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Global X Defence Tech Index ETF (SHLD) and CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that SHLD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Industrials and Information Technology, while CIAI leans towards Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary. When evaluating costs, SHLD features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.2% for CIAI. Performance-wise, SHLD has returned 2.53% year-to-date with +$114 M in net flows, whereas CIAI is at 11.54% with +$29 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 | $252.78 M | $1,130.80 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.49% | 0.64% |
| Tracking Difference | -0.81% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of April 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SHLD | -4.25% | -11.61% | +2.53% | +27.30% | - |
CIAI | +23.91% | +8.01% | +11.54% | +59.22% | - | |
| Flows | SHLD | +$9 M | +$63 M | +$114 M | +$260 M | - |
CIAI | +$40 M | +$56 M | +$29 M | +$111 M | - |
SHLD vs CIAI exposure
Countries
SHLD
USA
58.50%
Republic of Korea
8.04%
Other
33.46%
CIAI
USA
92.09%
Other
7.91%
Sectors
SHLD
Industrials
85.92%
Information Technology
7.29%
CIAI
Information Technology
53.28%
Other
18.09%
Communication Services
14.53%
Consumer Discretionary
7.45%
As of April 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
SHLD
LOCKHEED MARTIN
9.35%
RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD
7.95%
GENERAL DYNAMICS
7.42%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
6.10%
RHEINMETALL
6.06%
L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
4.98%
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
4.96%
BAE SYSTEMS
4.96%
HANWHA AEROSPACE
4.78%
LEONARDO SPA
4.29%
CIAI
NVIDIA
12.40%
BROADCOM LIMITED
7.91%
ALPHABET INC-CL
7.47%
MICROSOFT-T
6.67%
AMAZON.COM INC
6.66%
US8740391003
5.28%
META PLATFORMS
4.72%
VERTIV HOLDINGS
3.39%
CLOUDFLARE INC
3.13%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
2.67%
Diversification
SHLD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 47 total
60.85%
CIAI
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 40 total
60.30%
Characteristics
Compare
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 | 0.17% | 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 April 29, 2026, SHLD has returned 2.53% year to date, while CIAI has returned 11.54%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: SHLD or CIAI?
As of April 29, 2026, SHLD manages $252.78 M in assets, while CIAI manages $1.13 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.
What sectors do SHLD and CIAI emphasize?
SHLD is most exposed to Industrials and Information Technology. CIAI is most exposed to Information Technology, Communication Services, and Consumer Discretionary.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: SHLD or CIAI?
Year to date, SHLD has seen +$114.14 M in net flows, compared with +$29.26 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%.
What are the top holdings of SHLD and CIAI?
SHLD's largest holdings include LOCKHEED MARTIN, RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORD, and GENERAL DYNAMICS. CIAI's top holdings include NVIDIA and BROADCOM LIMITED.
Which ETF is more diversified: SHLD or CIAI?
SHLD holds 42 securities, while CIAI holds 32. On holdings count, SHLD is the more diversified portfolio.
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