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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FXI
FXI charges 0.74% annually. There are 23 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 | FXI vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | FXI vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | FXI vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | FXI vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | FXI vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FXI
FXI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 21 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 76 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 75 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | FXI vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 67 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | FXI vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 64 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | FXI vs KSTR |
Top Performing FXI Alternatives (YTD)
FXI is at -3.96% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 26.49% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | FXI vs KSTR | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 24.47% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | FXI vs KJD | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 23.90% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | FXI vs MCHS | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 15.71% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | FXI vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 9.28% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | FXI vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FXI
FXI has 20.32% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.59% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | FXI vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.86% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | FXI vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.44% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | FXI vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.86% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | FXI vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FXI
FXI has a 1-year max drawdown of -22.94%. There are 15 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 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | FXI vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | FXI vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | FXI 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 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | FXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | FXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | FXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | FXI vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | FXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | FXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | FXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | FXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | FXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | FXI vs ACWI |
Often Compared With FXI
Investors most often compare FXI with MCHI, KWEB, CQQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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