CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI.TO) Alternatives

CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI.TO) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CIAI.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to CIAI.TO

CIAI.TO charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CIAI.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
QMVP.TO	Hamilton Champions U.S. Technology Index ETF	0.19%	Jan 20, 2026	CIAI.TO vs QMVP.TO
ZXLK.TO	BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF	0.21%	Feb 3, 2025	CIAI.TO vs ZXLK.TO
QQQT.TO	Evolve NASDAQ Technology Index Fund CAD Hedged	0.25%	Jul 11, 2023	CIAI.TO vs QQQT.TO
TEC.TO	TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF	0.35%	Mar 29, 2022	CIAI.TO vs TEC.TO
XCHP.TO	iShares Semiconductor Index ETF	0.39%	Sep 6, 2023	CIAI.TO vs XCHP.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CIAI.TO

Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
MTRX.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure In...	96	Feb 20, 2025	CIAI.TO vs MTRX.TO
CHPS-U.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	94	Jun 21, 2021	CIAI.TO vs CHPS-U.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	92	Jun 21, 2021	CIAI.TO vs CHPS.TO
XCHP.TO	iShares Semiconductor Index ETF	85	Sep 6, 2023	CIAI.TO vs XCHP.TO
FINN.NEO	Fidelity Global Innovators ETF	80	May 19, 2023	CIAI.TO vs FINN.NEO

Top Performing CIAI.TO Alternatives (YTD)

CIAI.TO alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
MTRX.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure In...	15.92%	Feb 20, 2025	CIAI.TO vs MTRX.TO
XCHP.TO	iShares Semiconductor Index ETF	13.74%	Sep 6, 2023	CIAI.TO vs XCHP.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	8.14%	Jun 21, 2021	CIAI.TO vs CHPS.TO
CHPS-U.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	6.93%	Jun 21, 2021	CIAI.TO vs CHPS-U.TO
FINN.NEO	Fidelity Global Innovators ETF	3.53%	May 19, 2023	CIAI.TO vs FINN.NEO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CIAI.TO

CIAI.TO alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
QMVP.TO	Hamilton Champions U.S. Technology Index ETF	22.65%	Jan 20, 2026	CIAI.TO vs QMVP.TO
TECH.TO	Evolve FANGMA Index ETF Hedged CAD	23.31%	May 4, 2021	CIAI.TO vs TECH.TO
HTA.TO	Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF	24.13%	Mar 10, 2020	CIAI.TO vs HTA.TO
TEC.TO	TD Global Technology Leaders Index ETF	24.30%	Mar 29, 2022	CIAI.TO vs TEC.TO
FINN.NEO	Fidelity Global Innovators ETF	24.53%	May 19, 2023	CIAI.TO vs FINN.NEO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CIAI.TO

CIAI.TO alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
FINN.NEO	Fidelity Global Innovators ETF	-13.04%	May 19, 2023	CIAI.TO vs FINN.NEO
CHPS-U.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	-13.07%	Jun 21, 2021	CIAI.TO vs CHPS-U.TO
TECI.TO	TD Global Technology Innovators Index ETF	-14.07%	Nov 23, 2021	CIAI.TO vs TECI.TO
MTRX.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure In...	-14.79%	Feb 20, 2025	CIAI.TO vs MTRX.TO
HTA.TO	Harvest Tech Achievers Growth & Income ETF	-14.87%	Mar 10, 2020	CIAI.TO vs HTA.TO

Other ETFs from CI Investments

Most popular CI Investments ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
JAPN.TO	CI WisdomTree Japan Equity Index ETF	Japan Equities	94	12.76%	Aug 1, 2018	CIAI.TO vs JAPN.TO
CSAV.TO	CI High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	100	0.48%	Jun 14, 2019	CIAI.TO vs CSAV.TO
VXM.TO	CI Morningstar International Value CAD Hedged	International Equity	96	8.20%	Nov 13, 2014	CIAI.TO vs VXM.TO
TXF.TO	CI Tech Giants Covered Call Common	Technology Equities, Derivative Income	65	-6.38%	Oct 24, 2011	CIAI.TO vs TXF.TO
FXM.TO	CI Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF	Canada Equities	97	9.25%	Feb 13, 2012	CIAI.TO vs FXM.TO
RIT.TO	CI Canadian REIT ETF	REIT	43	2.64%	Nov 15, 2004	CIAI.TO vs RIT.TO

Often Compared With CIAI.TO

What investors most often compare with CIAI.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
AIGO.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology Inde...	Technology Equities	51	-5.51%	May 14, 2024	CIAI.TO vs AIGO.TO
AIQ	Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF	Large Cap Growth Equities	62	-6.92%	May 11, 2018	CIAI.TO vs AIQ
INAI.TO	Invesco Morningstar Global Next Gen AI Index ETF	Technology Equities	62	-5.07%	Jan 18, 2024	CIAI.TO vs INAI.TO
XIT.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Information Technology Inde...	Technology Equities	13	-19.23%	Mar 19, 2001	CIAI.TO vs XIT.TO
SMH	VanEck Semiconductor ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	95	8.84%	Dec 20, 2011	CIAI.TO vs SMH
ARKQ	ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF	Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Robotics, Actively Managed	88	-0.13%	Sep 30, 2014	CIAI.TO vs ARKQ

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