Does the evolving set of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms based on large language models offer a quick way to validate research conclusions? As a simple exploration, we pose to each of Grok, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Gemini the following prompt:
Please identify any groups of related exchange-traded funds (ETF) that: (1) focus on capturing potentially attractive factor premiums or thematic niches; and, (2) consistently and materially beat reasonable, simple benchmarks. For examples of groups, see the attached list, but conduct your own research independently.
The attached list is the page Compendium of Live ETF Factor/Niche Premium Capture Tests, provided in full to the AIs as a PDF. Compiling and comparing responses from the AI panel to the prompt as posed in late September 2026, we find that:
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