About ETF Bridge
Cross-border ETF research for global investors — built by an investor who lives the problem.
About the Author
Gerberal — Founder & Research Lead
- PhD in Economics — academic training in macroeconomics, international finance, and quantitative analysis.
- 20+ years of financial investment experience — across equities, ETFs, fixed income, and derivatives in both US and China markets. Combines long-term asset allocation with tactical short-to-medium-term positioning.
- Based in Beijing, China — investing across US, China, and Hong Kong markets with firsthand experience navigating cross-border tax, currency, and regulatory complexities.
Why I Built ETF Bridge
I started investing in US ETFs in the early 2000s, when SPY was still the only game in town. Over the years, as China's ETF market grew from nothing to one of the world's largest, I found myself constantly switching between Chinese-language resources for onshore ETFs and English-language resources for US-listed funds. There was no single place where a global investor — whether based in Beijing, Singapore, or San Francisco — could compare ETFs across both markets on a level playing field.
ETF Bridge is my attempt to fill that gap. Every article on this site draws on two decades of firsthand investing experience: the fees I've paid, the tax traps I've fallen into, and the structural differences between markets that only become visible when you're invested in both.
Our Research Approach
- Primary source data — We pull expense ratios, holdings, and performance from fund provider filings (SEC, CSRC, SFC), not third-party aggregators. Numbers are verified against the latest fact sheets available at time of publication.
- Cross-border lens — Every comparison is evaluated from multiple investor perspectives: US taxpayer, China mainland investor, Hong Kong resident, Singapore non-treaty investor. The "right" ETF depends on where you pay taxes.
- No investment advice — ETF Bridge is an educational resource. We explain what ETFs hold, what they cost, and how they compare — but we do not tell you what to buy, sell, or hold. All investment decisions involve risk, and you should consult a qualified financial advisor for your specific situation.
- Transparent methodology — Where data is approximate (market returns, PE ratios), we use "~" and cite the source. Where data is definitive (expense ratios, fund structure), we cite the exact filing. You can always trace our numbers back to the original source.
What We Cover
US ETFs
VOO, QQQ, SCHD, sector ETFs, bond ETFs — fees, holdings, fund structure.
China ETFs
CSI 300, CSI 500, ChiNext, STAR Market — onshore and US-listed access.
HK & Asia ETFs
Hang Seng Index, TraHK, Nikkei 225, India Nifty 50 ETFs.
Cross-Border Analysis
Withholding taxes, currency hedging, ADR vs local vs ETF trade-offs.
Investing Frameworks
Portfolio construction, factor investing, rebalancing, DCA vs lump sum.
Free Tools
ETF comparison, expense ratio calculator, DCA projector, cross-border fee analyzer.
Corrections & Contact
ETF data changes constantly — expense ratios get updated, AUM grows, new ETFs launch. If you find an error, an outdated number, or a missing ETF in any of our comparisons, please reach out via our contact page. We commit to reviewing and correcting factual errors within 48 hours.
Important Disclaimer
ETF Bridge is an educational resource. We do not provide investment advice.All content is for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. ETF holdings, expense ratios, and tax treatments are subject to change. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Currency fluctuations can amplify gains and losses for cross-border investments. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Read our full disclaimer.