DRGN vs IZZ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing DRGN and IZZ. 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

IZZ $457m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DRGN Global X China Tech ETF	IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	iShares
Tracks index	—	FTSE China 50 Index
Categories	Asia, Tech, EM	EM, Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$84m	$457m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.6%
Dividend yield	6.1%	1.8%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	25%
Tax drag	1.95%	1.18%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	14.3% net	-9.4% net
3-year return	—	7.2% net
5-year return	—	0.9% net
10-year return	—	3.4% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	22.1%
Volatility (5y)	—	27.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	21.5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.23
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.16
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 →

IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (288th of 308).

Full IZZ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between DRGN vs IZZ?

DRGN and IZZ 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 IZZ?

DRGN has the lower management fee at 0.45% a year, versus IZZ 0.6%.

Which has performed higher - DRGN vs IZZ?

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?

IZZ is the larger fund by assets ($457m). 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.