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AIQvsKNCTETF Comparison

ETF 1
AIQ

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
-0.95%
VS
ETF 2
KNCT

Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) belongs to the AI & Big Data segment. Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF (KNCT) is part of the Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity segment. AIQ's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, KNCT's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Real Estate. AIQ is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.68%, versus 0.4% for KNCT. AIQ is up 7.41% year-to-date (YTD) with +$527M in YTD flows. KNCT performs better with 22.67% YTD performance, and +$10M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of AIQ and KNCT below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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AIQ vs KNCT performance and flow charts

Performance

0510152025%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 M20 MMar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
AIQ
KNCT
+21.56%+22.30%
+2.10%+14.29%
+7.41%+22.67%
+48.98%+64.25%
+131.77%+134.94%
+85.29%+99.31%
Flows
AIQ
KNCT
-$66M+$3M
+$160M-$3M
+$527M+$10M
+$3.71B+$66M
+$6.13B+$45M
+$6.09B+$49M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
AIQ
KNCT
+24.91%+24.90%
+19.47%+18.13%
+20.37%+18.63%
+23.09%+22.29%
Max drawdown
AIQ
KNCT
-16.00%-9.82%
-16.00%-9.82%
-25.70%-21.00%
-44.31%-34.41%
Max drawdown duration
AIQ
KNCT
78d41d
78d41d
125d111d
827d969d
Trading data

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AIQ
KNCT
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 1:33 PM
$54.47
$164.05
Previous close
04/28/2026
$54.50
$167.01
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 1:33 PM
Live
Closed
AIQ
KNCT
Last price
$54.47
$164.05
1D performance
-0.06%
-1.77%
AuM$8.46 B$129.74 M
E/R0.68%0.4%
Characteristics
AIQ
KNCT
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XInvesco
BenchmarkIndxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data IndexSTOXX World AC NexGen Connectivity Index
N° of holdings7289
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 11, 2018June 23, 2005
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

AIQ
USA
74.43%
Republic of Korea
7.91%
Other
17.66%
KNCT
USA
67.17%
Republic of Korea
9.66%
Taiwan
9.16%
Other
14.01%

Sectors

AIQ
Information Techn.
63.48%
Communication Ser.
12.77%
Other
23.74%
KNCT
Information Techn.
72.59%
Communication Ser.
17.27%
Other
10.14%
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Diversification

AIQ

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.01%
KNCT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.45%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
AIQ
SAMSUNG ELECTR
3.96%
SK HYNIX
3.95%
NETFLIX
3.93%
CISCO-T
3.66%
APPLE
3.50%
US8740391003
3.41%
BROADCOM LIMITED
3.18%
NVIDIA
3.15%
AMAZON.COM INC
3.02%
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
2.92%
META PLATFORMS
2.92%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.92%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
2.85%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
2.83%
MICROSOFT-T
2.81%
KNCT
APPLE
8.20%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
7.95%
BROADCOM LIMITED
7.54%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
6.44%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
5.19%
CISCO-T
4.61%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
3.35%
INTEL-T
3.22%
SK HYNIX
3.21%
AT&T
3.18%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
2.55%
US0404132054
2.16%
QUALCOMM
2.14%
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
1.89%
T-MOBILE US INC
1.83%
Frequently asked questions about AIQ and KNCT

How have the AIQ and KNCT ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 28, 2026, AIQ is up 7.41% year-to-date (YTD), while KNCT has returned 22.67%. That puts KNCT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: AIQ or KNCT?

Year-to-date, the AIQ ETF saw +$527M in flows, compared to +$10M for KNCT.

Which ETF is more volatile: AIQ or KNCT?

Over the past year, AIQ had a volatility of 19.47%, while KNCT experienced 18.13%.

Which ETF is bigger: AIQ or KNCT?

As of April 28, 2026, AIQ holds $8.46 B in assets under management (AUM), while KNCT manages $129.74 M.

What sectors do the AIQ and KNCT ETFs invest in?

AIQ leans toward sectors like Information Technology and Communication Services. Meanwhile, KNCT focuses on Information Technology and Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the AIQ ETF and KNCT ETF?

AIQ top holdings include SAMSUNG ELECTR, SK HYNIX and NETFLIX. KNCT holds in its top three: APPLE, TWN SEMICONT MAN and BROADCOM LIMITED.

Which ETF is more diversified: AIQ or KNCT?

AIQ holds 81 securities with 49.01% of its assets in the top 15. KNCT has 95 securities and a top 15 weight of 63.45%.

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