UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM N-CSR
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CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act File number 811-22698
KraneShares Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York, New York 10017
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Jonathan Krane
KraneShares Trust
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York, New York 10017
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Stacy L. Fuller
K&L Gates LLP
1601 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-1600
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 933-0393
Date of fiscal year end: March 31, 2022
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2022
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
A copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act, as amended (the “Act”) [17 CFR § 270.30e-1], is attached hereto.
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| | Annual Report KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (Formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF) KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (Formerly, KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays China Bond Inclusion Index ETF) KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (Formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF) KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF KraneShares China Innovation ETF KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (Formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (Formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF) KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (Formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF) March 31, 2022 | | |
Table of Contents
The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that KraneShares Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month year ended June 30, are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 855-857-2638; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Fund shares may only be purchased or redeemed from a Fund in Creation Unit aggregations. Investors who cannot transact in Creation Units of a Fund’s shares must buy or sell Fund shares in the secondary market at their market price, which may be at a premium or discount to a Fund’s net asset value, with the assistance of a broker. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when selling Fund shares.
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)
Dear Shareholders:
We are pleased to send you the Annual Report for KraneShares Exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2022.
For the period, the ETFs delivered the following returns:
Fund | | Return* | | Underlying Index Return** | | Morningstar Peer Group Median Return |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (KFYP) | | 2.77 | % | | 4.06 | %(a) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) | | -57.99 | % | | -57.84 | %(b) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect ETF (KBA) | | -7.96 | % | | -7.68 | %(c) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (KBND) | | 4.89 | % | | 7.89 | %(d) | | -2.89 | %(2) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (KALL) | | -24.35 | % | | -24.20 | %(e) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (OBOR) | | -1.11 | % | | -1.07 | %(f) | | 14.23 | %(3) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (KEMQ) | | -43.57 | % | | -41.15 | %(g) | | -5.85 | %(4) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (KGRN) | | -8.61 | % | | -11.48 | %(h) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) | | 0.04 | % | | 2.18 | %(i) | | 2.67 | %(5) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE) | | -28.88 | % | | -28.03 | %(j) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (KHYB) | | -19.73 | % | | -22.88 | %(k) | | -6.48 | %(6) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (KMED) | | -25.77 | % | | -25.63 | %(l) | | -5.85 | %(4) |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (KEMX) | | 0.57 | % | | 2.07 | %(m) | | -5.85 | %(4) |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG) | | -27.63 | % | | -27.10 | %(n) | | N/A | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (KFVG) | | -14.56 | % | | -12.44 | %(o) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (KBUY) | | -22.98 | % | | -21.51 | %(p) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) | | -10.92 | % | | -9.36 | %(q) | | -23.15 | %(1) |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) | | -44.28 | %^ | | -43.26 | %(r) | | -26.77 | %(1) |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF (KGRO) | | -24.19 | %^ | | N/A | | | N/A | |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (KGHG) | | 7.84 | %^ | | N/A | | | N/A | |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (KRBN) | | 64.71 | % | | 65.18 | %(s) | | N/A | |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) | | 15.24 | %^ | | 14.59 | %(t) | | N/A | |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA) | | 3.08 | %^ | | 2.28 | %(u) | | N/A | |
* Return based on net asset value as of March 31, 2022
^ Return period since Fund inception (less than one-year period)
** Return as of March 31, 2022
| | Morningstar Peer Group Median Return | | Morningstar Peer Group Name | | |
(1) | | -23.15% | | U.S. ETF China Region | | |
(2) | | -2.89% | | U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond | | |
(3) | | 14.23% | | U.S. ETF Infrastructure | | |
(4) | | -5.85% | | U.S. ETF Diversified Emerging Markets | | |
(5) | | 2.67% | | U.S. ETF Industrials | | |
(6) | | -6.48% | | U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Bond | | |
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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)
(a) The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF.
(b) The underlying index for KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF.
(c) The underlying index for KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF.
(d) The underlying index for KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion ETF.
(e) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF.
(f) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF.
(g) The underlying index for KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF.
(h) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF.
(i) The underlying index for KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF.
(j) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF.
(k) The underlying index for KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.
(l) The underlying index for KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF.
(m) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF.
(n) The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF.
(o) The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF.
(p) The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF.
(q) The underlying index for KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF.
(r) The underlying index for KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF.
(s) The underlying index for KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF.
(t) The underlying index for KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.
(u) The underlying index for KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.
The Morningstar Fund China Region Category portfolios invest almost exclusively in stocks from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. These portfolios invest at least 70% of total assets in equities and invest at least 75% of stock assets in one specific region or a combination of China and/or Taiwan.
The Morningstar Fund China Region Category portfolios invest almost exclusively in stocks from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. These portfolios invest at least 70% of total assets in equities and invest at least 75% of stock assets in one specific region or a combination of China and/or Taiwan.
The Morningstar Fund Diversified Emerging Markets Category portfolios tend to divide their assets among 20 or more nations, although they tend to focus on the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America rather than those of the Middle East, Africa, or Europe. These portfolios invest predominantly in emerging market equities, but some funds also invest in both equities and fixed income instruments among emerging markets.
The Morningstar Fund Emerging Markets Bond portfolios invest more than 65% of their assets in foreign bonds from developing countries. The largest portion of the emerging-markets bond market comes from Latin America, followed by Eastern Europe. Africa, the Middle East, and Asia make up the rest.
The Morningstar Fund Industrials Category portfolios seek capital appreciation by investing inequity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. companies that are engaged in services related to cyclical industries. This includes and is not limited to companies in aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, construction, environmental services, machinery, paper and transportation.
The Morningstar Fund Infrastructure Category portfolios invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector.
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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (concluded)
The Morningstar Fund Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Category portfolios invest more than 65% of their assets in foreign bonds from developing countries in the local currency. Funds in this category have a mandate to maintain exposure to currencies of emerging markets. The largest portion of the emerging markets bond market comes from Latin America, followed by Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
We are encouraged by the steady progress being made by China to increase access to local and Mainland Chinese markets for international investors, as well as by the heightened demand and awareness of these markets in the global investor community.
• We believe that China will continue to grow and be an essential element of a well-designed investment portfolio.
• We believe that investors should have low-cost, transparent tools to obtain exposure to Chinese equity and fixed income markets.
• Despite near term volatility due to concerns surrounding inflation, new regulations, and delisting risk, we believe the further development of China’s capital markets offers a long-term growth proposition.
• We are dedicated to helping investors obtain more complete market exposures and more balanced investment portfolios.
Thank you for investing with us.
Jonathan Krane, CEO
March 31, 2022
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF
The KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI CICC Select 100 Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).
The Underlying Index takes a smart-beta approach to systematically investing in companies listed in Mainland China. The strategy is based on China International Capital Corporation (“CICC”)’s latest research on China’s capital markets. This quantitative approach reflects CICC’s top down and bottom-up research process, seeking to deliver the 100 leading companies in Mainland China.
China A Share Review
Global equity markets made upward trends in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Mainland Chinese equities followed global equities higher in the second half of 2021 but fell slightly in the first three months of 2022. KFYP benefited from its exposure to the materials and industrials sectors, which saw strong performance within China A shares for the period.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period, returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.20% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 2.77%, while the Underlying Index increased by 4.06%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 39.10% of the portfolio in the Financials sector and 20.17% in the Materials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Five Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | 2.77 | % | | 0.74 | %‡ | | 5.86 | %‡ | | 6.57 | %‡ | | 7.64 | %‡ | | 7.59 | %‡ | | 9.75 | %‡ | | 9.65 | %‡ |
Hybrid KFYP Index (Net)** | | N/A | | | 4.06 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 7.77 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 7.44 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 10.04 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.99 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 14.16 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2013.
** The Hybrid KFYP Index (Net) consists of the CSI China Overseas Five Year Plan Index from the inception of the Fund through May 31, 2016, the Zacks New China Index from June 1, 2016 through November 1, 2018, and the CSI CICC Select 100 Index going forward. From June 1, 2016 to November 1, 2018, the Fund sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the Zacks New China Index. Prior to June 1, 2016, the Fund was known as the KraneShares CSI New China ETF and sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI Overseas China Five Year Plan Index. Hybrid KFYP Index (Net) reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes, but reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or other taxes.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.69%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI Overseas China Internet Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).
The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of the investable universe of publicly traded China-based companies whose primary business or businesses are in the Internet and Internet-related sectors (‘‘China Internet Companies’’), as defined by the index sponsor, China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (‘‘CSI’’).
China Internet Review
China’s U.S. and Hong Kong-listed internet stocks exhibited a high level of volatility throughout the period due to concerns around the internet regulatory cycle in China and the delisting risk presented by the U.S. Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). Nonetheless, we continue to believe in the long-term prospects of China’s leading internet platforms and are encouraged by the generous share buyback and dividend packages announced by internet companies including Alibaba and JD.com, indicating boards’ belief that their stocks are undervalued.
The rollout of new regulations for China’s internet sector was swift and broad reaching, leading to investor uncertainty and a significant devaluation of internet stocks. Although many companies in China’s internet sector continued to grow revenues during the period of regulatory uncertainty and fines imposed were often more than covered by companies’ cash on hand, international investors sold off overseas-listed shares of China-based internet platforms. However, on March 16th, 2022, Vice Premier Liu He indicated that the internet regulatory cycle was coming to an end. As such, the first quarter of 2022 saw few enforcement actions.
In 2020, the U.S. passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), which requires U.S.-listed foreign companies to allow the Public Company Accounting Board (PCAOB) to inspect their audit books and disclose government ownership, if any, or face delisting. While initially it appeared as though delisting might be inevitable, Vice Premier Liu He indicated in his March 16th speech that China and U.S. regulators had made good progress on solving the issue of audit reviews, suggesting that China’s law may change to allow for audit reviews by the PCAOB.
In response to the potential for delisting, and despite progress towards a solution, KWEB has begun to convert its U.S.-listed holdings to their Hong Kong-listed counterparts, where available. Although we remain optimistic about the prospects for a solution, we decided to carry on with our conversions to ensure that our clients are shielded from delisting risk. As of 31 March, 2022, KWEB was comprised of 73% Hong Kong listings, compared to only 25% on 31 March, 2021.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -57.99%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -57.84%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 42.91% of the portfolio in the Communication Services sector and 42.87% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Five Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | -57.99 | % | | -59.83 | %‡ | | -12.17 | %‡ | | -13.19 | %‡ | | -4.73 | %‡ | | -5.44 | %‡ | | 3.60 | %‡ | | 3.18 | %‡ |
CSI Overseas China Internet Index | | N/A | | | -57.84 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -11.80 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -4.33 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -3.78 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.99 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 14.27 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2013.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.70%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF
The KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).
The Underlying Index is constructed from the MSCI China A Index (the ‘Parent Index’), a broad-based benchmark index which captures large and mid-cap China A shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges and accessible through the Northbound Stock Connect channel. The Index aims to reflect the performance of the 50 largest securities representing each Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) sector and reflecting the sector weight allocation of the Parent Index.
In 2021, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) allowed the listing of A-Shares futures on the Hong Kong exchange, allowing investors to hedge and manage the risk of their A-Share exposure. Subsequently, MSCI launched the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, which tracks the 50 largest and most liquid A shares for which Mainland-cleared hedging tools, such as futures, are available to foreign investors. On 8th November, 2021, the Fund began to track this index instead of the MSCI China A Index, in order to seek to reduce trading costs to the benefit of our clients.
China A Share Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Mainland China-listed equities (A Shares) were not spared from the downdraft in equities globally in the first quarter of 2022 following a modest bull market in 2021. However, Mainland China markets were less volatile than U.S. and European markets as China has not seen an equivalent rise in inflation nor a rise in government bond yields.
Liquidity conditions improved during the reporting period, to the benefit of Mainland-listed equities. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, loosened fiscal conditions during the period and cut key rates, which had remained stable through the pandemic and 2021.
China’s official Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) was 48.4 in March, indicating a contraction in services demand, compared to an estimated 49.0 and February’s reading of 51.6, which indicated an expansion in services demand. China’s commitment to a COVID-19 zero policy and a decline in real estate prices dampened consumer confidence during the period, creating a significant headwind for Mainland China-listed equities. Furthermore, export demand has fallen significantly since the first half of 2021 as global stimulus fades, which also presented a headwind for Mainland-listed China equities. However, we believe China’s loose monetary stance could benefit equities in the near-term. Longer term, a real estate market rebound and/or an uptick in consumer sentiment may benefit Mainland-listed equities.
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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (continued)
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -7.96%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -7.68%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 19.32% of the portfolio in the Financials sector and 15.86% in the Industrials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Five Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | -7.96 | % | | -9.57 | %‡ | | 9.08 | %‡ | | 8.69 | %‡ | | 8.86 | %‡ | | 8.33 | %‡ | | 8.61 | %‡ | | 8.49 | %‡ |
Hybrid KBA Index (Net)** | | N/A | | | -7.68 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 9.77 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 8.02 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 9.61 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.99 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 13.71 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on March 4, 2014.
** The Hybrid KBA Index consists of the MSCI China A Index from the inception of the Fund through October 23, 2014, the MSCI China A International Index from October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the MSCI China A Inclusion Index from December 27, 2017 to May 29, 2019, and the MSCI China A Index going forward. From October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A International Index. Prior to October 23, 2014, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A Index.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (concluded)
a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.56% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF
The KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).
The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of China’s onshore renminbi-denominated bond market. The Fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its assets in a basket of fixed income securities.
China Bond Market Review:
The yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period after remaining stable throughout 2021.
China’s government bonds offered a higher yield compared to U.S. treasuries (by 45 bps as of Q1 2022) and bonds offered by many European governments throughout the reporting period. China’s currency also continued to appreciate against the U.S. dollar, by 3.2% for the reporting period. However, rising rates in the U.S. may cause U.S. Treasury bonds to offer a yield that is on par with Chinese Treasury bonds, at least for those with tenors of 10 years or less. We believe this may lead to price pressure on some of the bonds held in the portfolio.
Moody’s continues to rate China as an A1 sovereign issuer thanks to the country’s steadily maintained foreign reserves, which currently total around $3 trillion, and government debt to GDP ratio of around 70% (as of Q4 2020).
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (continued)
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 4.89%, while the Underlying Index increased by 7.89%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 94.44% of the portfolio in cash and 5.56% in the Financials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Five Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | 4.89 | % | | 4.33 | %‡ | | 3.89 | %‡ | | 3.73 | %‡ | | 4.39 | %‡ | | 4.38 | %‡ | | 2.28 | %‡ | | 2.19 | %‡ |
Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond Index | | N/A | | | 7.89 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 5.28 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 5.43 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 3.29 | %‡ |
S&P U.S. Treasury Bill 3-6 Month Index** | | N/A | | | 0.00 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 0.90 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 1.19 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 0.92 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.99 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 13.45 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on December 2, 2014.
** Index added to provide a fixed income benchmark for fixed income funds.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (concluded)
call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.69% and its net expense ratio is 0.49% due to a Fee Waiver Agreement whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of a specific foreign equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China All Shares Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index seeks to track the equity market performance of companies based in China and listed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Companies available for inclusion must be headquartered in China and meet the market capitalization minimums required by the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology.
Broad China Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the U.S. and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The performance of broad China equities was negatively impacted during the period by a multitude of factors including the China internet regulatory cycle in 2021, a global equity selloff in the first quarter, a slump in consumer confidence in China in late 2021 and early 2022, and delisting risk stemming from the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -24.35%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -24.20%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 30.46% of the portfolio in Information Technology, 26.17% in Financials, 10.76% in Materials, 7.46% in Communication Services, 5.98% in Energy, 5.86% in Consumer Staples, 5.10% in Consumer Discretionary, 3.84% in Industrials, 1.57% in Healthcare, 1.50% in Utilities, and 1.03% in Real Estate.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Five Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | -24.35 | % | | -26.01 | %‡ | | 1.60 | %‡ | | 0.80 | %‡ | | 4.13 | %‡ | | 3.75 | %‡ | | 2.60 | %‡ | | 2.42 | %‡ |
Hybrid KALL Index (Net)** | | N/A | | | -24.20 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 1.31 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 3.74 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 2.95 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.99 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 13.61 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on February 12, 2015.
** The Hybrid KALL Index (Net) consists of the FTSE Emerging incl. China Overseas non-R/QFII GDP Weighted Index from the inception of the Fund through July 31, 2018, and the MSCI China All Shares Index going forward. Prior to July 31, 2018, the Fund was known as the KraneShares FTSE Emerging Markets Plus ETF and sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging incl. China Overseas non-R/QFII GDP Weighted Index.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)
Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.69% and its net expense ratio is 0.49% due to an a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of listed companies with high revenue exposure to the Chinese government’s “One Belt, One Road” (“OBOR”) initiative, as determined by the provider of the Underlying Index, MSCI Inc. based on companies’ industry classifications. The OBOR initiative is designed to increase the interconnectedness between China and other Eurasian countries by making infrastructure investments that are expected to increase such interconnectedness, such as building new roads and improved communications networks.
Global/Emerging Markets/Belt & Road Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential for further monetary policy tightening looms.
Most projects under the China’s One Belt One Road Initiative (also known as the Belt & Road Initiative) have now resumed work following pandemic-induced disruptions. Energy and power companies, namely coal, consumable fuels, and renewables, were among the Fund’s top performing holdings for the year as countries globally had to reconsider their energy sourcing following the conflict in Ukraine’s disruption to their energy sectors. Natural gas companies have subsequently been on the decline as prices continue to soar higher and pipeline channels have been disrupted. Companies specializing in electrical components and equipment for batteries and energy storage also performed well and should continue to be a catalyst for growth as they play a key role in advancing the development of emerging technologies.
We see two key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:
• Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.
• The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.
• The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).
• The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -1.11%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -1.07%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 33.87% of the portfolio in Industrials, 28.19% in Materials, 15.98% in Financials, 10.95% in Utilities, and 10.51% in Energy.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | -1.11 | % | | -1.83 | %‡ | | 8.66 | %‡ | | 8.75 | %‡ | | 5.05 | %‡ | | 5.10 | %‡ |
MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (Net) | | N/A | | | -1.07 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 10.03 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 6.30 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 16.32 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.79%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF
The KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is composed of the equity securities of the 50 largest companies by market capitalization that derive the most revenue from an emerging and frontier market and classified by the FactSet Revere Business Industry Classification system or FactSet Standard Classification system as in the consumer or technology sector.
Emerging Markets Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential looms for monetary policy tightening.
We see two key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:
• Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.
• The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.
Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.
• The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).
• The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -43.57%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -41.15%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 42.15% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 40.39% in the Communication Services sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | -43.57 | % | | -44.49 | %‡ | | -6.35 | %‡ | | -6.83 | %‡ | | -6.13 | %‡ | | -6.40 | %‡ |
Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index | | N/A | | | -41.15 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -4.55 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -4.36 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.71 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.59% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)
Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is comprised of securities that derive at least 50% of their revenues from environmentally beneficial products and services. The Underlying Index is based on five key Clean Technology environmental themes: Alternative Energy, Sustainable Water, Green Building, Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency. The Underlying Index aims to serve as a benchmark for investors seeking exposure to Chinese companies that focus on contributing to a more environmentally sustainable economy by making efficient use of scarce natural resources or by mitigating the impact of environmental degradation. Constituent selection is based on data from MSCI Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
China Clean Technology Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Renewable electricity, electrical components, and semiconductors were among the top performing industries for the year. Companies in these sectors were beneficiaries of not only domestic demand stemming from China’s commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2060, but also from soaring international demand. We believe the current conflict in Ukraine could lead to increased demand for renewable and alternative sources of energy, especially in the European region, which was previously heavily reliant on Russian imports of oil and natural gas.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -8.61%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -11.48%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 37.00% of the portfolio in Consumer Discretionary, 26.21% in Industrials, 17.88% in Information Technology, 13.64% in Utilities, 4.79% in Real Estate, and 0.49% in Materials.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | -8.61 | % | | -10.24 | %‡ | | 24.47 | %‡ | | 24.44 | %‡ | | 11.03 | %‡ | | 10.97 | %‡ |
MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index (Net) | | N/A | | | -11.48 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 21.50 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 9.53 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.77 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.78%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index provides exposure to companies engaged in the production of electric vehicles and/or their components. The Underlying Index includes issuers engaged in the electric vehicle production, autonomous driving, shared mobility, lithium and/or copper production, lithium-ion/lead acid batteries, hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing, and electric infrastructure businesses.
Electric Vehicles Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) more than doubled in 2021 vs. 2020 and tripled from 2019. While the global EV market share remains small, we are still seeing major increases in EV production, development, and sales. Wide ranging government policy and support, the rollout of several new models, and companies pledging more EV production have been the main drivers of positive performance in the space. China was the leader of EV growth for 2021, selling over 3.4 million EVs worldwide. The US and Europe also displayed strong sales.
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 0.04%, while the Underlying Index increased by 2.18%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 46.98% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 20.24% in the Information Technology sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | 0.04 | % | | -0.54 | %‡ | | 27.83 | %‡ | | 27.48 | %‡ | | 14.22 | %‡ | | 14.14 | %‡ |
Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index | | N/A | | | 2.18 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 29.29 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 14.95 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 14.18 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.70%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of a specific foreign equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to track the equity market performance of Chinese companies engaged in the health care sector. The securities in the Index include all types of publicly issued shares of Chinese issuers, which are listed in Mainland China, Hong Kong and United States. Issuers eligible for inclusion must be classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard as engaged in the healthcare sector. The issuers included in the Underlying Index may include small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap companies.
China Health Care Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
China’s leading biotechnology and other health care companies have continued to grow revenues rapidly over the past two years and are expected to see strong growth in the years to come. However, concerns over domestic regulation, increased domestic competition, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejections of China-made medications, and delisting risks have led to a significant downdraft in the shares of China-based health care companies.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
�We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -28.88%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -28.03%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 99.90% of the portfolio in the health care sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | -28.88 | % | | -31.46 | %‡ | | 7.00 | %‡ | | 6.49 | %‡ | | 2.25 | %‡ | | 1.74 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index | | N/A | | | -28.03 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 8.25 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 3.09 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 14.05 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.65% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)
no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF
KHYB is an active ETF managed by sub-advisor Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. (“Nikko”). KHYB is benchmarked to the JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index. The fund provides exposure to USD-denominated high yield debt securities issued by companies in Asia.
On August 2, 2021, the KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF was converted into the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.
Asia Pacific High Income Bond Review:
The yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period after remaining stable throughout 2021.
Through exposure to the Asia high yield bond market investors can benefit from strong corporate balance sheets, relatively short durations, and high economic growth. Asia high yield bonds, represented by the JP Morgan Asia Credit Non-Investment Grade Index, saw a declines over the reporting period mostly due to the restructuring of mega developer Evergrande and the ensuing turmoil in China’s real estate market as the index tends to be concentrated in the property development industry. However, property prices in China have begun to stabilize and any improvement in market sentiment in real estate is likely to benefit the Fund. Furthermore, we believe that the Fund looks increasingly attractive as rates rise in the US, given its relatively low durations, high yields, and wide spreads compared to the US.
