Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF (ASHX) 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 ASHX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ASHX
ASHX charges 0.60% annually. There are 9 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 | ASHX vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | Sep 2012 | ASHX vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | ASHX vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | ASHX vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | ASHX vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ASHX
Among 35 ETFs in the China Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 96 | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHX vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 95 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | ASHX vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 95 | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | ASHX vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 94 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | ASHX vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 88 | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | ASHX vs KBA |
Top Performing ASHX Alternatives (YTD)
Among 39 ETFs in the China Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 58.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 58.77% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | ASHX vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 51.37% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | ASHX vs KSTR | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 42.18% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | ASHX vs CNXT | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 38.80% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | ASHX vs YANG | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 36.34% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | ASHX vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ASHX
Among 40 ETFs in the China Equities category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 13.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.47% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHX vs KCAI | |
| Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF | 13.51% | 13.51M | Jan 2025 | ASHX vs CAS | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.58% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | ASHX vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 17.94% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | ASHX vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.11% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | ASHX vs CNYA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ASHX
Among 35 ETFs in the China Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -4.23% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | ASHX vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | ASHX vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | ASHX vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | ASHX vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | ASHX vs NBCE |
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The 10 most viewed Deutsche Bank ETFs shown here include DGP, HDEF, SNPE and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
Often Compared With ASHX
Investors most often compare ASHX with VOO, MCHI, FXP. These 12 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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