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

At a glance

Comparing DRGN, IZZ, CETF, and CNEW. DRGN has the lowest management fee at 0.45% a year, CETF has the highest 10 years return at 4.3% a year, and DRGN offers the highest at 6.1%.

Lowest fee

DRGN 0.45% p.a.

Highest 10 years return

CETF 4.3% p.a.

Highest yield

DRGN 6.1%

Highest risk-adjusted

CETF Sharpe 0.2 (10y)

Lowest volatility

CETF 17.8% (10y)

Largest fund

IZZ $457m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	DRGN Global X China Tech ETF	IZZ iShares China Large-Cap ETF	CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF	CNEW VanEck China New Economy ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Global X	iShares	VanEck	VanEck
Tracks index	—	FTSE China 50 Index	FTSE China A50 Index	—
Categories	Asia, Tech, EM	EM, Asia, Large-Cap, Market-Cap	Asia, EM	Asia, EM
Listed since	—	2007 (19 yrs)	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$84m	$457m	$34m	$97m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.45%	0.6%	0.6%	0.95%
Dividend yield	6.1%	1.8%	1.92%	0.78%
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	—	25%	—	—
Tax drag	1.95%	1.18%	0.61%	0.25%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	14.3% net	-9.4% net	7.6% net	1.8% net
3-year return	—	7.2% net	6.2% net	4.2% net
5-year return	—	0.9% net	1.9% net	-1.5% net
10-year return	—	3.4% net	4.3% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	22.1%	16.7%	21.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	27.1%	19.3%	22.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	21.5%	17.8%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.23	0.2	0.1
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.16	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

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 →

CETF VanEck FTSE China A50 ETF

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

Full CETF 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 IZZ vs CETF vs CNEW?

DRGN, IZZ, CETF, and CNEW 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 (4.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

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

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

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

Over the past 10 years, CETF has delivered the highest total return at 4.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

DRGN pays the highest at 6.1%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

IZZ is the largest 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.