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When evaluating costs, CIAI features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.64% for CHPS. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 24.27% year-to-date with -$41 M in net flows, whereas CHPS is at 48.15% with +$135 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
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CIAI
CHPS
| AuM | $1,192.07 M | $375.41 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.64% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.66% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 17, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | -3.71% | -2.68% | +24.27% | +25.61% | - |
CHPS | -5.04% | -10.12% | +48.15% | +66.93% | +215.56% | |
| Flows | CIAI | -$8 M | +$50 M | -$41 M | +$64 M | - |
CHPS | +$6 M | +$29 M | +$135 M | +$152 M | +$188 M |
CIAI vs CHPS exposure
Countries
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
CHPS
USA
69.15%
Taiwan
17.85%
Netherlands
9.25%
Sectors
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
CHPS
Technology
99.95%
As of September 17, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
CHPS
NVIDIA Corp.
20.67%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
17.85%
Broadcom Inc.
14.21%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
11.20%
ASML Holding NV
9.25%
Applied Materials, Inc.
5.82%
Lam Research Corp.
5.29%
Arm Holdings Plc
3.70%
KLA Corp.
3.45%
Marvell Technology, Inc.
2.37%
Diversification
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
CHPS
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 18 total
93.81%
Characteristics
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CIAI
CHPS
| Provider | CI | Global X |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | PHLX US AI Semiconductor Index - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.01% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2024 | June 22, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions about CIAI and CHPS
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CIAI or CHPS?
As of September 17, 2026, CIAI has returned 24.27% year to date, while CHPS has returned 48.15%. CHPS is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CIAI or CHPS?
As of September 17, 2026, CIAI manages $1.19 B in assets, while CHPS manages $375.41 M. CIAI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CIAI and CHPS managed?
CIAI is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index. CHPS is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the PHLX US AI Semiconductor Index - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CIAI or CHPS?
Year to date, CIAI has seen -$40.78 M in net flows, compared with +$134.95 M for CHPS. CHPS has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CIAI and CHPS compare?
CIAI has an expense ratio of 0.64%, while CHPS has an expense ratio of 0.66%.
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