CAS vs MCHI
Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF compared with iShares MSCI China ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
CAS
Simplify China A Shares PLUS Income ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
MCHI
iShares MSCI China ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- CAS yields more today: 36.39% vs 1.42% (forward).
- CAS pays every month; MCHI pays twice a year.
- Over the last year MCHI delivered the higher total return: -20.9% vs -29.9% (price change plus payouts).
- MCHI is cheaper to own: 0.59% vs 0.88% expense ratio.
- MCHI has the steadier distribution: consistency 53/100 vs 7/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | CAS | MCHI |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $21.98 | $50.96 |
| TTM yield | 12.51% | 2.15% |
| Forward yield | 36.39% | 1.42% |
| Annual payout per share | $8.00 | $0.722 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Oct 25, 2026 (est.) | Dec 14, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.88% | 0.59% |
| 1-year payout growth | — | -23.2% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | +7.0% |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 7/100 | 53/100 |
| 1-year total return | -29.9% | -20.9% |
| 1-year price return | -37.7% | -22.6% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 12.2M | 6.0B |
| Years paying | 1.3 | 15.3 |
| Sector / category | Greater China Region | Greater China Region |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| CAS | MCHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 454.9 | 196.2 |
| Income per year | $3,639 | $142 |
| Income per month (avg) | $303 | $12 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model CAS · Model MCHI
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| CAS Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| CAS Dec 24, 2026 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.6667 | Est. |
| MCHI Dec 14, 2026 | Dec 19, 2026 | $0.361 | Est. |
| MCHI Jun 14, 2027 | Jun 19, 2027 | $0.361 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
CASMCHI
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, CAS or MCHI?
CAS currently has the higher trailing yield: CAS yields 12.51% and MCHI yields 2.15%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do CAS and MCHI pay?
CAS pays every month and MCHI pays twice a year. CAS's next ex-date is Oct 25, 2026 and MCHI's is Dec 14, 2026.
Is CAS or MCHI better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. CAS and MCHI differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.