DRGN vs CNEW - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DRGN and CNEW. DRGN has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, DRGN has the higher 1 year return at 14.3% a year, and DRGN offers the higher at 6.1%.

Lower fee

DRGN 0.45% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

DRGN 14.3% p.a.

Higher yield

DRGN 6.1%

Larger fund

CNEW $97m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DRGN Global X China Tech ETF	CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	VanEck
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Asia, Tech, EM	Asia, EM
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$84m	$97m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.95%
Dividend yield	6.1%	0.78%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	1.95%	0.25%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	14.3% net	1.8% net
3-year return	—	4.2% net
5-year return	—	-1.5% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	21.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	22.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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

DRGN Global X China Tech ETF

High 6.1% 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 →

CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF

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

Full CNEW analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DRGN vs CNEW?

DRGN and CNEW are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. DRGN carries the lower management fee (0.45%). Over 1 year, DRGN has delivered the higher total return (14.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - DRGN vs CNEW?

DRGN has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, versus CNEW 0.95%.

Which has performed higher - DRGN vs CNEW?

Over the past 1 year, DRGN has delivered the higher total return at 14.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

DRGN pays the higher at 6.1%. 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.