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When evaluating costs, NXTG features a management fee (MER) of 0.15%, compared to 0.45% for FCIQ. Performance-wise, NXTG has returned 42.6% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas FCIQ is at 17.41% with +$547 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
Compare
NXTG
FCIQ
| AuM | $2.09 M | $2,087.21 M |
| Management Fees | 0.15% | 0.45% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.87% | 0.51% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.89% |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | NXTG | -4.41% | +5.83% | +42.60% | +37.19% | +140.86% |
FCIQ | +1.08% | +2.00% | +17.41% | +15.55% | +69.84% | |
| Flows | NXTG | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$0 M | -$0 M |
FCIQ | +$44 M | +$120 M | +$547 M | +$629 M | +$1,242 M |
NXTG vs FCIQ exposure
Countries
NXTG
USA
37.74%
Taiwan
12.55%
Japan
12.51%
Other
37.20%
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
NXTG
Technology
69.23%
Telecommunications
20.24%
Other
10.53%
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
As of October 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
NXTG
Advantech Co., Ltd.
1.98%
Lenovo Group Ltd.
1.92%
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
1.83%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.
1.82%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
1.74%
Arista Networks, Inc.
1.73%
United Microelectronics Corp.
1.73%
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd.
1.67%
Fujikura Ltd.
1.66%
Wiwynn Corp.
1.59%
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
NXTG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 96 total
17.67%
FCIQ
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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NXTG
FCIQ
| Provider | First Trust | Fidelity |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index - USD | Fidelity Canada International High Quality GTR Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Other | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.00% | 1.13% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 30, 2014 | January 24, 2019 |
Frequently asked questions about NXTG and FCIQ
Which ETF has performed better year to date: NXTG or FCIQ?
As of October 29, 2026, NXTG has returned 42.60% year to date, while FCIQ has returned 17.41%. NXTG is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: NXTG or FCIQ?
As of October 29, 2026, NXTG manages $2.09 M in assets, while FCIQ manages $2.09 B. FCIQ is the larger fund by AUM.
How are NXTG and FCIQ managed?
NXTG is passively managed by First Trust. It tracks the Indxx 5G & NextG Thematic Index - USD benchmark. FCIQ is passively managed by Fidelity. It tracks the Fidelity Canada International High Quality GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: NXTG or FCIQ?
Year to date, NXTG has seen +$0.11 M in net flows, compared with +$547.10 M for FCIQ. FCIQ has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of NXTG and FCIQ compare?
NXTG has an expense ratio of 0.87%, while FCIQ has an expense ratio of 0.51%.
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