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When evaluating costs, VFV features a management fee (MER) of 0.08%, compared to 0.2% for CIAI. Performance-wise, VFV has returned 10.04% year-to-date with +$3 B in net flows, whereas CIAI is at 10.8% with -$63 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
VFV
CIAI
| AuM | $33,537.60 M | $1,041.53 M |
| Management Fees | 0.08% | 0.20% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.09% | 0.64% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.18% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of July 29, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VFV | -2.55% | +5.55% | +10.04% | +18.28% | +76.38% |
CIAI | -12.77% | -0.66% | +10.80% | +19.72% | - | |
| Flows | VFV | +$623 M | +$1,812 M | +$3,192 M | +$4,693 M | +$14,505 M |
CIAI | +$17 M | -$91 M | -$63 M | -$12 M | - |
VFV vs CIAI exposure
Countries
VFV
USA
96.91%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
VFV
Technology
45.60%
Finance
12.94%
Consumer Non-Cyclicals
8.73%
Healthcare
8.64%
Industrials
7.92%
Other
16.18%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
As of July 29, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
VFV
NVIDIA Corp.
7.48%
Apple, Inc.
6.56%
Microsoft Corp.
4.28%
Amazon.com, Inc.
3.60%
Alphabet, Inc.
3.23%
Broadcom Inc.
2.76%
Alphabet, Inc.
2.58%
Micron Technology, Inc.
2.01%
Meta Platforms, Inc.
1.91%
Tesla, Inc.
1.83%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
VFV
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 503 total
36.23%
CIAI
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
VFV
CIAI
| Provider | Vanguard | CI |
| Management | Passively managed | Actively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD | - |
| Replication Method | ||
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.87% | 0.00% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | November 2, 2012 | May 2, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions about VFV and CIAI
Which ETF has performed better year to date: VFV or CIAI?
As of July 29, 2026, VFV has returned 10.04% year to date, while CIAI has returned 10.80%. CIAI is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: VFV or CIAI?
As of July 29, 2026, VFV manages $33.54 B in assets, while CIAI manages $1.04 B. VFV is the larger fund by AUM.
How are VFV and CIAI managed?
VFV is passively managed by Vanguard. It tracks the S&P 500 ( CAD NY Rate ) Net Total Return 30% Index - CAD benchmark. CIAI is actively managed by CI. It does not track an index.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: VFV or CIAI?
Year to date, VFV has seen +$3,192.05 M in net flows, compared with -$63.40 M for CIAI. VFV has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of VFV and CIAI compare?
VFV has an expense ratio of 0.09%, while CIAI has an expense ratio of 0.64%.
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