A head-to-head comparison of Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF and Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.
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Global X is known for developing thematic and alternative investment ETFs with a strong emphasis on income-generating strategies. Their 37-fund lineup spans diverse categories including covered call funds, SuperDividend income products, digital assets, commodities, and sector-specific investments, alongside traditional bond and risk-managed income options. Notable tickers like DIV, MLPA, and BCCC reflect their specialization in high-yield and alternative income strategies, positioning them as a provider focused on investors seeking yield-oriented and thematically-driven exposure.
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Roundhill Investments is known for offering specialized ETFs that focus on income generation and thematic investing strategies. The firm operates 42 funds across five distinct families—Core, HALO, Income, Thematic, and WeeklyPay—with a particular emphasis on covered call strategies and weekly distribution products designed to generate regular cash flows. Notable offerings include ticker symbols like AAPW, AMDW, and AMZW (which employ covered call strategies on major technology stocks), along with thematic funds covering areas such as artificial intelligence (CHAT), cryptocurrency mining (DRAM), and other innovative sectors.
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Actively managed ETF investing in companies positioned to benefit from generative artificial
intelligence and related technologies, spanning large-language-model platforms, semiconductor and
IT-hardware infrastructure, and enterprise and consumer generative-AI software.
Asset class
Equity
Equity
Inception date
05/11/2018
05/18/2023
Beta
1.63
1.97
Last dividend
$0.0004
$1.6810
Ex-dividend date
06/29/2026
12/29/2025
Bottom lineChoose AIQ if you want broad equity exposure. Choose CHAT if you want higher current income (1.72% while AIQ makes no distribution).
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Total returns
AIQ has lagged CHAT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 34.41% total return against 78.97%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: CHAT has compounded at 44.91% a year, against 27.58% for AIQ. AIQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 24.6% against 32.4% for CHAT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.
Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since May 2023” measures every fund from May 18, 2023 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of daily total returns over the trailing 3 years. Sharpe and Sortino divide the annualized return in excess of the risk-free rate by, respectively, that volatility and the downside deviation (both over the trailing 3 years) — higher is better. Max drawdown is the largest peak-to-trough total-return decline over the same window — shallower is better.
Quick verdict
AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF) and CHAT (Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF) are both ETFs, but they take different approaches.
CHAT currently shows a 1.72% distribution yield. AIQ has not yet established a full distribution history, so a comparable yield figure is not available.
AIQ is cheaper with an expense ratio of 0.68% compared to 0.75%.
AIQ is the larger fund by assets ($9.39B), which generally means tighter spreads and better liquidity.
Who should choose each?
Choose AIQ
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF
Want broad equity exposure.
Want to keep costs low — a 0.68% expense ratio vs 0.75% for CHAT.
Prefer lower volatility — a beta of 1.6 vs 2.0 for CHAT.
Choose CHAT
Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF
Want higher current income — CHAT yields 1.72% while AIQ makes no distribution.
Want broad equity exposure.
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On a $10,000 investment, AIQ has no reported distribution yield yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available, while CHAT would produce $14.33/month, at current distribution rates.
AIQ yield0.00%
CHAT yield1.72%
Cost & efficiency
Over 10 years on $10,000, AIQ would cost approximately $680 in fees vs $750 for CHAT (simplified, not compounded). The $70.00 difference may be offset by yield or performance.
AIQ ER0.68%
CHAT ER0.75%
Strategy & risk
AIQ is an ETF, while CHAT is an ETF. Beta is 1.63 for AIQ and 1.97 for CHAT, indicating AIQ is less volatile relative to the market.
AIQ beta1.63
CHAT beta1.97
Fund details
AIQ is managed by Global X (launched 05/11/2018) with $9.39B in assets. CHAT is managed by Roundhill Investments (launched 05/18/2023) with $1.76B in assets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of AIQ or CHAT pays more dividend income?
CHAT currently reports a distribution yield, while AIQ has not yet established a full distribution history. A direct income comparison is not yet meaningful — check back once both funds have published several consecutive distributions.
What is the difference between AIQ and CHAT?
AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF) is an ETF, while CHAT (Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF) is an ETF. They are issued by Global X and Roundhill Investments respectively.
Can I hold both AIQ and CHAT?
Yes — nothing prevents holding both. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.
Which has lower fees, AIQ or CHAT?
AIQ has an expense ratio of 0.68% while CHAT charges 0.75%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.
How much income does $10,000 in AIQ vs CHAT generate?
At current rates, AIQ has not established a distribution history yet, so a monthly income estimate is not available. The same in CHAT would produce about $14.33 per month ($172.00 annually).
Which has performed better historically, AIQ or CHAT?
AIQ has lagged CHAT over the trailing twelve months, posting a 34.41% total return against 78.97%. The lead holds up over 3 years too: CHAT has compounded at 44.91% a year, against 27.58% for AIQ. AIQ has been the steadier holding, though — annualized volatility of 24.6% against 32.4% for CHAT. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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