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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 0.16% year-to-date with +$83 M in net flows, whereas CIAI is at 21.44% with -$144 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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SHLD
CIAI
| AuM | $216.24 M | $1,069.47 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.49% | 0.64% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.82% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 27, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SHLD | +3.05% | -1.48% | +0.16% | -6.66% | - |
CIAI | -7.16% | +3.16% | +21.44% | +12.60% | - | |
| Flows | SHLD | -$5 M | -$8 M | +$83 M | +$97 M | - |
CIAI | -$80 M | -$59 M | -$144 M | -$89 M | - |
SHLD vs CIAI exposure
Countries
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
CIAI
USA
79.07%
Other
20.93%
Sectors
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
CIAI
Technology
78.75%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
7.04%
Other
14.21%
As of October 27, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
CIAI
NVIDIA Corp.
11.95%
Broadcom Inc.
7.21%
Amazon.com, Inc.
7.04%
Microsoft Corp.
6.04%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
5.76%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
4.53%
Alphabet, Inc.
4.39%
ASML Holding NV
4.14%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.00%
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
3.44%
Diversification
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
CIAI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 43 total
58.50%
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 October 27, 2026, SHLD has returned 0.16% year to date, while CIAI has returned 21.44%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SHLD or CIAI?
As of October 27, 2026, SHLD manages $216.24 M in assets, while CIAI manages $1.07 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 +$82.99 M in net flows, compared with -$143.65 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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