CAS vs. CN

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CAS (Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF) and CN (Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF) are both China Equities funds. CAS is actively managed, while CN is passively managed. CAS charges 0.88%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for CN.

Performance

CAS vs. CN - 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 All China Equity ETF (CN). 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*: —

CN

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
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*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CAS vs. CN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CAS Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF	-1.66%
CN Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF	0.00%

CAS vs. CN - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	CAS	CN
Financial Services	43.4%	55.1%
Basic Materials	-	0.6%
Communication Services	-	0.4%
Consumer Cyclical	-	5.4%
Consumer Defensive	-	0.3%
Energy	-	0.9%
Healthcare	-	0.8%
Industrials	-	1.0%
Real Estate	-	0.8%
Technology	-	0.3%
Utilities	-	0.2%

Return for Risk

CAS vs. CN - 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 All China Equity ETF (CN). 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	CN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-3.61	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CAS	CN	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	CN	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. CN - Expense Ratio Comparison

CAS has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is higher than CN's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

CAS vs. CN - Dividend Comparison

Neither CAS nor CN has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
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%
CN Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	4.04%	1.80%	2.00%	0.78%	4.18%	2.09%	0.81%	11.41%	14.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, CAS or CN?

On fees, CN is cheaper at 0.50% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, CAS or CN?

CN is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.88% for CAS.

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

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

What is the main difference between CAS and CN?

They also come from different issuers: Simplify and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.88% for CAS and 0.50% for CN.