Best China ETFs (2026)
Which fund to use for Chinese equity exposure — 5 funds ranked on cost, yield, return, risk and ETFValuer's overall grade.
Every figure on this page is recalculated from market data each day, so the ranking reflects current conditions rather than whenever this page was written. Educational content — not financial advice.
Top Picks Right Now
- best risk-adjusted return (Sharpe 0.74)
- cheapest in the group at 0.59%
- largest and most liquid at $5.9B
Ranked by ETFValuer's overall score. Recalculated every day from live market data — these positions change as the underlying numbers move.
At a Glance
Each superlative is measured within this group of 5 funds, not across the whole market.
All 5 Funds Ranked
| Fund | Category | Cost | Yield | 1Y | 3Y | Volatility | Max DD | Sharpe | AUM | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ASHRXtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | Single Country - Emerging | 0.65% | 2.07% | +19.7% | +25.9% | 19.9% | -33.1% | 0.74 | $1.6B | 47.2 | D |
| 2 MCHIiShares MSCI China ETF | Single Country - Emerging | 0.59% | 2.14% | -4.4% | +22.7% | 20.6% | -25.9% | -0.46 | $5.9B | 35.7 | D |
| 3 FXIiShares China Large-Cap ETF | Single Country - Emerging | 0.73% | 2.33% | -4.4% | +31.9% | 20.3% | -28.7% | -0.46 | $4.5B | 33.5 | F |
| 4 GXCState Street SPDR S&P China ETF | Single Country - Emerging | 0.59% | 2.31% | -1.2% | +23.7% | 19.4% | -25.5% | -0.32 | $435M | 33.2 | F |
| 5 KWEBKraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | Single Country - Emerging | 0.70% | 8.61% | -18.1% | +0.6% | 27.8% | -41.6% | -0.83 | $4.9B | 27.3 | F |
Max DD is the deepest peak-to-trough fall over the measurement window. Sharpe ratio measures return per unit of volatility — higher is better. Every figure is recalculated daily.
What Makes a Good Fund Here
China funds differ enormously in what they actually hold: mainland A-shares, Hong Kong listings, US-listed ADRs, or internet companies only. Two funds both labelled China can hold almost no overlapping positions, so check the share class before comparing returns.
The ETFValuer score blends trailing return, risk-adjusted return, expense ratio, maximum drawdown, fund size and volatility, each percentile-ranked against the full tracked universe, into a single 0-100 figure graded A+ to F. It is a systematic summary of past data, not a forecast — read it alongside the individual columns rather than instead of them.
Head-to-Head Comparisons
Full metric-by-metric breakdowns for the closest calls in this group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best China ETF?
ASHR ranks highest of the 5 China funds tracked, with a score of 47.2 (D). MCHI is the cheapest at 0.59%.
What is the difference between A-shares and offshore China ETFs?
A-share funds hold mainland-listed stocks, which are dominated by domestic financials and industrials. Offshore funds hold Hong Kong and US listings, which skew heavily toward internet and technology companies. Their returns can diverge sharply.
Compare any of these funds directly
Side-by-side metrics, holdings overlap and return correlation for any pair.