CoreValues Alpha Greater China Growth ETF (CGRO) 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 CGRO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO charges 0.75% annually. There are 24 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 | CGRO vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | Sep 2012 | CGRO vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | CGRO vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | CGRO vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | CGRO vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 29 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 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 95 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | CGRO vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 94 | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | CGRO vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 94 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | CGRO vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 91 | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | CGRO vs KSTR |
Top Performing CGRO Alternatives (YTD)
CGRO is at -25.74% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 62.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 62.59% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | CGRO vs YANG | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 58.03% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | CGRO vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 57.13% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | CGRO vs MCHS | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 41.99% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | CGRO vs CNXT | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 41.49% | 6.86M | Nov 2007 | CGRO vs FXP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO has 22.30% 1-year volatility. There are 14 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 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.95% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | CGRO vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 17.99% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | CGRO vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.33% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | CGRO vs CNYA | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 18.96% | 459.90M | Mar 2007 | CGRO vs GXC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO has a 1-year max drawdown of -36.53%. There are 29 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 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | CGRO vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | CGRO vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | CGRO vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | CGRO vs NBCE |
Often Compared With CGRO
Investors most often compare CGRO with KTEC, FXI, MCHI. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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