CN vs. CNXT

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

CN (Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF) and CNXT (VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF) are both China Equities funds - CN tracks the MSCI China All Shares while CNXT tracks the SME-ChiNext 100 Index. Both are passively managed. A 0.63 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined. CN charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.65%/yr for CNXT.

Performance

CN vs. CNXT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF (CNXT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CN

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

CNXT

• 1D: -4.22%
• 1M: -3.05%
• 6M: 10.97%
• YTD: 20.68%
• 1Y: 79.99%
• 3Y*: 22.79%
• 5Y*: 1.56%
• 10Y*: 5.41%

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

CN vs. CNXT - 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%
CNXT VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF	20.68%	59.31%	12.42%	-21.47%	-35.58%	8.78%	63.30%	42.66%	-39.48%	20.19%

Correlation

The correlation between CN and CNXT is 0.63, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.30
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.48
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.63
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 24, 2014	0.63

The correlation between CN and CNXT shifts across timeframes, from 0.30 (3 years) to 0.63 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

CN vs. CNXT - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	CN	CNXT
Financial Services	55.1%	3.7%
Consumer Cyclical	5.4%	0.6%
Industrials	1.0%	37.5%
Energy	0.9%	-
Real Estate	0.8%	-
Healthcare	0.8%	3.9%
Basic Materials	0.6%	4.9%
Communication Services	0.4%	0.9%
Technology	0.3%	44.3%
Consumer Defensive	0.3%	1.4%
Utilities	0.2%	-

Return for Risk

CN vs. CNXT — Risk / Return Rank

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

CN

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

CNXT

CNXT Risk / Return Rank: 88
CNXT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 89
CNXT Sortino Ratio Rank: 84
CNXT Omega Ratio Rank: 80
CNXT Calmar Ratio Rank: 93
CNXT Martin Ratio Rank: 92

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. CNXT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF (CNXT). 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.

	CN	CNXT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.35	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	2.96	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.37	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	5.23	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	17.67	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CN	CNXT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-68.98%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-15.37%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-48.60%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-61.21%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.30%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-15.37%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-42.61%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.54%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CN	CNXT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	15.65%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	25.28%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	34.35%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	35.85%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	31.98%	—

CN vs. CNXT - Expense Ratio Comparison

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

Dividends

CN vs. CNXT - Dividend Comparison

CN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while CNXT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.15%.

Position	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%
CNXT VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF	0.15%	0.18%	0.15%	0.00%	0.00%	9.22%	0.01%	0.45%	0.00%	0.19%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CN and CNXT in my portfolio?

CN and CNXT have a correlation of 0.63, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, CN or CNXT?

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, CN or CNXT?

CN is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.65% for CNXT.

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

CNXT has the higher dividend yield at 0.15%, compared with 0.00% for CN.

What is the main difference between CN and CNXT?

CN tracks MSCI China All Shares, while CNXT tracks SME-ChiNext 100 Index. They also come from different issuers: Deutsche Bank and VanEck. Their fees differ too: 0.50% for CN and 0.65% for CNXT.