iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) Alternatives
iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) 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 FXI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FXI
FXI charges 0.74% annually. Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FXI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | Nov 2, 2017 | FXI vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | Sep 19, 2012 | FXI vs CXSE | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | Apr 8, 2015 | FXI vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | Apr 30, 2014 | FXI vs CN | |
| iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF | 0.59% | Sep 28, 2010 | FXI vs ECNS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FXI
Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 92 | Jul 24, 2014 | FXI vs CNXT | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 92 | Apr 18, 2011 | FXI vs FCA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | 85 | May 21, 2014 | FXI vs ASHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | Mar 5, 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 82 | Oct 13, 2023 | FXI vs NBCE |
Top Performing FXI Alternatives (YTD)
FXI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 16.89% | Dec 3, 2009 | FXI vs YANG | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 11.77% | Nov 8, 2007 | FXI vs FXP | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 10.86% | Apr 18, 2011 | FXI vs FCA | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | FXI vs MCHS | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 6.45% | Mar 16, 2010 | FXI vs YXI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FXI
FXI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 18.63% | Nov 6, 2013 | FXI vs ASHR | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 18.64% | Mar 5, 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.85% | Jun 13, 2016 | FXI vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.37% | Oct 13, 2023 | FXI vs NBCE | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 20.80% | Mar 15, 2023 | FXI vs JCHI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FXI
FXI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -11.30% | Mar 5, 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -11.41% | Nov 6, 2013 | FXI vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -11.50% | Jun 13, 2016 | FXI vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -13.27% | Oct 13, 2023 | FXI vs NBCE | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | -14.03% | May 21, 2014 | FXI vs ASHS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | FXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | FXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | FXI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | FXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | FXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | FXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | FXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | FXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | FXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | FXI vs ACWI |
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