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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI charges 0.59% annually. There are 5 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 | MCHI vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 495.28M | Sep 2012 | MCHI vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | MCHI vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | MCHI vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | MCHI vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 23 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 | MCHI vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 88 | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | MCHI vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 87 | 385.27M | Jan 2021 | MCHI vs KSTR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 83 | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | MCHI vs NBCE | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 79 | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | MCHI vs KBA |
Top Performing MCHI Alternatives (YTD)
MCHI is at -9.26% YTD. There are 25 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 | MCHI vs KSTR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 39.63% | 22.41M | Jan 2024 | MCHI vs MCHS | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 28.25% | 93.03M | Dec 2009 | MCHI vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 24.01% | 121.57M | Jul 2014 | MCHI vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.81% | 18.42M | Oct 2023 | MCHI vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI has 20.51% 1-year volatility. There are 8 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 | MCHI vs KCAI | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.61% | 14.77M | Mar 2023 | MCHI vs JCHI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.10% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | MCHI vs ASHR | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.28% | 447.72M | Mar 2007 | MCHI vs GXC | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 19.55% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | MCHI vs CNYA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCHI
MCHI has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.22%. There are 19 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 | MCHI vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | MCHI vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | MCHI vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.77% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | MCHI vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -11.39% | 4.73M | Mar 2010 | MCHI 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 $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.94% | 97.69B | May 2020 | MCHI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.86% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | MCHI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.58% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | MCHI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 11.32% | 894.38B | May 2000 | MCHI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.16% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | MCHI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 11.40% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | MCHI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -18.95% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | MCHI vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 25 | -6.02% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | MCHI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 20.65% | 83.34B | May 2000 | MCHI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 68 | 12.05% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | MCHI vs ACWI |
Often Compared With MCHI
Investors most often compare MCHI with FXI, KWEB, CQQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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