iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) 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 ECNS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ECNS
ECNS charges 0.59% annually. There are 5 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 | ECNS vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | ECNS vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | ECNS vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | ECNS vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | ECNS vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ECNS
ECNS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 35 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 | ECNS vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 71 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | ECNS vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 68 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | ECNS vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 63 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | ECNS vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 55 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | ECNS vs KSTR |
Top Performing ECNS Alternatives (YTD)
ECNS is at -10.84% YTD. There are 30 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 24.47% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | ECNS vs KJD | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 23.55% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | ECNS vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 21.60% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | ECNS vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 14.31% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | ECNS vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 8.75% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | ECNS vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ECNS
ECNS has 20.87% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.20%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.20% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | ECNS vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.60% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | ECNS vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.82% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | ECNS vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.40% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | ECNS vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.82% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | ECNS vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ECNS
ECNS has a 1-year max drawdown of -25.73%. There are 23 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 | ECNS vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | ECNS vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | ECNS vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | ECNS vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | ECNS vs YXI |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | ECNS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | ECNS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | ECNS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | ECNS vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | ECNS vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | ECNS vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | ECNS vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | ECNS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | ECNS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | ECNS vs ACWI |
Often Compared With ECNS
Investors most often compare ECNS with ASHS, MCHI, DFAE. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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