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 13 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% | 272.96M | Nov 2017 | CHIQ vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 522.66M | 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 4. There are 31 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 93 | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | CHIQ vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 92 | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | CHIQ vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 90 | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | CHIQ vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | CHIQ vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 75 | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | CHIQ vs ASHR |
Top Performing CHIQ Alternatives (YTD)
CHIQ is at -13.71% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 44.10% | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | CHIQ vs MCHS | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 33.52% | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | CHIQ vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 32.94% | 192.71M | Jan 2021 | CHIQ vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 25.89% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | CHIQ vs NBCE | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 18.42% | 120.89M | Dec 2009 | CHIQ vs YANG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ has 22.49% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill China Dragons ETF | 0.00% | 33.38M | Oct 2024 | CHIQ vs DRAG | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 16.84% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | CHIQ vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 17.32% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | CHIQ vs CNYA | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 17.60% | 15.12M | Mar 2023 | CHIQ vs JCHI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 17.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | CHIQ vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CHIQ
CHIQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -26.10%. There are 23 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | CHIQ vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | CHIQ vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -7.69% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | CHIQ vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | CHIQ vs NBCE | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | -11.13% | 102.34M | Apr 2011 | CHIQ vs FCA |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, URA and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 88 | 7.88% | 8.41B | Dec 2013 | CHIQ vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 15 | -2.28% | 7.99B | Sep 2023 | CHIQ vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 34 | 17.93% | 7.06B | Nov 2010 | CHIQ vs URA | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 81 | 35.98% | 10.85B | May 2018 | CHIQ vs AIQ | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 75 | 25.71% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | CHIQ vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 33 | 11.15% | 3.74B | Sep 2016 | CHIQ vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 4.75% | 5.22B | Apr 2010 | CHIQ vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 82 | 4.96% | 3.17B | Jun 2013 | CHIQ vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 52.56% | 2.14B | Oct 2020 | CHIQ vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Utilities Equities | 59 | 19.88% | 13.54B | Mar 2017 | CHIQ vs PAVE |
Often Compared With CHIQ
Investors most often compare CHIQ with CQQQ, KWEB, PGJ. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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