iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF Price & Performance (ECNS)

The iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF (ECNS) is trading at $25.69, up over 12% year-to-date as Chinese equities rebound on hopes of policy easing and a reaffirmed 5% economic growth target. Despite recent volatility, the ETF has declared a semi-annual distribution of $1.0420, reflecting improved investor sentiment.12

ECNS’s dividend yield has risen to 5.95%, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 16, 2025. The fund’s assets total $61.6 million, and its one-year return stands at 12.7%. This surge in yield and performance highlights renewed appetite for Chinese small-cap stocks despite ongoing economic concerns.23

The ECNS ETF has posted a 25.22% total return over the past year, outperforming its benchmark. However, its longer-term returns remain negative, reflecting persistent economic headwinds. The fund’s expense ratio is 0.59%, and it continues to attract investors seeking exposure to China’s recovering, yet volatile, small-cap sector.45