We see two key positive catalysts for Asia Pacific high income bonds:
• Spreads that are currently far wider than in the US and the potential for price returns as those spreads compress.
• Rising rates in the US, leading to the favorability of higher yielding Asian issuers that offer lower durations and thereby lower interest rate risk.
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -19.73, while the Underlying Index decreased by -22.88% .
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | -19.73 | % | | -19.28 | %‡ | | -4.61 | %‡ | | -4.58 | %‡ | | -2.26 | %‡ | | -2.17 | %‡ |
J.P. Morgan Asia Credit (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporates Index | | N/A | | | -22.88 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -4.75 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -1.78 | %‡ |
Lipper China Region Funds Classification | | N/A | | | -25.53 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 2.83 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 2.20 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.69%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF
The KraneShares Emerging Market Healthcare Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is a modified, free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging market companies classified by FactSet Revere Business Industry Classification system (“RBICS”) as being in the health technology or health services industries. The Underlying Index includes companies that RBICS classifies as engaged in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical specialties, managed health care, hospital/nursing management, medical/nursing services and services to the health industry businesses. The Underlying Index may include small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap companies.
During the reporting period, shares of emerging markets health care companies experienced a significant downdraft as investors questioned the pandemic recovery in the developing world, especially in India and Southeast Asia, and a stronger dollar hurt the performance of emerging markets equities overall. Meanwhile, concerns over domestic regulation, increased domestic competition, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejections of China-made medications, and delisting risks have led to a significant downdraft in the shares of China-based health care companies.
Emerging Markets Health Care Review:
Global equity markets made upward trends in the second half of 2021, as the world continues to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
We see two key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:
• Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.
• The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.
Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.
• The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).
• The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -25.77% while the Underlying Index decreased by -25.63%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 97.66% of the portfolio in the health care sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Three Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | -25.77 | % | | -26.93 | %‡ | | 4.05 | %‡ | | 3.85 | %‡ | | 0.24 | %‡ | | 0.03 | %‡ |
Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index | | N/A | | | -25.63 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 5.01 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 0.92 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.92 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 15.09 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.80%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to track the equity market performance of mid- and large-cap companies of emerging market countries, excluding China. The Underlying Index is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (“universe”), but excludes the securities of Chinese issuers.
Emerging Markets Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential looms for monetary policy tightening. A rising US dollar is also a risk for emerging markets going forward.
We see two key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:
• Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.
• The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.
Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.
• The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).
• The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 0.57%, while the Underlying Index increased by 2.07%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 29.47% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector, 25.83% in the Financial sector, 11.09% in the Materials, 7.81% in the Energy sector, 7.28% in the Communication Services sector, 5.67% in the Consumer Staples, 4.93% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 3.71% in the Industrials sector, 1.51% in the Healthcare sector, 1.46% in the Utilities sector, and 1.00% in the Real Estate sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | 0.57 | % | | 0.53 | %‡ | | 9.32 | %‡ | | 9.37 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China Index | | N/A | | | 2.07 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 8.36 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.33 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.58% and its net expense ratio is 0.23% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specific equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings relative to their sector peers. The Underlying Index consists of large and mid-cap companies in China. In order to ensure diversification, the Underlying Index limits individual constituent weights to 10% and sector weights to 40% of its composition.
China ESG Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Chinese companies with the highest MSCI ESG rankings were caught up in the selloff in overseas-listed China internet equities. Nonetheless, we continue to see strong client interest in strategies that consider environmental, social, and governance factors. Furthermore, we are encouraged by the Fund’s performance since inception, which still outpaces broad China equity, as represented by the MSCI China Index, supporting our thesis that ESG considerations may lead to outperformance in China.
President Xi’s pledge to promote “common prosperity” in the government’s oversight of private businesses led to investor enthusiasm for Chinese companies with high ESG rankings. Although the Fund is invested in internet platforms whose share prices were negatively impacted by continued regulatory uncertainty during the period, the Fund’s overall performance was buoyed somewhat by its investments in other industries including health care, electric vehicles, apparel, and financials.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -27.63%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -27.10%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 38.70% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 16.58% in Financials, 10.48% in Health Care, 8.49% in Communication Services, and 8.49% in Industrials.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | -27.63 | % | | -30.28 | %‡ | | -4.00 | %‡ | | -5.24 | %‡ |
MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index | | N/A | | | -27.10 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -3.40 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.58%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
The KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in the 5G and semiconductor related businesses, including 5G equipment, semiconductors, electronic components and big data centers.
China 5G & Semiconductor Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The pandemic-fueled race toward digitalization gave rise to a global chip shortage in 2021. While the shortage caused headaches around the globe, China’s situation was unique because it coincides with the massive proliferation of electric vehicles and 5G networks in the country. These areas demand a healthy supply of powerful chips. As a result, China has made developing its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capability a national priority; we believe this may present an opportunity for investors.
While both the US and China are committing tens of billions of dollars to their domestic semiconductor industries, there is still a wide gulf between them. The US is already home to dominant global manufacturers like Intel and Nvidia. Meanwhile, China has only recently begun developing its capacity to produce the types of advanced semiconductors that are in highest demand right now. While China’s global market share is essentially starting from zero, we believe there is upside potential in the space and a healthy crop of companies positioned to tackle the challenge.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -14.56%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -12.44%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 99.01% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | -14.56 | % | | -16.26 | %‡ | | -16.09 | %‡ | | -16.87 | %‡ |
CICC China 5G And Semiconductor Leaders Index | | N/A | | | -12.44 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -13.98 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 20.83 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.78% and its net expense ratio is 0.64% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF
The KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CICC China Consumer Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index consists of the investable universe of publicly traded China-based companies whose primary business or businesses are in the consumption-related industries such as home appliance, food & beverage, apparel & clothing, hotels, restaurants, and duty-free goods.
China Consumer Brands Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
China is undergoing a fundamental change in its economy’s composition, shifting away from heavy industrial output to instead focus on expanding and advancing its services sector. Along with this change, retail sales have increased steadily. Even with the world’s largest middle-class population, China still has immense potential for further consumption growth. Recent advancements in e-commerce platform technologies have helped domestic brands expand their reach to lower-tier cities and consumers within lower income brackets. Additionally, rising incomes in China have contributed to an overall consumption upgrade, consisting of a stronger preference for higher quality products, brand loyalty, and more luxury spending.
In the second half of 2021, China experienced a decline in consumer confidence that continued through the end of the first quarter of 2022. The decline in consumer spending was related to a multitude of factors including lockdowns in major cities and a decline in real estate prices and contributed to a decline in the share prices of companies held by the Fund. However, we are optimistic about a recovery in consumption in the second half of 2022 as the government must rely heavily on consumption to achieve its 5.5% GDP growth target.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -22.98%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -21.51%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 61.49% of the portfolio in the Consumer Staples sector, 34.24% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and 0.52% in the Materials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | -22.98 | % | | -24.80 | %‡ | | -15.98 | %‡ | | -16.79 | %‡ |
CICC China Consumer Leaders Index | | N/A | | | -21.51 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -14.25 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index | | N/A | | | 15.65 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 18.56 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.68%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
The KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index (the “Underlying Index”).
The Underlying Index is comprised of the 50 largest companies listed on the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) as determined by market capitalization and liquidity.
STAR Market Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The STAR Market is one of the largest IPO markets globally and includes companies on the cutting edge of technological innovations. As such, the market is subject to a considerable level of volatility. The potential for volatility in the STAR Market was on full display during the reporting period. New regulations imposed on China’s largest internet platforms caused investor uncertainty in the technology sector broadly throughout the period. In the first quarter of 2022, a global shift away from technology and growth stocks with high valuations led to declines in the STAR Market. Nonetheless, we believe that China’s STAR Market represents a long-term growth opportunity and believe investors should adopt a long-term time horizon when investing in this volatile market, which we believe resembles the Nasdaq Stock Exchange back in the 1970’s.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government appears adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -10.92%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -9.63%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 55.71% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector, 16.67% in the Healthcare sector, 11.65% in the Industrials sector, 10.18% in the Materials sector, and 5.60% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF | | -10.92 | % | | -12.21 | %‡ | | -21.60 | %‡ | | -22.09 | %‡ |
SSE Science & Technology Innovation Board 50 Index | | N/A | | | -9.36 | %‡ | | N/A | | | -21.23 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.88%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF
China’s US and Hong Kong-listed internet stocks exhibited a high level of volatility throughout the period due to concerns around the internet regulatory cycle in China and the delisting risk presented by the US’ Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). Nonetheless, we continue to believe in the long-term prospects of China’s leading internet platforms and are encouraged by the generous share buyback and dividend packages announced by internet companies including Alibaba and JD.com, indicating boards’ belief that their stocks are undervalued.
The rollout of new regulations for China’s internet sector was swift and broad reaching, leading to investor uncertainty and a significant devaluation of internet stocks. Although many companies in China’s internet sector continued to grow revenues during the period of regulatory uncertainty and fines imposed were often more than covered by companies’ cash on hand, international investors sold off overseas-listed shares of China-based internet platforms. However, on March 16th, 2022, Vice Premier Liu He indicated that the internet regulatory cycle was coming to an end. As such, the first quarter of 2022 saw few enforcement actions.
In 2020, the US passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), which requires US-listed foreign companies to allow the Public Company Accounting Board (PCAOB) to inspect their audit books and disclose government ownership, if any, or face delisting. While initially it appeared as though delisting might be inevitable, Vice Premier Liu He indicated in his March 16th speech that China and US regulators had made good progress on solving the issue of audit reviews, suggesting that China’s law may change to allow for audit reviews by the PCAOB.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (continued)
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -44.28%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -43.26%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 37.36% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 27.37% in the Information Technology sector, and 24.64% in the Communication Services sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | -44.28 | % | | -46.24 | %‡ |
Hang Seng TECH Index | | N/A | | | -43.26 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2021.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.69%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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KraneShares China Innovation ETF
The KraneShares China Innovation ETF (KGRO) is an active ETF which provides investors with core exposure to the brightest high-growth areas within China’s economy by combining “New China” growth sectors. KGRO primarily invests in the following ETFs:
• The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
• The KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care ETF (KURE)
• The KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology ETF (KGRN)
• KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor ETF (KFVG)
• KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR)
In addition to investments in these ETFs, KGRO may invest up to 15% of its net assets in the securities of private companies that align with the themes represented by the ETFs or appear to be attractive opportunities, including those that may be preparing for an initial public offering.
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
We believe that internet, health care, clean technology, semiconductors, and the STAR Market represent the vanguard of innovative businesses in China and together represent potential for long-term capital appreciation. However, over the reporting period all these industries and markets experienced significant downdrafts due to an intense regulatory cycle for China’s leading internet platforms, delisting risks stemming from the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), and a global rotation out of growth and into value. We believe these risks are manageable and have already been priced in and investors should take a long-term view when considering an allocation to China’s innovative industries.
We see three key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:
• China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.
• After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.
• We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares China Innovation ETF (continued)
China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.
• The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).
• The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -24.19%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 26.67% of the portfolio in the Health Care sector, 24.79% in the Information Technology sector, 20.52% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and 13.56% in the Communication Services sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares China Innovation ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | -24.19 | % | | -21.65 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index | | N/A | | | -15.28 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 5, 2021.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.99%, which includes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying Funds. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF
The KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (KGHG) is an actively managed ETF that aims to capture the low-carbon leaders of the future. KGHG focuses on companies in traditionally high emissions industries that are on the cusp of the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy technology. Companies in high impact industries that have a stated commitment and demonstrated action towards decarbonization may see superior growth compared to their peers as well as potentially benefit from a reevaluation and improved environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) score.
Global Carbon Transformation Review:
2021 was marked by a rift of natural disasters globally, including the prolonged heatwave across parts of India, major flooding in China and Europe, and California’s largest wildfire in history. The pace and magnitude of these events, occurring in multiple places around the globe, suggests that governments and policymakers will continue to feel pressure to advance and support mitigation measures. Some key policy drivers for the year came out of the COP26 summit and the EU’s “Fit-for-55” initiative, which focus on emission reduction targets.
Additionally, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a serious energy crisis in Europe. While European nations have committed to an energy transition to meet climate objectives, now urgent energy security issues are causing them to accelerate their plans. This rapid scale-up should bring costs down faster than previously expected and lay the groundwork for the global rollout of the energy transition.
We see three key positive catalysts for global carbon transformation space in the year to come:
• As of 2021, 90% of global GDP is under a net zero target, and 12 of the top 20 emitting nations have committed to legitimate 1.5 degree climate reduction goals.
• Europe’s “Repower EU” plan, launched on March 8, 2022, calls for substantial increases this decade in the installed base of solar and wind generating capacity and large new demand for green hydrogen. The annual investment in these areas for the rest of this decade is forecast at €170 billion, more than six times the €25 billion annual run rate of the past five years.
• The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had significant implications for neighboring countries’ energy security and encouraged greater energy independence and the development of viable green energy alternatives. The war has also been an aggravating factor to global inflation, which is detrimental to most sectors, but highly positive for those involved in developing alternative energy supplies.
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 7.84%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 39.11% of the portfolio in the Utilities sector, 24.83% in the Industrials sector, 20.45% in the Materials sector, and 15.61% in the Energy sector.
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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (concluded)
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | | 7.84 | % | | 7.32 | %‡ |
MSCI World Index | | N/A | | | 6.71 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on March 15, 2022.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.89%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF
The KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index (the ‘‘Index’’) over a complete market cycle.
The Index is designed to measure the performance of a portfolio of liquid carbon credit futures that require “physical delivery” of emission allowances issued under cap and trade regimes. The index introduces a new measure for hedging risk and going long the price of carbon while supporting responsible investing.
Currently, the index covers the major European and North American cap-and-trade programs: European Union Allowances (EUA), California Carbon Allowances (CCA), the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and United Kingdom Allowances (UKA).
Carbon Credits Market Review
2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.
We see three key positive catalysts for carbon credits markets in the year to come:
• The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
• The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.
• The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.
Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.
• EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while RGGI broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.
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KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (continued)
By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 64.71%, while the Underlying Index increased by 65.18%.
The Fund added the UK market in December and increased its exposure to the California market to align with the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index. 70.49% of the portfolio was exposed to the European Union Allowance (EUA) 2021 Future and 14.08% was exposed to the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) Vintage 2021 Future.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | One Year Return | | Annualized Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ | | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | 64.71 | % | | 63.44 | %‡ | | 66.19 | %‡ | | 66.46 | %‡ |
IHS Markit Global Carbon Index | | N/A | | | 65.18 | %‡ | | N/A | | | 66.28 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.78%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
The KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) provides targeted exposure to the European Union Allowances (EUA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program. KEUA is benchmarked to the IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index, which tracks the most traded EUA futures contracts. As a part of the KraneShares suite of carbon ETFs, KEUA provides a new vehicle for participating in the price of carbon and hedging risk while supporting responsible investing.
Carbon Credits Market Review
2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.
We see three key positive catalysts for carbon credits markets in the year to come:
• The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
• The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.
• The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.
Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.
• EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 15.24 | % | | 15.52 | %‡ |
IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index | | N/A | | | 14.59 | %‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.79%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA) provides targeted exposure to the California Carbon Allowances (CCA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program. KCCA is benchmarked to the IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index, which tracks the most traded CCA futures contracts.
As a part of the KraneShares suite of carbon ETFs, KCCA provides a new vehicle for participating in the price of carbon and hedging risk while supporting responsible investing and ESG goals.
Carbon Credits Market Review
2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.
We see three key positive catalysts for carbon credits markets in the year to come:
• The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.
• The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.
• The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.
Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)
• The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.
• EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (concluded)
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
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AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date |
| | Net Asset Value | | Market Price^ |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 3.08 | % | | 2.60%‡ |
IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index | | N/A | | | 2.28%‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.79%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 100.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.8% | | | | | |
37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A | | 27,000 | | $ | 99,738 |
Chinese Universe Publishing and Media Group, Cl A | | 14,200 | | | 25,299 |
G-bits Network Technology Xiamen, Cl A | | 1,000 | | | 56,789 |
| | | | | 181,826 |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.2% | | | | | |
China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Cl A | | 8,400 | | | 19,107 |
Chongqing Department Store, Cl A | | 4,400 | | | 18,104 |
Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A | | 34,100 | | | 107,165 |
Luolai Lifestyle Technology, Cl A | | 8,900 | | | 18,170 |
Rainbow Digital Commercial, Cl A | | 10,300 | | | 9,865 |
Suofeiya Home Collection, Cl A | | 13,900 | | | 42,129 |
Wanxiang Qianchao, Cl A | | 28,400 | | | 24,293 |
Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A | | 66,100 | | | 55,603 |
Zhejiang Meida Industrial, Cl A | | 5,400 | | | 11,577 |
Zhejiang Semir Garment, Cl A | | 17,300 | | | 18,532 |
| | | | | 324,545 |
Consumer Staples — 2.5% | | | | | |
Anhui Kouzi Distillery, Cl A | | 7,800 | | | 66,400 |
Anhui Yingjia Distillery, Cl A | | 5,100 | | | 43,455 |
Bright Dairy & Food, Cl A | | 15,100 | | | 27,212 |
Juewei Food, Cl A | | 7,900 | | | 52,429 |
Sichuan Swellfun, Cl A | | 4,700 | | | 60,985 |
| | | | | 250,481 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Energy — 7.5% | | | | | |
China Shenhua Energy, Cl A | | 69,200 | | $ | 324,520 |
Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy, Cl A | | 16,900 | | | 46,163 |
Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining, Cl A | | 25,600 | | | 69,040 |
Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy, Cl A | | 25,700 | | | 48,865 |
Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group, Cl A | | 44,000 | | | 86,085 |
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A | | 25,800 | | | 67,466 |
Yankuang Energy Group, Cl A | | 19,200 | | | 115,960 |
| | | | | 758,099 |
Financials — 39.1% | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A | | 755,600 | | | 366,606 |
AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings, Cl A | | 113,700 | | | 74,151 |
Bank of China, Cl A | | 451,800 | | | 232,729 |
Bank of Communications, Cl A | | 588,500 | | | 473,722 |
China Construction Bank, Cl A | | 144,400 | | | 143,079 |
China Merchants Bank, Cl A | | 60,100 | | | 443,074 |
CITIC Securities, Cl A | | 141,220 | | | 464,942 |
Guosen Securities, Cl A | | 61,500 | | | 96,298 |
Haitong Securities, Cl A | | 206,097 | | | 334,399 |
Huatai Securities, Cl A | | 107,800 | | | 252,684 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A | | 666,600 | | | 500,887 |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | 171,700 | | | 559,071 |
| | | | | 3,941,642 |
Health Care — 2.8% | | | | | |
China Animal Healthcare*(A)(B)(C) | | 4,000 | | | — |
China National Medicines, Cl A | | 8,100 | | | 37,424 |
Renhe Pharmacy, Cl A | | 24,300 | | | 30,049 |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 30,600 | | | 49,119 |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | 33,500 | | | 167,181 |
| | | | | 283,773 |
Industrials — 11.5% | | | | | |
China Railway Group, Cl A | | 219,100 | | | 208,121 |
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A | | 450,200 | | | 385,799 |
Hangxiao Steel Structure, Cl A | | 27,300 | | | 17,718 |
Jiangsu Guotai International Group, Cl A | | 20,500 | | | 31,583 |
Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A | | 93,700 | | | 48,119 |
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A | | 74,800 | | | 64,453 |
Sinoma International Engineering, Cl A | | 23,700 | | | 35,766 |
Sinosteel Engineering & Technology, Cl A | | 14,700 | | | 15,607 |
Sinotrans, Cl A | | 34,500 | | | 21,739 |
TangShan Port Group, Cl A | | 63,900 | | | 29,997 |
Xiamen C & D, Cl A | | 37,100 | | | 74,339 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
Xiamen Xiangyu, Cl A | | 23,300 | | $ | 32,299 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | 59,300 | | | 122,652 |
Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A | | 34,900 | | | 72,955 |
| | | | | 1,161,147 |
Information Technology — 2.5% | | | | | |
Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A | | 14,700 | | | 66,737 |
Beijing Dahao Technology, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 12,170 |
GRG Banking Equipment, Cl A | | 26,500 | | | 44,375 |
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)(B)(C) | | 65,064 | | | — |
Shengyi Technology, Cl A | | 24,100 | | | 61,198 |
Shenzhen Huaqiang Industry, Cl A | | 6,400 | | | 12,713 |
Sinosoft, Cl A | | 7,600 | | | 31,128 |
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai, Cl A | | 14,000 | | | 26,729 |
| | | | | 255,050 |
Materials — 20.2% | | | | | |
Anhui Jinhe Industrial, Cl A | | 7,200 | | | 44,710 |
Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 191,600 | | | 203,730 |
China Jushi, Cl A | | 51,628 | | | 123,944 |
China Lumena New Materials*(A)(B)(C) | | 718 | | | — |
CNSIG Inner Mongolia Chemical Industry | | 10,300 | | | 26,934 |
Fangda Special Steel Technology, Cl A | | 27,500 | | | 37,342 |
Gansu Shangfeng Cement, Cl A | | 8,600 | | | 29,601 |
Hongda Xingye, Cl A | | 53,700 | | | 41,281 |
Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group, Cl A | | 72,400 | | | 52,349 |
LB Group, Cl A | | 25,500 | | | 92,912 |
Liuzhou Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 11,000 | | | 8,664 |
Luxi Chemical Group, Cl A | | 24,700 | | | 69,726 |
Maanshan Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 51,200 | | | 31,939 |
Nanjing Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 65,800 | | | 37,419 |
Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, Cl A | | 48,200 | | | 112,829 |
Shenzhen Jinjia Group, Cl A | | 21,500 | | | 46,772 |
Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet, Cl A | | 54,800 | | | 38,242 |
Tianhe Chemicals Group*(A)(B)(C) | | 40,000 | | | — |
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A | | 30,100 | | | 383,546 |
Xinfengming Group, Cl A | | 16,600 | | | 30,203 |
Xinyu Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 41,200 | | | 36,669 |
Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical, Cl A | | 30,240 | | | 40,586 |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A | | 304,300 | | | 543,590 |
| | | | | 2,032,988 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate — 7.0% | | | | | |
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A | | 68,400 | | $ | 163,347 |
Jinke Properties Group, Cl A | | 69,500 | | | 53,755 |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | 152,600 | | | 425,485 |
Shanghai Shimao, Cl A | | 24,100 | | | 14,237 |
Zhuhai Huafa Properties, Cl A | | 36,600 | | | 41,685 |
| | | | | 698,509 |
Utilities — 1.9% | | | | | |
CGN Power, Cl A | | 249,000 | | | 107,083 |
Chongqing Three Gorges Water Conservancy & Electric Power, Cl A | | 15,900 | | | 27,927 |
Shenergy, Cl A | | 52,800 | | | 50,404 |
| | | | | 185,414 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 10,073,474 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $9,785,649) | | | | | 10,073,474 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $9,785,649) | | | | | 10,073,474 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | 1,228 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 10,074,702 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
Cl — Class
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 181,826 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 181,826 |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 324,545 | | | — | | | — | | | | 324,545 |
Consumer Staples | | | 250,481 | | | — | | | — | | | | 250,481 |
Energy | | | 758,099 | | | — | | | — | | | | 758,099 |
Financials | | | 3,941,642 | | | — | | | — | | | | 3,941,642 |
Health Care | | | 283,773 | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | 283,773 |
Industrials | | | 1,161,147 | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,161,147 |
Information Technology | | | 255,050 | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | 255,050 |
Materials | | | 2,032,988 | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | 2,032,988 |
Real Estate | | | 698,509 | | | — | | | — | | | | 698,509 |
Utilities | | | 185,414 | | | — | | | — | | | | 185,414 |
Total Common Stock | | | 10,073,474 | | | — | | | — | | | | 10,073,474 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 10,073,474 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,073,474 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.2%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.7% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 42.7% | | | | | |
Autohome ADR | | 2,028,462 | | $ | 61,685,529 |
Baidu, Cl A* | | 25,840,934 | | | 466,901,469 |
Bilibili, Cl Z* | | 5,525,724 | | | 152,688,750 |
China Literature* | | 13,754,800 | | | 57,345,330 |
DouYu International Holdings ADR* | | 4,320,705 | | | 8,987,066 |
Hello Group ADR* | | 4,301,058 | | | 24,860,115 |
HUYA ADR*(A) | | 2,108,810 | | | 9,426,381 |
iQIYI ADR*(A) | | 10,159,058 | | | 46,122,123 |
JOYY ADR | | 1,480,185 | | | 54,367,195 |
Kanzhun ADR* | | 10,502,930 | | | 261,627,986 |
Kingsoft | | 28,977,200 | | | 93,983,308 |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B* | | 31,416,800 | | | 297,664,091 |
NetEase | | 14,812,605 | | | 271,988,738 |
Tencent Holdings | | 13,893,375 | | | 663,853,324 |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR* | | 18,034,896 | | | 87,829,943 |
Weibo ADR* | | 1,830,458 | | | 44,864,526 |
XD*(A) | | 7,507,800 | | | 23,295,904 |
Zhihu ADR*(A) | | 14,453,443 | | | 34,977,332 |
| | | | | 2,662,469,110 |
Consumer Discretionary — 43.1% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding* | | 47,987,364 | | | 686,899,342 |
Alibaba Health Information Technology* | | 144,654,000 | | | 93,832,817 |
Baozun ADR*(A) | | 1,369,837 | | | 11,753,201 |
Dada Nexus ADR* | | 2,138,961 | | | 19,528,714 |
Gaotu Techedu ADR*(A) | | 2,160,147 | | | 3,715,453 |
JD Health International* | | 33,945,900 | | | 208,493,729 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
JD.com, Cl A* | | 15,987,090 | | $ | 477,689,700 |
Meituan, Cl B* | | 21,266,200 | | | 422,532,462 |
Pinduoduo ADR* | | 5,507,192 | | | 220,893,471 |
Ping An Healthcare and Technology*(A) | | 15,541,500 | | | 40,880,928 |
TAL Education Group ADR* | | 15,295,200 | | | 46,038,552 |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings* | | 35,360,200 | | | 63,212,554 |
Trip.com Group ADR* | | 11,568,009 | | | 267,452,368 |
Vipshop Holdings ADR* | | 12,485,163 | | | 112,366,467 |
Youdao ADR*(A) | | 1,914,991 | | | 13,596,436 |
| | | | | 2,688,886,194 |
Financials — 3.4% | | | | | |
360 DigiTech ADR | | 2,722,775 | | | 41,903,507 |
Lufax Holding ADR | | 18,936,421 | | | 105,475,865 |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H*(A) | | 19,053,000 | | | 64,958,386 |
| | | | | 212,337,758 |
Health Care — 0.3% | | | | | |
Yidu Tech*(A) | | 15,871,100 | | | 19,840,395 |
Industrials — 3.9% | | | | | |
51job ADR*(A) | | 841,615 | | | 49,276,558 |
Full Truck Alliance ADR* | | 29,326,535 | | | 195,607,989 |
| | | | | 244,884,547 |
| | | | | |
Information Technology — 3.2% | | | | | |
Agora ADR* | | 2,168,984 | | | 21,559,701 |
Chindata Group Holdings ADR* | | 4,855,595 | | | 30,687,360 |
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*(A) | | 3,480,219 | | | 21,124,929 |
Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings(A) | | 32,191,000 | | | 44,311,232 |
OneConnect Financial Technology ADR* | | 4,107,906 | | | 5,792,147 |
Vnet Group ADR*(A) | | 3,344,843 | | | 19,500,435 |
Weimob*(A) | | 57,228,000 | | | 37,706,729 |
Yeahka*(A) | | 7,188,800 | | | 22,122,492 |
| | | | | 202,805,025 |
Real Estate — 3.1% | | | | | |
KE Holdings ADR* | | 15,522,287 | | | 192,010,690 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 6,223,233,719 |
| | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.5% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.5% | | | | | |
Alibaba Pictures Group* | | 353,834,000 | | | 29,367,942 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 29,367,942 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $9,574,639,103) | | | | | 6,252,601,661 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 3.6% | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030% | | 224,051,873 | | $ | 224,051,873 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $224,051,873) | | | | | 224,051,873 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.8% (Cost $9,798,690,976) | | | | | 6,476,653,534 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (3.8)% | | | | | (237,119,255 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 6,239,534,279 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $213,116,100.
