iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares MSCI China A ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA) has returned -1.16% so far this year and 24.44% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2016, CNYA's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst month was Jun 2018 at -10.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, CNYA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 6, 2020 with a return of +10.3%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2024 at -14.8%.

iShares MSCI China A ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.11%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 16, 2016.

• This ETF participated in 61.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 46.29% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
• R² of 0.16 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

CNYA has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.

CNYA ranks 73 for risk / return — better than 73% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

iShares MSCI China A ETF provided a 1.94% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.66 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI China A ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI China A ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI China A ETF was 49.49%, occurring on Feb 2, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current iShares MSCI China A ETF drawdown is 21.70%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.