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When evaluating costs, SCGI features a management fee (MER) of 0.9%, compared to 0.65% for CIF. Performance-wise, SCGI has returned 23.96% year-to-date with +$0 M in net flows, whereas CIF is at 19.96% with +$486 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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SCGI
CIF
| AuM | $5.01 M | $1,603.76 M |
| Management Fees | 0.90% | 0.65% |
| Exp. ratio | 1.25% | 0.72% |
| Tracking Difference | - | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of November 11, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SCGI | +1.45% | +3.11% | +23.96% | +20.11% | +72.82% |
CIF | -4.16% | -0.90% | +19.96% | +14.86% | +105.42% | |
| Flows | SCGI | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | +$0 M | -$7 M |
CIF | +$37 M | +$72 M | +$486 M | +$531 M | +$849 M |
SCGI vs CIF exposure
Countries
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
CIF
USA
38.91%
Canada
34.87%
Brazil
7.55%
Other
18.67%
Sectors
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
CIF
Utilities
42.80%
Industrials
28.15%
Energy
23.95%
As of November 11, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
CIF
ATCO Ltd.
5.10%
Edison International
4.90%
Targa Resources Corp.
4.52%
Caterpillar, Inc.
4.06%
Scorpio Tankers, Inc.
3.95%
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP
3.77%
Canadian Utilities Ltd.
3.61%
Enel Chile SA
3.45%
UGI Corp.
3.20%
Stantec, Inc.
3.11%
Diversification
SCGI
Exposure data will be available soon
CIF
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 60 total
39.66%
Characteristics
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SCGI
CIF
| Provider | Starlight Capital | iShares |
| Management | Actively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | - | MFC Global Infrastructure Index - USD |
| Replication Method | - | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 4.15% | 1.75% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | October 2, 2018 | August 27, 2008 |
Frequently asked questions about SCGI and CIF
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SCGI or CIF?
As of November 11, 2026, SCGI has returned 23.96% year to date, while CIF has returned 19.96%. SCGI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SCGI or CIF?
As of November 11, 2026, SCGI manages $5.01 M in assets, while CIF manages $1.60 B. CIF is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SCGI and CIF managed?
SCGI is actively managed by Starlight Capital. It does not track an index. CIF is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the MFC Global Infrastructure Index - USD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SCGI or CIF?
Year to date, SCGI has seen +$0.00 M in net flows, compared with +$485.51 M for CIF. CIF has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SCGI and CIF compare?
SCGI has an expense ratio of 1.25%, while CIF has an expense ratio of 0.72%.
Recent articles about SCGI and CIF
SCGI ETF: A Defensive, High-Income Play on the $15T Infrastructure Gap
This fund offers a diversified, income-focused solution for investors to capitalize on the growing multi-trillion dollar global infrastructure gap, with a timely emphasis on energy and utilities.
Posted on 9/9/2025 by Kyle Anthony inInfrastructure
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