Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF (CHIQ) 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 CHIQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ 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% | 303.00M | Nov 2017 | CHIQ vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | CHIQ vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | CHIQ vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | CHIQ vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | CHIQ vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 33 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | CHIQ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 66 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | CHIQ vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 65 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | CHIQ vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 60 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | CHIQ vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 54 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | CHIQ vs KSTR |
Top Performing CHIQ Alternatives (YTD)
CHIQ is at -12.61% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 27.19% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | CHIQ vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 26.78% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | CHIQ vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 23.81% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | CHIQ vs KJD | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 16.81% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | CHIQ vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 13.85% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | CHIQ vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ has 23.16% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.18% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | CHIQ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.57% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | CHIQ vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.80% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | CHIQ vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.37% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | CHIQ vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.82% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | CHIQ vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.53%. There are 28 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% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | CHIQ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | CHIQ vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | CHIQ vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | CHIQ vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | CHIQ vs YXI |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $15B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 83 | 9.77% | 8.09B | Dec 2013 | CHIQ vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 17 | 4.63% | 7.00B | Sep 2023 | CHIQ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Technology Equities | 51 | 24.13% | 10.34B | May 2018 | CHIQ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 16 | -0.56% | 5.45B | Nov 2010 | CHIQ vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 74 | 17.39% | 7.34B | Apr 2010 | CHIQ vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | 2.42% | 3.31B | Sep 2016 | CHIQ vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 38 | -5.77% | 3.96B | Apr 2010 | CHIQ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 92 | 8.89% | 3.24B | Jun 2013 | CHIQ vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 75 | 36.47% | 2.30B | Oct 2020 | CHIQ vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Infrastructure Equities, Industrials Equities | 57 | 22.79% | 14.54B | Mar 2017 | CHIQ vs PAVE |
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Investors most often compare CHIQ with CQQQ, KWEB, KURE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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