CETF vs CNEW vs DRGN vs IZZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing CETF, CNEW, DRGN, and IZZ. DRGN has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, CETF has the highest 10 years return at 3.8% a year, and DRGN offers the highest at 6.61%.

Lowest fee

DRGN 0.45% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

CETF 3.8% p.a.

Highest yield

DRGN 6.61%

Highest risk-adjusted

CETF Sharpe 0.17 (10y)

Lowest volatility

CETF 17.8% (10y)

Largest fund

IZZ $454m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF	CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF	DRGN Global X China Tech ETF	IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	VanEck	Global X	iShares
Tracks index	FTSE China A50 Index	—	—	FTSE China 50 Index
Categories	Asia, EM	Asia, EM	Asia, Tech, EM	EM, Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	—	—	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$34m	$96m	$86m	$454m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.6%	0.95%	0.45%	0.6%
Dividend yield	2%	0.76%	6.61%	1.89%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—	—	25%
Tax drag	0.64%	0.24%	2.12%	1.2%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-4.9% net	-2.7% net	-18% net	-19.6% net
3-year return	6.4% net	7% net	—	8.8% net
5-year return	0% net	-1.1% net	—	0.4% net
10-year return	3.8% net	—	—	2.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	16.6%	21%	—	21.8%
Volatility (5y)	19.2%	22.1%	—	27.1%
Volatility (10y)	17.8%	—	—	21.4%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.2	0.22	—	0.3
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.17	—	—	0.1
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 (162nd of 189).

Full CETF analysis →

CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (174th of 189).

Full CNEW analysis →

DRGN Global X China Tech ETF

High 6.61% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

Full DRGN analysis →

IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (308th of 318).

Full IZZ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CETF vs CNEW vs DRGN vs IZZ?

CETF, CNEW, DRGN, and IZZ are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DRGN carries the lowest management fee (0.45%). Over 10 years, CETF has delivered the highest total return (3.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - CETF vs CNEW vs DRGN vs IZZ?

DRGN has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, versus CETF 0.6%, CNEW 0.95%, and IZZ 0.6%.

Which has performed highest - CETF vs CNEW vs DRGN vs IZZ?

Over the past 10 years, CETF has delivered the highest total return at 3.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

DRGN pays the highest at 6.61%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IZZ is the largest fund by assets ($454m). 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.