KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) 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 KWEB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KWEB
KWEB charges 0.76% annually. There are 27 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% | 272.96M | Nov 2017 | KWEB vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 522.66M | Sep 2012 | KWEB vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | KWEB vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | KWEB vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | KWEB vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KWEB
KWEB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 30 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 93 | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | KWEB vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 92 | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | KWEB vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 90 | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | KWEB vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | KWEB vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 75 | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | KWEB vs ASHR |
Top Performing KWEB Alternatives (YTD)
KWEB is at -20.06% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.10%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 44.10% | 22.86M | Jan 2024 | KWEB vs MCHS | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 33.52% | 146.97M | Jul 2014 | KWEB vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 32.94% | 192.71M | Jan 2021 | KWEB vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 25.89% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | KWEB vs NBCE | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 18.42% | 120.89M | Dec 2009 | KWEB vs YANG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KWEB
KWEB has 27.25% 1-year volatility. There are 25 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill China Dragons ETF | 0.00% | 33.38M | Oct 2024 | KWEB vs DRAG | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 16.84% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | KWEB vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 17.32% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | KWEB vs CNYA | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 17.60% | 15.12M | Mar 2023 | KWEB vs JCHI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 17.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | KWEB vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KWEB
KWEB has a 1-year max drawdown of -34.13%. There are 30 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.59%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.42M | Jun 2016 | KWEB vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 161.84M | Mar 2014 | KWEB vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -7.69% | 1.91B | Nov 2013 | KWEB vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 17.60M | Oct 2023 | KWEB vs NBCE | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | -11.13% | 102.34M | Apr 2011 | KWEB vs FCA |
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The 10 most viewed CICC ETFs shown here include KMLM, KRBN, KLIP and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $327M.
Often Compared With KWEB
Investors most often compare KWEB with CQQQ, FXI, MCHI. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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