CN vs. DVYA

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

CN (Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF) and DVYA (iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - CN is a China Equities fund tracking the MSCI China All Shares, while DVYA is a Asia Pacific Equities fund tracking the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index. Both are passively managed. At a 0.46 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. CN charges 0.50%/yr vs 0.49%/yr for DVYA.

Performance

CN vs. DVYA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (DVYA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CN

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

DVYA

• 1D: -0.56%
• 1M: -3.03%
• YTD: 10.85%
• 6M: 10.27%
• 1Y: 36.26%
• 3Y*: 21.27%
• 5Y*: 10.06%
• 10Y*: 7.25%

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

CN vs. DVYA - 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%
DVYA iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF	10.85%	30.22%	6.05%	13.75%	-2.17%	3.41%	-9.61%	14.70%	-14.87%	16.99%

Correlation

The correlation between CN and DVYA is 0.46, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.27
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.41
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.49
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Apr 30, 2014	0.46

The correlation between CN and DVYA shifts across timeframes, from 0.27 (3 years) to 0.49 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

CN vs. DVYA - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	CN	DVYA
Financial Services	55.1%	30.8%
Consumer Cyclical	5.4%	11.1%
Industrials	1.0%	6.7%
Energy	0.9%	4.8%
Real Estate	0.8%	10.0%
Healthcare	0.8%	3.4%
Basic Materials	0.6%	18.3%
Communication Services	0.4%	4.4%
Technology	0.3%	1.8%
Consumer Defensive	0.3%	4.7%
Utilities	0.2%	4.1%

Return for Risk

CN vs. DVYA — 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.

DVYA

DVYA Risk / Return Rank: 83
DVYA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 87
DVYA Sortino Ratio Rank: 85
DVYA Omega Ratio Rank: 83
DVYA Calmar Ratio Rank: 83
DVYA Martin Ratio Rank: 76

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. DVYA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN) and iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF (DVYA). 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	DVYA	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	2.74	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	3.65	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.48	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	4.22	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	14.09	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	CN	DVYA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-45.61%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-8.64%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-19.15%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-25.18%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-45.61%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.24%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-10.04%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.58%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CN	DVYA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.15%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.01%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	13.34%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	15.15%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	17.54%	—

CN vs. DVYA - Expense Ratio Comparison

CN has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is higher than DVYA's 0.49% expense ratio.

Dividends

CN vs. DVYA - Dividend Comparison

CN has not paid dividends to shareholders, while DVYA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.67%.

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%
DVYA iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF	4.67%	4.71%	5.97%	6.48%	7.29%	5.81%	3.66%	5.52%	6.24%	4.74%	4.79%	5.33%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CN and DVYA in my portfolio?

CN and DVYA have a correlation of 0.46, 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 DVYA?

On fees, DVYA is cheaper at 0.49% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, CN or DVYA?

DVYA is cheaper with a 0.49% expense ratio, compared with 0.50% for CN.

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

DVYA has the higher dividend yield at 4.67%, compared with 0.00% for CN.

What is the main difference between CN and DVYA?

CN is categorized as China Equities, while DVYA is Asia Pacific Equities. CN tracks MSCI China All Shares, while DVYA tracks Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Select Dividend 30 Index. They also come from different issuers: Deutsche Bank and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.50% for CN and 0.49% for DVYA.