iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF (ISVBF) 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 ISVBF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISVBF
ISVBF charges 0.40% annually. There are 3 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 | ISVBF vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | ISVBF vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | ISVBF vs DRGN | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | ISVBF vs CN | |
| iShares MSCI China ETF | 0.59% | 6.28B | Mar 2011 | ISVBF vs MCHI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISVBF
ISVBF 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 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | ISVBF vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 66 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | ISVBF vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 65 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | ISVBF vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 60 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | ISVBF vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 54 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | ISVBF vs KSTR |
Top Performing ISVBF Alternatives (YTD)
ISVBF is at -6.75% YTD. There are 27 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 27.19% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | ISVBF vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 26.78% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | ISVBF vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 23.81% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | ISVBF vs KJD | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 16.81% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | ISVBF vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 13.85% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | ISVBF vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISVBF
ISVBF has 31.60% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.18% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | ISVBF vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.57% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | ISVBF vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.80% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | ISVBF vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.37% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | ISVBF vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.82% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | ISVBF vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISVBF
ISVBF has a 1-year max drawdown of -24.14%. There are 18 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 | ISVBF vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | ISVBF vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | ISVBF vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | ISVBF vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | ISVBF 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 | 2.14% | 99.95B | May 2020 | ISVBF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.71% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | ISVBF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 80.24% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | ISVBF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.72% | 869.20B | May 2000 | ISVBF vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.02% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | ISVBF vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.43% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | ISVBF vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 33 | -16.42% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | ISVBF vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -5.52% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | ISVBF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 23.08% | 80.11B | May 2000 | ISVBF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.26% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | ISVBF vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare ISVBF with CQQQ, XPP, MAGC. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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