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 22 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% | 264.76M | Nov 2017 | FXI vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | 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 5. There are 25 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 96 | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 94 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | FXI vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 94 | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | FXI vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 92 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | FXI vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 86 | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | FXI vs KSTR |
Top Performing FXI Alternatives (YTD)
FXI is at -13.61% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 51.63% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | FXI vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 47.82% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | FXI vs KSTR | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 45.69% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | FXI vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 36.42% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | FXI vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 32.09% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | FXI vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FXI
FXI has 20.00% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.50% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.88% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | FXI vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.09% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | FXI vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.32% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | FXI vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 19.00% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | FXI vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FXI
FXI has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.91%. There are 17 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -4.23% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | FXI vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | FXI vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | FXI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | FXI vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | FXI vs NBCE |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | FXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | FXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | FXI vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | FXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | FXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | FXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | FXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | FXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | FXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | FXI vs ACWI |
Often Compared With FXI
Investors most often compare FXI with MCHI, KWEB, CQQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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