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% | 279.32M | Nov 2017 | CGRO vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 495.28M | 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 4. There are 32 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 88 | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | CGRO vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 87 | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | CGRO vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 83 | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | CGRO vs NBCE | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 79 | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | CGRO vs KBA |
Top Performing CGRO Alternatives (YTD)
CGRO is at -17.76% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 47.23% | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | CGRO vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 39.63% | 22.41M | Jan 2024 | CGRO vs MCHS | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 28.25% | 93.03M | Dec 2009 | CGRO vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 24.01% | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | CGRO vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.81% | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | CGRO vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO has 22.86% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.95% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.61% | 14.77M | Mar 2023 | CGRO vs JCHI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.10% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | CGRO vs ASHR | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.28% | 447.72M | Mar 2007 | CGRO vs GXC | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 19.55% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | CGRO vs CNYA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CGRO
CGRO has a 1-year max drawdown of -36.53%. There are 30 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | CGRO vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | CGRO vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | CGRO vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.77% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | CGRO vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -11.39% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | CGRO vs YXI |
Often Compared With CGRO
Investors most often compare CGRO with KTEC, CGDV, FXI. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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