Matthews China Active ETF (MCH) 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 MCH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MCH
MCH charges 0.79% annually. There are 26 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% | 279.32M | Nov 2017 | MCH vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 495.28M | Sep 2012 | MCH vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | MCH vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | MCH vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | MCH vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCH
MCH has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 11 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 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | MCH vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 88 | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | MCH vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 87 | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | MCH vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 83 | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | MCH vs NBCE | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 79 | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | MCH vs KBA |
Top Performing MCH Alternatives (YTD)
MCH is at 1.40% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 47.23% | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | MCH vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 39.63% | 22.41M | Jan 2024 | MCH vs MCHS | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 28.25% | 93.03M | Dec 2009 | MCH vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 24.01% | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | MCH vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.81% | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | MCH vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCH
MCH has 21.47% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.95% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | MCH vs KCAI | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.61% | 14.77M | Mar 2023 | MCH vs JCHI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.10% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | MCH vs ASHR | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.28% | 447.72M | Mar 2007 | MCH vs GXC | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 19.55% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | MCH vs CNYA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCH
MCH has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.05%. There are 9 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% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | MCH vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | MCH vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | MCH vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.77% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | MCH vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -11.39% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | MCH vs YXI |
Other ETFs from Matthews
The 9 most viewed Matthews ETFs shown here include MKOR, ASIA, MEMX and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $172M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | South Korea Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 90 | 71.44% | 137.63M | Oct 2010 | MCH vs MKOR | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 62 | 22.49% | 53.18M | Sep 2023 | MCH vs ASIA | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 76 | 24.26% | 48.52M | Jan 2023 | MCH vs MEMX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 61 | 38.84% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | MCH vs EMSF | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | India Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 9 | -1.30% | 17.78M | Sep 2023 | MCH vs INDE | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 80 | 44.52% | 172.41M | Jul 2022 | MCH vs MINV | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 62 | 17.05% | 9.13M | Sep 2023 | MCH vs ADVE | |
| Matthews Japan Active ETF | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 63 | 18.49% | 10.11M | Sep 2023 | MCH vs JPAN | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 57 | 20.95% | 54.38M | Jul 2022 | MCH vs MEM |
Often Compared With MCH
Investors most often compare MCH with MCHI, FXI, KWEB. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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