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 22 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% | 264.76M | Nov 2017 | NBCE vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | 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 94. There are 2 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 96 | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 94 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | NBCE vs CNXT | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 92 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | NBCE vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 86 | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | NBCE vs KSTR | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | 83 | 37.44M | May 2014 | NBCE vs ASHS |
Top Performing NBCE Alternatives (YTD)
NBCE is at 32.09% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 51.63% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | NBCE vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 47.82% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | NBCE vs KSTR | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 45.69% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | NBCE vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 36.42% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | NBCE vs CNXT | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 30.56% | 6.86M | Nov 2007 | NBCE vs FXP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE has 20.40% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.50% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.88% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | NBCE vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.09% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | NBCE vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.32% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | NBCE vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 19.00% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | NBCE vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NBCE
NBCE has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.23%. There are 4 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -4.23% | 11.51M | Aug 2024 | NBCE vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | NBCE vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | NBCE vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | NBCE vs ASHR | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | -12.15% | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | NBCE vs MCHS |
Other ETFs from Neuberger Berman
The 7 most viewed Neuberger Berman ETFs shown here include NBOS, NBCM, NBDS and span 7 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 | 78 | 5.59% | 445.09M | Sep 2016 | NBCE vs NBOS | |
| Neuberger Berman Commodity Strategy ETF | Commodities | 48 | 18.19% | 413.74M | Aug 2012 | NBCE vs NBCM | |
| Neuberger Berman Disrupters ETF | Technology Equities | 27 | 14.85% | 123.98M | Apr 2022 | NBCE vs NBDS | |
| Neuberger Berman Short Duration Income ETF | Short-Term Bond | 88 | 0.85% | 1.12B | Jun 2010 | NBCE vs NBSD | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | 3.64% | 136.81M | Sep 2013 | NBCE vs NEMD | |
| Neuberger Berman Energy Transition & Infrastructur... | Energy Equities | 51 | 20.80% | 43.75M | Apr 2022 | NBCE vs NBET | |
| Neuberger Berman Japan Equity ETF | Japan Equities | 58 | 19.75% | 142.20M | Sep 2024 | NBCE vs NBJP |
Often Compared With NBCE
Investors most often compare NBCE with ASHX, YCS, FXI. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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