CNEW vs CETF - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing CNEW and CETF. CETF has the lower management fee at 0.6% a year, CETF has the higher 5 years return at 0% a year, and CETF offers the higher at 2%.

Lower fee

CETF 0.6% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

CETF 0% p.a.

Higher yield

CETF 2%

Higher risk-adjusted

CNEW Sharpe 0.22 (3y)

Lower volatility

CETF 19.2% (5y)

Larger fund

CNEW $96m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF	CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	VanEck
Tracks index	—	FTSE China A50 Index
Categories	Asia, EM	Asia, EM
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$96m	$34m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.95%	0.6%
Dividend yield	0.76%	2%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0.24%	0.64%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-2.7% net	-4.9% net
3-year return	7% net	6.4% net
5-year return	-1.1% net	0% net
10-year return	—	3.8% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	21%	16.6%
Volatility (5y)	22.1%	19.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	17.8%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.22	0.2
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.17
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

CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF

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

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CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (162nd of 189).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between CNEW vs CETF?

CNEW and CETF 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 (0% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - CNEW vs CETF?

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

Which has performed higher - CNEW vs CETF?

Over the past 5 years, CETF has delivered the higher total return at 0% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

CETF pays the higher at 2%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

CNEW is the larger fund by assets ($96m). 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.