Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS)
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Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS) has a last stored price of $36.84, as of the Oct 26, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.65% expense ratio and $37M in assets under management.
Holdings and weights below are as of Mar 15, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd Class A (600487.SS) at 0.85%, and the largest sector allocation is Technology at 28.6%.
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 0.87
Expense Ratio
What does ASHS hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd Class A (600487.SS) | 0.85% |
| Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining Co Ltd Class A (000426.SZ) | 0.70% |
| Shenzhen Sunway Communication Co Ltd Class A (300136.SZ) | 0.69% |
| Xiamen Tungsten Co Ltd Class A (600549.SS) | 0.67% |
| Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd Ordinary Shares - Class A (002202.SZ) | 0.65% |
| Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co Ltd Class A (002353.SZ) | 0.64% |
| Shenzhen Envicool Technology Co Ltd Class A (002837.SZ) | 0.64% |
| Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co Ltd Class A (300604.SZ) | 0.63% |
| Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining Co Ltd Class A (600988.SS) | 0.61% |
| BlueFocus Communication Group Co Ltd Class A (300058.SZ) | 0.61% |
This fund data is more than 45 days old; verify current holdings with the issuer.
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 28.6% |
| Industrials | 20.3% |
| Basic Materials | 20.0% |
| Healthcare | 7.0% |
| Financial Services | 6.3% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 6.1% |
| Communication Services | 3.4% |
| Energy | 2.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 2.2% |
| Real Estate | 0.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| China | 99.4% |
| Other | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | 0.3% |
Dividend Yield
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- State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust (DIA) — 0.16% expense ratio
- State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) — 0.08% expense ratio
- Xtrackers S&P Dividend Aristocrats Screened ETF (SNPD) (Equity) — 0.15% expense ratio
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- Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) (Equity) — 0.65% expense ratio
- Xtrackers S&P 500 Value Scored & Screened ETF (SNPV) (Equity) — 0.15% expense ratio
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Questions & Answers
What is ASHS and what does it track?
The Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap ETF (ASHS) is an exchange-traded fund designed to track the performance of the CSI 500 Index.
This index comprises small-capitalization companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, known as A-shares. By investing in ASHS, investors gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of 494 Chinese small-cap companies.
What is the expense ratio for ASHS?
The expense ratio for ASHS is 0.65%. This means that for every $10,000 invested in the fund, $65 is deducted annually to cover operating expenses.
While this provides access to a specific segment of the Chinese market, it's important to consider this cost when evaluating the ETF's potential returns.
What are the top holdings in ASHS?
As of 2026-03-15, the top holdings in ASHS are: Hengtong Optic-Electric Co Ltd Class A (0.85%), Inner Mongolia Xingye Silver & Tin Mining Co Ltd Class A (0.70%), and Shenzhen Sunway Communication Co Ltd Class A (0.69%).
Is ASHS a good long-term investment?
Whether ASHS is a suitable long-term investment depends on an individual investor's risk tolerance, investment objectives, and time horizon. ASHS offers exposure to the Chinese small-cap equity market, which may offer growth potential but also carries specific risks.
The fund's beta of 0.87 suggests it is less volatile than the broader market.
How does ASHS compare to similar ETFs?
ASHS distinguishes itself through its focus on small-cap China A-shares. Other China ETFs may focus on broader market indices or larger companies.
ASHS has an expense ratio of 0.65% which may be higher than some broader China ETFs but potentially competitive with other small-cap focused funds.
Does ASHS pay dividends?
According to the latest data, ASHS has a dividend yield of 0.00%. This indicates that the fund does not currently distribute dividends to its shareholders. Investors seeking income-generating investments may want to consider other ETFs with a higher dividend yield.
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