VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) is a China-focused ETF. As of October 28, 2026, ETF Copilot scores CNXT 5.2 out of 10 — highest on Growth (9.6), lowest on Risk (0.2). It trades at 24.4 times earnings, against its own median of 30.2. Its ten largest holdings are 52% of the fund.
What stands out in CNXT's data
Shenzhen ChiNext A-share stocks, targeting China's growth-oriented innovators.
Expected to grow faster than most China-focused peers — more of the upside from its holdings.
Its 38% growth estimate outpaces the 20% category median, and the fund earns 24.7% on invested capital — well above the 13.6% norm.
A satellite sleeve for portfolios seeking direct exposure to China's innovation-driven smaller companies.
Why did CNXT move this week? It fell 2.1% in the week to October 28, 2026 — Eoptolink Technology and Chaozhou Three-Circle drove it
CNXT fell 2.1% in the week to October 28, 2026. The holdings that moved it most were Eoptolink Technology (−12.6%), Chaozhou Three-Circle (−9.2%) and Zhongji Innolight (−1.5%); Shenzhen Inovance Technology (+12.7%) pushed the other way.
How is CNXT rated? ETF Copilot scores VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) 5.2 out of 10
As of October 28, 2026, ETF Copilot scores VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) 5.2 out of 10 overall.
ETF Copilot scores (0–10 scale, higher is better):
- Overall: 5.2 / 10
- Growth: 9.6 / 10
- Value: 8.8 / 10
- Risk: 0.2 / 10
- Quality: 6.4 / 10
- Return: 0.9 / 10
Is CNXT expensive right now? It trades at 24.4 times earnings, against its own median of 30.2
As of October 28, 2026, CNXT is cheaper than 84% of its own last 9 years.
Trailing 12 months, built from CNXT's holdings. How we calculate this →
What's inside CNXT? 35% Tech
What's inside CNXT: Size (Large 42%, Mid 46%, Small 12%); Geography (International 100%, US 0%); Tech 34.8%; Semiconductors 6.4%.
What are CNXT's top holdings? The ten largest are 52% of the fund
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Zhongji Innolight, Eoptolink Technology, East Money Information, Suzhou TFC Optical Communication, Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronic, Victory Giant Technology Huizhou, Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Chaozhou Three-Circle and Sungrow Power Supply are CNXT's largest holdings, in that order.
More concentrated than 69% of China ETFs.
Half of CNXT's weight sits in its 10 largest positions, and once those weights are taken into account it behaves like 21 equally weighted holdings.
What is CNXT's expense ratio? 0.65% a year
As of October 28, 2026, CNXT charges 0.65% a year, yields 0.21% and holds $67M in assets across 97 positions.
| Measure | CNXT |
|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.65% |
| Dividend yield | 0.21% |
| Assets under management | $67M |
| Holdings | 97 |
Expense ratio, dividend yield and assets under management are reported by the fund and refreshed daily. Every other figure on this page is computed by ETF Copilot.
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ETF Copilot, “VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF (CNXT) scores and holdings analysis”, as of October 28, 2026.
https://etf-copilot.com/etf/cnxt
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