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How to invest in China using ETFs
How do I invest in Chinese stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Chinese stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Chinese stock market you'll find 2 indices which are tracked by ETFs. The speciality of China are the three categories of Chinese stocks: A-stocks, B-stocks and H-stocks.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on Emerging Markets or Asia.
Performance of Chinese stocks (MSCI China)
1 month: -4,28%
1 year: 20,11%
3 years: 30,05%
5 years: -11,38%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on China
For an investment in the Chinese stock market, there are 2 indices available which are tracked by 2 ETFs. The speciality of investing in China are the different categories of Chinese stocks. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,65% p.a. and 0,74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSI 300 | China | 1 ETF | 300 | The CSI 300 index tracks 300 stocks with the largest market capitalisation and liquidity from the entire universe of listed A share companies in the People’s Republic of China. Index factsheet |
FTSE China 50 | China | 1 ETF | 50 | The FTSE China 50 index tracks the 50 largest and most liquid Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (H-Shares, Red Chips und P Chips). Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETFIE00B02KXK85 | 951 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 UCITS ETF 1DLU0875160326 | 278 | 0,65% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSI 300 | -3,50% | 2,48% | 19,57% | 10,13% | 11,64% | |
| FTSE China 50 | -3,04% | 3,49% | 10,11% | 22,83% | 39,74% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSI 300 | 8,28% | 20,32% | -15,24% | -22,62% | 6,50% | |
| FTSE China 50 | 16,68% | 39,34% | -16,58% | -15,07% | -14,06% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best China ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETF | 22,83% |
| 2 | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 UCITS ETF 1D | 10,13% |
The cheapest China ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 UCITS ETF 1D | 0,65% p.a. |
| 2 | iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETF | 0,74% p.a. |
Speciality
Chinese A-stocks (A-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchange and traded in local currency.
This category has been exclusive to Chinese investors. However, professional foreign investors with a special license are able to invest in these stocks under certain restrictions.
Chinese B-stocks (B-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchange and traded in foreign currency.
This category has been open for foreign investments. Since the restrictions on A-Shares have been lowered, these shares tend to be losing liquidity.
Hong Kong H-stocks (H-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and traded in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
This category has been open for foreign investments as well. Most institutional investors prefer H-stocks due to their relatively high liquidity.
Alternative investment opportunities
Emerging markets indices with a large share of China
As alternative you can consider ETFs on emerging markets. Currently, you can invest in 3 emerging markets indices tracked by 6 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets is between 0,15% p.a. and 0,74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE BIC 50 | Opkomende markten China: 84.49% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 50 | The FTSE BIC 50 index tracks the 50 largest stocks of the BIC countries (Brazil, India, China). Index factsheet |
| FTSE Emerging | Opkomende markten China: 33.14% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 2.219 (28/06/2024) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten China: 30.40% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 1.196 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 6.035 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.658 | 0,17% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.922 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BR733 | 1.212 | 0,17% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 843 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares BIC 50 UCITS ETF USD (Dist)IE00B1W57M07 | 140 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | -2,69% | 7,22% | 13,34% | 13,59% | 33,08% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | -3,25% | 9,80% | 17,12% | 18,46% | 35,59% | |
| FTSE BIC 50 | -3,66% | 5,69% | 10,83% | 22,98% | 31,71% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 11,32% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | 7,62% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 17,91% | 14,41% | 5,84% | -13,82% | 3,82% | |
| FTSE BIC 50 | 19,49% | 21,27% | -10,62% | -24,06% | -17,37% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Asia indices with a large share of China
As further alternative you can invest in indices on Asia. In total, you can consider 1 Asian index, which is tracked by 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Asian indices is around 0,74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | Azië-Pacific China: 41.69% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 846 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the East Asian region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 920 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | -4,52% | 9,73% | 21,51% | 24,76% | 39,91% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 22,25% | 18,71% | -1,28% | -15,89% | -2,74% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.