(B) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.
(C) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $224,051,873.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.9% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.1% | | | | | |
China United Network Communications, Cl A | | 6,451,000 | | $ | 3,627,868 |
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A | | 3,005,902 | | | 2,893,159 |
| | | | | 6,521,027 |
Consumer Discretionary — 6.1% | | | | | |
BYD, Cl A | | 530,069 | | | 19,188,396 |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | 570,832 | | | 14,780,431 |
| | | | | 33,968,827 |
Consumer Staples — 15.4% | | | | | |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A | | 437,488 | | | 6,024,669 |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | 797,712 | | | 4,635,654 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A | | 187,618 | | | 4,008,543 |
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A | | 156,489 | | | 42,375,607 |
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A | | 182,346 | | | 5,339,310 |
Muyuan Foods, Cl A | | 655,845 | | | 5,874,411 |
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A | | 151,816 | | | 6,095,981 |
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A | | 483,479 | | | 11,809,558 |
| | | | | 86,163,733 |
Energy — 2.3% | | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A | | 7,990,184 | | | 5,437,468 |
China Shenhua Energy, Cl A | | 1,654,447 | | | 7,758,682 |
| | | | | 13,196,150 |
Financials — 19.3% | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A | | 12,431,907 | | | 6,031,769 |
Bank of Communications, Cl A | | 6,550,399 | | | 5,272,843 |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | 1,102,578 | | | 6,494,131 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | |
China Merchants Bank, Cl A | | 3,441,301 | | $ | 25,370,251 |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A | | 1,142,114 | | | 4,123,636 |
CITIC Securities, Cl A | | 2,043,347 | | | 6,727,360 |
East Money Information, Cl A | | 1,724,713 | | | 6,884,615 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A | | 10,494,526 | | | 7,885,649 |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | 3,465,422 | | | 11,283,734 |
Ping An Bank, Cl A | | 3,238,441 | | | 7,846,005 |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A | | 1,806,898 | | | 13,790,615 |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A | | 4,898,346 | | | 6,172,992 |
| | | | | 107,883,600 |
Health Care — 9.5% | | | | | |
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A | | 1,228,459 | | | 6,105,430 |
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A | | 363,347 | | | 7,898,723 |
Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A | | 1,453,652 | | | 8,431,416 |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | 276,194 | | | 13,367,875 |
WuXi AppTec, Cl A | | 582,382 | | | 10,309,870 |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 136,950 | | | 6,843,725 |
| | | | | 52,957,039 |
Industrials — 15.9% | | | | | |
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A | | 11,029,200 | | | 9,451,466 |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | 612,753 | | | 49,449,971 |
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A | | 3,328,223 | | | 8,126,440 |
Eve Energy, Cl A | | 498,145 | | | 6,330,297 |
Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A | | 2,233,733 | | | 6,164,837 |
SF Holding, Cl A | | 1,290,159 | | | 9,287,860 |
| | | | | 88,810,871 |
Information Technology — 13.3% | | | | | |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | 18,765,945 | | | 12,741,013 |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | 2,707,876 | | | 30,793,712 |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | 3,526,121 | | | 17,608,109 |
Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A | | 437,589 | | | 13,331,503 |
| | | | | 74,474,337 |
Materials — 11.9% | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A | | 2,004,305 | | | 12,468,298 |
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A | | 1,573,436 | | | 20,049,343 |
Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A | | 447,069 | | | 15,493,641 |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A | | 10,319,205 | | | 18,433,829 |
| | | | | 66,445,111 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate — 2.2% | | | | | |
China Vanke, Cl A | | 1,882,299 | | $ | 5,678,239 |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | 2,316,658 | | | 6,459,389 |
| | | | | 12,137,628 |
Utilities — 2.9% | | | | | |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | 4,392,600 | | | 4,248,604 |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | 3,496,421 | | | 12,117,210 |
| | | | | 16,365,814 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 558,924,137 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $616,341,845) | | | | | 558,924,137 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $616,341,845) | | | | | 558,924,137 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | 469,265 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 559,393,402 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
Cl — Class
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF
![](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSR/0001829126-22-013256/barchart_004.jpg)
| | Face Amount(A) | | Value |
GLOBAL BONDS — 48.1% | | | | | |
China — 48.1% | | | | | |
Agricultural Development Bank of China | | | | | |
4.180%, 05/04/2022 | | 2,590,000 | | $ | 408,739 |
3.060%, 08/05/2023 | | 3,500,000 | | | 555,923 |
China Development Bank | | | | | |
4.040%, 04/10/2027 | | 1,650,000 | | | 272,846 |
4.040%, 07/06/2028 | | 1,650,000 | | | 274,030 |
3.430%, 01/14/2027 | | 3,450,000 | | | 556,155 |
3.300%, 03/03/2026 | | 2,360,000 | | | 378,847 |
3.090%, 06/18/2030 | | 820,000 | | | 128,552 |
China Government Bond | | | | | |
4.080%, 10/22/2048 | | 1,190,000 | | | 208,133 |
4.050%, 07/24/2047 | | 930,000 | | | 162,502 |
3.530%, 10/18/2051 | | 2,700,000 | | | 438,799 |
3.390%, 03/16/2050 | | 1,560,000 | | | 243,762 |
3.290%, 05/23/2029 | | 1,600,000 | | | 259,524 |
3.020%, 10/22/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | | 400,407 |
2.840%, 04/08/2024 | | 2,600,000 | | | 413,642 |
2.680%, 05/21/2030 | | 1,800,000 | | | 279,203 |
2.470%, 09/02/2024 | | 3,800,000 | | | 599,416 |
1.990%, 04/09/2025 | | 1,710,000 | | | 265,267 |
Export-Import Bank of China | | | | | |
3.860%, 05/20/2029 | | 1,030,000 | | | 169,592 |
3.230%, 03/23/2030 | | 1,160,000 | | | 183,673 |
2.930%, 03/02/2025 | | 1,240,000 | | | 196,415 |
2.050%, 04/07/2022 | | 840,000 | | | 132,319 |
| | | | | 6,527,746 |
TOTAL GLOBAL BONDS (Cost $6,454,794) | | | | | 6,527,746 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount(A) | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 28.4% | | | | | |
CHINA — 25.0% | | | | | |
Basic Materials — 4.6% | | | | | |
China Baowu Steel Group, MTN | | | | | |
2.370%, 05/22/2023 | | 4,000,000 | | $ | 627,983 |
Energy — 4.7% | | | | | |
China National Petroleum, MTN | | | | | |
3.510%, 07/09/2022 | | 4,000,000 | | | 631,313 |
Financials — 4.7% | | | | | |
CITIC Securities | | | | | |
3.580%, 07/25/2022 | | 4,000,000 | | | 631,902 |
Utilities — 11.0% | | | | | |
China Southern Power Grid, MTN | | | | | |
3.300%, 01/17/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | | 237,346 |
State Grid Corp of China | | | | | |
2.820%, 06/23/2022 | | 4,000,000 | | | 630,574 |
State Power Investment, MTN | | | | | |
3.550%, 10/22/2022 | | 4,000,000 | | | 632,825 |
| | | | | 1,500,745 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 3,391,943 |
| | | | | |
SUPRANATIONAL — 3.4% | | | | | |
Government — 3.4% | | | | | |
New Development Bank 2.450%, 01/27/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | | 467,032 |
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $3,787,886) | | | | | 3,858,975 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 76.5% (Cost $10,242,680) | | | | | 10,386,721 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 23.5% | | | | | 3,199,310 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 13,586,031 |
(A) In CNY unless otherwise indicated.
CNY — Chinese Yen
MTN — Medium Term Note
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF
![](https://capedge.com/proxy/N-CSR/0001829126-22-013256/barchart_005.jpg)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.3% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 11.0% | | | | | |
Autohome ADR | | 927 | | $ | 28,190 |
Baidu ADR* | | 1,561 | | | 206,520 |
Bilibili ADR* | | 2,248 | | | 57,504 |
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A | | 24,700 | | | 23,774 |
Hello Group ADR* | | 812 | | | 4,693 |
iQIYI ADR* | | 2,140 | | | 9,716 |
JOYY ADR | | 366 | | | 13,443 |
Kingsoft | | 24,200 | | | 78,489 |
Oriental Pearl Group, Cl A | | 14,440 | | | 17,697 |
Tencent Holdings | | 27,658 | | | 1,321,555 |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR* | | 2,172 | | | 10,578 |
Weibo ADR* | | 375 | | | 9,191 |
| | | | | 1,781,350 |
Consumer Discretionary — 21.5% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding* | | 79,424 | | | 1,136,889 |
Alibaba Health Information Technology* | | 28,000 | | | 18,163 |
ANTA Sports Products | | 9,000 | | | 113,083 |
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings*(A)(B)(C) | | 28,000 | | | 19,378 |
BYD, Cl A | | 4,000 | | | 144,799 |
BYD, Cl H | | 6,500 | | | 186,250 |
China Grand Automotive Services Group, Cl A* | | 5,100 | | | 1,888 |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 100,982 |
Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A | | 38,260 | | | 68,286 |
Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 19,555 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A | | 14,300 | | $ | 80,149 |
Geely Automobile Holdings | | 38,000 | | | 59,974 |
Great Wall Motor, Cl H | | 28,000 | | | 44,906 |
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H | | 28,000 | | | 23,383 |
Haier Smart Home, Cl A | | 14,400 | | | 52,400 |
Haier Smart Home, Cl H | | 19,000 | | | 61,745 |
Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A | | 7,900 | | | 24,827 |
Huazhu Group ADR* | | 1,389 | | | 45,823 |
JD.com, Cl A* | | 1,422 | | | 42,483 |
Li Auto ADR* | | 5,540 | | | 142,987 |
Meituan, Cl B* | | 17,100 | | | 339,755 |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group ADR* | | 11,679 | | | 13,431 |
NIO ADR* | | 8,134 | | | 171,221 |
Pinduoduo ADR* | | 2,024 | | | 81,183 |
SAIC Motor, Cl A | | 12,857 | | | 34,431 |
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A | | 48,600 | | | 56,347 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings | | 6,500 | | | 86,983 |
Suning.com, Cl A* | | 22,100 | | | 12,011 |
TAL Education Group ADR* | | 2,268 | | | 6,827 |
Trip.com Group ADR* | | 3,392 | | | 78,423 |
Vipshop Holdings ADR* | | 3,333 | | | 29,997 |
XPeng ADR, Cl A* | | 3,670 | | | 101,255 |
Yum China Holdings | | 2,095 | | | 87,026 |
| | | | | 3,486,840 |
Consumer Staples — 9.5% | | | | | |
Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A | | 2,400 | | | 64,785 |
China Mengniu Dairy | | 17,000 | | | 91,606 |
China Resources Beer Holdings | | 18,000 | | | 110,440 |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A | | 6,708 | | | 92,376 |
Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A | | 8,900 | | | 76,969 |
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A | | 8,900 | | | 40,742 |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | 13,100 | | | 76,127 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A | | 2,700 | | | 57,687 |
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A | | 1,600 | | | 433,263 |
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 114,197 |
Muyuan Foods, Cl A | | 14,602 | | | 130,790 |
New Hope Liuhe, Cl A* | | 23,400 | | | 62,591 |
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A | | 1,960 | | | 78,701 |
Sun Art Retail Group | | 19,000 | | | 6,914 |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding | | 24,000 | | | 40,453 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | |
Want Want China Holdings | | 39,000 | | $ | 36,055 |
Yonghui Superstores, Cl A | | 27,200 | | | 18,082 |
| | | | | 1,531,778 |
Energy — 3.1% | | | | | |
China Oilfield Services, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 26,659 |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A | | 83,000 | | | 56,483 |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H | | 160,500 | | | 80,543 |
China Shenhua Energy, Cl H | | 19,500 | | | 62,498 |
Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A | | 32,500 | | | 21,912 |
PetroChina, Cl A | | 29,700 | | | 25,826 |
PetroChina, Cl H | | 127,984 | | | 66,350 |
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A | | 20,800 | | | 53,900 |
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A | | 13,000 | | | 33,995 |
Yankuang Energy Group, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 77,189 |
| | | | | 505,355 |
Financials — 23.0% | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A | | 118,200 | | | 57,349 |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H | | 182,397 | | | 70,104 |
AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings, Cl A | | 39,000 | | | 25,434 |
Bank of Beijing, Cl A | | 50,600 | | | 36,507 |
Bank of China, Cl A | | 62,700 | | | 32,298 |
Bank of China, Cl H | | 417,396 | | | 167,888 |
Bank of Communications, Cl A | | 77,900 | | | 62,707 |
Bank of Communications, Cl H | | 53,000 | | | 38,034 |
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A | | 24,800 | | | 55,045 |
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A | | 40,300 | | | 44,756 |
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A | | 26,000 | | | 43,701 |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | 12,800 | | | 75,391 |
Bank of Shanghai, Cl A | | 33,804 | | | 35,358 |
Changjiang Securities, Cl A | | 37,700 | | | 36,999 |
China Cinda Asset Management, Cl H | | 180,504 | | | 30,885 |
China CITIC Bank, Cl H | | 53,000 | | | 26,867 |
China Construction Bank, Cl A | | 22,100 | | | 21,898 |
China Construction Bank, Cl H | | 482,000 | | | 362,513 |
China Everbright Bank, Cl A | | 97,400 | | | 50,632 |
China Galaxy Securities, Cl H | | 65,500 | | | 36,717 |
China Life Insurance, Cl H | | 39,483 | | | 60,701 |
China Merchants Bank, Cl A | | 31,300 | | | 230,753 |
China Merchants Bank, Cl H | | 25,000 | | | 196,485 |
China Merchants Securities, Cl A | | 16,900 | | | 38,522 |
China Minsheng Banking, Cl A | | 89,800 | | | 54,038 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | |
China Minsheng Banking, Cl H | | 58,500 | | $ | 22,036 |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A | | 9,200 | | | 33,217 |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H | | 18,400 | | | 44,923 |
China Taiping Insurance Holdings | | 10,600 | | | 12,980 |
CITIC Securities, Cl A | | 24,045 | | | 79,164 |
CITIC Securities, Cl H | | 15,100 | | | 34,861 |
Everbright Securities, Cl A | | 18,200 | | | 35,723 |
Far East Horizon | | 14,000 | | | 12,514 |
Founder Securities, Cl A | | 31,100 | | | 33,020 |
GF Securities, Cl A | | 17,100 | | | 47,356 |
GF Securities, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 36,918 |
Guosen Securities, Cl A | | 20,700 | | | 32,413 |
Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A | | 14,300 | | | 35,389 |
Haitong Securities, Cl A | | 22,100 | | | 35,858 |
Huatai Securities, Cl A | | 20,900 | | | 48,990 |
Huatai Securities, Cl H | | 15,800 | | | 24,331 |
Huaxia Bank, Cl A | | 33,800 | | | 29,604 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A | | 119,200 | | | 89,568 |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H | | 375,441 | | | 230,594 |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | 35,200 | | | 114,614 |
Industrial Securities, Cl A* | | 48,069 | | | 58,154 |
New China Life Insurance, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 21,705 |
New China Life Insurance, Cl H | | 7,800 | | | 21,812 |
Noah Holdings ADR* | | 805 | | | 18,942 |
Orient Securities, Cl A* | | 24,700 | | | 42,722 |
People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | 52,452 | | | 17,213 |
PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H | | 49,510 | | | 50,702 |
Ping An Bank, Cl A | | 36,291 | | | 87,925 |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A | | 18,000 | | | 137,380 |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | 32,500 | | | 230,945 |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A | | 51,900 | | | 65,405 |
Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A | | 58,500 | | | 40,363 |
| | | | | 3,718,923 |
Health Care — 6.6% | | | | | |
3SBio | | 13,000 | | | 10,624 |
BeiGene ADR* | | 368 | | | 69,405 |
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A | | 1,544 | | | 11,368 |
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A | | 2,400 | | | 63,458 |
China Medical System Holdings | | 14,000 | | | 22,060 |
China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings | | 28,000 | | | 14,659 |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | 61,520 | | | 71,093 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | |
Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A | | 5,200 | | $ | 27,769 |
Genscript Biotech* | | 24,000 | | | 76,921 |
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A | | 4,000 | | | 19,760 |
Huadong Medicine, Cl A | | 5,080 | | | 26,744 |
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A | | 10,480 | | | 33,530 |
Hutchmed China ADR* | | 1,769 | | | 33,469 |
Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A | | 10,916 | | | 63,315 |
Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A* | | 12,760 | | | 11,839 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 6,600 | | | 55,446 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | 6,000 | | | 29,343 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A | | 13,000 | | | 50,193 |
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 10,647 |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | 10,400 | | | 23,744 |
Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 1,500 | | | 3,618 |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 9,800 | | | 15,731 |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman* | | 16,000 | | | 132,901 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | 2,600 | | | 33,511 |
Zai Lab ADR* | | 378 | | | 16,624 |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 1,900 | | | 94,948 |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | 9,360 | | | 46,711 |
| | | | | 1,069,431 |
Industrials — 6.9% | | | | | |
51job ADR* | | 236 | | | 13,818 |
AECC Aviation Power, Cl A | | 6,600 | | | 46,682 |
AVIC Electromechanical Systems, Cl A | | 12,900 | | | 21,987 |
Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H* | | 24,000 | | | 14,066 |
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings* | | 13,000 | | | 16,268 |
China Conch Venture Holdings | | 13,000 | | | 38,014 |
China Eastern Airlines, Cl A* | | 44,200 | | | 32,585 |
China Energy Engineering | | 75,137 | | | 28,880 |
China Everbright Environment Group | | 26,323 | | | 15,932 |
China Merchants Port Holdings | | 25,852 | | | 46,875 |
China Railway Group, Cl H | | 39,000 | | | 21,862 |
China Southern Airlines, Cl A* | | 41,700 | | | 40,661 |
CITIC | | 30,780 | | | 34,233 |
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A | | 43,420 | | | 106,018 |
Daqin Railway, Cl A | | 27,800 | | | 30,086 |
Fosun International | | 19,500 | | | 21,239 |
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Cl A | | 13,000 | | | 25,086 |
Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 27,224 |
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A | | 73,900 | | | 43,655 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A | | 33,800 | | $ | 38,815 |
Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A | | 23,400 | | | 64,581 |
Shanghai International Airport, Cl A* | | 2,600 | | | 20,151 |
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A | | 23,300 | | | 20,077 |
Shenzhen International Holdings | | 23,290 | | | 24,624 |
Weichai Power, Cl A | | 29,788 | | | 62,644 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | 18,249 | | | 37,745 |
Yutong Bus, Cl A | | 12,644 | | | 16,751 |
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A* | | 6,500 | | | 40,527 |
Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, Cl A | | 18,112 | | | 47,419 |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H | | 5,200 | | | 20,418 |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A | | 29,700 | | | 31,066 |
ZTO Express Cayman ADR* | | 2,458 | | | 61,450 |
| | | | | 1,111,439 |
Information Technology — 5.8% | | | | | |
AAC Technologies Holdings | | 6,500 | | | 15,753 |
Aisino, Cl A | | 1,600 | | | 3,168 |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | 84,500 | | | 57,371 |
DHC Software, Cl A | | 16,900 | | | 18,902 |
GDS Holdings ADR* | | 507 | | | 19,900 |
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)(B)(C) | | 4,364 | | | — |
Hengtong Optic-electric, Cl A | | 6,100 | | | 12,463 |
Iflytek, Cl A | | 5,300 | | | 38,881 |
Kingboard Holdings | | 7,000 | | | 34,055 |
Kingdee International Software Group* | | 26,000 | | | 57,834 |
Lenovo Group | | 52,000 | | | 56,572 |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | 11,892 | | | 135,235 |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | 20,674 | | | 103,238 |
NavInfo, Cl A* | | 11,700 | | | 25,748 |
OFILM Group, Cl A* | | 11,582 | | | 12,990 |
Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A | | 15,400 | | | 57,688 |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | 5,100 | | | 82,119 |
Tianma Microelectronics, Cl A | | 12,900 | | | 21,236 |
TravelSky Technology, Cl H | | 12,000 | | | 17,315 |
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A | | 2,700 | | | 86,996 |
Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A | | 9,225 | | | 33,278 |
Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A | | 9,100 | | | 23,724 |
ZTE, Cl H | | 13,000 | | | 26,593 |
| | | | | 941,059 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Materials — 5.0% | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A | | 6,500 | | $ | 40,435 |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H | | 10,000 | | | 51,460 |
Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A | | 50,200 | | | 53,378 |
BBMG, Cl A | | 50,500 | | | 24,343 |
China Molybdenum, Cl H | | 105,000 | | | 54,837 |
China National Building Material, Cl H | | 28,000 | | | 34,824 |
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A | | 18,300 | | | 111,649 |
China Resources Cement Holdings | | 26,000 | | | 21,679 |
Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A | | 3,900 | | | 77,194 |
Hesteel, Cl A | | 57,000 | | | 21,370 |
Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A* | | 114,300 | | | 40,152 |
Rongsheng Petrochemical, Cl A | | 21,150 | | | 47,643 |
Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A | | 10,040 | | | 51,512 |
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl A | | 58,500 | | | 32,438 |
Tianqi Lithium, Cl A* | | 1,140 | | | 14,616 |
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A | | 2,480 | | | 38,207 |
Zhejiang Longsheng Group, Cl A | | 19,500 | | | 33,483 |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A | | 32,500 | | | 58,057 |
| | | | | 807,277 |
Real Estate — 4.3% | | | | | |
China Evergrande Group(A)(B)(C) | | 13,000 | | | 2,772 |
China Jinmao Holdings Group | | 52,000 | | | 15,471 |
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A | | 15,600 | | | 37,254 |
China Overseas Land & Investment | | 31,839 | | | 95,337 |
China Resources Land | | 24,214 | | | 112,855 |
China Vanke, Cl A | | 15,543 | | | 46,888 |
China Vanke, Cl H | | 8,900 | | | 20,161 |
CIFI Holdings Group | | 53,195 | | | 31,313 |
Country Garden Holdings | | 63,612 | | | 48,980 |
Gemdale, Cl A | | 18,200 | | | 40,941 |
Greenland Holdings, Cl A | | 32,660 | | | 27,731 |
Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H | | 32,400 | | | 11,501 |
KWG Group Holdings | | 18,773 | | | 7,767 |
Longfor Group Holdings | | 13,000 | | | 66,897 |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | 22,200 | | | 61,899 |
Seazen Holdings, Cl A* | | 5,200 | | | 26,352 |
Shimao Group Holdings | | 17,500 | | | 9,877 |
Sunac China Holdings | | 13,000 | | | 7,603 |
Xinhu Zhongbao, Cl A | | 54,700 | | | 26,281 |
| | | | | 697,880 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Utilities — 2.6% | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Water Group | | 52,000 | | $ | 16,002 |
China Gas Holdings | | 18,800 | | | 24,102 |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 59,228 |
China Resources Gas Group | | 6,000 | | | 25,474 |
China Resources Power Holdings | | 24,000 | | | 45,172 |
ENN Energy Holdings | | 3,982 | | | 59,745 |
Guangdong Investment | | 40,000 | | | 54,754 |
Huadian Power International, Cl A | | 44,100 | | | 24,592 |
Huaneng Power International, Cl H* | | 89,077 | | | 38,104 |
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A | | 23,400 | | | 34,429 |
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A | | 23,500 | | | 39,759 |
| | | | | 421,361 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 16,072,693 |
| | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.6% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | |
Alibaba Pictures Group* | | 260,000 | | | 21,580 |
Health Care — 0.3% | | | | | |
Sino Biopharmaceutical | | 63,500 | | | 39,650 |
Materials — 0.2% | | | | | |
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings | | 40,000 | | | 34,936 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 96,166 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $22,491,947) | | | | | 16,168,859 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $22,491,947) | | | | | 16,168,859 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | 11,810 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 16,180,669 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $22,150 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $22,150 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 1,781,350 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 1,781,350 |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 3,467,462 | | | — | | | 19,378 | | | 3,486,840 |
Consumer Staples | | | 1,531,778 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,531,778 |
Energy | | | 505,355 | | | — | | | — | | | 505,355 |
Financials | | | 3,718,923 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,718,923 |
Health Care | | | 1,069,431 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,069,431 |
Industrials | | | 1,111,439 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,111,439 |
Information Technology | | | 941,059 | | | — | | | —‡‡ | | | 941,059 |
Materials | | | 807,277 | | | — | | | — | | | 807,277 |
Real Estate | | | 695,108 | | | — | | | 2,772 | | | 697,880 |
Utilities | | | 421,361 | | | — | | | — | | | 421,361 |
Hong Kong | | | 96,166 | | | — | | | — | | | 96,166 |
Total Common Stock | | | 16,146,709 | | | — | | | 22,150 | | | 16,168,859 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 16,146,709 | | $ | — | | $ | 22,150 | | $ | 16,168,859 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.2%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 45.3% | | | | | |
Energy — 1.8% | | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H | | 244,000 | | $ | 122,445 |
Guanghui Energy, Cl A* | | 20,600 | | | 26,610 |
| | | | | 149,055 |
Financials — 4.2% | | | | | |
Bank of Changsha, Cl A | | 12,300 | | | 14,823 |
Bank of Chengdu, Cl A | | 11,100 | | | 26,263 |
Bank of Guiyang, Cl A | | 11,227 | | | 11,248 |
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A | | 18,100 | | | 40,174 |
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A | | 45,055 | | | 50,036 |
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A | | 30,591 | | | 51,418 |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | 21,346 | | | 125,727 |
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A | | 27,000 | | | 16,928 |
Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A | | 17,000 | | | 9,453 |
| | | | | 346,070 |
Industrials — 23.8% | | | | | |
Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A | | 5,208 | | | 24,866 |
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A | | 124,700 | | | 93,897 |
China Communications Services, Cl H | | 26,000 | | | 11,786 |
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings* | | 17,000 | | | 21,273 |
China Conch Venture Holdings | | 17,000 | | | 49,710 |
China Energy Engineering | | 98,900 | | | 38,014 |
China Lesso Group Holdings | | 11,000 | | | 13,372 |
China Railway Group, Cl H | | 41,500 | | | 23,263 |
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A | | 127,900 | | | 109,604 |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | 7,100 | | | 572,979 |
CRRC, Cl H | | 44,000 | | | 17,642 |
Daqin Railway, Cl A | | 45,332 | | | 49,059 |
Dongfang Electric, Cl A | | 8,500 | | | 18,157 |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A* | | 5,000 | | | 27,103 |
Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products, Cl A | | 1,000 | | | 16,898 |
Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H | | 14,000 | | | 14,659 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic, Cl A | | 4,000 | | $ | 32,797 |
Jiangxi Special Electric Motor, Cl A* | | 5,200 | | | 16,547 |
Luoyang Xinqianglian Slewing Bearing, Cl A | | 500 | | | 8,923 |
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A | | 54,500 | | | 32,195 |
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A | | 6,000 | | | 20,954 |
NARI Technology, Cl A | | 16,900 | | | 83,833 |
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A | | 1,364 | | | 27,808 |
North Industries Group Red Arrow, Cl A* | | 4,300 | | | 15,241 |
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A | | 46,600 | | | 53,514 |
Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A | | 3,000 | | | 9,782 |
Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings | | 11,000 | | | 11,490 |
Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A | | 25,900 | | | 71,481 |
Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A | | 27,200 | | | 13,968 |
Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A | | 39,000 | | | 24,820 |
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A | | 28,410 | | | 24,480 |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A | | 8,050 | | | 72,281 |
Shenzhen International Holdings | | 12,572 | | | 13,292 |
Sichuan Road & Bridge, Cl A | | 14,600 | | | 24,034 |
Sieyuan Electric, Cl A | | 2,400 | | | 12,401 |
Sinotruk Hong Kong | | 7,500 | | | 11,492 |
Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, Cl A | | 400 | | | 33,155 |
TBEA, Cl A | | 11,375 | | | 36,519 |
Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A | | 5,500 | | | 11,506 |
Wuxi Shangji Automation, Cl A | | 900 | | | 19,437 |
XCMG Construction Machinery, Cl A | | 23,948 | | | 19,429 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H | | 7,600 | | | 11,471 |
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings | | 44,300 | | | 50,082 |
Yantai Eddie Precision Machinery, Cl A | | 2,580 | | | 9,693 |
Yutong Bus, Cl A | | 6,997 | | | 9,270 |
Zhefu Holding Group, Cl A* | | 16,400 | | | 13,718 |
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H | | 16,000 | | | 13,443 |
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A | | 4,900 | | | 15,793 |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H | | 5,400 | | | 21,203 |
Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A | | 8,200 | | | 17,141 |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl H | | 13,800 | | | 8,793 |
| | | | | 1,974,268 |
Materials — 3.8% | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H | | 12,500 | | | 64,325 |
Chengtun Mining Group, Cl A | | 8,400 | | | 11,327 |
China Minmetals Rare Earth, Cl A | | 3,000 | | | 13,766 |
China National Building Material, Cl H | | 43,000 | | | 53,480 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | |
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A | | 11,124 | | $ | 67,868 |
China Resources Cement Holdings | | 26,000 | | | 21,679 |
Huaxin Cement, Cl A | | 4,200 | | | 13,073 |
Shenghe Resources Holding, Cl A | | 5,400 | | | 14,435 |
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A | | 4,400 | | | 12,830 |
Yintai Gold, Cl A | | 8,500 | | | 12,466 |
Youngy, Cl A* | | 700 | | | 12,614 |
Yunnan Tin, Cl A* | | 5,100 | | | 16,823 |
| | | | | 314,686 |
Utilities — 11.7% | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Holdings | | 5,500 | | | 17,452 |
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A | | 9,200 | | | 12,695 |
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A | | 15,300 | | | 11,063 |
CGN Power, Cl H | | 107,000 | | | 28,009 |
China Gas Holdings | | 31,000 | | | 39,743 |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | 33,000 | | | 75,174 |
China National Nuclear Power, Cl A | | 44,400 | | | 56,723 |
China Power International Development | | 53,000 | | | 28,221 |
China Resources Gas Group | | 9,500 | | | 40,335 |
China Resources Power Holdings | | 20,635 | | | 38,838 |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | 72,600 | | | 70,220 |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | 73,700 | | | 255,415 |
ENN Energy Holdings | | 7,900 | | | 118,529 |
ENN Natural Gas, Cl A | | 7,300 | | | 20,366 |
GD Power Development, Cl A | | 54,400 | | | 21,595 |
Huadian Power International, Cl A | | 20,742 | | | 11,567 |
Huaneng Power International, Cl H* | | 35,000 | | | 14,972 |
Kunlun Energy | | 40,000 | | | 34,885 |
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A | | 22,706 | | | 33,408 |
Shenergy, Cl A | | 15,019 | | | 14,338 |
Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A | | 12,100 | | | 12,256 |
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A | | 11,284 | | | 19,090 |
| | | | | 974,894 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 3,758,973 |
| | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.3% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Cl U | | 95,200 | | | 23,324 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 23,324 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
INDIA — 2.2% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
AIA Engineering | | 1,207 | | $ | 25,848 |
Materials — 1.9% | | | | | |
Clean Science & Technology* | | 602 | | | 15,829 |
National Aluminium | | 22,799 | | | 36,647 |
PI Industries | | 2,337 | | | 86,961 |
Vinati Organics | | 701 | | | 18,069 |
| | | | | 157,506 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | 183,354 |
| | | | | |
INDONESIA — 2.5% | | | | | |
Energy — 1.2% | | | | | |
Adaro Energy Indonesia | | 385,400 | | | 72,183 |
Indo Tambangraya Megah | | 11,600 | | | 23,058 |
| | | | | 95,241 |
Materials — 1.3% | | | | | |
Barito Pacific | | 788,600 | | | 49,691 |
Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper | | 74,600 | | | 41,033 |
Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia | | 38,700 | | | 18,929 |
| | | | | 109,653 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | 204,894 |
| | | | | |
ISRAEL — 4.6% | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.0% | | | | | |
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services | | 1,175 | | | 85,434 |
Materials — 3.6% | | | | | |
ICL Group | | 19,508 | | | 233,699 |
Israel* | | 107 | | | 62,411 |
| | | | | 296,110 |
TOTAL ISRAEL | | | | | 381,544 |
| | | | | |
JORDAN — 0.3% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Arab Bank | | 3,744 | | | 24,555 |
TOTAL JORDAN | | | | | 24,555 |
| | | | | |
KAZAKHSTAN — 0.7% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.7% | | | | | |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR | | 1,826 | | | 58,249 |
TOTAL KAZAKHSTAN | | | | | 58,249 |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
KUWAIT — 7.4% | | | | | |
Financials — 5.5% | | | | | |
Kuwait Finance House | | 130,488 | | $ | 460,015 |
Industrials — 1.9% | | | | | |
Agility Public Warehousing | | 34,446 | | | 125,289 |
National Industries Group Holding | | 31,456 | | | 29,096 |
| | | | | 154,385 |
TOTAL KUWAIT | | | | | 614,400 |
| | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 4.2% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.7% | | | | | |
Pentamaster | | 14,000 | | | 12,552 |
Sime Darby | | 77,400 | | | 44,179 |
| | | | | 56,731 |
Materials — 3.5% | | | | | |
Petronas Chemicals Group | | 68,900 | | | 157,308 |
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings | | 93,000 | | | 137,131 |
| | | | | 294,439 |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | 351,170 |
| | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 3.5% | | | | | |
Industrials — 3.5% | | | | | |
Aboitiz Equity Ventures | | 54,240 | | | 62,369 |
International Container Terminal Services | | 29,550 | | | 128,376 |
JG Summit | | 82,982 | | | 98,305 |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | 289,050 |
| | | | | |
POLAND — 2.0% | | | | | |
Materials — 2.0% | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | 3,944 | | | 163,637 |
TOTAL POLAND | | | | | 163,637 |
| | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | |
Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 33,666 | | | — |
Sovcomflot PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 9,110 | | | — |
Surgutneftegas*(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 143,400 | | | — |
| | | | | — |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 1,239 | | | — |
Polymetal International(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 7,154 | | | — |
Segezha Group PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 78,500 | | | — |
| | | | | — |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 10.8% | | | | | |
Financials — 7.0% | | | | | |
Oversea-Chinese Banking | | 63,312 | | $ | 579,157 |
Industrials — 3.8% | | | | | |
Keppel | | 27,000 | | | 128,082 |
Singapore Airlines* | | 25,000 | | | 101,600 |
Singapore Technologies Engineering | | 29,200 | | | 88,894 |
| | | | | 318,576 |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | 897,733 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 8.0% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | |
Ninety One | | 4,149 | | | 13,916 |
Materials — 7.8% | | | | | |
Anglo American Platinum | | 1,497 | | | 205,561 |
Impala Platinum Holdings | | 23,575 | | | 363,051 |
Kumba Iron Ore | | 1,827 | | | 81,941 |
| | | | | 650,553 |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | 664,469 |
| | | | | |
THAILAND — 6.4% | | | | | |
Energy — 4.2% | | | | | |
PTT | | 300,200 | | | 347,600 |
Industrials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Thoresen Thai Agencies | | 31,800 | | | 9,038 |
Materials — 2.1% | | | | | |
Indorama Ventures | | 50,400 | | | 70,484 |
PTT Global Chemical | | 67,312 | | | 102,740 |
| | | | | 173,224 |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | 529,862 |
| | | | | |
TURKEY — 0.4% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.4% | | | | | |
Turk Hava Yollari AO* | | 14,008 | | | 30,809 |
TOTAL TURKEY | | | | | 30,809 |
| | | | | |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.6% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.6% | | | | | |
Air Arabia PJSC | | 64,364 | | | 28,213 |
Aramex PJSC | | 20,392 | | | 20,819 |
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | | | | | 49,032 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $7,863,369) | | | | | 8,225,055 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Number of Rights/Shares
| | Value |
RIGHTS* — 0.1% | | | | | |
KUWAIT — 0.1% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.1% | | | | | |
National Industries Group Holding, Expires 04/21/2022* | | 11,010 | | $ | 2,936 |
TOTAL KUWAIT | | | | | 2,936 |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $—) | | | | | 2,936 |
| | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.0% | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) | | 136,600 | | | — |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $74,846) | | | | | — |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.3% (Cost $7,938,215) | | | | | 8,227,991 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.7% | | | | | 61,697 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 8,289,688 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(D) Due to the financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and its markets, and the inability to liquidate the positions due to market closures and restrictions, the Russian securities have been determined to be worthless.
(E) Currently, no stated interest rate.
