CETF vs CNEW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing CETF and CNEW. CETF has the lower management fee at 0.6% a year, CETF has the higher 5 years return at 1.9% a year, and CETF offers the higher at 1.92%.

Lower fee

CETF 0.6% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

CETF 1.9% p.a.

Higher yield

CETF 1.92%

Higher risk-adjusted

CETF Sharpe 0.2 (3y)

Lower volatility

CETF 19.3% (5y)

Larger fund

CNEW $97m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF	CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	VanEck
Tracks index	FTSE China A50 Index	—
Categories	Asia, EM	Asia, EM
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$34m	$97m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.6%	0.95%
Dividend yield	1.92%	0.78%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0.61%	0.25%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.6% net	1.8% net
3-year return	6.2% net	4.2% net
5-year return	1.9% net	-1.5% net
10-year return	4.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	16.7%	21.2%
Volatility (5y)	19.3%	22.1%
Volatility (10y)	17.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.2	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.2	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (149th of 188).

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CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (177th of 188).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CETF vs CNEW?

CETF and CNEW are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. CETF carries the lower management fee (0.6%). Over 5 years, CETF has delivered the higher total return (1.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - CETF vs CNEW?

CETF has the lower management fee at 0.6% a year, versus CNEW 0.95%.

Which has performed higher - CETF vs CNEW?

Over the past 5 years, CETF has delivered the higher total return at 1.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

CETF pays the higher at 1.92%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

CNEW is the larger fund by assets ($97m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.