CAS vs. ASHX

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

CAS (Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF) and ASHX (Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF) are both China Equities funds. CAS is actively managed, while ASHX is passively managed. CAS charges 0.88%/yr vs 0.60%/yr for ASHX.

Performance

CAS vs. ASHX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF (CAS) and Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF (ASHX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CAS

• 1D: 1.08%
• 1M: -11.07%
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

ASHX

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

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

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	$38.47K	$52.48K	$79.55K

CAS vs. ASHX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	-11.11%
ASHX Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF	0.00%

CAS vs. ASHX - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	CAS	ASHX
Financial Services	46.5%	19.6%
Basic Materials	-	9.6%
Communication Services	-	1.5%
Consumer Cyclical	-	7.1%
Consumer Defensive	-	14.3%
Energy	-	4.2%
Healthcare	-	7.9%
Industrials	-	16.0%
Real Estate	-	1.4%
Technology	-	14.1%
Utilities	-	4.3%

Return for Risk

CAS vs. ASHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF (CAS) and Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF (ASHX). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

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

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CAS	ASHX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-15.89%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-14.28%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.19%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CAS	ASHX	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	33.97%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	33.97%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	33.97%	—	—

CAS vs. ASHX - Expense Ratio Comparison

CAS has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is higher than ASHX's 0.60% expense ratio.

Dividends

CAS vs. ASHX - Dividend Comparison

CAS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.46%, while ASHX has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ASHX Xtrackers MSCI China A Inclusion Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	2.38%	1.76%	0.84%	0.80%	1.78%	1.07%	2.48%	19.46%	2.91%
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	2.46%	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 ASHX?

On fees, ASHX is cheaper at 0.60% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, CAS or ASHX?

ASHX is cheaper with a 0.60% expense ratio, compared with 0.88% for CAS.

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

CAS has the higher dividend yield at 2.46%, compared with 0.00% for ASHX.

What is the main difference between CAS and ASHX?

They also come from different issuers: Simplify and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.88% for CAS and 0.60% for ASHX.