At this point, advisors and investors are well aware that most, if not all, companies within the S&P 500 are fervently working to incorporate artificial intelligence into their workflows. However, the question remains: which companies are using AI the most effectively?
Key Takeaways:
- A recently-released study has revealed which companies within the S&P 500 are adopting AI more effectively than their competition.
- Some of the top performers came as no shock, like Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon. But many advisors and investors may be surprised to hear that SLB also received a perfect score from the study on its AI adoption efforts.
- Blending RSPG and XLG into a single portfolio can allow investors to access the top companies from the study, which could be beneficial amid long-term AI momentum.
A new study from the AI-Driven Enterprise Institute, also known as AIDE, aimed to answer that question. In particular, the study evaluated how well S&P 500 companies are adopting AI compared to their industry peers. Each company could receive a score of up to 100 based upon AI literacy, orientation, advocacy, and implementation.
Some of the top performing companies will likely not come as a particular surprise. This includes chipmaking giant Nvidia, along with big tech superstars Meta and Amazon. However, it is notable that these companies scored higher than the other businesses within their respective sectors.
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The other company that achieved a score of 100 was SLB. Formerly known as Schumberger, this energy producer might not be the first name an investor thinks of when it comes to a leading AI adopter.
Moments like these are why it’s important for advisors and investors to look at the data and not focus solely on general sentiment. Otherwise, they might have missed out on SLB’s momentum, especially given that the company’s stock, as of June 4, is up roughly 50% year to date.
RSPG and XLG: A One-Two Punch To Tackle the Top AI Adopters
For those looking to build more exposure to this company, the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG ) could help. RSPG, true to its name, provides equally weighted exposure to many of the energy companies within the S&P 500. Of course, this includes SLB.
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Crucially, the fund has seen extremely strong performance over the past year or so. As of April 30, 2026, the fund’s NAV has risen 60.44% over the last twelve months.
For those looking to maximize AI momentum. RSPG could also pair well with the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF (XLG ). XLG holds significant exposure to Nvidia, Meta, and Amazon, among other effective tech names, due to its objective of investing in the top 50 companies of the S&P 500. XLG has minimal access to the energy sector, making RSPG an effective diversifier.
Much like RSPG, XLG is also boasting strong long-term performance potential. The fund’s NAV has risen 33.76% over the past year, as of April 30, 2026.
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