CN vs. ASHS

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS).

CN and ASHS are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. CN is a passively managed fund by Deutsche Bank that tracks the performance of the MSCI China All Shares. It was launched on Apr 30, 2014. ASHS is a passively managed fund by Deutsche Bank that tracks the performance of the CSI 500 Index. It was launched on May 21, 2014. Both CN and ASHS are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

CN vs. ASHS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CN vs. ASHS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
CN Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	-3.10%	-11.87%	-23.85%	-12.74%	31.55%	26.79%	-22.41%	43.69%
ASHS Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF	4.66%	39.48%	2.68%	-10.03%	-24.78%	17.66%	28.22%	24.53%	-35.91%	7.90%

Returns By Period

CN

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

ASHS

• 1D: 0.31%
• 1M: -11.46%
• YTD: 4.66%
• 6M: 7.27%
• 1Y: 40.76%
• 3Y*: 7.63%
• 5Y*: 3.78%
• 10Y*: 2.07%

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

CN vs. ASHS - Expense Ratio Comparison

CN has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than ASHS's 0.65% expense ratio.

ASHS

Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF

CN

Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF

Return for Risk

CN vs. ASHS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

ASHS

ASHS Risk / Return Rank: 85
ASHS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 85
ASHS Sortino Ratio Rank: 83
ASHS Omega Ratio Rank: 83
ASHS Calmar Ratio Rank: 89
ASHS Martin Ratio Rank: 87

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CN vs. ASHS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS). 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

	CN	ASHS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.70	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.15	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.08	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.17	—

Correlation

The correlation between CN and ASHS is 0.65, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

CN vs. ASHS - Dividend Comparison

Neither CN nor ASHS has paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CN Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	4.04%	1.80%	2.00%	0.78%	4.18%	2.09%	0.81%	11.41%	14.00%
ASHS Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.69%	0.65%	1.90%	0.76%	0.43%	0.57%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	8.34%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CN	ASHS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-69.90%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-14.03%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-47.81%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.81%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-39.59%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-48.78%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	3.93%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CN	ASHS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	8.57%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.21%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	24.04%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	26.08%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	25.64%	—