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 3,758,973 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,758,973 |
Hong Kong | | | 23,324 | | | — | | | — | | | | 23,324 |
India | | | 183,354 | | | — | | | — | | | | 183,354 |
Indonesia | | | 204,894 | | | — | | | — | | | | 204,894 |
Israel | | | 381,544 | | | — | | | — | | | | 381,544 |
Jordan | | | 24,555 | | | — | | | — | | | | 24,555 |
Kazakhstan | | | 58,249 | | | — | | | — | | | | 58,249 |
Kuwait | | | 614,400 | | | — | | | — | | | | 614,400 |
Malaysia | | | 351,170 | | | — | | | — | | | | 351,170 |
Philippines | | | 289,050 | | | — | | | — | | | | 289,050 |
Poland | | | 163,637 | | | — | | | — | | | | 163,637 |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Materials | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Singapore | | | 897,733 | | | — | | | — | | | | 897,733 |
South Africa | | | 664,469 | | | — | | | — | | | | 664,469 |
Thailand | | | 529,862 | | | — | | | — | | | | 529,862 |
Turkey | | | 30,809 | | | — | | | — | | | | 30,809 |
United Arab Emirates | | | 49,032 | | | — | | | — | | | | 49,032 |
Total Common Stock | | | 8,225,055 | | | — | | | — | | | | 8,225,055 |
Rights | | | 2,936 | | | — | | | — | | | | 2,936 |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russia Energy | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Total Preferred Stock | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 8,227,991 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,227,991 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 12.0% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.9% | | | | | |
Americanas | | 71,970 | | $ | 494,496 |
GRUPO DE MODA SOMA | | 156,100 | | | 500,629 |
MercadoLibre* | | 1,951 | | | 2,320,676 |
| | | | | 3,315,801 |
Financials — 2.4% | | | | | |
XP, Cl A* | | 43,478 | | | 1,308,688 |
Information Technology — 3.7% | | | | | |
Cielo | | 796,400 | | | 521,218 |
Pagseguro Digital, Cl A* | | 30,326 | | | 608,036 |
StoneCo, Cl A* | | 40,043 | | | 468,503 |
TOTVS | | 61,600 | | | 471,598 |
| | | | | 2,069,355 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | 6,693,844 |
| | | | | |
CHINA — 38.1% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 15.1% | | | | | |
Baidu, Cl A* | | 104,814 | | | 1,893,809 |
Kanzhun ADR* | | 59,692 | | | 1,486,928 |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B* | | 138,700 | | | 1,314,138 |
NetEase | | 108,000 | | | 1,983,094 |
Tencent Holdings | | 36,475 | | | 1,742,849 |
| | | | | 8,420,818 |
Consumer Discretionary — 18.5% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding* | | 144,100 | | | 2,062,672 |
JD Health International* | | 216,700 | | | 1,330,959 |
JD.com, Cl A* | | 63,175 | | | 1,887,651 |
Meituan, Cl B* | | 95,900 | | | 1,905,411 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
Pinduoduo ADR* | | 44,593 | | $ | 1,788,625 |
Trip.com Group* | | 57,750 | | | 1,390,767 |
| | | | | 10,366,085 |
Financials — 2.4% | | | | | |
Lufax Holding ADR | | 240,516 | | | 1,339,674 |
Real Estate — 2.1% | | | | | |
KE Holdings ADR* | | 94,987 | | | 1,174,989 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 21,301,566 |
| | | | | |
GREECE — 0.8% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.8% | | | | | |
OPAP | | 29,310 | | | 430,473 |
TOTAL GREECE | | | | | 430,473 |
| | | | | |
INDIA — 10.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 2.4% | | | | | |
Info Edge India | | 22,366 | | | 1,331,024 |
Consumer Discretionary — 6.2% | | | | | |
FSN E-Commerce Ventures* | | 72,100 | | | 1,607,609 |
MakeMyTrip* | | 18,202 | | | 488,360 |
Zomato* | | 1,255,233 | | | 1,363,321 |
| | | | | 3,459,290 |
Financials — 0.7% | | | | | |
PB Fintech* | | 42,693 | | | 391,181 |
Industrials — 0.7% | | | | | |
IndiaMart InterMesh | | 7,209 | | | 411,244 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | 5,592,739 |
| | | | | |
INDONESIA — 1.6% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.7% | | | | | |
MNC Digital Entertainment | | 1,028,600 | | | 395,684 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.9% | | | | | |
Bukalapak.com* | | 19,107,800 | | | 508,211 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | 903,895 |
| | | | | |
JAPAN — 2.4% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 2.4% | | | | | |
Nexon | | 56,400 | | | 1,362,429 |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | 1,362,429 |
| | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 0.8% | | | | | |
Information Technology — 0.8% | | | | | |
My EG Services | | 1,797,200 | | | 435,970 |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | 435,970 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.0% | | | | | |
VK GDR*(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 49,503 | | $ | — |
Yandex, Cl A*(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 31,479 | | | — |
| | | | | — |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0% | | | | | |
Ozon Holdings PLC ADR*(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 58,005 | | | — |
Industrials — 0.0% | | | | | |
HeadHunter Group PLC ADR(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 11,746 | | | — |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | — |
| | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 5.4% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.4% | | | | | |
Delivery Hero* | | 26,986 | | | 1,196,829 |
Naspers, Cl N | | 15,951 | | | 1,816,553 |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | 3,013,382 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 18.3% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 15.5% | | | | | |
AfreecaTV | | 3,225 | | | 393,796 |
Kakao | | 17,075 | | | 1,500,340 |
Krafton* | | 5,749 | | | 1,306,753 |
NAVER | | 5,165 | | | 1,450,998 |
NCSoft | | 3,652 | | | 1,408,614 |
Netmarble | | 15,494 | | | 1,425,338 |
Studio Dragon* | | 5,272 | | | 400,168 |
Wemade(E) | | 4,652 | | | 397,246 |
Wysiwyg Studios* | | 13,289 | | | 418,279 |
| | | | | 8,701,532 |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.0% | | | | | |
Coupang, Cl A* | | 62,062 | | | 1,097,256 |
Information Technology — 0.8% | | | | | |
Douzone Bizon | | 10,808 | | | 414,201 |
NHN KCP* | | 1,375 | | | 30,347 |
| | | | | 444,548 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 10,243,336 |
| | | | | |
TAIWAN — 6.6% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 4.2% | | | | | |
Sea ADR* | | 19,497 | | | 2,335,545 |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.4% | | | | | |
momo.com | | 40,500 | | | 1,330,140 |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | | 3,665,685 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Network International Holdings PLC* | | 169,907 | | $ | 626,385 | |
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | | | | | 626,385 | |
| | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 2.0% | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 2.0% | | | | | | |
Concentrix | | 6,635 | | | 1,105,126 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | 1,105,126 | |
| | | | | | |
URUGUAY — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Dlocal, Cl A* | | 14,686 | | | 459,084 | |
TOTAL URUGUAY | | | | | 459,084 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $83,137,412) | | | | | 55,833,914 | |
| | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(F)(G) — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030% | | 251,131 | | | 251,131 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $251,131) | | | | | 251,131 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3% (Cost $83,388,543) | | | | | 56,085,045 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)% | | | | | (150,522 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 55,934,523 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(D) Due to the financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and its markets, and the inability to liquidate the positions due to market closures and restrictions, the Russian securities have been determined to be worthless.
(E) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $239,165.
(F) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.
(G) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $251,131.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
PLC — Public Limited Company
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 6,693,844 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,693,844 |
China | | | 21,301,566 | | | — | | | — | | | | 21,301,566 |
Greece | | | 430,473 | | | — | | | — | | | | 430,473 |
India | | | 5,592,739 | | | — | | | — | | | | 5,592,739 |
Indonesia | | | 903,895 | | | — | | | — | | | | 903,895 |
Japan | | | 1,362,429 | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,362,429 |
Malaysia | | | 435,970 | | | — | | | — | | | | 435,970 |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Consumer Discretionary | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Industrials | | | — | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
South Africa | | | 3,013,382 | | | — | | | — | | | | 3,013,382 |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | 8,701,532 | | | — | | | — | | | | 8,701,532 |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 1,097,256 | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,097,256 |
Information Technology | | | 444,548 | | | — | | | — | | | | 444,548 |
Taiwan | | | 3,665,685 | | | — | | | — | | | | 3,665,685 |
United Arab Emirates | | | 626,385 | | | — | | | — | | | | 626,385 |
United States | | | 1,105,126 | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,105,126 |
Uruguay | | | 459,084 | | | — | | | — | | | | 459,084 |
Total Common Stock | | | 55,833,914 | | | — | | | — | | | | 55,833,914 |
Short-Term Investment | | | 251,131 | | | — | | | — | | | | 251,131 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 56,085,045 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,085,045 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.1%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 97.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 37.0% | | | | | |
BYD, Cl A | | 53,300 | | $ | 1,929,450 |
BYD, Cl H | | 403,500 | | | 11,561,841 |
Li Auto ADR* | | 497,617 | | | 12,843,495 |
NIO ADR* | | 578,768 | | | 12,183,067 |
Niu Technologies ADR* | | 60,183 | | | 581,368 |
Tianneng Power International | | 1,341,885 | | | 1,154,877 |
XPeng ADR, Cl A* | | 378,104 | | | 10,431,889 |
Yadea Group Holdings | | 2,382,694 | | | 3,687,495 |
| | | | | 54,373,482 |
Industrials — 25.9% | | | | | |
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A | | 4,881,900 | | | 3,675,979 |
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings* | | 1,519,500 | | | 1,901,461 |
China Conch Venture Holdings | | 1,519,500 | | | 4,443,210 |
China Everbright Environment Group | | 7,247,216 | | | 4,386,419 |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | 88,450 | | | 7,138,031 |
CT Environmental Group*(A)(B)(C) | | 329,000 | | | 1,050 |
Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group, Cl H | | 805,000 | | | 370,049 |
Ginlong Technologies, Cl A | | 29,500 | | | 974,210 |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A* | | 198,600 | | | 1,076,515 |
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A | | 242,100 | | | 845,506 |
ReneSola ADR* | | 76,347 | | | 443,576 |
Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A | | 115,400 | | | 376,299 |
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A | | 173,800 | | | 2,936,593 |
Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A | | 214,909 | | | 449,582 |
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A | | 93,420 | | | 860,016 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | 411,635 | | | 851,399 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H | | 1,537,204 | | | 2,320,115 |
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection, Cl A | | 149,815 | | | 688,175 |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H | | 1,086,500 | | | 4,266,143 |
| | | | | 38,004,328 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Information Technology — 17.9% | | | | | |
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A | | 856,815 | | $ | 600,625 |
Chindata Group Holdings ADR* | | 224,996 | | | 1,421,975 |
Cloopen Group Holding ADR* | | 105,403 | | | 181,293 |
GCL System Integration Technology, Cl A* | | 698,300 | | | 394,905 |
JA Solar Technology, Cl A | | 191,000 | | | 2,367,303 |
JinkoSolar Holding ADR* | | 76,045 | | | 3,672,213 |
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR* | | 216,057 | | | 1,311,466 |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | 642,233 | | | 7,303,414 |
Trina Solar, Cl A | | 206,446 | | | 1,915,482 |
Xinyi Solar Holdings | | 4,019,588 | | | 7,093,330 |
| | | | | 26,262,006 |
Materials — 0.5% | | | | | |
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A | | 60,400 | | | 715,502 |
Real Estate — 3.5% | | | | | |
China Evergrande Group(A)(B)(C) | | 7,881,000 | | | 1,680,577 |
Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H | | 3,354,000 | | | 1,190,607 |
Shimao Group Holdings | | 2,540,500 | | | 1,433,844 |
SOHO China* | | 4,130,500 | | | 801,691 |
| | | | | 5,106,719 |
Utilities — 12.3% | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Water Group | | 8,934,500 | | | 2,749,463 |
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A | | 358,600 | | | 494,847 |
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A | | 597,700 | | | 432,168 |
China Datang Renewable Power, Cl H | | 4,476,000 | | | 1,857,522 |
China Everbright Greentech | | 1,232,000 | | | 357,106 |
China Everbright Water | | 1,711,057 | | | 398,258 |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | 3,586,800 | | | 8,170,763 |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | 3,409,600 | | | 3,297,828 |
GCL New Energy Holdings* | | 16,746,000 | | | 350,684 |
| | | | | 18,108,639 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 142,570,676 |
| | | | | |
HONG KONG — 3.0% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.4% | | | | | |
China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group* | | 814,000 | | | 493,717 |
Real Estate — 1.3% | | | | | |
Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust† | | 4,542,000 | | | 1,954,509 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
Utilities — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Beijing Energy International Holding* | | 13,362,000 | | $ | 426,552 | |
Canvest Environmental Protection Group | | 969,000 | | | 428,115 | |
Concord New Energy Group | | 11,490,000 | | | 1,071,035 | |
| | | | | 1,925,702 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 4,373,928 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $177,581,473) | | | | | 146,944,604 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $177,581,473) | | | | | 146,944,604 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | | | | (85,932 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 146,858,672 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
† Real Estate Investment Trust
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,681,627 and represents 1.1% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,681,627 and represents 1.1% of Net Assets.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 54,373,482 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,373,482 |
Industrials | | | 38,003,278 | | | — | | | 1,050 | (1) | | | 38,004,328 |
Information Technology | | | 26,262,006 | | | — | | | — | | | | 26,262,006 |
Materials | | | 715,502 | | | — | | | — | | | | 715,502 |
Real Estate | | | 3,426,142 | | | — | | | 1,680,577 | (2) | | | 5,106,719 |
Utilities | | | 18,108,639 | | | — | | | — | | | | 18,108,639 |
Hong Kong | | | 4,373,928 | | | — | | | — | | | | 4,373,928 |
Total Common Stock | | | 145,262,977 | | | — | | | 1,681,627 | | | | 146,944,604 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 145,262,977 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,681,627 | | | $ | 146,944,604 |
(1) At March 31, 2022, this amount was fair valued using the Monthly Return of Equity Movement document from the issuer.
(2) At March 31, 2022, this amount was fair valued using sector performance and news of potential restructuring proposal of debt.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)
The following is a reconciliation of the investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
| | Common Stock |
Beginning balance as of March 31, 2021 | | $ | 1,058 | |
Accrued discounts/premiums | | | — | |
Realized gain/(loss) | | | (2,939,415 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)(1) | | | (4,078,272 | ) |
Purchases | | | 2,996,756 | |
Sales | | | (1,734,241 | ) |
Transfer into Level 3 | | | 7,435,741 | |
Transfer out of Level 3 | | | — | |
Ending balance as of March 31, 2022 | | $ | 1,681,627 | |
(1) Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included on the Statement of Operations in Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments.
Transfers into Level 3 were due to the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 98.4%‡ | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 4.3% | | | | | |
Materials — 4.3% | | | | | |
Allkem* | | 261,389 | | $ | 2,243,590 |
IGO | | 261,513 | | | 2,761,140 |
Lynas Rare Earths* | | 389,490 | | | 3,147,158 |
Mineral Resources | | 62,792 | | | 2,485,463 |
Pilbara Minerals* | | 902,659 | | | 2,169,120 |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | 12,806,471 |
| | | | | |
BELGIUM — 1.2% | | | | | |
Materials — 1.2% | | | | | |
Umicore | | 83,485 | | | 3,656,115 |
TOTAL BELGIUM | | | | | 3,656,115 |
| | | | | |
CANADA — 2.7% | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.7% | | | | | |
Ballard Power Systems* | | 86,042 | | | 1,002,291 |
Magna International | | 108,850 | | | 6,994,356 |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | 7,996,647 |
| | | | | |
CHINA — 30.9% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 12.6% | | | | | |
Brilliance China Automotive Holdings*(A)(B)(C) | | 2,170,000 | | | 1,501,826 |
BYD, Cl A | | 213,900 | | | 7,743,139 |
Geely Automobile Holdings | | 2,908,000 | | | 4,589,585 |
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H | | 1,260,000 | | | 1,052,226 |
Li Auto ADR* | | 284,083 | | | 7,332,182 |
NIO ADR* | | 334,882 | | | 7,049,266 |
Shenzhen Kedali Industry, Cl A | | 32,000 | | | 746,050 |
XPeng ADR, Cl A* | | 234,569 | | | 6,471,759 |
Yadea Group Holdings | | 482,000 | | | 745,951 |
| | | | | 37,231,984 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials — 7.8% | | | | | |
China Baoan Group, Cl A | | 321,207 | | $ | 566,202 |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | 186,789 | | | 15,074,117 |
Eve Energy, Cl A | | 240,960 | | | 3,062,057 |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A* | | 214,389 | | | 1,162,100 |
Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology, Cl A | | 51,700 | | | 385,056 |
Qingdao TGOOD Electric, Cl A | | 116,300 | | | 342,226 |
Shenzhen Yinghe Technology, Cl A | | 78,000 | | | 336,422 |
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A | | 202,976 | | | 1,868,578 |
Zhongshan Broad Ocean Motor, Cl A | | 280,900 | | | 268,594 |
| | | | | 23,065,352 |
Information Technology — 4.7% | | | | | |
NXP Semiconductors | | 75,427 | | | 13,960,029 |
Materials — 5.8% | | | | | |
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A | | 64,500 | | | 764,071 |
China Molybdenum, Cl A | | 2,064,500 | | | 1,694,372 |
Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A | | 146,627 | | | 2,902,236 |
GEM, Cl A | | 510,740 | | | 674,218 |
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology, Cl A | | 115,347 | | | 1,708,010 |
Ningbo Shanshan, Cl A | | 246,700 | | | 1,085,028 |
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A | | 84,920 | | | 1,880,036 |
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A | | 167,685 | | | 488,941 |
Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A | | 109,500 | | | 3,794,836 |
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A | | 150,604 | | | 2,320,233 |
| | | | | 17,311,981 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 91,569,346 |
| | | | | |
GERMANY — 12.8% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 7.8% | | | | | |
Bayerische Motoren Werke | | 76,261 | | | 6,669,316 |
Daimler | | 187,539 | | | 13,314,860 |
Volkswagen | | 12,887 | | | 3,243,402 |
| | | | | 23,227,578 |
Information Technology — 5.0% | | | | | |
Infineon Technologies | | 429,060 | | | 14,791,962 |
TOTAL GERMANY | | | | | 38,019,540 |
| | | | | |
INDONESIA — 0.1% | | | | | |
Materials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Aneka Tambang | | 2,603,100 | | | 442,232 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | 442,232 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
JAPAN — 4.8% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.4% | | | | | |
Panasonic | | 732,200 | | $ | 7,169,678 |
Industrials — 2.4% | | | | | |
Nidec | | 86,600 | | | 6,955,113 |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | 14,124,791 |
| | | | | |
LUXEMBOURG — 0.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | |
Arrival*(D) | | 71,930 | | | 268,299 |
TOTAL LUXEMBOURG | | | | | 268,299 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 6.6% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.6% | | | | | |
Ecopro | | 4,802 | | | 1,575,641 |
Information Technology — 3.5% | | | | | |
L&F*(D) | | 9,352 | | | 1,742,239 |
Samsung SDI | | 17,647 | | | 8,677,540 |
| | | | | 10,419,779 |
Materials — 2.5% | | | | | |
LG Chemical | | 14,630 | | | 6,421,484 |
SK IE Technology* | | 10,238 | | | 1,068,526 |
| | | | | 7,490,010 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 19,485,430 |
| | | | | |
SWEDEN — 0.6% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5% | | | | | |
Volvo Car, Cl B*(D) | | 213,029 | | | 1,561,704 |
Industrials — 0.1% | | | | | |
PowerCell Sweden* | | 14,424 | | | 288,885 |
TOTAL SWEDEN | | | | | 1,850,589 |
| | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.2% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.2% | | | | | |
ITM Power*(D) | | 152,722 | | | 713,440 |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | 713,440 |
| | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 34.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 21.1% | | | | | |
Aptiv* | | 58,766 | | | 7,034,878 |
EVgo*(D) | | 23,182 | | | 298,121 |
Ford Motor | | 839,218 | | | 14,191,176 |
General Motors* | | 311,924 | | | 13,643,556 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | |
Lucid Group*(D) | | 210,093 | | $ | 5,336,362 | |
Rivian Automotive, Cl A*(D) | | 89,067 | | | 4,474,726 | |
Tesla* | | 16,351 | | | 17,619,838 | |
| | | | | 62,598,657 | |
Industrials — 3.1% | | | | | | |
ChargePoint Holdings*(D) | | 76,433 | | | 1,519,488 | |
Nikola*(D) | | 80,868 | | | 866,096 | |
Plug Power* | | 216,956 | | | 6,207,111 | |
Proterra* | | 80,761 | | | 607,323 | |
| | | | | 9,200,018 | |
Information Technology — 7.1% | | | | | | |
Analog Devices | | 90,410 | | | 14,933,924 | |
SolarEdge Technologies* | | 18,679 | | | 6,021,549 | |
| | | | | 20,955,473 | |
Materials — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Albemarle | | 30,396 | | | 6,722,075 | |
Livent* | | 61,210 | | | 1,595,745 | |
| | | | | 8,317,820 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | 101,071,968 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $311,243,116) | | | | | 292,004,868 | |
| | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 1.4% | | | | | | |
CHILE — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(E) | | 49,136 | | | 4,246,579 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $2,478,862) | | | | | 4,246,579 | |
| | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(F)(G) — 5.0% | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030% | | 14,783,518 | | | 14,783,518 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $14,783,518) | | | | | 14,783,518 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.8% (Cost $328,505,496) | | | | | 311,034,965 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (4.8)% | | | | | (14,273,747 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 296,761,218 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,501,826 and represents 0.5% of Net Assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,501,826 and represents 0.5% of Net Assets.
(D) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $14,296,267.
(E) Currently, no stated interest rate.
(F) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.
(G) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $14,783,518.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | 12,806,471 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 12,806,471 |
Belgium | | | 3,656,115 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,656,115 |
Canada | | | 7,996,647 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,996,647 |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 35,730,158 | | | — | | | 1,501,826 | | | 37,231,984 |
Industrials | | | 23,065,352 | | | — | | | — | | | 23,065,352 |
Information Technology | | | 13,960,029 | | | — | | | — | | | 13,960,029 |
Materials | | | 17,311,981 | | | — | | | — | | | 17,311,981 |
Germany | | | 38,019,540 | | | — | | | — | | | 38,019,540 |
Indonesia | | | 442,232 | | | — | | | — | | | 442,232 |
Japan | | | 14,124,791 | | | — | | | — | | | 14,124,791 |
Luxembourg | | | 268,299 | | | — | | | — | | | 268,299 |
South Korea | | | 19,485,430 | | | — | | | — | | | 19,485,430 |
Sweden | | | 1,850,589 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,850,589 |
United Kingdom | | | 713,440 | | | — | | | — | | | 713,440 |
United States | | | 101,071,968 | | | — | | | — | | | 101,071,968 |
Total Common Stock | | | 290,503,042 | | | — | | | 1,501,826 | | | 292,004,868 |
Short-Term Investment | | | 14,783,518 | | | — | | | — | | | 14,783,518 |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chile | | | 4,246,579 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,246,579 |
Total Preferred Stock | | | 4,246,579 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,246,579 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 309,533,139 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,501,826 | | $ | 311,034,965 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 97.6% | | | | | |
Health Care — 97.6% | | | | | |
3SBio | | 608,500 | | $ | 497,280 |
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A | | 779,628 | | | 3,874,744 |
Akeso*(A) | | 137,000 | | | 291,795 |
Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 170,192 | | | 838,078 |
Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A | | 35,303 | | | 2,040,957 |
Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A | | 84,530 | | | 641,289 |
BeiGene ADR* | | 22,584 | | | 4,259,342 |
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A | | 198,718 | | | 772,571 |
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A | | 181,590 | | | 1,337,017 |
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A | | 58,400 | | | 2,557,490 |
Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 60,363 | | | 531,639 |
BGI Genomics, Cl A* | | 60,227 | | | 765,539 |
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A | | 46,243 | | | 881,357 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl A | | 16,852 | | | 616,118 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl H | | 38,200 | | | 614,115 |
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A | | 58,408 | | | 1,544,365 |
China Medical System Holdings | | 654,000 | | | 1,030,513 |
China National Medicines, Cl A | | 109,255 | | | 504,789 |
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 141,790 | | | 1,013,153 |
China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings | | 1,328,000 | | | 695,252 |
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A | | 231,049 | | | 5,022,725 |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | 4,324,889 | | | 4,997,861 |
Daan Gene, Cl A | | 202,847 | | | 595,941 |
Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A | | 94,840 | | | 506,463 |
Genscript Biotech* | | 544,000 | | | 1,743,545 |
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A | | 203,240 | | | 1,004,018 |
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A | | 67,099 | | | 776,362 |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A | | 54,250 | | | 919,535 |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H | | 59,700 | | | 727,249 |
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group | | 576,000 | | | 964,977 |
Huadong Medicine, Cl A | | 252,741 | | | 1,330,572 |
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A | | 263,547 | | | 843,188 |
Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A | | 236,600 | | | 642,925 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | |
Hutchmed China ADR* | | 41,603 | | $ | 787,129 |
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings | | 164,000 | | | 639,758 |
I-Mab ADR* | | 18,840 | | | 305,962 |
Imeik Technology Development, Cl A | | 31,400 | | | 2,349,522 |
Innovent Biologics* | | 570,000 | | | 1,961,527 |
Intco Medical Technology, Cl A | | 79,444 | | | 578,672 |
Jafron Biomedical, Cl A | | 116,790 | | | 835,068 |
Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A | | 923,528 | | | 5,356,611 |
Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A | | 145,010 | | | 635,722 |
Jinxin Fertility Group(A) | | 608,500 | | | 468,531 |
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A | | 276,145 | | | 532,445 |
Joinn Laboratories China, Cl A | | 46,260 | | | 838,686 |
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 271,306 | | | 567,563 |
Legend Biotech ADR* | | 21,996 | | | 799,335 |
Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A | | 261,300 | | | 830,236 |
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 90,759 | | | 550,436 |
Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A* | | 566,583 | | | 525,696 |
Microport Scientific* | | 307,300 | | | 697,678 |
Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 176,072 | | | 870,361 |
Ovctek China, Cl A | | 122,993 | | | 707,760 |
PharmaBlock Sciences Nanjing, Cl A | | 29,100 | | | 441,811 |
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A | | 95,700 | | | 1,778,894 |
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl H | | 64,900 | | | 791,009 |
Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 165,683 | | | 620,388 |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H | | 1,199,200 | | | 1,284,737 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 302,129 | | | 2,538,167 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | 243,000 | | | 1,188,408 |
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A* | | 100,065 | | | 1,374,375 |
Shanghai Medicilon, Cl A | | 8,562 | | | 610,336 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A | | 278,094 | | | 1,073,720 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H | | 381,200 | | | 735,005 |
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A | | 974,034 | | | 919,088 |
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A | | 99,398 | | | 1,460,100 |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | 175,455 | | | 8,492,076 |
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A | | 94,600 | | | 506,224 |
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 161,465 | | | 558,811 |
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 241,750 | | | 1,275,756 |
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 206,415 | | | 563,503 |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | 644,400 | | | 1,471,240 |
Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 122,192 | | | 294,696 |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 280,991 | | | 451,048 |
Topchoice Medical, Cl A* | | 46,341 | | | 1,044,481 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | |
Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H* | | 106,000 | | $ | 219,271 | |
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A | | 228,500 | | | 1,975,047 | |
Winning Health Technology Group, Cl A | | 310,300 | | | 458,990 | |
WuXi AppTec, Cl A | | 358,120 | | | 6,339,775 | |
WuXi AppTec, Cl H | | 169,984 | | | 2,702,327 | |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman* | | 1,530,635 | | | 12,713,922 | |
Xiamen Kingdomway Group, Cl A | | 89,155 | | | 421,050 | |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | 184,745 | | | 2,381,159 | |
Zai Lab ADR* | | 37,071 | | | 1,630,383 | |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 86,834 | | | 4,339,306 | |
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 216,072 | | | 715,123 | |
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 120,500 | | | 920,250 | |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | 372,608 | | | 1,859,489 | |
Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech, Cl A | | 17,572 | | | 790,506 | |
Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 75,836 | | | 463,515 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 133,625,448 | |
| | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Health Care — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Sino Biopharmaceutical | | 4,999,750 | | | 3,121,891 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 3,121,891 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $177,687,776) | | | | | 136,747,339 | |
| | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030% | | 535,245 | | | 535,245 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $535,245) | | | | | 535,245 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3% (Cost $178,223,021) | | | | | 137,282,584 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)% | | | | | (471,599 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 136,810,985 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $509,116.
