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When evaluating costs, AIQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.4% for BAAA.U. Performance-wise, AIQ has returned 25.78% year-to-date with +$18 M in net flows, whereas BAAA.U is at 2.26% with +$4 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
Compare
AIQ
BAAA.U
| AuM | $41.91 M | $26.96 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.40% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.40% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 15, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AIQ | -0.50% | +5.29% | +25.78% | +23.79% | - |
BAAA.U | +0.40% | +1.20% | +2.26% | +2.00% | - | |
| Flows | AIQ | -$1 M | +$2 M | +$18 M | +$23 M | - |
BAAA.U | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$4 M | +$4 M | +$0 M |
AIQ vs BAAA.U exposure
Countries
AIQ
Other
100.00%
BAAA.U
Other
94.38%
Sectors
AIQ
Other
100.00%
BAAA.U
Other
94.38%
As of October 15, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
AIQ
US37954Y6326
99.89%
BAAA.U
US76676AAA88
5.74%
US08186PAU75
5.74%
US05591SAA06
5.73%
US36626CAA99
5.50%
US35455DAL10
5.02%
US89643BAS07
4.77%
Magnetite CLO, 2026-55A, FRN 15apr2039, USD (ABS, A1)
4.29%
US64132JAW53
4.07%
US29004MAA45
3.82%
US00851KAM71
3.82%
Diversification
AIQ
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 1 total
99.89%
BAAA.U
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 629 total
48.52%
Characteristics
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AIQ
BAAA.U
| Provider | Global X | Brompton Group |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data NTR Index - USD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | - |
| Asset Class | Equity | Fixed Income |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.07% | 1.95% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 14, 2024 | April 10, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about AIQ and BAAA.U
Which ETF has performed better year to date: AIQ or BAAA.U?
As of October 15, 2026, AIQ has returned 25.78% year to date, while BAAA.U has returned 2.26%. AIQ is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: AIQ or BAAA.U?
As of October 15, 2026, AIQ manages $41.91 M in assets, while BAAA.U manages $26.96 M. AIQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are AIQ and BAAA.U managed?
AIQ is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data NTR Index - USD benchmark. BAAA.U is actively managed by Brompton Group. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: AIQ or BAAA.U?
Year to date, AIQ has seen +$18.23 M in net flows, compared with +$3.50 M for BAAA.U. AIQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of AIQ and BAAA.U compare?
AIQ has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while BAAA.U has an expense ratio of 0.40%.
Which ETF is more diversified: AIQ or BAAA.U?
AIQ holds 1 securities, while BAAA.U holds 55. On holdings count, BAAA.U is the more diversified portfolio.
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