Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS) 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 ASHS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ASHS
ASHS charges 0.65% annually. There are 12 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% | 264.76M | Nov 2017 | ASHS vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | Sep 2012 | ASHS vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | ASHS vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | ASHS vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | ASHS vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASHS
ASHS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 5 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 96 | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHS vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 95 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | ASHS vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 94 | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | ASHS vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 92 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | ASHS vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 89 | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | ASHS vs KSTR |
Top Performing ASHS Alternatives (YTD)
ASHS is at 21.06% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 52.79%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 52.79% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | ASHS vs YANG | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 51.65% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | ASHS vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 50.99% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | ASHS vs KSTR | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 36.69% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | ASHS vs CNXT | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 33.85% | 6.86M | Nov 2007 | ASHS vs FXP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASHS
ASHS has 23.32% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.62% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHS vs KCAI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.89% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | ASHS vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.09% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | ASHS vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.32% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | ASHS vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 19.01% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | ASHS vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASHS
ASHS has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.03%. There are 8 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -4.32% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHS vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | ASHS vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | ASHS vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | ASHS vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | ASHS vs NBCE |
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Often Compared With ASHS
Investors most often compare ASHS with ECNS, FXI, KGRN. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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