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When evaluating costs, SHLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.2% for CIAI. Performance-wise, SHLD has returned 1.68% year-to-date with +$91 M in net flows, whereas CIAI is at 14.75% with -$85 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
SHLD
CIAI
| AuM | $227.32 M | $1,056.60 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.49% | 0.64% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.20% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 28, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SHLD | +8.14% | -1.62% | +1.68% | +8.52% | - |
CIAI | -9.66% | +3.49% | +14.75% | +25.11% | - | |
| Flows | SHLD | -$4 M | -$24 M | +$91 M | +$177 M | - |
CIAI | -$4 M | -$112 M | -$85 M | -$33 M | - |
SHLD vs CIAI exposure
Countries
SHLD
USA
63.63%
Other
36.37%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
SHLD
Industrials
88.59%
Business Services
7.48%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
As of July 28, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SHLD
RTX Corp.
9.36%
General Dynamics Corp.
8.97%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
8.32%
Northrop Grumman Corp.
7.90%
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
7.48%
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
4.61%
BAE Systems Plc
4.45%
Rheinmetall AG
3.88%
Thales SA
3.69%
HANWHA AEROSPACE Co., Ltd.
3.49%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
SHLD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 47 total
62.16%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
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SHLD
CIAI
| Provider | Global X | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.18% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | April 30, 2025 | May 2, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions about SHLD and CIAI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: SHLD or CIAI?
As of July 28, 2026, SHLD has returned 1.68% year to date, while CIAI has returned 14.75%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SHLD or CIAI?
As of July 28, 2026, SHLD manages $227.32 M in assets, while CIAI manages $1.06 B. CIAI is the larger fund by AUM.
How are SHLD and CIAI managed?
SHLD is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD benchmark. CIAI is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SHLD or CIAI?
Year to date, SHLD has seen +$90.62 M in net flows, compared with -$84.73 M for CIAI. SHLD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of SHLD and CIAI compare?
SHLD has an expense ratio of 0.49%, while CIAI has an expense ratio of 0.64%.
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