Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China-A Shares Small Cap ETF Price & Performance (ASHS)

The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS) closed at $27.55 on April 21, marking a 1.72% uptick over five days, but remains down 4.31% for the month. The ETF, which tracks 500 small-cap Chinese stocks, has seen assets under management steady at around €28 million recently.123

With restrictions on direct Chinese A-share investing easing, ASHS offers U.S. investors unique access to small-cap mainland equities. The ETF holds nearly 500 stocks, with only 6.4% of assets in its top ten holdings, providing a diversified approach compared to more concentrated China funds.245

Recent trading signals for ASHS indicate a complex outlook: strong ratings for near and long-term prospects, but weakness in the mid-term. The ETF maintains a high risk profile and a 0.65% expense ratio, reflecting both its growth potential and the volatility of China’s small-cap sector.63