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When evaluating costs, CIAI features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.55% for XIT. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 25.8% year-to-date with -$41 M in net flows, whereas XIT is at 6.24% with +$25 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
XIT
| AuM | $1,206.74 M | $702.27 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.61% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.27% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 18, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | +0.78% | -4.08% | +25.80% | +25.28% | - |
XIT | -3.34% | +4.94% | -6.24% | -9.87% | +62.15% | |
| Flows | CIAI | -$8 M | +$44 M | -$41 M | +$64 M | - |
XIT | +$0 M | -$43 M | +$25 M | +$83 M | -$188 M |
CIAI vs XIT exposure
Countries
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIT
Canada
99.98%
Sectors
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIT
Technology
71.38%
Finance
27.59%
As of September 18, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIT
Shopify, Inc.
27.59%
Celestica, Inc.
23.62%
Constellation Software, Inc.
23.33%
CGI, Inc.
9.41%
The Descartes Systems Group, Inc.
4.40%
Open Text Corp.
4.21%
BlackBerry Ltd.
3.13%
Kinaxis, Inc.
2.17%
Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.
0.83%
Enghouse Systems Ltd.
0.35%
Diversification
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
XIT
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 17 total
99.05%
Characteristics
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CIAI
XIT
| Provider | CI | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2024 | March 19, 2001 |
Frequently asked questions about CIAI and XIT
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CIAI or XIT?
As of September 18, 2026, CIAI has returned 25.80% year to date, while XIT has returned -6.24%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CIAI or XIT?
As of September 18, 2026, CIAI manages $1.21 B in assets, while XIT manages $702.27 M. CIAI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CIAI and XIT managed?
CIAI is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index. XIT is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CIAI or XIT?
Year to date, CIAI has seen -$40.78 M in net flows, compared with +$25.37 M for XIT. XIT has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CIAI and XIT compare?
CIAI has an expense ratio of 0.64%, while XIT has an expense ratio of 0.61%.
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