(B) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.
(C) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $535,245.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 92.7% | | | | | | |
CHINA — 32.1% | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.0% | | | | | | |
CAR | | | | | | |
8.875%, 05/10/2022 | | $ | 600,000 | | $ | 589,500 |
eHi Car Services | | | | | | |
7.750%, 11/14/2024 | | | 250,000 | | | 202,500 |
| | | | | | 792,000 |
Financials — 4.1% | | | | | | |
Huarong Finance 2017, MTN | | | | | | |
4.000%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.983%‡(A) | | | 600,000 | | | 598,500 |
Wealth Driven | | | | | | |
5.500%, 08/17/2023 | | | 500,000 | | | 485,000 |
| | | | | | 1,083,500 |
Materials — 1.5% | | | | | | |
China Hongqiao Group | | | | | | |
7.375%, 05/02/2023 | | | 400,000 | | | 393,200 |
Real Estate — 23.5% | | | | | | |
China Overseas Finance Cayman V | | | | | | |
3.950%, 11/15/2022 | | | 200,000 | | | 200,778 |
CIFI Holdings Group | | | | | | |
5.500%, 01/23/2023 | | | 200,000 | | | 186,500 |
Country Garden Holdings | | | | | | |
5.125%, 01/17/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | 154,000 |
Gemdale Ever Prosperity Investment, MTN | | | | | | |
5.600%, 06/14/2022 | | | 200,000 | | | 197,000 |
4.950%, 08/12/2024 | | | 600,000 | | | 550,200 |
Greentown China Holdings | | | | | | |
5.650%, 07/13/2025 | | | 400,000 | | | 384,200 |
4.700%, 04/29/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | 188,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | |
Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | |
New Metro Global | | | | | | |
6.500%, 05/20/2022 | | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 193,276 |
Powerlong Real Estate Holdings | | | | | | |
7.125%, 11/08/2022 | | | 200,000 | | | 96,100 |
RKPF Overseas 2019 A | | | | | | |
7.875%, 02/01/2023 | | | 400,000 | | | 372,200 |
6.700%, 09/30/2024 | | | 432,000 | | | 371,628 |
5.900%, 03/05/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | 158,050 |
RKPF Overseas 2020 A | | | | | | |
5.125%, 07/26/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | 152,000 |
Seazen Group | | | | | | |
6.150%, 04/15/2023 | | | 350,000 | | | 261,012 |
Shui On Development Holding | | | | | | |
6.150%, 08/24/2024 | | | 400,000 | | | 374,000 |
5.750%, 11/12/2023 | | | 700,000 | | | 665,000 |
Wanda Properties Overseas | | | | | | |
7.250%, 04/28/2022 | | | 600,000 | | | 589,500 |
6.950%, 12/05/2022 | | | 400,000 | | | 352,000 |
Yango Justice International | | | | | | |
10.250%, 09/15/2022 | | | 400,000 | | | 28,000 |
Yanlord Land HK | | | | | | |
6.800%, 02/27/2024 | | | 431,000 | | | 409,666 |
6.750%, 04/23/2023 | | | 200,000 | | | 192,840 |
5.125%, 05/20/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | 177,000 |
| | | | | | 6,252,950 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | 8,521,650 |
| | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 15.4% | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Melco Resorts Finance | | | | | | |
5.250%, 04/26/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | 181,500 |
4.875%, 06/06/2025(B) | | | 300,000 | | | 274,875 |
| | | | | | 456,375 |
Financials — 4.7% | | | | | | |
Bank of East Asia | | | | | | |
5.875%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.257%‡(A) | | | 250,000 | | | 248,125 |
CMB Wing Lung Bank, MTN | | | | | | |
6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.948%‡(A) | | | 250,000 | | | 260,300 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | |
FWD Group | | | | | | |
6.375%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.876%‡(A) | | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 196,538 |
Nanyang Commercial Bank | | | | | | |
5.000%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.205%‡(A) | | | 550,000 | | | 549,560 |
| | | | | | 1,254,523 |
Health Care — 1.5% | | | | | | |
PCGI Intermediate, MTN | | | | | | |
4.750%, 10/28/2024 | | | 400,000 | | | 384,840 |
Industrials — 3.0% | | | | | | |
Cathay Pacific Financing HK, MTN | | | | | | |
4.875%, 08/17/2026 | | | 400,000 | | | 386,217 |
Celestial Miles | | | | | | |
5.750%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 8.205%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 392,840 |
| | | | | | 779,057 |
Real Estate — 4.5% | | | | | | |
Hongkong Land Finance Cayman Islands, MTN | | | | | | |
4.500%, 06/01/2022 | | | 400,000 | | | 401,127 |
NWD Finance BVI | | | | | | |
5.250%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 7.889%‡(A) | | | 200,000 | | | 197,240 |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Capital Market, MTN | | | | | | |
3.625%, 01/16/2023 | | | 200,000 | | | 201,038 |
Swire Properties Financing, MTN | | | | | | |
4.375%, 06/18/2022 | | | 400,000 | | | 401,328 |
| | | | | | 1,200,733 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | 4,075,528 |
| | | | | | |
INDIA — 19.3% | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Network i2i | | | | | | |
5.650%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.274%‡(A) | | | 300,000 | | | 297,150 |
3.975%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.390%‡(A) | | | 200,000 | | | 185,100 |
| | | | | | 482,250 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7% | | | | | | |
TML Holdings Pte | | | | | | |
4.350%, 06/09/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | 187,880 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | |
Energy — 6.7% | | | | | | |
Adani Green Energy | | | | | | |
4.375%, 09/08/2024 | | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 194,500 |
Continuum Energy Levanter Pte | | | | | | |
4.500%, 02/09/2027 | | | 394,500 | | | 379,312 |
Greenko Solar Mauritius | | | | | | |
5.550%, 01/29/2025 | | | 400,000 | | | 402,200 |
HPCL-Mittal Energy | | | | | | |
5.250%, 04/28/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | 193,260 |
ReNew Power Pvt | | | | | | |
5.875%, 03/05/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | 196,700 |
ReNew Power Synthetic | | | | | | |
6.670%, 03/12/2024 | | | 400,000 | | | 408,000 |
| | | | | | 1,773,972 |
Financials — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Shriram Transport Finance, MTN | | | | | | |
4.150%, 07/18/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | 476,250 |
Industrials — 5.9% | | | | | | |
Delhi International Airport | | | | | | |
6.450%, 06/04/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | 182,000 |
India Airport Infrastructure | | | | | | |
6.250%, 10/25/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | 477,000 |
Magnum Holdings | | | | | | |
5.375%, 10/31/2026 | | | 500,000 | | | 492,500 |
Periama Holdings | | | | | | |
5.950%, 04/19/2026 | | | 400,000 | | | 406,520 |
| | | | | | 1,558,020 |
Materials — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Vedanta Resources | | | | | | |
6.375%, 07/30/2022 | | | 450,000 | | | 437,530 |
Vedanta Resources Finance II | | | | | | |
8.000%, 04/23/2023 | | | 200,000 | | | 191,600 |
| | | | | | 629,130 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | 5,107,502 |
| | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 4.6% | | | | | | |
Energy — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Indika Energy Capital IV Pte | | | | | | |
8.250%, 10/22/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | 252,625 |
Medco Bell Pte | | | | | | |
6.375%, 01/30/2027 | | | 400,000 | | | 386,000 |
| | | | | | 638,625 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero, MTN | | | | | | |
3.750%, 03/30/2026 | | $ | 400,000 | | $ | 380,242 |
Real Estate — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Theta Capital Pte | | | | | | |
8.125%, 01/22/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | 201,340 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | 1,220,207 |
| | | | | | |
JAPAN — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.4% | | | | | | |
SoftBank Group | | | | | | |
6.000%, USD ICE Swap 11:00 NY 5 Yr + 4.226%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 381,900 |
| | | | | | |
MACAU — 3.8% | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.8% | | | | | | |
MGM China Holdings | | | | | | |
5.375%, 05/15/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | 187,500 |
4.750%, 02/01/2027 | | | 400,000 | | | 351,844 |
Studio City Finance | | | | | | |
6.000%, 07/15/2025 | | | 500,000 | | | 457,500 |
| | | | | | 996,844 |
TOTAL MACAU | | | | | | 996,844 |
| | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 8.8% | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Globe Telecom | | | | | | |
4.200%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 5.527%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 385,611 |
Energy — 4.5% | | | | | | |
AC Energy Finance International, MTN | | | | | | |
5.100%‡ | | | 200,000 | | | 194,620 |
Petron | | | | | | |
4.600%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.769%‡(A) | | | 645,000 | | | 621,619 |
SMC Global Power Holdings | | | | | | |
6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.608%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 388,500 |
| | | | | | 1,204,739 |
Financials — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Rizal Commercial Banking | | | | | | |
6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.236%‡(A) | | | 800,000 | | | 755,462 |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | | 2,345,812 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Face Amount | | Value |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.5% | | | | | | |
GLP Pte | | | | | | |
4.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.735%‡(A) | | $ | 450,000 | | $ | 400,500 |
Real Estate — 0.8% | | | | | | |
CapitaLand Treasury, MTN | | | | | | |
4.076%, 09/20/2022 | | | 200,000 | | | 201,204 |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | | 601,704 |
| | | | | | |
THAILAND — 5.0% | | | | | | |
Financials — 5.0% | | | | | | |
Kasikornbank, MTN | | | | | | |
5.275%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.940%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 397,000 |
Krung Thai Bank | | | | | | |
4.400%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.530%‡(A) | | | 400,000 | | | 370,000 |
TMBThanachart Bank, MTN | | | | | | |
4.900%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.256%‡(A) | | | 600,000 | | | 571,917 |
| | | | | | 1,338,917 |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | | 1,338,917 |
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $25,903,378) | | | | | | 24,590,064 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 92.7% (Cost $25,903,378) | | | | | | 24,590,064 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 7.3% | | | | | | 1,945,077 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | | $ | 26,535,141 |
‡ Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.
(A) Variable or floating rate security. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. The rates for certain securities are not based on published reference rates and spreads and are either determined by the issuer or agent based on current market conditions; by using a formula based on the rates of underlying loans; or by adjusting periodically based on prevailing interest rates.
(B) Securities sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “accredited investors.” The total market value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $274,875 and represented 1.0% of the Net Assets of the Fund.
BVI — British Virgin Islands
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
MTN — Medium Term Note
USD — United States Dollar
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%‡ | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 10.0% | | | | | |
Health Care — 10.0% | | | | | |
Diagnosticos da America* | | 2,900 | | $ | 14,006 |
Fleury | | 1,700 | | | 5,728 |
Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos | | 37,904 | | | 94,442 |
Hospital Mater Dei | | 1,700 | | | 5,821 |
Odontoprev | | 2,800 | | | 7,389 |
Oncoclinicas do Brasil Servicos Medicos* | | 2,900 | | | 6,444 |
Rede D’Or Sao Luiz | | 10,800 | | | 113,410 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | 247,240 |
| | | | | |
CHINA — 38.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.4% | | | | | |
JD Health International* | | 5,550 | | | 34,088 |
Consumer Staples — 0.7% | | | | | |
By-health, Cl A | | 2,800 | | | 9,391 |
Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A | | 400 | | | 6,950 |
| | | | | 16,341 |
Health Care — 36.0% | | | | | |
3SBio | | 4,500 | | | 3,678 |
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A | | 8,859 | | | 44,029 |
AK Medical Holdings | | 2,000 | | | 1,190 |
Akeso* | | 1,000 | | | 2,130 |
Alphamab Oncology* | | 2,000 | | | 2,030 |
Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 1,900 | | | 9,356 |
Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A | | 900 | | | 6,828 |
BeiGene* | | 2,100 | | | 32,500 |
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A | | 2,220 | | | 8,631 |
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A | | 900 | | | 39,413 |
Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 700 | | | 6,165 |
BGI Genomics, Cl A* | | 700 | | | 8,898 |
Burning Rock Biotech ADR* | | 140 | | | 1,301 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl H | | 200 | | | 3,215 |
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A | | 700 | | | 18,509 |
China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group* | | 16,000 | | | 6,538 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | |
China Medical System Holdings | | 4,000 | | $ | 6,303 |
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A | | 2,613 | | | 56,803 |
CStone Pharmaceuticals* | | 2,000 | | | 1,287 |
Everest Medicines* | | 500 | | | 1,657 |
Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 900 | | | 7,413 |
Genetron Holdings ADR* | | 150 | | | 328 |
Genscript Biotech* | | 4,000 | | | 12,820 |
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A | | 700 | | | 8,099 |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H | | 200 | | | 2,436 |
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group | | 10,000 | | | 16,753 |
Huadong Medicine, Cl A | | 2,940 | | | 15,478 |
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A | | 3,090 | | | 9,886 |
Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A | | 2,900 | | | 7,880 |
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings | | 1,000 | | | 3,901 |
I-Mab ADR* | | 121 | | | 1,965 |
Immunotech Biopharm* | | 1,000 | | | 711 |
InnoCare Pharma* | | 2,000 | | | 3,121 |
Innovent Biologics* | | 2,500 | | | 8,603 |
Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A | | 11,059 | | | 64,144 |
Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A | | 1,600 | | | 7,014 |
Jinxin Fertility Group | | 4,000 | | | 3,080 |
Kangji Medical Holdings | | 2,000 | | | 1,982 |
Kintor Pharmaceutical* | | 500 | | | 622 |
Legend Biotech ADR* | | 232 | | | 8,431 |
Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A | | 3,022 | | | 9,602 |
Lifetech Scientific* | | 6,000 | | | 2,007 |
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | 500 | | | 1,797 |
Luye Pharma Group* | | 6,000 | | | 2,298 |
Microport Cardioflow Medtech* | | 4,000 | | | 1,456 |
Microport Scientific* | | 3,000 | | | 6,811 |
Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 2,002 | | | 9,896 |
Ocumension Therapeutics* | | 1,000 | | | 1,279 |
Ovctek China, Cl A | | 1,400 | | | 8,056 |
Peijia Medical* | | 1,000 | | | 907 |
Remegen, Cl H* | | 500 | | | 2,969 |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H | | 8,000 | | | 8,571 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | 1,000 | | | 4,891 |
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl H* | | 400 | | | 2,845 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H | | 1,600 | | | 3,085 |
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A | | 11,800 | | | 11,134 |
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A | | 1,100 | | | 16,158 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | 2,000 | | $ | 96,801 |
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A | | 1,300 | | | 6,957 |
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | 1,900 | | | 6,576 |
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group | | 15,000 | | | 3,007 |
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group | | 4,000 | | | 5,404 |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | 2,000 | | | 4,566 |
Topchoice Medical, Cl A* | | 500 | | | 11,270 |
Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H* | | 1,000 | | | 2,069 |
Viva Biotech Holdings* | | 3,000 | | | 1,188 |
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A | | 2,500 | | | 21,609 |
Winner Medical, Cl A | | 700 | | | 6,769 |
WuXi AppTec, Cl H | | 658 | | | 10,461 |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman* | | 6,781 | | | 56,325 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | 2,200 | | | 28,356 |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 1,000 | | | 49,972 |
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 2,600 | | | 8,605 |
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 1,300 | | | 9,928 |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | 4,220 | | | 21,060 |
| | | | | 889,813 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 940,242 |
| | | | | |
COLUMBIA — 0.2% | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.2% | | | | | |
Procaps Group*(A) | | 575 | | | 4,887 |
TOTAL COLUMBIA | | | | | 4,887 |
| | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.5% | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.5% | | | | | |
Angelalign Technology* | | 200 | | | 3,442 |
CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings* | | 500 | | | 984 |
New Horizon Health* | | 500 | | | 1,456 |
Zai Lab* | | 1,500 | | | 6,886 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 12,768 |
| | | | | |
HUNGARY — 0.9% | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.9% | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | 996 | | | 21,184 |
TOTAL HUNGARY | | | | | 21,184 |
| | | | | |
INDIA — 17.7% | | | | | |
Health Care — 17.7% | | | | | |
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise | | 574 | | | 34,210 |
Aurobindo Pharma | | 3,056 | | | 26,963 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | |
Cipla | | 4,086 | | $ | 54,896 |
Divi’s Laboratories | | 1,373 | | | 79,763 |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | | 853 | | | 48,354 |
Laurus Labs | | 2,734 | | | 21,291 |
Lupin | | 2,349 | | | 23,158 |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | | 12,283 | | | 148,279 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | 436,914 |
| | | | | |
INDONESIA — 2.0% | | | | | |
Health Care — 2.0% | | | | | |
Kalbe Farma | | 239,800 | | | 26,881 |
Medikaloka Hermina | | 77,400 | | | 6,332 |
Metro Healthcare Indonesia* | | 182,900 | | | 6,749 |
Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat | | 70,400 | | | 10,637 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | 50,599 |
| | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 4.3% | | | | | |
Health Care — 4.3% | | | | | |
Hartalega Holdings | | 16,800 | | | 19,378 |
IHH Healthcare | | 44,300 | | | 65,321 |
Supermax | | 14,239 | | | 3,996 |
Top Glove | | 39,900 | | | 18,220 |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | 106,915 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 2.1% | | | | | |
Health Care — 2.1% | | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings | | 2,325 | | | 31,604 |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings | | 7,510 | | | 11,975 |
Netcare | | 7,336 | | | 8,083 |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | 51,662 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 20.2% | | | | | |
Health Care — 20.2% | | | | | |
Alteogen* | | 232 | | | 10,834 |
Celltrion | | 682 | | | 96,554 |
Celltrion Healthcare | | 761 | | | 40,807 |
Celltrion Pharm* | | 167 | | | 13,464 |
Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical | | 62 | | | 5,029 |
Classys | | 328 | | | 6,062 |
Daewoong | | 282 | | | 7,271 |
Daewoong Pharmaceutical | | 59 | | | 7,983 |
GC Cell* | | 55 | | | 3,331 |
Genexine* | | 122 | | | 4,640 |
Green Cross | | 64 | | | 10,666 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares/ Number of Rights | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | |
Green Cross Holdings | | 244 | | $ | 4,811 | |
Hanmi Pharm | | 65 | | | 14,758 | |
Hanmi Science | | 357 | | | 13,151 | |
Hugel* | | 60 | | | 6,886 | |
MedPacto* | | 106 | | | 3,122 | |
Mezzion Pharma* | | 47 | | | 2,842 | |
Osstem Implant(B)(C)(D) | | 79 | | | — | |
Samsung Biologics* | | 185 | | | 126,228 | |
Seegene | | 243 | | | 10,245 | |
Shin Poong Pharmaceutical* | | 269 | | | 8,589 | |
SillaJen*(B)(C)(D) | | 261 | | | 1,303 | |
SK Biopharmaceuticals* | | 371 | | | 27,487 | |
SK Bioscience* | | 354 | | | 45,855 | |
ST Pharm | | 96 | | | 7,667 | |
Yuhan | | 380 | | | 18,314 | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 497,899 | |
| | | | | | |
THAILAND — 4.0% | | | | | | |
Health Care — 4.0% | | | | | | |
Bangkok Chain Hospital | | 14,200 | | | 8,798 | |
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F | | 78,200 | | | 58,797 | |
Bumrungrad Hospital | | 4,200 | | | 19,768 | |
Chularat Hospital, Cl F | | 56,500 | | | 6,559 | |
Mega Lifesciences | | 3,900 | | | 5,337 | |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | 99,259 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $3,258,053) | | | | | 2,469,569 | |
| | | | | | |
RIGHT — 0.1% | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Samsung Biologics, Expires 04/15/2022* | | 12 | | | 1,861 | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 1,861 | |
TOTAL RIGHT (Cost $—) | | | | | 1,861 | |
| | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(E)(F) — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030% | | 4,375 | | | 4,375 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $4,375) | | | | | 4,375 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3% (Cost $3,262,428) | | | | | 2,475,805 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)% | | | | | (6,970 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 2,468,835 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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* Non-income producing security.
(A) This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $4,250.
(B) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,303 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.
(C) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(D) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,303 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.
(E) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.
