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When evaluating costs, CIAI features a management fee (MER) of 0.2%, compared to 0.35% for ZQQ. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 25.8% year-to-date with -$41 M in net flows, whereas ZQQ is at 15.75% with -$124 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
ZQQ
| AuM | $1,206.74 M | $3,096.34 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.62% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 18, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | +0.78% | -4.08% | +25.80% | +25.28% | - |
ZQQ | +0.42% | -2.87% | +15.75% | +19.03% | +86.97% | |
| Flows | CIAI | -$8 M | +$44 M | -$41 M | +$64 M | - |
ZQQ | +$10 M | -$58 M | -$124 M | -$115 M | +$114 M |
CIAI vs ZQQ exposure
Countries
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZQQ
USA
94.36%
Sectors
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZQQ
Technology
67.71%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
12.04%
Other
20.25%
As of September 18, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZQQ
Apple, Inc.
8.17%
NVIDIA Corp.
7.87%
Microsoft Corp.
5.59%
Micron Technology, Inc.
4.54%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.23%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
3.64%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.24%
Broadcom Inc.
3.07%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.04%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
2.66%
Diversification
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
ZQQ
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 103 total
46.05%
Characteristics
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CIAI
ZQQ
| Provider | CI | BMO |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 0.23% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2024 | January 19, 2010 |
Frequently asked questions about CIAI and ZQQ
Which ETF has performed better year to date: CIAI or ZQQ?
As of September 18, 2026, CIAI has returned 25.80% year to date, while ZQQ has returned 15.75%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: CIAI or ZQQ?
As of September 18, 2026, CIAI manages $1.21 B in assets, while ZQQ manages $3.10 B. ZQQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are CIAI and ZQQ managed?
CIAI is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index. ZQQ is passively managed by BMO. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: CIAI or ZQQ?
Year to date, CIAI has seen -$40.78 M in net flows, compared with -$124.40 M for ZQQ. CIAI has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of CIAI and ZQQ compare?
CIAI has an expense ratio of 0.64%, while ZQQ has an expense ratio of 0.39%.
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