XPP vs. CN

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

XPP (ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50) and CN (Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - XPP is a Leveraged Equities fund tracking the FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (200%), while CN is a China Equities fund tracking the MSCI China All Shares. Both are passively managed. A 0.78 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined. XPP charges 0.95%/yr vs 0.50%/yr for CN.

Performance

XPP vs. CN - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50 (XPP) and Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF (CN). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

XPP

• 1D: -4.83%
• 1M: -6.40%
• YTD: -17.68%
• 6M: -20.01%
• 1Y: -5.89%
• 3Y*: 7.34%
• 5Y*: -20.12%
• 10Y*: -5.30%

CN

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

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

XPP vs. CN - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
XPP ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50	-17.68%	45.84%	38.18%	-34.77%	-50.06%	-40.45%	7.07%	24.88%	-31.36%	80.21%
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%

Correlation

The correlation between XPP and CN is 0.78, 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	0.47
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.72
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.79
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since May 1, 2014	0.78

The correlation between XPP and CN shifts across timeframes, from 0.47 (3 years) to 0.79 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

XPP vs. CN - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors	XPP	CN
Financial Services	42.1%	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

XPP vs. CN — Risk / Return Rank

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

XPP

XPP Risk / Return Rank: 7
XPP Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7
XPP Sortino Ratio Rank: 8
XPP Omega Ratio Rank: 8
XPP Calmar Ratio Rank: 7
XPP Martin Ratio Rank: 7

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.

XPP vs. CN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50 (XPP) 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.

	XPP	CN	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.15	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.06	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.01	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.18	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.37	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	XPP	CN	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.15	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.32	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.10	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.09	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	XPP	CN	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-89.90%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-32.60%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-52.95%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-85.24%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-89.90%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-78.21%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-47.82%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	15.95%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XPP	CN	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.45%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	28.79%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	39.27%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	62.75%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	54.91%	—	—

XPP vs. CN - Expense Ratio Comparison

XPP has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than CN's 0.50% expense ratio.

Dividends

XPP vs. CN - Dividend Comparison

XPP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.63%, while CN has not paid dividends to shareholders.

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%
XPP ProShares Ultra FTSE China 50	2.63%	2.32%	2.96%	2.87%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	3.81%	1.47%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both XPP and CN in my portfolio?

XPP and CN have a correlation of 0.78, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, XPP 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, XPP or CN?

CN is cheaper with a 0.50% expense ratio, compared with 0.95% for XPP.

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

XPP has the higher dividend yield at 2.63%, compared with 0.00% for CN.

What is the main difference between XPP and CN?

XPP is categorized as Leveraged Equities, while CN is China Equities. XPP tracks FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (200%), while CN tracks MSCI China All Shares. They also come from different issuers: ProShares and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.95% for XPP and 0.50% for CN.