(F) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $4,375.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 247,240 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 247,240 |
China | | | 940,242 | | | — | | | — | | | 940,242 |
Columbia | | | 4,887 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,887 |
Hong Kong | | | 12,768 | | | — | | | — | | | 12,768 |
Hungary | | | 21,184 | | | — | | | — | | | 21,184 |
India | | | 436,914 | | | — | | | — | | | 436,914 |
Indonesia | | | 50,599 | | | — | | | — | | | 50,599 |
Malaysia | | | 106,915 | | | — | | | — | | | 106,915 |
South Africa | | | 51,662 | | | — | | | — | | | 51,662 |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | 496,596 | | | — | | | 1,303 | | | 497,899 |
Thailand | | | 99,259 | | | — | | | — | | | 99,259 |
Total Common Stock | | | 2,468,266 | | | — | | | 1,303 | | | 2,469,569 |
Short-Term Investment | | | 4,375 | | | — | | | — | | | 4,375 |
Right | | | 1,861 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,861 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 2,474,502 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,303 | | $ | 2,475,805 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 95.4%‡ | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 5.8% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | |
Telefonica Brasil | | 4,400 | | $ | 49,714 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5% | | | | | |
Americanas* | | 8,320 | | | 57,166 |
Lojas Renner | | 7,325 | | | 42,390 |
Magazine Luiza* | | 35,200 | | | 50,519 |
| | | | | 150,075 |
Consumer Staples — 0.6% | | | | | |
Ambev | | 42,000 | | | 136,113 |
BRF* | | 3,300 | | | 12,910 |
Raia Drogasil | | 11,000 | | | 55,417 |
| | | | | 204,440 |
Energy — 0.8% | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro | | 34,300 | | | 254,365 |
Ultrapar Participacoes | | 6,600 | | | 19,653 |
| | | | | 274,018 |
Financials — 0.9% | | | | | |
B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | 46,400 | | | 153,399 |
Banco Bradesco | | 10,898 | | | 41,900 |
Banco do Brasil | | 7,700 | | | 56,228 |
Banco Santander Brasil | | 3,300 | | | 25,611 |
BB Seguridade Participacoes | | 5,500 | | | 29,583 |
| | | | | 306,721 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.7% | | | | | |
CCR | | 8,800 | | $ | 25,371 |
Localiza Rent a Car | | 4,420 | | | 56,832 |
Rumo | | 8,800 | | | 34,352 |
WEG | | 13,200 | | | 96,862 |
| | | | | 213,417 |
Materials — 2.0% | | | | | |
Klabin | | 5,500 | | | 27,917 |
Suzano | | 4,400 | | | 51,065 |
Vale | | 28,900 | | | 581,412 |
| | | | | 660,394 |
Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo* | | 2,200 | | | 22,088 |
Equatorial Energia | | 5,500 | | | 31,494 |
| | | | | 53,582 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | 1,912,361 |
| | | | | |
CHILE — 0.6% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | |
Falabella | | 5,671 | | | 18,124 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Empresas COPEC | | 2,956 | | | 24,416 |
Financials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Banco de Chile | | 505,381 | | | 54,101 |
Banco de Credito e Inversiones* | | 403 | | | 14,530 |
Banco Santander Chile | | 503,831 | | | 28,370 |
| | | | | 97,001 |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | |
Empresas CMPC | | 9,582 | | | 17,741 |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | |
Enel Americas | | 216,427 | | | 26,128 |
Enel Chile | | 213,421 | | | 6,373 |
| | | | | 32,501 |
TOTAL CHILE | | | | | 189,783 |
| | | | | |
COLOMBIA — 0.2% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Ecopetrol | | 36,803 | | | 34,688 |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Bancolombia | | 1,699 | | | 19,635 |
TOTAL COLOMBIA | | | | | 54,323 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
CZECH REPUBLIC — 0.2% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Komercni Banka | | 549 | | $ | 21,432 |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | |
CEZ | | 1,175 | | | 49,564 |
TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC | | | | | 70,996 |
| | | | | |
EGYPT — 0.1% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE | | 13,330 | | | 33,682 |
TOTAL EGYPT | | | | | 33,682 |
| | | | | |
GREECE — 0.1% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | | 1,756 | | | 32,042 |
TOTAL GREECE | | | | | 32,042 |
| | | | | |
HUNGARY — 0.3% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas | | 2,736 | | | 24,288 |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | |
OTP Bank Nyrt* | | 1,676 | | | 61,671 |
TOTAL HUNGARY | | | | | 85,959 |
| | | | | |
INDIA — 17.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.5% | | | | | |
Bharti Airtel* | | 17,002 | | | 169,392 |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.1% | | | | | |
Bajaj Auto | | 618 | | | 29,793 |
Eicher Motors | | 992 | | | 32,167 |
Mahindra & Mahindra | | 5,549 | | | 59,063 |
Maruti Suzuki India | | 937 | | | 93,500 |
Tata Motors* | | 13,803 | | | 79,011 |
Titan | | 2,360 | | | 78,988 |
| | | | | 372,522 |
Consumer Staples — 1.2% | | | | | |
Dabur India | | 3,983 | | | 28,185 |
Godrej Consumer Products* | | 2,736 | | | 26,983 |
Hindustan Unilever | | 6,896 | | | 186,440 |
ITC | | 33,131 | | | 109,591 |
Nestle India | | 176 | | | 40,369 |
| | | | | 391,568 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Energy — 2.5% | | | | | |
Bharat Petroleum | | 5,760 | | $ | 27,316 |
Indian Oil | | 16,569 | | | 26,010 |
Oil & Natural Gas | | 10,602 | | | 22,932 |
Reliance Industries | | 20,876 | | | 725,873 |
| | | | | 802,131 |
Financials — 4.2% | | | | | |
Axis Bank* | | 20,985 | | | 210,792 |
Bajaj Finance | | 1,923 | | | 184,241 |
Bajaj Finserv | | 286 | | | 64,392 |
Housing Development Finance | | 13,960 | | | 440,382 |
ICICI Bank | | 35,385 | | | 341,032 |
Piramal Enterprises | | 605 | | | 17,461 |
State Bank of India | | 16,560 | | | 107,861 |
| | | | | 1,366,161 |
Health Care — 0.5% | | | | | |
Aurobindo Pharma | | 1,986 | | | 17,522 |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | | 860 | | | 48,751 |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | | 8,275 | | | 99,895 |
| | | | | 166,168 |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Larsen & Toubro | | 4,414 | | | 102,968 |
Information Technology — 4.9% | | | | | |
HCL Technologies | | 9,941 | | | 152,673 |
Infosys ADR | | 34,884 | | | 868,263 |
Tata Consultancy Services | | 8,275 | | | 408,421 |
Tech Mahindra | | 3,508 | | | 69,417 |
Wipro | | 13,802 | | | 107,811 |
| | | | | 1,606,585 |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | |
Asian Paints | | 2,338 | | | 95,030 |
Grasim Industries | | 2,494 | | | 54,768 |
Hindalco Industries | | 9,003 | | | 67,664 |
JSW Steel | | 6,532 | | | 63,156 |
UltraTech Cement | | 882 | | | 76,849 |
UPL | | 4,115 | | | 41,793 |
Vedanta | | 10,030 | | | 53,390 |
| | | | | 452,650 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | |
GAIL India | | 15,466 | | $ | 31,769 |
NTPC | | 19,894 | | | 35,443 |
Power Grid Corp of India | | 23,564 | | | 67,419 |
| | | | | 134,631 |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | 5,564,776 |
| | | | | |
INDONESIA — 2.9% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.5% | | | | | |
Telkom Indonesia Persero | | 507,500 | | | 161,835 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3% | | | | | |
Astra International | | 220,700 | | | 101,034 |
Consumer Staples — 0.2% | | | | | |
Charoen Pokphand Indonesia | | 69,500 | | | 27,340 |
Unilever Indonesia | | 71,700 | | | 18,272 |
| | | | | 45,612 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
United Tractors | | 16,500 | | | 29,352 |
Financials — 1.8% | | | | | |
Bank Central Asia | | 480,100 | | | 266,583 |
Bank Mandiri Persero | | 198,600 | | | 109,239 |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero | | 73,900 | | | 42,449 |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero | | 551,700 | | | 179,002 |
| | | | | 597,273 |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | 935,106 |
| | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 2.3% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.2% | | | | | |
DiGi.Com | | 33,200 | | | 30,794 |
Maxis | | 33,200 | | | 31,030 |
| | | | | 61,824 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | |
Genting | | 22,000 | | | 24,487 |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | |
Sime Darby Plantation | | 25,300 | | | 29,905 |
Financials — 1.3% | | | | | |
CIMB Group Holdings | | 88,400 | | | 112,057 |
Hong Leong Bank | | 5,500 | | | 26,423 |
Malayan Banking | | 61,816 | | | 131,431 |
Public Bank | | 143,400 | | | 159,267 |
| | | | | 429,178 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| �� | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.1% | | | | | |
IHH Healthcare | | 22,000 | | $ | 32,439 |
Materials — 0.2% | | | | | |
Petronas Chemicals Group | | 33,200 | | | 75,800 |
Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | |
Petronas Gas | | 5,500 | | | 21,792 |
Tenaga Nasional | | 40,900 | | | 87,544 |
| | | | | 109,336 |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | 762,969 |
| | | | | |
MEXICO — 4.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.0% | | | | | |
America Movil | | 273,800 | | | 289,974 |
Grupo Televisa | | 22,000 | | | 51,585 |
| | | | | 341,559 |
Consumer Staples — 1.2% | | | | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano | | 18,700 | | | 155,061 |
Grupo Bimbo, Ser A | | 12,100 | | | 36,442 |
Wal-Mart de Mexico | | 47,400 | | | 194,715 |
| | | | | 386,218 |
Financials — 0.7% | | | | | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl O | | 24,200 | | | 181,482 |
Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Cl O* | | 16,500 | | | 34,478 |
| | | | | 215,960 |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, Cl B | | 5,000 | | | 80,887 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Cl B | | 1,595 | | | 35,507 |
| | | | | 116,394 |
Materials — 0.7% | | | | | |
Cemex* | | 137,800 | | | 73,868 |
Grupo Mexico | | 25,300 | | | 150,973 |
| | | | | 224,841 |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | |
Fibra Uno Administracion† | | 31,000 | | | 36,220 |
TOTAL MEXICO | | | | | 1,321,192 |
| | | | | |
PERU — 0.7% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Credicorp | | 552 | | | 94,872 |
Materials — 0.4% | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR* | | 6,300 | | | 63,441 |
Southern Copper | | 759 | | | 57,608 |
| | | | | 121,049 |
TOTAL PERU | | | | | 215,921 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 1.2% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | |
BDO Unibank | | 23,170 | | $ | 59,419 |
Industrials — 0.5% | | | | | |
Ayala | | 3,320 | | | 52,869 |
JG Summit | | 40,585 | | | 48,079 |
SM Investments | | 3,320 | | | 58,322 |
| | | | | 159,270 |
Real Estate — 0.5% | | | | | |
Ayala Land | | 113,400 | | | 76,813 |
SM Prime | | 154,600 | | | 113,085 |
| | | | | 189,898 |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | 408,587 |
| | | | | |
POLAND — 1.2% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | |
CD Projekt | | 662 | | | 27,600 |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | |
LPP | | 11 | | | 30,277 |
Energy — 0.2% | | | | | |
Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen | | 3,090 | | | 56,368 |
Financials — 0.6% | | | | | |
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki | | 1,821 | | | 49,335 |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski* | | 9,104 | | | 87,036 |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen | | 6,621 | | | 53,782 |
Santander Bank Polska | | 352 | | | 25,763 |
| | | | | 215,916 |
Materials — 0.2% | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | 1,269 | | | 52,651 |
TOTAL POLAND | | | | | 382,812 |
| | | | | |
QATAR — 1.6% | | | | | |
Financials — 1.3% | | | | | |
Masraf Al Rayan | | 41,432 | | | 58,819 |
Qatar Islamic Bank | | 12,149 | | | 79,531 |
Qatar National Bank | | 43,074 | | | 272,868 |
| | | | | 411,218 |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Industries Qatar | | 19,319 | | | 100,792 |
TOTAL QATAR | | | | | 512,010 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
ROMANIA — 0.1% | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | |
NEPI Rockcastle | | 2,967 | | $ | 19,710 |
TOTAL ROMANIA | | | | | 19,710 |
| | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.0% | | | | | |
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 3,839 | | | — |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0% | | | | | |
X5 Retail Group GDR(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 915 | | | — |
Consumer Staples — 0.0% | | | | | |
Magnit PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 2,616 | | | — |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | |
Gazprom PJSC(A)(B)(D) | | 89,700 | | | — |
LUKOIL PJSC(A)(B)(D) | | 3,729 | | | — |
Novatek PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 560 | | | — |
Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 10,270 | | | — |
Tatneft PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 16,537 | | | — |
| | | | | — |
Financials — 0.0% | | | | | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 99,330 | | | — |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | |
Alrosa PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 18,910 | | | — |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D) | | 670 | | | — |
Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(A)(B)(D) | | 8,860 | | | — |
Severstal PAO(A)(B)(D) | | 1,512 | | | — |
| | | | | — |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | — |
| | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 6.5% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.8% | | | | | |
MTN Group | | 15,470 | | | 201,150 |
MultiChoice Group | | 3,132 | | | 28,235 |
Vodacom Group | | 4,689 | | | 51,342 |
| | | | | 280,727 |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.3% | | | | | |
Absa Group | | 6,622 | | | 86,303 |
Mr Price Group | | 1,786 | | | 26,463 |
Naspers, Cl N | | 2,449 | | | 278,900 |
Woolworths Holdings | | 7,258 | | | 28,699 |
| | | | | 420,365 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.6% | | | | | |
Bid | | 3,090 | | $ | 67,249 |
Clicks Group | | 1,854 | | | 39,212 |
Shoprite Holdings | | 5,902 | | | 95,587 |
Tiger Brands | | 1,203 | | | 13,329 |
| | | | | 215,377 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Exxaro Resources | | 1,920 | | | 29,108 |
Financials — 2.5% | | | | | |
Capitec Bank | | 958 | | | 153,513 |
Discovery* | | 6,587 | | | 82,118 |
FirstRand | | 41,289 | | | 218,899 |
Nedbank Group | | 4,176 | | | 66,614 |
Old Mutual | | 36,430 | | | 34,330 |
Remgro | | 3,917 | | | 40,160 |
Sanlam | | 13,427 | | | 66,342 |
Standard Bank Group | | 12,150 | | | 151,446 |
| | | | | 813,422 |
Industrials — 0.5% | | | | | |
Bidvest Group | | 2,472 | | | 37,843 |
Sasol* | | 5,131 | | | 124,654 |
| | | | | 162,497 |
Materials — 0.6% | | | | | |
Anglo American Platinum | | 653 | | | 89,667 |
Gold Fields | | 5,969 | | | 93,155 |
| | | | | 182,822 |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | |
Growthpoint Properties† | | 22,091 | | | 22,253 |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | 2,126,571 |
| | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 18.7% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.9% | | | | | |
Kakao | | 2,361 | | | 207,456 |
NAVER | | 1,157 | | | 325,035 |
NCSoft | | 165 | | | 63,642 |
SK Telecom | | 435 | | | 20,413 |
| | | | | 616,546 |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.9% | | | | | |
Coway | | 396 | | | 22,380 |
Hyundai Mobis | | 629 | | | 111,575 |
Hyundai Motor | | 1,379 | | | 205,363 |
Kangwon Land* | | 893 | | | 20,519 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
Kia | | 2,758 | | $ | 168,386 |
LG Electronics | | 1,047 | | | 104,091 |
| | | | | 632,314 |
Consumer Staples — 0.7% | | | | | |
Amorepacific | | 391 | | | 51,615 |
E-MART | | 143 | | | 16,635 |
KT&G | | 1,551 | | | 103,268 |
LG Household & Health Care | | 88 | | | 62,295 |
| | | | | 233,813 |
Energy — 0.4% | | | | | |
Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings | | 330 | | | 14,648 |
SK Innovation* | | 583 | | | 103,416 |
S-Oil | | 341 | | | 27,205 |
| | | | | 145,269 |
Financials — 2.1% | | | | | |
DB Insurance | | 374 | | | 21,569 |
Hana Financial Group | | 3,309 | | | 132,682 |
Industrial Bank of Korea | | 1,920 | | | 17,187 |
KB Financial Group | | 3,949 | | | 199,722 |
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance | | 504 | | | 91,066 |
Samsung Life Insurance | | 517 | | | 28,110 |
Shinhan Financial Group | | 4,224 | | | 144,628 |
Woori Financial Group | | 3,606 | | | 45,668 |
| | | | | 680,632 |
Health Care — 0.9% | | | | | |
Celltrion | | 831 | | | 117,628 |
Celltrion Healthcare | | 999 | | | 53,576 |
Samsung Biologics* | | 162 | | | 110,535 |
| | | | | 281,739 |
Industrials — 1.0% | | | | | |
Hyundai Engineering & Construction | | 594 | | | 23,475 |
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering* | | 286 | | | 20,977 |
LG | | 1,205 | | | 75,956 |
Samsung C&T | | 1,070 | | | 100,640 |
Samsung Heavy Industries* | | 3,298 | | | 15,455 |
SK Holdings | | 434 | | | 86,653 |
| | | | | 323,156 |
Information Technology — 8.1% | | | | | |
LG Display | | 1,632 | | | 27,805 |
Samsung Electro-Mechanics | | 742 | | | 101,011 |
Samsung Electronics | | 32,207 | | | 1,849,434 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | |
Samsung SDI | | 495 | | $ | 243,406 |
Samsung SDS | | 253 | | | 28,910 |
SK Hynix | | 4,078 | | | 397,017 |
SK Square* | | 279 | | | 13,082 |
| | | | | 2,660,665 |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | |
Hyundai Steel | | 594 | | | 20,363 |
Korea Zinc | | 55 | | | 26,546 |
LG Chemical | | 440 | | | 193,127 |
Lotte Chemical | | 132 | | | 22,816 |
POSCO Holdings | | 750 | | | 181,304 |
| | | | | 444,156 |
Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | |
Korea Electric Power* | | 4,681 | | | 87,475 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 6,105,765 |
| | | | | |
TAIWAN — 27.4% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.2% | | | | | |
Chunghwa Telecom | | 44,000 | | | 195,034 |
Far EasTone Telecommunications | | 30,000 | | | 76,959 |
Taiwan Mobile | | 30,000 | | | 109,942 |
| | | | | 381,935 |
Consumer Staples — 0.6% | | | | | |
President Chain Store | | 11,000 | | | 100,972 |
Uni-President Enterprises | | 44,000 | | | 100,742 |
| | | | | 201,714 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Formosa Petrochemical | | 11,000 | | | 36,204 |
Financials — 6.3% | | | | | |
Cathay Financial Holding | | 66,000 | | | 148,579 |
Chailease Holding | | 14,575 | | | 128,951 |
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank | | 166,445 | | | 111,248 |
China Development Financial Holding | | 202,000 | | | 135,365 |
CTBC Financial Holding | | 132,000 | | | 135,448 |
E.Sun Financial Holding | | 130,539 | | | 150,579 |
First Financial Holding | | 134,255 | | | 133,311 |
Fubon Financial Holding | | 73,800 | | | 197,047 |
Hua Nan Financial Holdings | | 116,720 | | | 99,197 |
Mega Financial Holding | | 89,000 | | | 133,260 |
Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank | | 69,000 | | | 120,894 |
Shin Kong Financial Holding | | 339,000 | | | 127,784 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | |
SinoPac Financial Holdings | | 77,000 | | $ | 49,449 |
Taishin Financial Holding | | 226,411 | | | 161,995 |
Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding | | 119,052 | | | 122,786 |
Yuanta Financial Holding | | 131,280 | | | 120,964 |
| | | | | 2,076,857 |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Far Eastern New Century | | 97,000 | | | 102,919 |
Information Technology — 16.4% | | | | | |
ASE Technology Holding | | 35,000 | | | 126,433 |
Asustek Computer | | 11,000 | | | 143,396 |
AU Optronics | | 112,000 | | | 77,595 |
Catcher Technology | | 11,000 | | | 55,477 |
Delta Electronics | | 22,000 | | | 206,167 |
Hon Hai Precision Industry | | 103,000 | | | 381,062 |
Innolux | | 66,000 | | | 38,699 |
Lite-On Technology | | 49,000 | | | 116,465 |
MediaTek | | 11,000 | | | 347,451 |
Novatek Microelectronics | | 11,000 | | | 163,743 |
Pegatron | | 39,000 | | | 98,550 |
Quanta Computer | | 33,000 | | | 101,702 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | | 160,000 | | | 3,333,857 |
United Microelectronics | | 88,000 | | | 165,855 |
| | | | | 5,356,452 |
Materials — 2.5% | | | | | |
Asia Cement | | 44,000 | | | 74,635 |
China Steel | | 151,000 | | | 205,275 |
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre | | 32,000 | | | 88,233 |
Formosa Plastics | | 44,000 | | | 163,552 |
Nan Ya Plastics | | 55,000 | | | 178,909 |
Taiwan Cement | | 55,370 | | | 96,433 |
| | | | | 807,037 |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | | 8,963,118 |
| | | | | |
TANZANIA — 0.3% | | | | | |
Materials — 0.3% | | | | | |
AngloGold Ashanti | | 3,640 | | | 87,310 |
TOTAL TANZANIA | | | | | 87,310 |
| | | | | |
THAILAND — 2.1% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.2% | | | | | |
Advanced Info Service | | 11,000 | | | 77,083 |
| | | | | 77,083 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.3% | | | | | |
CP ALL | | 55,000 | | $ | 107,519 |
| | | | | 107,519 |
Energy — 0.6% | | | | | |
PTT | | 115,100 | | | 133,274 |
PTT Exploration & Production | | 15,400 | | | 66,694 |
| | | | | 199,968 |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | |
Siam Commercial Bank | | 19,800 | | | 67,886 |
| | | | | 67,886 |
Health Care — 0.1% | | | | | |
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F | | 38,500 | | | 28,947 |
| | | | | 28,947 |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | |
Airports of Thailand* | | 47,500 | | | 94,643 |
| | | | | 94,643 |
Materials — 0.3% | | | | | |
PTT Global Chemical | | 25,300 | | | 38,616 |
Siam Cement | | 4,400 | | | 50,683 |
| | | | | 89,299 |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | |
Central Pattana | | 14,300 | | | 25,374 |
| | | | | 25,374 |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | 690,719 |
| | | | | |
TURKEY — 0.4% | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar | | 7,723 | | | 44,571 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri* | | 2,206 | | | 32,245 |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | |
Akbank | | 55,206 | | | 27,325 |
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi | | 44,168 | | | 36,737 |
| | | | | 64,062 |
TOTAL TURKEY | | | | | 140,878 |
| | | | | |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.6% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.7% | | | | | |
Emirates Telecommunications Group PJSC | | 23,183 | | | 233,279 |
Financials — 0.8% | | | | | |
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC | | 15,371 | | | 43,857 |
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC | | 34,676 | | | 222,796 |
| | | | | 266,653 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | |
Emaar Properties PJSC | | 25,972 | | $ | 42,426 |
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | | | | | 542,358 |
| | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 0.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | |
Novatek PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C) | | 196 | | | — |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | — |
| | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 0.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | |
JBS | | 6,600 | | | 51,709 |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | 51,709 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $31,849,425) | | | | | 31,210,657 |
| | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 4.1% | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 2.6% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.8% | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro(E) | | 37,600 | | | 264,674 |
Financials — 1.6% | | | | | |
Banco Bradesco(E) | | 45,974 | | | 214,973 |
Itau Unibanco Holding(E) | | 36,100 | | | 208,763 |
Itausa(E) | | 41,620 | | | 94,154 |
| | | | | 517,890 |
Materials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Gerdau(E) | | 7,700 | | | 49,924 |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | |
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais(E) | | 7,481 | | | 23,944 |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | 856,432 |
| | | | | |
CHILE — 0.4% | | | | | |
Materials — 0.4% | | | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(E) | | 1,392 | | | 120,304 |
| | | | | |
COLOMBIA — 0.1% | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | |
Bancolombia(E) | | 3,387 | | | 36,372 |
| | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) | | 50,900 | | | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Number of Rights/Shares | | Value |
PREFERRED STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 1.0% | | | | | |
Information Technology — 1.0% | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics(E) | | 6,058 | | | 314,883 |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $1,218,948) | | | | $ | 1,327,991 |
| | | | | |
RIGHT — 0.0% | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 0.0% | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.0% | | | | | |
Samsung Biologics, Expires 04/15/2022* | | 11 | | | 1,706 |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | 1,706 |
TOTAL RIGHT (Cost $—) | | | | | 1,706 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $33,068,373) | | | | | 32,540,354 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.5% | | | | | 158,342 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 32,698,696 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
† Real Estate Investment Trust
(A) Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $– and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $– and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.
