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IXPvsAIQETF Comparison

ETF 1
IXP

iShares Global Comm Services ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
-0.8%
VS
ETF 2
AIQ

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

This fund is part of
AI & Big Data
-1.52%

iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) belongs to the Global Large Cap segment. Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AIQ) is part of the AI & Big Data segment. IXP's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Telecommunications and Consumer Services. IXP is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.37%, versus 0.68% for AIQ. IXP is up 1.05% year-to-date (YTD) with -$315M in YTD flows. AIQ performs better with 24.9% YTD performance, and +$708M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IXP and AIQ 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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IXP vs AIQ performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Aug 14Aug 21Aug 28Sep 4Sep 14

Cumulative Flows

-200 M-150 M-100 M-50 M0 MAug 14Aug 21Aug 28Sep 4Sep 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/14/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IXP
AIQ
+3.01%-1.04%
+1.45%-3.80%
+1.05%+24.90%
-0.40%+32.79%
+80.94%+124.89%
+50.52%+105.11%
Flows
IXP
AIQ
-$47M-$187M
-$116M-$491M
-$315M+$708M
-$194M+$2.72B
-$35M+$5.92B
-$5M+$6.31B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IXP
AIQ
+18.27%+28.25%
+15.89%+25.07%
+16.40%+22.20%
+18.99%+24.23%
Max drawdown
IXP
AIQ
-7.14%-16.12%
-12.27%-19.80%
-17.07%-25.70%
-42.41%-44.31%
Max drawdown duration
IXP
AIQ
58d84d
228d104d
106d125d
930d827d
Trading data

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IXP
AIQ
Last sale
9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
$121.23
$62.96
Previous close
09/14/2026
$121.58
$63.47
Consolidated volume
09/14/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IXP
AIQ
Last price
$121.23
$62.96
1D performance
-0.29%
-0.80%
AuM$473.94 M$10.06 B
E/R0.37%0.68%
Characteristics
IXP
AIQ
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
BenchmarkS&P Global 1200 Communication Services 4.5/22.5/45 Capped IndexIndxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data Index
N° of holdings621
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 12, 2001May 11, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IXP
USA
67.87%
Japan
9.45%
Other
22.67%
AIQ
Other
100%

Sectors

IXP
Technology
54.62%
Telecommunication.
33.77%
Consumer Services
9.17%
Other
2.45%
AIQ
Other
100%
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Diversification

IXP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.74%
AIQ

Total weight of top 1 holdings out of 1

99.82%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
IXP
Meta Platforms, Inc.
15.90%
Alphabet, Inc.
12.17%
Alphabet, Inc.
9.81%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
4.94%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.59%
The Walt Disney Co.
4.54%
AT&T, Inc.
4.39%
Netflix, Inc.
4.17%
SoftBank Group Corp.
3.06%
Deutsche Telekom AG
2.88%
Comcast Corp.
2.29%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
2.19%
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
1.72%
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
1.61%
KDDI Corp.
1.46%
AIQ
US37954Y6326
99.82%
Frequently asked questions about IXP and AIQ

How have the IXP and AIQ ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 14, 2026, IXP is up 1.05% year-to-date (YTD), while AIQ has returned 24.9%. That puts AIQ better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the IXP ETF saw -$315M in flows, compared to +$708M for AIQ.

Which ETF is more volatile: IXP or AIQ?

Over the past year, IXP had a volatility of 15.89%, while AIQ experienced 25.07%.

Which ETF is bigger: IXP or AIQ?

As of September 14, 2026, IXP holds $473.94 M in assets under management (AUM), while AIQ manages $10.06 B.

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

IXP top holdings include Meta Platforms, Inc., Alphabet, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc.. AIQ holds in its top three: US37954Y6326.

Which ETF is more diversified: IXP or AIQ?

IXP holds 65 securities with 75.74% of its assets in the top 15. AIQ has 1 securities.

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