CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI) and TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF (TEC) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that CIAI focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary, while TEC leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, CIAI features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.35% for TEC. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 12.84% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas TEC is at 5.14% with +$597 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
| AuM | $1,114.99 M | $4,567.25 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.55% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | +17.81% | +10.31% | +12.84% | +57.71% | - |
TEC | +14.05% | +5.36% | +5.14% | +36.63% | +121.64% | |
| Flows | CIAI | +$6 M | +$24 M | +$0 M | +$87 M | - |
TEC | +$263 M | +$511 M | +$597 M | +$760 M | +$1,330 M |
CIAI vs TEC exposure
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Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | CI | TD Asset Management |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | Solactive Global Technology Leaders NTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.11% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2024 | May 9, 2019 |
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