Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (AFTY) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFTY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AFTY
AFTY charges 0.70% annually. There are 20 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | 272.96M | Nov 2017 | AFTY vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 522.66M | Sep 2012 | AFTY vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | AFTY vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | AFTY vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | AFTY vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFTY
Among 34 ETFs in the China Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 93 | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | AFTY vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 92 | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | AFTY vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 90 | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | AFTY vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | AFTY vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 75 | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | AFTY vs ASHR |
Top Performing AFTY Alternatives (YTD)
Among 38 ETFs in the China Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 44.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 44.10% | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | AFTY vs MCHS | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 33.52% | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | AFTY vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 32.94% | 192.71M | Jan 2021 | AFTY vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 25.89% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | AFTY vs NBCE | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 18.42% | 120.89M | Dec 2009 | AFTY vs YANG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFTY
Among 40 ETFs in the China Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill China Dragons ETF | 0.00% | 33.38M | Oct 2024 | AFTY vs DRAG | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 16.84% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | AFTY vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 17.32% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | AFTY vs CNYA | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 17.60% | 15.12M | Mar 2023 | AFTY vs JCHI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 17.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | AFTY vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFTY
Among 34 ETFs in the China Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | AFTY vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | AFTY vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -7.69% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | AFTY vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | AFTY vs NBCE | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | -11.13% | 102.34M | Apr 2011 | AFTY vs FCA |
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Often Compared With AFTY
Investors most often compare AFTY with YINN, AAXJ, HSTE.L. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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