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 19 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 | PGJ vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 508.99M | 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 4. There are 27 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 94 | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | PGJ vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 94 | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | PGJ vs NBCE | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 92 | 22.92M | Jan 2024 | PGJ vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 86 | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | PGJ vs KSTR |
Top Performing PGJ Alternatives (YTD)
PGJ is at -20.19% YTD. There are 29 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 | PGJ vs MCHS | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 47.82% | 230.05M | Jan 2021 | PGJ vs KSTR | |
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 45.69% | 115.73M | Dec 2009 | PGJ vs YANG | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 36.42% | 137.13M | Jul 2014 | PGJ vs CNXT | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 32.09% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | PGJ vs NBCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ has 24.43% 1-year volatility. There are 19 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 17.88% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | PGJ vs ASHR | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.09% | 14.72M | Mar 2023 | PGJ vs JCHI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.32% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | PGJ vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 19.00% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | PGJ vs KBA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PGJ
PGJ has a 1-year max drawdown of -32.09%. There are 25 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 | PGJ vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.59% | 242.69M | Jun 2016 | PGJ vs CNYA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 156.13M | Mar 2014 | PGJ vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.70B | Nov 2013 | PGJ vs ASHR | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -9.23% | 18.92M | Oct 2023 | PGJ vs NBCE |
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 $493B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 59 | 16.45% | 493.17B | Mar 1999 | PGJ vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 68 | 29.91% | 21.99B | Oct 2015 | PGJ vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 60 | 16.48% | 101.29B | Oct 2020 | PGJ vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 49 | 9.94% | 92.57B | Apr 2003 | PGJ vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 90.62% | 3.22B | Jun 2021 | PGJ vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 39 | 1.60% | 10.60B | May 2005 | PGJ vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 61 | 16.54% | 21.05B | Dec 2005 | PGJ vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 30 | 8.20% | 3.27B | Oct 2012 | PGJ vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 22.90% | 8.18B | Mar 2005 | PGJ vs XMMO | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 38 | 9.76% | 8.26B | Oct 2005 | PGJ vs PPA |
Often Compared With PGJ
Investors most often compare PGJ with KWEB, CQQQ, FXI. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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