- ISIN
- IE00BQT3WG13
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 8, 2015
- Region
- Asia (China)
- Category
- China Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI China A Inclusion Index (Net)
- Domicile
- Ireland
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
CNYA.L Performance Chart
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CNYA.L) is up 4.1% since the beginning of the year. CNYA.L is currently trading at $6 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CNYA.L shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $937.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CNYA.L) has returned 4.12% so far this year and 25.16% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CNYA.L has returned 5.34% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.36% annually.
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc)
- 1D
- -2.16%
- 1M
- -4.94%
- 6M
- 0.97%
- YTD
- 4.12%
- 1Y
- 25.16%
- 3Y*
- 9.63%
- 5Y*
- -1.29%
- 10Y*
- 5.34%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
CNYA.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 8, 2015, CNYA.L's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.32%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.1 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +21.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, CNYA.L closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 9, 2015 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 24, 2015 at -14.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.77% | 2.19% | -6.44% | 8.82% | 2.27% | 2.38% | -7.00% | 4.12% | |||||
| 2025 | -0.88% | 1.10% | -0.22% | -3.06% | 2.71% | 3.52% | 3.82% | 12.68% | 2.72% | 0.18% | -1.59% | 3.41% | 26.26% |
| 2024 | -8.03% | 8.99% | 0.00% | 2.43% | -0.95% | -3.35% | 0.99% | -2.45% | 21.61% | -3.72% | -0.21% | -1.72% | 11.19% |
| 2023 | 9.81% | -5.13% | -0.20% | -1.81% | -8.59% | -0.22% | 6.50% | -8.21% | -1.61% | -4.20% | 1.46% | -1.44% | -14.20% |
| 2022 | -8.78% | 2.87% | -9.85% | -9.65% | 3.02% | 10.37% | -7.27% | -4.21% | -8.78% | -9.85% | 14.81% | 1.27% | -26.19% |
| 2021 | 3.18% | -0.77% | -6.21% | 3.64% | 6.71% | -1.65% | -6.54% | 0.65% | 1.62% | 1.27% | 0.16% | 1.88% | 3.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc) has an annualized alpha of -1.59%, beta of 0.45, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 08, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 86.69% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 47.07% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.45 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.09 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 0.09 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.
- Alpha
- -1.59%
- Beta
- 0.45
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 47.07%
- Downside Capture
- 86.69%
Expense Ratio
CNYA.L has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CNYA.L ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (CNYA.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| CNYA.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.41 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.24 | 1.31 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.13 | 2.35 | +0.78 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.30 | 10.19 | -1.89 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc). 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 UCITS ETF USD (Acc) was 52.23%, occurring on Feb 11, 2016. Recovery took 1238 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF USD (Acc) drawdown is 17.02%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-52.23%Feb 2016 | 8mo 1d | 4y 11mo | 5y 6moJun 2015 - Jan 2021 | — |
-49.31%Feb 2024 | 2y 11mo | — | 5y 5moFeb 2021 - now | — |
-8.86%May 2015 | 9d | 14d | 23dApr 2015 - May 2015 | — |
-7.54%May 2015 | 2d | 10d | 12dMay 2015 - Jun 2015 | — |
-4.70%Jan 2021 | 16d | 10d | 26dJan 2021 - Feb 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| CNYA.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.23% | -56.78% | +4.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.00% | -9.10% | +1.10% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.99% | -18.90% | -9.09% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.56% | -25.43% | -19.13% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.31% | -33.92% | -15.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.02% | -0.49% | -16.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.14% | -10.70% | -21.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.02% | 2.09% | +0.93% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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