ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

ZXM.TO (CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged) and CIAI.TO (CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - ZXM.TO is a Momentum fund tracking the Morningstar Developed Markets ex-North America Target Momentum Index, while CIAI.TO is a Artificial Intelligence fund actively managed by CI. ZXM.TO is passively managed, while CIAI.TO is actively managed. Over the past year, ZXM.TO returned 27.46% vs 31.56% for CIAI.TO. Their 0.27 correlation means their historical movements had little consistent relationship. ZXM.TO charges 0.67%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for CIAI.TO.

Performance

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged (ZXM.TO) and CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI.TO). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ZXM.TO achieves a 12.37% return, which is significantly lower than CIAI.TO's 19.72% return.

ZXM.TO

• 1D: 2.38%
• 1M: -3.18%
• 6M: 6.21%
• YTD: 12.37%
• 1Y: 27.46%
• 3Y*: 23.62%
• 5Y*: 12.06%
• 10Y*: 12.98%
• ALL TIME*: 12.56%

CIAI.TO

• 1D: 2.56%
• 1M: -4.04%
• 6M: 17.06%
• YTD: 19.72%
• 1Y: 31.56%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 31.70%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CIAI.TO CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF	CA$1.13M	CA$1.20M	CA$2.71M
ZXM.TO CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged	CA$43.76K	CA$31.09K	CA$57.00K

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ZXM.TO CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged	12.37%	35.74%	3.86%
CIAI.TO CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF	19.72%	18.84%	29.92%

Correlation

The correlation between ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO is 0.35, which is low. Their historical price movements had little consistent relationship.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Focuses on recent behavior, but can change the most.	0.35
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 7, 2024	0.27

Return for Risk

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

ZXM.TO

ZXM.TO Risk / Return Rank: 72
ZXM.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 69
ZXM.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 71
ZXM.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 77
ZXM.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
ZXM.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 70

CIAI.TO

CIAI.TO Risk / Return Rank: 38
CIAI.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 38
CIAI.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 36
CIAI.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 37
CIAI.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 40
CIAI.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 37

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged (ZXM.TO) and CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI.TO). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	ZXM.TO	CIAI.TO	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.69	0.96	+0.72
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.42	1.40	+1.02
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.34	1.18	+0.16
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.70	1.44	+1.26
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	9.14	3.79	+5.36

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ZXM.TO Sharpe Ratio is 1.69, which is higher than the CIAI.TO Sharpe Ratio of 0.96. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ZXM.TO drawdown since its inception was -35.22%, which is greater than CIAI.TO's maximum drawdown of -31.22%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO.

Drawdown Indicators

	ZXM.TO	CIAI.TO	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-35.22%	-31.22%	-4.00%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.35%	-18.93%	+8.58%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.74%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-26.93%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-35.22%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-5.90%	-9.81%	+3.91%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.41%	-6.50%	+0.09%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	3.05%	7.20%	-4.15%

Volatility

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged (ZXM.TO) is 6.30%, while CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF (CIAI.TO) has a volatility of 10.77%. This indicates that ZXM.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than CIAI.TO based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ZXM.TO	CIAI.TO	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.30%	10.77%	-4.47%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	15.05%	23.36%	-8.31%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	16.60%	28.32%	-11.72%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	16.26%	29.48%	-13.22%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	16.61%	29.48%	-12.87%

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Expense Ratio Comparison

ZXM.TO has a 0.67% expense ratio, which is higher than CIAI.TO's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

ZXM.TO vs. CIAI.TO - Dividend Comparison

ZXM.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.94%, while CIAI.TO has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CIAI.TO CI Global Artificial Intelligence ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
ZXM.TO CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Common Units CAD Hedged	1.94%	2.39%	2.97%	3.57%	5.50%	1.58%	0.86%	1.19%	1.48%	0.88%	1.19%	1.11%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO in my portfolio?

ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO have a correlation of 0.35, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, ZXM.TO or CIAI.TO?

On fees, CIAI.TO is cheaper at 0.50% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, ZXM.TO or CIAI.TO?

CIAI.TO is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.67% for ZXM.TO.

What is the main difference between ZXM.TO and CIAI.TO?

ZXM.TO is categorized as Momentum, while CIAI.TO is Artificial Intelligence. Their fees differ too: 0.67% for ZXM.TO and 0.50% for CIAI.TO.