iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) Alternatives
iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) 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 MCHI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MCHI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | Nov 2, 2017 | MCHI vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | Sep 19, 2012 | MCHI vs CXSE | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | Apr 8, 2015 | MCHI vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | Apr 30, 2014 | MCHI vs CN | |
| iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF | 0.59% | Sep 28, 2010 | MCHI vs ECNS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCHI
Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 90 | Apr 18, 2011 | MCHI vs FCA | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 90 | Jul 24, 2014 | MCHI vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 83 | Mar 5, 2014 | MCHI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | 82 | May 21, 2014 | MCHI vs ASHS | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 81 | Oct 13, 2023 | MCHI vs NBCE |
Top Performing MCHI Alternatives (YTD)
MCHI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 20.02% | Dec 3, 2009 | MCHI vs YANG | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 13.74% | Nov 8, 2007 | MCHI vs FXP | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 13.36% | Jan 10, 2024 | MCHI vs MCHS | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 11.25% | Apr 18, 2011 | MCHI vs FCA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 7.67% | Mar 16, 2010 | MCHI vs YXI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 18.63% | Nov 6, 2013 | MCHI vs ASHR | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 18.64% | Mar 5, 2014 | MCHI vs KBA | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.85% | Jun 13, 2016 | MCHI vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.37% | Oct 13, 2023 | MCHI vs NBCE | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 20.80% | Mar 15, 2023 | MCHI vs JCHI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -10.88% | Mar 5, 2014 | MCHI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -11.38% | Nov 6, 2013 | MCHI vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -11.47% | Jun 13, 2016 | MCHI vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -13.14% | Oct 13, 2023 | MCHI vs NBCE | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | -14.03% | May 21, 2014 | MCHI vs ASHS |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | MCHI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | MCHI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | MCHI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | MCHI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | MCHI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | MCHI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | MCHI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | MCHI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | MCHI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | MCHI vs ACWI |
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