Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) 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 PGJ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ charges 0.70% annually. There are 20 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 | PGJ vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | PGJ vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | PGJ vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | PGJ vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | PGJ vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 30 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 76 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | PGJ vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 75 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | PGJ vs NBCE | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 64 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | PGJ vs KSTR | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 63 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | PGJ vs CNXT |
Top Performing PGJ Alternatives (YTD)
PGJ is at -11.25% YTD. There are 30 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 | PGJ vs KSTR | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 24.47% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | PGJ vs KJD | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 23.90% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | PGJ vs MCHS | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 15.71% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | PGJ vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 8.75% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | PGJ vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ has 24.97% 1-year volatility. There are 19 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.60% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | PGJ vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.86% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | PGJ vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.40% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | PGJ vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.82% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | PGJ vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.08%. There are 27 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | PGJ vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | PGJ vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | PGJ vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | PGJ vs YXI |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $453B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 58 | 14.23% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | PGJ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 51 | 22.35% | 21.05B | Oct 2015 | PGJ vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 14.26% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | PGJ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 79 | 14.26% | 96.96B | Apr 2003 | PGJ vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 61.64% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | PGJ vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | Quality Factor, S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 14.14% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | PGJ vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 45 | 4.68% | 10.56B | May 2005 | PGJ vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility | 55 | 12.76% | 4.04B | Oct 2012 | PGJ vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 13.32% | 7.18B | Mar 2005 | PGJ vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 11.63% | 4.08B | Feb 2012 | PGJ vs IDMO |
Often Compared With PGJ
Investors most often compare PGJ with KWEB, CQQQ, FXI. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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