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When evaluating costs, GIUS features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.35% for XQQ. Performance-wise, GIUS has returned 11.73% year-to-date with +$1 M in net flows, whereas XQQ is at 13.9% with +$1 B. 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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GIUS
XQQ
| AuM | $20.14 M | $5,859.17 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.69% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.61% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 16, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | GIUS | +4.24% | +0.94% | +11.73% | +10.95% | +92.84% |
XQQ | +0.78% | +0.24% | +13.90% | +16.27% | +84.69% | |
| Flows | GIUS | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$1 M | +$1 M | +$10 M |
XQQ | +$460 M | +$500 M | +$1,038 M | +$1,050 M | +$1,595 M |
GIUS vs XQQ exposure
Countries
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XQQ
USA
94.45%
Sectors
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XQQ
Technology
66.86%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
11.68%
Other
21.46%
As of October 16, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XQQ
NVIDIA Corp.
8.52%
Apple, Inc.
7.42%
Microsoft Corp.
6.01%
Micron Technology, Inc.
4.76%
Amazon.com, Inc.
4.45%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
3.38%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.15%
Tesla, Inc.
2.93%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.92%
Broadcom Inc.
2.80%
Diversification
GIUS
Exposure data will be available soon
XQQ
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 102 total
46.33%
Characteristics
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GIUS
XQQ
| Provider | Guardian Capital | iShares |
| 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% | 0.22% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | August 11, 2020 | May 3, 2011 |
Frequently asked questions about GIUS and XQQ
Which ETF has performed better year to date: GIUS or XQQ?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS has returned 11.73% year to date, while XQQ has returned 13.90%. XQQ is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: GIUS or XQQ?
As of October 16, 2026, GIUS manages $20.14 M in assets, while XQQ manages $5.86 B. XQQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are GIUS and XQQ managed?
GIUS is actively managed by Guardian Capital. It does not track an index. XQQ is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: GIUS or XQQ?
Year to date, GIUS has seen +$0.99 M in net flows, compared with +$1,038.18 M for XQQ. XQQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of GIUS and XQQ compare?
GIUS has an expense ratio of 0.69%, while XQQ has an expense ratio of 0.39%.
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