CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI) and BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (ZQQ) 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 ZQQ 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 ZQQ. Performance-wise, CIAI has returned 27.69% year-to-date with -$84 M in net flows, whereas ZQQ is at 16.23% with -$67 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 | $1,175.77 M | $3,169.48 M |
| Management Fees | 0.20% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.64% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.71% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | CIAI | +8.87% | +29.10% | +27.69% | +55.90% | - |
ZQQ | +2.91% | +18.82% | +16.23% | +34.08% | +90.49% | |
| Flows | CIAI | -$83 M | -$127 M | -$84 M | -$57 M | - |
ZQQ | -$20 M | +$44 M | -$67 M | +$133 M | +$129 M |
CIAI vs ZQQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| 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 |
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