Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About CHIC

What does CHIC invest in?

The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in ADRs and GDRs based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index tracks the performance of companies in the MSCI China Index (the "parent index") that are classified in the communication services sector, as defined by the index provider. The fund is non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of CHIC?

Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF (CHIC) charges an expense ratio of 0.65%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is CHIC?

Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF (CHIC) manages $5.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is CHIC actively managed or an index fund?

CHIC is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (CHIC's is 0.65%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was CHIC launched?

Global X MSCI China Communication Services ETF (CHIC) launched in January 2010 and is managed by Global X.

How has CHIC performed?

CHIC's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.