CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI) and iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Index ETF (XIT) 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 XIT leans towards Information Technology, Industrials, and Energy. When evaluating costs, CIAI features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.55% for XIT. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 10.88% year-to-date with +$27 M in net flows, whereas XIT is at 9.36% with +$80 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 | $1,122.38 M | $736.09 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.55% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.60% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.25% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | +23.18% | +5.39% | +10.88% | +59.26% | - |
XIT | +16.46% | -0.63% | -9.36% | +10.32% | +72.90% | |
| Flows | CIAI | +$39 M | +$52 M | +$27 M | +$100 M | - |
XIT | -$7 M | +$12 M | +$80 M | +$33 M | -$89 M |
CIAI vs XIT exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| 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 |
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