Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) Performance
ASHR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −6.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −4.0% total return
- 5 years
- −3.3% a year
- 10 years
- +3.5% a year
- Since first price
- +4.8% a year since 2013
ASHR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | ASHR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.5% | −8.5% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −11.6% | −11.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −11.9% | −11.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −6.4% | −6.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −4.0% | −6.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +34.5%+10.4%/yr | +26.7% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −15.4%−3.3%/yr | −21.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +41.1%+3.5%/yr | +24.5% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionNov 6, 2013 | +83.6%+4.8%/yr | +61.4% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: ASHR vs SPY
From Nov 6, 2013: ASHR grew to $18,357, SPY to $53,365.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
ASHR returns by calendar year
6 of 12 full years positive. Best 2014 (+51.3%), worst 2018 (−28.4%). 2026 is year to date.
ASHR annual returns table
| Year | ASHR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −6.4% | −18.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +27.0% | −16.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +11.9% | −25.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −12.5% | −27.4% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −27.5% | −37.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | −1.6% | −21.8% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +36.3% | −20.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +36.5% | −16.8% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −28.4% | −37.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +33.5% | −7.1% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −15.6% | −18.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −2.1% | −45.4% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | +51.3% | −12.1% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
ASHR largest drawdowns
Now 28.3% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | −51.3% | Feb 2, 2024 | not yet | 3.0 years | 5.7 years so far |
| Jun 12, 2015 | −50.2% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jan 4, 2021 | 8 months | 5.6 years |
| Dec 4, 2013 | −18.3% | Mar 20, 2014 | Oct 8, 2014 | 3 months | 10 months |
| Jan 7, 2015 | −11.4% | Feb 6, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 | 30 days | 2 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
ASHR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +10.1% | −1.5% | +4.2% | +5.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.7% | 21.8% | 21.1% | 23.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.37 | -0.13 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.75 | -0.20 | 0.30 | 0.39 |
| Best month | +21.6% | +21.6% | +21.6% | +23.2% |
| Worst month | −7.4% | −10.6% | −10.9% | −20.8% |
| Best 12 months | +40.0% | +40.0% | +57.8% | +126.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.4% | −37.0% | −37.0% | −37.0% |
| Positive months | 53% | 50% | 54% | 56% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.48 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.35 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
ASHR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 144 | −37.0% | +7.8% | +126.2% | 59% |
| 3-year (a year) | 120 | −17.6% | +5.1% | +22.3% | 70% |
| 5-year (a year) | 96 | −5.9% | +1.3% | +14.7% | 60% |
| 10-year (a year) | 36 | −2.7% | +3.6% | +5.9% | 89% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2013. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
ASHR performance overview
Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR) returned −4.0% over the past year and +3.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2013 it has returned +4.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $18,357. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −51.3%, from Feb 17, 2021 to Feb 2, 2024; the fund has not yet regained that high. ASHR finished 6 of its 12 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2014 (+51.3%) and the worst 2018 (−28.4%). Volatility has been 23.9% a year.
Related: ASHR chart, ASHR holdings, ASHR dividends. See the ASHR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
ASHR performance FAQ
What is the ASHR return over the past year?
ASHR returned −4.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 6.2%.
What is the average annual return of ASHR?
ASHR has returned −3.3% a year over 5 years, +3.5% a year over 10 years, +4.8% a year since November 6, 2013 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in ASHR be worth?
$10,000 invested in ASHR at its first recorded close on November 6, 2013 would be worth about $18,357 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for ASHR?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −28.4%. The best was 2014 at +51.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of ASHR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −51.3% between February 17, 2021 and February 2, 2024. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 28.3% below its peak.
How volatile is ASHR?
Over the past 3 years ASHR had an annualized volatility of 18.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.37 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).