CAS vs. AFTY

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CAS (Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF) and AFTY (Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF) are both China Equities funds. CAS is actively managed, while AFTY is passively managed. CAS charges 0.88%/yr vs 0.70%/yr for AFTY.

Performance

CAS vs. AFTY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF (CAS) and Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (AFTY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CAS

• 1D: -0.49%
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

AFTY

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CAS vs. AFTY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	-1.66%
AFTY Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF	0.00%

CAS vs. AFTY - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	CAS	AFTY
Financial Services	43.4%	50.4%
Basic Materials	-	15.5%
Communication Services	-	-
Consumer Cyclical	-	-
Consumer Defensive	-	6.1%
Energy	-	11.5%
Healthcare	-	-
Industrials	-	4.7%
Real Estate	-	-
Technology	-	7.4%
Utilities	-	4.4%

Return for Risk

CAS vs. AFTY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF (CAS) and Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF (AFTY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CAS	AFTY	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-3.61	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CAS	AFTY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-2.59%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.66%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-1.72%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CAS	AFTY	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.83%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.83%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.83%	—	—

CAS vs. AFTY - Expense Ratio Comparison

CAS has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is higher than AFTY's 0.70% expense ratio.

Dividends

CAS vs. AFTY - Dividend Comparison

Neither CAS nor AFTY has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
AFTY Pacer CSOP FTSE China A50 ETF	0.00%	0.00%	2.23%	2.08%	1.84%	1.48%	7.96%	1.85%	6.62%	1.19%	16.76%
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, CAS or AFTY?

On fees, AFTY is cheaper at 0.70% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, CAS or AFTY?

AFTY is cheaper with a 0.70% expense ratio, compared with 0.88% for CAS.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, CAS or AFTY?

CAS and AFTY have nearly identical dividend yields, around 0.00%.

What is the main difference between CAS and AFTY?

They also come from different issuers: Simplify and Pacer. Their fees differ too: 0.88% for CAS and 0.70% for AFTY.