Global X Robotics & AI Index ETF (RBOT) and CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that RBOT focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials, Information Technology, and Health Care, while CIAI leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, RBOT features a management fee (MER) of 0.64%, compared to 0.2% for CIAI. Performance-wise, RBOT has returned 1.52% year-to-date with +$3 M in net flows, whereas CIAI is at 13.4% with +$31 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 | $66.68 M | $1,151.47 M |
| Management Fees | 0.64% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.66% | 0.50% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | RBOT | +9.11% | -3.26% | +1.52% | +29.75% | +40.37% |
CIAI | +17.45% | +9.30% | +13.40% | +64.69% | - | |
| Flows | RBOT | +$1 M | +$3 M | +$3 M | +$7 M | +$4 M |
CIAI | +$18 M | +$49 M | +$31 M | +$100 M | - |
RBOT vs CIAI exposure
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Top 10 Holdings
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Characteristics
| Provider | Global X | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Indxx Global Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic Total Return Index - USD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.13% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 29, 2017 | May 2, 2024 |
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