Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF (NBCE) 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 NBCE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE charges 0.74% annually. There are 23 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 | NBCE vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | NBCE vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | NBCE vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | NBCE vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | NBCE vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 2 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 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 76 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | NBCE vs KBA | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 67 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | NBCE vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 64 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | NBCE vs KSTR | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 51 | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | NBCE vs ASHR |
Top Performing NBCE Alternatives (YTD)
NBCE is at 15.71% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 26.49% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | NBCE vs KSTR | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 24.47% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | NBCE vs KJD | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 23.90% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | NBCE vs MCHS | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 9.28% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | NBCE vs CNXT | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 8.73% | — | Jul 2025 | NBCE vs DRGN |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE has 23.60% 1-year volatility. There are 18 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.59% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | NBCE vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.86% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | NBCE vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.40% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | NBCE vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.82% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | NBCE vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.60%. There are 8 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 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | NBCE vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | NBCE vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | NBCE vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | NBCE vs YXI |
Other ETFs from Neuberger Berman
The 7 most viewed Neuberger Berman ETFs shown here include NBOS, NBCM, NBDS and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Option Strategy ETF | Options Trading | 90 | 8.54% | 487.37M | Sep 2016 | NBCE vs NBOS | |
| Neuberger Berman Commodity Strategy ETF | Commodities | 80 | 26.45% | 457.70M | Aug 2012 | NBCE vs NBCM | |
| Neuberger Berman Disrupters ETF | Technology Equities | 22 | 9.49% | 142.90M | Apr 2022 | NBCE vs NBDS | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | 3.47% | 137.00M | Sep 2013 | NBCE vs NEMD | |
| Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.35% | 1.20B | Jun 2010 | NBCE vs NBSD | |
| Neuberger Berman Energy Transition & Infrastructur... | Infrastructure Equities, Energy Equities | 74 | 24.97% | 46.90M | Apr 2022 | NBCE vs NBET | |
| Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF | Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | 54 | 14.39% | 124.41M | Sep 2024 | NBCE vs NBJP |
Often Compared With NBCE
Investors most often compare NBCE with ASHX, FXI, YCS. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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