How to invest in China using ETFs
How do I invest in Chinese stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Chinese stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Chinese stock market you'll find 9 indices which are tracked by ETFs. The speciality of China are the three categories of Chinese stocks: A-stocks, B-stocks and H-stocks.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on Emerging Markets or Asia.
Rendimiento de las acciones Chinese (MSCI China)
Índices en comparación
Los mejores índices para ETF sobre China
Para una inversión en la bolsa Chinese, existen 9 índices disponibles que son seguidos por 22 ETF. The speciality of investing in China are the different categories of Chinese stocks. El ratio de gastos totales (TER) de los ETFs sobre estos índices está entre el 0,19% p.a. y el 0,88% p.a..
| Índice | Enfoque de inversión | Número de ETF | Número de componentes | Descripción breve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CSI 300 | China | 2 ETF | 300 | The CSI 300 index tracks 300 stocks with the largest market capitalisation and liquidity from the entire universe of listed A share companies in the People’s Republic of China. Ficha técnica del índice |
FTSE China 30/18 Capped | China | 1 ETF | 1.073 (31/8/23) | The FTSE China 30/18 Capped tracks Chinese companies with large and medium market capitalisation whose shares are listed on stock exchanges in China (A shares) or outside China (B shares, H shares, P chips, red chips, S chips, N shares). The largest company in the index is limited to a maximum of 30 percent of the index capitalization, all other index components to a maximum of 18 percent. Ficha técnica del índice |
FTSE China 50 | China | 2 ETF | 50 | The FTSE China 50 index tracks the 50 largest and most liquid Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (H-Shares, Red Chips und P Chips). Ficha técnica del índice |
FTSE China A-H 50 | China | 1 ETF | 50 | The FTSE China A-H 50 index tracks the 50 largest Chinese A-Shares listed on the Shanghai or Shenzen stock exchanges. Each company will be represented either by its A-share or by its H-share. Ficha técnica del índice |
MSCI China | China | 6 ETF | 568 (31/3/25) | The MSCI China index tracks the largest and most liquid Chinese stocks (A shares, H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips). Ficha técnica del índice |
MSCI China A | China | 4 ETF | 562 (31/3/25) | The MSCI China A index tracks the largest and most liquid Chinese A-Shares, denominated in Renminbi ("RMB") and listed on the Shenzhen and/or Shanghai stock exchanges. This index reflects Mainland China A-share securities from a domestic investor’s perspective. Ficha técnica del índice |
MSCI China A Inclusion | China | 4 ETF | 541 (31/8/23) | The MSCI China A Inclusion index tracks China A-Shares also included in the MSCI Emerging Markets. Ficha técnica del índice |
MSCI China All Shares Stock Connect Select | China | 1 ETF | 755 (31/8/23) | The MSCI China All Shares Stock Connect Select index tracks large and mid cap Chinese securities. The stock selection includes share classes listed in Shanghai or Shenzhen (A-Shares, B-Shares), Hongkong (H-Shares, Red-chips, P-chips) as well as foreign listings Ficha técnica del índice |
S&P China A 300 | China | 1 ETF | 300 | The S&P China A 300 index tracks the 300 largest and most liquid Chinese A-Shares, denominated in Renminbi ("RMB") and listed on the Shenzhen and/or Shanghai stock exchanges. Ficha técnica del índice |
Fuente: justETF.com; a 31/3/25; cálculos en Euros basados en el mayor ETF del índice respectivo.
Los mejores ETFs de China
por rentabilidad a 1 año
| 1 | iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | +51,25% |
| 2 | iShares China Large Cap UCITS ETF | +50,27% |
| 3 | iShares MSCI China UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | +40,38% |
Los ETFs de China más baratos
por ratio de gastos totales (TER)
| 1 | Franklin FTSE China UCITS ETF | +0,19% p.a. |
| 2 | UBS ETF (IE) MSCI China A SF UCITS ETF (USD) A-acc | +0,24% p.a. |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI China A II UCITS ETF Dist | +0,25% p.a. |
Speciality
Chinese A-stocks (A-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchange and traded in local currency.
This category has been exclusive to Chinese investors. However, professional foreign investors with a special license are able to invest in these stocks under certain restrictions.
Chinese B-stocks (B-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Shanghai or Shenzhen stock exchange and traded in foreign currency.
This category has been open for foreign investments. Since the restrictions on A-Shares have been lowered, these shares tend to be losing liquidity.
Hong Kong H-stocks (H-Shares): Stocks of Chinese companies that are listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange and traded in Hong Kong Dollar (HKD).
This category has been open for foreign investments as well. Most institutional investors prefer H-stocks due to their relatively high liquidity.
Emerging markets indices with a large share of China
As alternative you can consider ETFs on emerging markets. Currently, you can invest in 3 emerging markets indices tracked by 24 ETFs. El ratio de gastos totales (TER) de los ETFs que siguen valores de emerging markets está entre el 0,11% p.a. y el 0,74% p.a..
| Índice | Enfoque de inversión | Número de ETF | Número de componentes | Descripción breve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE BIC 50 | Mercados emergentes China: 84,49% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 50 | The FTSE BIC 50 index tracks the 50 largest stocks of the BIC countries (Brazil, India, China). Ficha técnica del índice |
| FTSE Emerging | Mercados emergentes China: 33,14% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETF | 2.219 (28/6/24) | El índice FTSE Emerging sigue los valores de los mercados emergentes de todo el mundo. Ficha técnica del índice |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Mercados emergentes China: 30,40% (30/11/2022) | 20 ETF | 1.206 (31/3/25) | El índice MSCI Emerging Markets sigue los valores de los mercados emergentes de todo el mundo. Ficha técnica del índice |
Fuente: justETF.com; a 31/3/25; cálculos en Euros basados en el mayor ETF del índice respectivo.
Asia indices with a large share of China
As further alternative you can invest in indices on Asia. In total, you can consider 3 Asian indices, which are tracked by 9 ETFs. El ratio de gastos totales (TER) de los ETFs que siguen valores de Asian indices está entre el 0,20% p.a. y el 0,74% p.a..
| Índice | Enfoque de inversión | Número de ETF | Número de componentes | Descripción breve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | Asia Pacífico China: 34,64% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.020 (31/3/25) | The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia region, excluding Japan. Ficha técnica del índice |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | Asia Pacífico China: 41,69% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETF | 864 (31/3/25) | The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the East Asian region, excluding Japan. Ficha técnica del índice |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | Asia Pacífico China: 38,94% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETF | 976 (31/3/25) | El índice MSCI Emerging Markets Asia analiza empresas de mediana y gran capitalización de los mercados emergentes asiáticos. Ficha técnica del índice |
Fuente: justETF.com; a 31/3/25; cálculos en Euros basados en el mayor ETF del índice respectivo.
