ASHR — Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF
Single Country - Emerging Ranked #419 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Xtrackers
ASHR Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in ASHR over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
ASHR Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: ASHR's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in ASHR?
See what a lump sum in ASHR would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) is an emerging market equity fund issued by Xtrackers with $1.57 billion in assets. It holds a D grade, reflecting a score of 41.0 out of 100, and ranks 14th among 22 peers in the Single Country - Emerging category. The fund’s 0.65% expense ratio exceeds the category median of 0.59%, while its 2.19% dividend yield trails the median of 2.24%. Top holdings account for 19.6% of assets, with ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO LTD representing the largest single position at 4.3%. Across all tracked ETFs, ASHR sits at rank 419 of 458.
Over the past year, the fund delivered a 9.77% return, significantly underperforming the category median of 19.48%. Short-term momentum has been negative, with one-month and three-month returns of -2.63% and -2.60% respectively, contrasting with a year-to-date gain of 2.16%. The price currently trades at 45.3% of its 52-week range, indicating a mid-range valuation relative to its recent high of $37.33 and low of $31.31. The ETFValuer grade has remained unchanged at D over the last 35 tracked days. Historical data is available for only 3.0 years, limiting the depth of long-term trend analysis.
With a beta of 0.62, the fund has exhibited lower sensitivity to market movements compared to the broader market. Annualized volatility stands at 18.99%, which is classified as moderate, while the Sharpe ratio of 0.25 suggests limited risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown of -33.12% highlights the potential for significant capital erosion during downturns. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 3,942,635 shares and a tight bid-ask spread of 0.03%. These metrics collectively describe a fund that has experienced substantial downside risk despite its moderate volatility profile.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
ASHR Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO LTD | 4.30% | $82M |
| 2 | CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 2.85% | $54M |
| 3 | EOPTOLINK TECHNOLOGY INC LTD | 2.62% | $50M |
| 4 | KWEICHOW MOUTAI COMPANY LTD | 2.20% | $42M |
| 5 | CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD | 1.34% | $26M |
| 6 | PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA LTD | 1.33% | $25M |
| 7 | CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES CORP LTD | 1.30% | $25M |
| 8 | MIDEA GROUP CO LTD | 1.25% | $24M |
| 9 | CHINA MERCHANTS BANK COMPANY LTD | 1.24% | $24M |
| 10 | ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO LTD | 1.21% | $23M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-29 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 19.6% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how ASHR's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With ASHR
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with ASHR's top 10 — LIT overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as ASHR's top 10 (4.2% of ASHR's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | ASHR Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 1 | 4.2% | CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO LTD |
| DFEM | Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 1 | 1.3% | PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA LTD |
| MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | 1 | 1.3% | PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA LTD |
| FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | 1 | 1.3% | PING AN INSURANCE (GROUP) COMPANY OF CHINA LTD |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 1 | 1.2% | ZIJIN MINING GROUP CO LTD |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.80% (as of 2026-09-08) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 15.72 (as of 2026-09-08) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What ASHR's Fees Cost You
ASHR charges an expense ratio of 0.65% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
ASHR Dividend Income Estimator
ASHR currently yields 2.19%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
ASHR Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.03% and average daily volume is 3.9M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.57B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: ASHR is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
ASHR Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.15% |
| 1-Week | -0.50% |
| 1-Month | -2.63% |
| 3-Month | -2.60% |
| 6-Month | +1.16% |
| YTD | +2.16% |
| 1-Year | +9.77% |
| 3-Year | +38.13% |
How ASHR Compares to Other Single Country - Emerging ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | B |
EWT | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | +91.69% | 0.59% | $11.8B |
| #60 | B |
FLKR | Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | +160.60% | 0.09% | $1.70B |
| #67 | B |
EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +162.93% | 0.59% | $27.7B |
| #80 | B |
EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | +44.26% | 0.59% | $848M |
| #106 | B |
EPU | iShares MSCI Peru ETF | +67.89% | 0.59% | $564M |
| #154 | C |
GREK | Global X MSCI Greece ETF | +39.38% | 0.56% | $343M |
| #231 | C |
EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | +34.48% | 0.59% | $8.17B |
| #274 | C |
EZA | iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | +29.52% | 0.59% | $578M |
| #285 | C |
ECH | iShares MSCI Chile ETF | +24.98% | 0.59% | $1.04B |
| #354 | C |
EWW | iShares MSCI Mexico ETF | +23.33% | 0.5% | $1.82B |
| #359 | C |
THD | iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | +29.52% | 0.59% | $346M |
| #377 | D |
EWM | iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | +15.63% | 0.5% | $325M |
| #414 | D |
KSA | iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | +7.27% | 0.75% | $639M |
| #419 | D |
ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | +9.77% | 0.65% | $1.57B |
| #434 | D |
INDA | iShares MSCI India ETF | -7.98% | 0.61% | $6.75B |
| #438 | D |
MCHI | iShares MSCI China ETF | -12.76% | 0.59% | $6.33B |
| #439 | D |
FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -10.78% | 0.73% | $4.23B |
| #443 | F |
VNM | VanEck Vietnam ETF | +2.98% | 0.66% | $521M |
| #445 | F |
GXC | State Street SPDR S&P China ETF | -9.06% | 0.59% | $474M |
| #451 | F |
INDY | iShares India 50 ETF | -10.74% | 0.65% | $552M |
| #455 | F |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -32.66% | 0.69% | $5.10B |
| #456 | F |
EIDO | iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF | -22.82% | 0.59% | $502M |