25/2025 6/25/2025 6/26/2025 $0.0297
5/28/2025 5/28/2025 5/29/2025 $0.0307
4/23/2025 4/23/2025 4/24/2025 $0.0181
3/26/2025 3/26/2025 3/27/2025 $0.0377
2/26/2025 2/26/2025 2/27/2025 $0.0136
1/29/2025 1/29/2025 1/30/2025 $0.0421
2024
12/24/2024 12/24/2024 12/26/2024 $0.0513
11/26/2024 11/26/2024 11/27/2024 $0.0095
10/24/2024 10/24/2024 10/25/2024 $0.0145
9/26/2024 9/26/2024 9/27/2024 $0.0436
8/27/2024 8/27/2024 8/28/2024 $0.0098
7/26/2024 7/26/2024 7/29/2024 $0.0321
6/25/2024 6/25/2024 6/26/2024 $0.0525
4/23/2024 4/24/2024 4/25/2024 $0.0241
3/26/2024 3/27/2024 3/28/2024 $0.0393
1/24/2024 1/25/2024 1/26/2024 $0.0273
2023
12/26/2023 12/27/2023 12/28/2023 $0.0505
11/27/2023 11/28/2023 11/29/2023 $0.0344
10/26/2023 10/27/2023 10/30/2023 $0.0377
9/26/2023 9/27/2023 9/28/2023 $0.0292
8/28/2023 8/29/2023 8/30/2023 $0.0198
Distribution History
Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date Amount
2026
3/25/2026 3/25/2026 3/27/2026 $0.00

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $25.04
Market Price $29.51
Premium (Discount) $7.30
Premium Discount % 29.15%

Current View 2025 Q4As of 12/31/2025

Days at Premium 29
Days at NAV 9
Days at Discount 23
Greatest Premium 0.14%
Greatest Discount -0.29%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/31/2025

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $25.04
Market Price $25.03
Premium (Discount) $-0.01
Premium (Discount) % -0.04%

Current View 2026 Q1As of 3/31/2026

Days at Premium 4
Days at NAV 13
Days at Discount 16
Greatest Premium 0.04%
Greatest Discount -0.12%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 3/31/2026

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $32.36
Market Price $32.34
Premium (Discount) $-0.02
Premium (Discount) % -0.06%

Current View 2026 Q1As of 3/31/2026

Days at Premium 29
Days at NAV 9
Days at Discount 23
Greatest Premium 0.14%
Greatest Discount -0.29%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Premium (Discount) As of 3/31/2026

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/11/2025

NAV $25.04
Market Price $25.03
Premium (Discount) $-0.01
Premium Discount % -0.04%

Current View 2025 Q4As of 12/31/2025

Days at Premium 29
Days at NAV 9
Days at Discount 23
Greatest Premium 0.14%
Greatest Discount -0.29%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

Latest Discount As of 12/31/2025

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

NAV $25.04
Market Price $25.03
Premium (Discount) $-0.01
Premium Discount % -0.04%

Current View 2025 Q2 As of 4/16/2026

Days at Premium 728
Days at NAV 127
Days at Discount 113
Greatest Premium 1.14%
Greatest Discount -0.40%

Latest Discount As of 4/16/2026

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i View chart Explanation The Premium/Discount chart demonstrates the difference between the daily market price of shares of the Fund and the Fund’s net asset value (NAV). The vertical axis of the chart shows the premium or discount of the daily market price as a percentage of the NAV. The horizontal axis shows each trading day in the time period, and each data point in the chart represents the Premium/Discount on that day. The data presented in the chart and table above represent past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

What does it mean when the Fund trades at a premium/discount to its NAV?
The primary explanation is that discrepancies can arise as a result of the timing of the calculation of Fund net asset value (NAV) and the trading price of the Fund on the open market. Open market prices are affected by the constant flow of information received by investors, corporations and financial institutions. Depending on how this changing information affects investor sentiment, shares of the Fund may deviate slightly from the value of the Fund’s underlying assets. The NAV of the Fund is only calculated once a day (normally at 4:00 p.m. eastern time). As a result, shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those shares, because shares are purchased and sold at current market prices. However, due to the creation and redemption process that is unique to ETFs, market makers are able to minimize these deviations from NAV by taking advantage of arbitrage opportunities.

What causes these time differences?
Close of Trading Times. Although both the NAV and the daily market price of the Fund are generally calculated based on prices at the closing time of the exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. eastern time), slight differences in this timing may cause discrepancies.
Time of Last Trade. Trading of the Wedbush Funds generally takes place during normal trading hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time). However, it is important to note that the last trade – from which the closing price is determined – may not occur at exactly 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Therefore, changing market sentiment during the time difference may cause the NAV to differ from the closing price.
International Holdings. The premiums and discounts for funds with significant holdings in international markets may be less accurate due to the different closing times of various international markets. Because the Funds trade during U.S. market hours while the underlying securities may not, the time lapse between the markets can result in differences between the NAV and the trading price.

Distribution History
Ex-Date Record Date Payable Date Amount
2025
12/22/2025 12/22/2025 12/29/2025 $0.13095

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