Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF (CAS) 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 CAS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CAS
CAS charges 0.88% annually. There are 30 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% | 279.32M | Nov 2017 | CAS vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 495.28M | Sep 2012 | CAS vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | CAS vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | CAS vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | CAS vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CAS
Among 35 ETFs in the China Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CAS vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 93 | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | CAS vs KSTR | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 91 | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | CAS vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 89 | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | CAS vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 88 | 22.41M | Jan 2024 | CAS vs MCHS |
Top Performing CAS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 39 ETFs in the China Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 61.96%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 61.96% | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | CAS vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 45.91% | 22.41M | Jan 2024 | CAS vs MCHS | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 37.76% | 93.03M | Dec 2009 | CAS vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 26.00% | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | CAS vs CNXT | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 25.95% | 6.74M | Nov 2007 | CAS vs FXP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CAS
CAS has 30.04% 1-year volatility. There are 26 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.81% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CAS vs KCAI | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.42% | 14.77M | Mar 2023 | CAS vs JCHI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 18.75% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | CAS vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 19.14% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | CAS vs CNYA | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.16% | 447.72M | Mar 2007 | CAS vs GXC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CAS
Among 35 ETFs in the China Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CAS vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | CAS vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | CAS vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | CAS vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -10.49% | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | CAS vs NBCE |
Other ETFs from Simplify
The 10 most viewed Simplify ETFs shown here include SVOL, CTA, HEQT and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility | 21 | 2.56% | 538.77M | May 2021 | CAS vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 9 | -2.31% | 1.51B | Mar 2022 | CAS vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Equity Hedged, Options Trading, Actively Managed | 77 | 6.02% | 300.35M | Nov 2021 | CAS vs HEQT | |
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond, Derivative Income | 93 | 2.44% | 474.96M | Oct 2022 | CAS vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Cryptocurrency, Derivative Income | 1 | -33.27% | 25.97M | Sep 2022 | CAS vs MAXI | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund | 7 | -1.41% | 167.19M | May 2021 | CAS vs PFIX | |
| Simplify High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 6 | -2.30% | 387.11M | Feb 2022 | CAS vs CDX | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend | 5 | -0.10% | 71.03M | Oct 2022 | CAS vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 31 | 0.42% | 570.38M | Feb 2022 | CAS vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Mortgage Backed Securities | 40 | -0.08% | 1.53B | Nov 2023 | CAS vs MTBA |
Often Compared With CAS
Investors most often compare CAS with RSBY, FCA, ASHS. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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