(D) Due to the financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and its markets, and the inability to liquidate the positions due to market closures and restrictions, the Russian securities have been determined to be worthless.
(E) Currently, no stated interest rate.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company
Ser — Series
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3^ | | Total |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 1,912,361 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,912,361 |
Chile | | | 189,783 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 189,783 |
Colombia | | | 54,323 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 54,323 |
Czech Republic | | | 70,996 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 70,996 |
Egypt | | | 33,682 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 33,682 |
Greece | | | 32,042 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 32,042 |
Hungary | | | 85,959 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 85,959 |
India | | | 5,564,776 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 5,564,776 |
Indonesia | | | 935,106 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 935,106 |
Malaysia | | | 762,969 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 762,969 |
Mexico | | | 1,321,192 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,321,192 |
Peru | | | 215,921 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 215,921 |
Philippines | | | 408,587 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 408,587 |
Poland | | | 382,812 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 382,812 |
Qatar | | | 512,010 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 512,010 |
Romania | | | 19,710 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 19,710 |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Consumer Discretionary | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Consumer Staples | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Energy | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Financials | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
Materials | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
South Africa | | | 2,126,571 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 2,126,571 |
South Korea | | | 6,105,765 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 6,105,765 |
Taiwan | | | 8,963,118 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 8,963,118 |
Tanzania | | | 87,310 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 87,310 |
Thailand | | | 690,719 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 690,719 |
Turkey | | | 140,878 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 140,878 |
United Arab Emirates | | | 542,358 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 542,358 |
United Kingdom Energy | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | — |
United States | | | 51,709 | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | 51,709 |
Total Common Stock | | | 31,210,657 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 31,210,657 |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 856,432 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 856,432 |
Chile | | | 120,304 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 120,304 |
Colombia | | | 36,372 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 36,372 |
Russia Energy | | | — | | | | — | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — |
South Korea | | | 314,883 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 314,883 |
Total Preferred Stock | | | 1,327,991 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,327,991 |
Right | | | 1,706 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 1,706 |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 32,540,354 | | | $ | — | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,540,354 |
^ A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the end of the period in relation to net assets.
# Security or securities with a market value of $0.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 98.8% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 8.5% | | | | | |
37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A | | 1,400 | | $ | 5,172 |
Tencent Holdings | | 14,000 | | | 668,948 |
| | | | | 674,120 |
Consumer Discretionary — 38.7% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding* | | 48,136 | | | 689,027 |
Alibaba Health Information Technology* | | 14,000 | | | 9,081 |
BYD, Cl A | | 1,101 | | | 39,856 |
BYD, Cl H | | 8,500 | | | 243,558 |
Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems, Cl A | | 200 | | | 4,094 |
China Education Group Holdings | | 9,000 | | | 7,861 |
China Ruyi Holdings* | | 28,000 | | | 7,580 |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | 1,200 | | | 31,071 |
Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H | | 28,000 | | | 21,059 |
Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A | | 1,200 | | | 6,726 |
Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl H | | 6,000 | | | 24,670 |
Geely Automobile Holdings | | 59,000 | | | 93,117 |
Great Wall Motor, Cl A | | 1,300 | | | 5,611 |
Great Wall Motor, Cl H | | 31,000 | | | 49,718 |
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H | | 30,000 | | | 25,053 |
Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A | | 600 | | | 2,759 |
JD.com, Cl A* | | 1 | | | 21 |
Li Auto ADR* | | 5,549 | | | 143,220 |
Li Ning | | 24,000 | | | 207,166 |
Meituan, Cl B* | | 30,800 | | | 611,957 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | |
Minth Group | | 8,000 | | $ | 19,736 |
NIO ADR* | | 13,371 | | | 281,460 |
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A | | 4,900 | | | 5,681 |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings | | 8,400 | | | 112,409 |
Suning.com, Cl A* | | 5,500 | | | 2,989 |
TCL Technology Group, Cl A | | 8,300 | | | 6,420 |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings* | | 10,000 | | | 17,877 |
Topsports International Holdings | | 16,000 | | | 13,382 |
Vipshop Holdings ADR* | | 4,491 | | | 40,419 |
Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A | | 3,100 | | | 2,608 |
Xiamen Intretech, Cl A | | 400 | | | 1,544 |
XPeng ADR, Cl A* | | 3,899 | | | 107,573 |
Yadea Group Holdings | | 12,000 | | | 18,571 |
Yum China Holdings | | 4,275 | | | 177,583 |
Zhongsheng Group Holdings | | 6,000 | | | 42,445 |
| | | | | 3,073,902 |
Consumer Staples — 3.9% | | | | | |
Angel Yeast, Cl A | | 500 | | | 3,283 |
By-health, Cl A | | 1,000 | | | 3,354 |
China Feihe | | 36,000 | | | 35,672 |
China Mengniu Dairy | | 32,000 | | | 172,434 |
Dali Foods Group | | 20,500 | | | 10,758 |
Anjoy Foods Group, Cl A | | 200 | | | 3,475 |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | 3,800 | | | 22,082 |
Uni-President China Holdings | | 13,000 | | | 11,338 |
Want Want China Holdings | | 47,000 | | | 43,451 |
| | | | | 305,847 |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | |
Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A | | 2,600 | | | 1,753 |
Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group, Cl A | | 600 | | | 3,984 |
| | | | | 5,737 |
Financials — 16.6% | | | | | |
China Construction Bank, Cl A | | 5,000 | | | 4,954 |
China Construction Bank, Cl H | | 844,000 | | | 634,773 |
China Merchants Bank, Cl H | | 39,500 | | | 310,446 |
Huaxia Bank, Cl A | | 7,600 | | | 6,657 |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | 12,400 | | | 40,376 |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A | | 4,200 | | | 32,055 |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | 40,500 | | | 287,793 |
| | | | | 1,317,054 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care — 9.7% | | | | | |
3SBio | | 12,500 | | $ | 10,215 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl A | | 58 | | | 2,121 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl H | | 800 | | | 12,861 |
China Medical System Holdings | | 14,000 | | | 22,060 |
China National Medicines, Cl A | | 500 | | | 2,310 |
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 600 | | | 4,287 |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | 89,800 | | | 103,773 |
Genscript Biotech* | | 12,000 | | | 38,461 |
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A | | 900 | | | 4,446 |
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A | | 300 | | | 3,471 |
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group | | 12,000 | | | 20,104 |
Hutchmed China ADR* | | 863 | | | 16,328 |
Jafron Biomedical, Cl A | | 500 | | | 3,575 |
Jinxin Fertility Group | | 12,500 | | | 9,625 |
Microport Scientific* | | 6,300 | | | 14,303 |
Ovctek China, Cl A | | 580 | | | 3,338 |
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A | | 400 | | | 7,435 |
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl H | | 1,300 | | | 15,845 |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H | | 25,200 | | | 26,998 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | 1,200 | | | 10,081 |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | 5,000 | | | 24,453 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A | | 1,100 | | | 4,247 |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H | | 7,800 | | | 15,039 |
Topchoice Medical, Cl A* | | 200 | | | 4,508 |
WuXi AppTec, Cl A | | 1,520 | | | 26,908 |
WuXi AppTec, Cl H | | 3,500 | | | 55,641 |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman* | | 35,000 | | | 290,721 |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | 800 | | | 10,311 |
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | 500 | | | 3,818 |
| | | | | 767,283 |
Industrials — 6.8% | | | | | |
51job ADR* | | 303 | | | 17,741 |
Air China, Cl A* | | 4,000 | | | 5,740 |
Air China, Cl H* | | 18,000 | | | 12,618 |
Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H* | | 20,000 | | | 11,722 |
China Communications Services, Cl H | | 24,000 | | | 10,879 |
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings* | | 16,000 | | | 20,022 |
China Conch Venture Holdings | | 18,000 | | | 52,634 |
China Eastern Airlines, Cl A* | | 5,400 | | | 3,981 |
China Everbright Environment Group | | 36,000 | | | 21,789 |
China Lesso Group Holdings | | 11,000 | | | 13,372 |
China Southern Airlines, Cl A* | | 6,600 | | | 6,436 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | |
China Southern Airlines, Cl H* | | 18,000 | | $ | 10,481 |
CITIC | | 58,000 | | | 64,507 |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | 1,400 | | | 112,982 |
Eve Energy, Cl A | | 1,100 | | | 13,978 |
Fosun International | | 24,500 | | | 26,686 |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A* | | 1,000 | | | 5,421 |
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A | | 1,800 | | | 4,820 |
Kuang-Chi Technologies, Cl A* | | 1,300 | | | 3,516 |
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A | | 1,200 | | | 4,191 |
Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A | | 7,600 | | | 4,837 |
Shanghai M&G Stationery, Cl A | | 600 | | | 4,620 |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A | | 1,550 | | | 13,918 |
Shenzhen International Holdings | | 12,500 | | | 13,216 |
Sinotrans, Cl A | | 2,600 | | | 1,638 |
Sinotruk Hong Kong | | 7,000 | | | 10,726 |
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A | | 900 | | | 15,207 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | 2,100 | | | 4,343 |
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H | | 7,600 | | | 11,471 |
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A* | | 1,300 | | | 8,105 |
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H | | 14,000 | | | 11,763 |
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A | | 900 | | | 2,901 |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A | | 4,200 | | | 4,393 |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl H | | 13,400 | | | 8,538 |
| | | | | 539,192 |
Information Technology — 3.3% | | | | | |
360 Security Technology, Cl A* | | 4,200 | | | 6,603 |
AAC Technologies Holdings | | 7,500 | | | 18,177 |
GoerTek, Cl A | | 2,000 | | | 10,838 |
Kingdee International Software Group* | | 26,000 | | | 57,834 |
Lenovo Group | | 72,000 | | | 78,331 |
Unisplendour, Cl A | | 1,651 | | | 5,084 |
Xinyi Solar Holdings | | 50,000 | | | 88,234 |
| | | | | 265,101 |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | |
BBMG, Cl A | | 4,900 | | | 2,362 |
China Jushi, Cl A | | 2,386 | | | 5,728 |
China Molybdenum, Cl A | | 10,500 | | | 8,618 |
China Molybdenum, Cl H | | 33,000 | | | 17,235 |
Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A | | 700 | | | 13,855 |
Ganfeng Lithium, Cl H | | 2,600 | | | 37,184 |
GEM, Cl A | | 2,800 | | | 3,696 |
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing | | 13,000 | | | 6,789 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | |
Skshu Paint, Cl A | | 240 | | $ | 3,351 |
Transfar Zhilian, Cl A | | 1,800 | | | 1,789 |
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A | | 700 | | | 10,784 |
| | | | | 111,391 |
Real Estate — 6.4% | | | | | |
A-Living Smart City Services, Cl H | | 5,750 | | | 8,047 |
China Jinmao Holdings Group | | 56,000 | | | 16,661 |
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A | | 4,700 | | | 11,224 |
China Overseas Land & Investment | | 39,500 | | | 118,277 |
China Vanke, Cl A | | 5,800 | | | 17,497 |
China Vanke, Cl H | | 17,000 | | | 38,509 |
CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group | | 8,000 | | | 10,828 |
CIFI Holdings Group | | 34,000 | | | 20,014 |
Country Garden Services Holdings | | 21,000 | | | 90,099 |
Greenland Holdings, Cl A | | 5,060 | | | 4,296 |
Greentown Service Group | | 16,000 | | | 16,099 |
Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H | | 17,200 | | | 6,106 |
Hopson Development Holdings | | 7,130 | | | 13,566 |
Jinke Properties Group, Cl A | | 3,200 | | | 2,475 |
KWG Group Holdings | | 12,500 | | | 5,172 |
Logan Group | | 14,000 | | | 3,987 |
Longfor Group Holdings | | 19,000 | | | 97,773 |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | 7,100 | | | 19,796 |
Shimao Group Holdings | | 12,500 | | | 7,055 |
| | | | | 507,481 |
Utilities — 3.4% | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Water Group | | 46,000 | | | 14,156 |
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A | | 1,700 | | | 2,346 |
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A | | 2,900 | | | 2,097 |
China Gas Holdings | | 30,200 | | | 38,717 |
China Resources Gas Group | | 10,000 | | | 42,457 |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | 17,000 | | | 16,443 |
ENN Energy Holdings | | 8,000 | | | 120,029 |
ENN Natural Gas, Cl A | | 1,400 | | | 3,906 |
Kunlun Energy | | 38,000 | | | 33,141 |
| | | | | 273,292 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 7,840,400 |
| | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.9% | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | |
Vinda International Holdings | | 4,000 | | $ | 9,051 |
Health Care — 0.8% | | | | | |
Sino Biopharmaceutical | | 104,000 | | | 64,938 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 73,989 |
| | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 0.2% | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.2% | | | | | |
BOC Aviation | | 2,100 | | | 16,612 |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | 16,612 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $10,342,034) | | | | | 7,931,001 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $10,342,034) | | | | | 7,931,001 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | 6,653 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 7,937,654 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
151
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.1%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 92.2% | | | | | |
Industrials — 3.6% | | | | | |
Ginlong Technologies, Cl A | | 11,900 | | $ | 392,986 |
Sunwoda Electronic, Cl A | | 90,600 | | | 392,480 |
| | | | | 785,466 |
Information Technology — 88.6% | | | | | |
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A* | | 27,164 | | | 498,298 |
Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A | | 108,885 | | | 494,332 |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | 1,625,630 | | | 1,103,711 |
Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A | | 94,464 | | | 416,510 |
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A | | 54,925 | | | 473,881 |
Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A | | 854,574 | | | 1,366,381 |
Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing, Cl A | | 28,100 | | | 624,272 |
GoerTek, Cl A | | 170,022 | | | 921,340 |
Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics, Cl A | | 61,200 | | | 467,573 |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | 388,005 | | | 1,937,550 |
Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A | | 16,193 | | | 535,473 |
Montage Technology, Cl A | | 49,931 | | | 529,348 |
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A* | | 104,641 | | | 361,490 |
NAURA Technology Group, Cl A | | 22,518 | | | 971,934 |
SG Micro, Cl A | | 9,200 | | | 473,210 |
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A | | 44,061 | | | 663,612 |
StarPower Semiconductor, Cl A | | 6,329 | | | 385,437 |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | 63,400 | | | 1,020,857 |
Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, Cl A | | 140,200 | | | 943,044 |
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A | | 25,300 | | | 815,183 |
Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A | | 42,471 | | | 1,293,913 |
Wingtech Technology, Cl A | | 66,655 | | | 853,649 |
Yealink Network Technology, Cl A | | 35,080 | | | 429,651 |
Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A | | 134,911 | | | 351,724 |
Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical, Cl A | | 55,020 | | | 520,030 |
ZTE, Cl H | | 373,200 | | | 763,422 |
| | | | | 19,215,825 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 20,001,291 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 7.9% | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 7.9% | | | | | | |
Hua Hong Semiconductor* | | 62,000 | | $ | 263,631 | |
Xiaomi, Cl B* | | 814,400 | | | 1,449,643 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 1,713,274 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $24,355,808) | | | | | 21,714,565 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $24,355,808) | | | | | 21,714,565 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | | | | (18,705 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 21,695,860 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
153
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 100.1%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 100.1% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 35.3% | | | | | |
ANTA Sports Products | | 141,600 | | $ | 1,779,176 |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | 96,300 | | | 2,493,475 |
Ecovacs Robotics, Cl A | | 21,433 | | | 366,867 |
Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl A | | 439,300 | | | 2,235,219 |
Haidilao International Holding | | 113,000 | | | 221,631 |
Haier Smart Home, Cl A | | 455,200 | | | 1,656,420 |
Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A | | 57,700 | | | 265,318 |
Li Ning | | 258,500 | | | 2,231,351 |
Midea Group, Cl A | | 441,965 | | | 3,968,432 |
Oppein Home Group, Cl A | | 18,900 | | | 348,341 |
Zhejiang Supor, Cl A | | 19,400 | | | 152,893 |
| | | | | 15,719,123 |
Consumer Staples — 64.3% | | | | | |
Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A | | 18,200 | | | 491,289 |
China Mengniu Dairy | | 376,000 | | | 2,026,100 |
Chongqing Brewery, Cl A | | 24,236 | | | 409,387 |
Dali Foods Group | | 241,500 | | | 126,742 |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A | | 129,960 | | | 1,789,686 |
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A | | 112,435 | | | 514,699 |
Hengan International Group | | 73,500 | | | 339,748 |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | 485,100 | | | 2,819,007 |
Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC, Cl A | | 62,600 | | | 415,157 |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A | | 63,817 | | | 1,363,479 |
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A | | 24,800 | | | 6,715,584 |
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A | | 76,900 | | | 2,251,724 |
Muyuan Foods, Cl A | | 241,092 | | | 2,159,464 |
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A | | 53,200 | | | 2,136,179 |
Sichuan Swellfun, Cl A | | 23,800 | | | 308,818 |
Want Want China Holdings | | 551,000 | | | 509,390 |
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A | | 173,900 | | | 4,247,717 |
| | | | | 28,624,170 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Huafon Chemical, Cl A | | 162,800 | | $ | 233,630 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 44,576,923 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $54,692,943) | | | | | 44,576,923 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $54,692,943) | | | | | 44,576,923 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)% | | | | | (47,449 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 44,529,474 | |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Cl — Class
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
155
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.7% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.6% | | | | | |
Autel Intelligent Technology, Cl A | | 169,644 | | $ | 1,037,142 |
Beijing Roborock Technology, Cl A | | 16,740 | | | 1,461,325 |
Chengdu XGimi Technology, Cl A | | 9,522 | | | 558,276 |
Ninebot GDR* | | 39,849 | | | 274,884 |
Tianneng Battery Group, Cl A | | 67,186 | | | 341,111 |
| | | | | 3,672,738 |
Health Care — 16.6% | | | | | |
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A | | 60,318 | | | 1,149,615 |
CanSino Biologics, Cl A | | 43,270 | | | 1,581,975 |
Changchun BCHT Biotechnology, Cl A | | 20,751 | | | 176,191 |
Micro-Tech Nanjing, Cl A | | 33,512 | | | 673,608 |
Qingdao Haier Biomedical, Cl A | | 99,610 | | | 1,120,359 |
Sansure Biotech, Cl A | | 75,397 | | | 530,669 |
Shandong Weigao Orthopaedic Device, Cl A | | 22,619 | | | 197,860 |
Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology, Cl A | | 25,974 | | | 395,046 |
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A* | | 217,226 | | | 2,983,560 |
Shanghai Medicilon, Cl A | | 19,478 | | | 1,388,476 |
Shanghai MicroPort Endovascular MedTech Group, Cl A | | 22,612 | | | 742,893 |
| | | | | 10,940,252 |
Industrials — 11.6% | | | | | |
Guangdong Jia Yuan Technology Shares, Cl A | | 101,601 | | | 1,462,692 |
Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology, Cl A | | 27,646 | | | 1,501,605 |
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A | | 168,926 | | | 3,443,928 |
Pylon Technologies, Cl A | | 29,187 | | | 554,765 |
Zhejiang HangKe Technology, Cl A | | 75,980 | | | 683,187 |
| | | | | 7,646,177 |
Information Technology — 55.7% | | | | | |
3peak, Cl A | | 20,051 | | | 1,958,258 |
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A* | | 154,877 | | | 2,841,075 |
Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A* | | 154,987 | | | 2,756,420 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | |
Arcsoft, Cl A | | 127,547 | | $ | 580,864 |
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A | | 115,861 | | | 3,425,037 |
Bestechnic Shanghai, Cl A | | 15,021 | | | 415,698 |
Cambricon Technologies, Cl A* | | 100,555 | | | 1,009,019 |
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A | | 1,625,005 | | | 1,139,124 |
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A | | 165,886 | | | 1,431,228 |
DBAPP Security, Cl A | | 29,595 | | | 759,257 |
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai, Cl A* | | 1,735,325 | | | 825,551 |
Montage Technology, Cl A | | 284,256 | | | 3,013,568 |
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A* | | 512,758 | | | 1,771,362 |
OPT Machine Vision Tech, Cl A | | 15,490 | | | 450,076 |
Qi An Xin Technology Group, Cl A* | | 171,424 | | | 1,584,054 |
Raytron Technology, Cl A | | 167,759 | | | 1,190,785 |
Shanghai Bright Power Semiconductor, Cl A | | 11,708 | | | 350,644 |
Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology, Cl A | | 18,827 | | | 890,650 |
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A | | 151,113 | | | 2,275,943 |
Trina Solar, Cl A | | 519,746 | | | 4,822,394 |
Verisilicon Microelectronics Shanghai, Cl A* | | 155,560 | | | 1,200,499 |
Xinjiang Daqo New Energy, Cl A | | 133,045 | | | 1,150,607 |
Zhejiang Supcon Technology, Cl A | | 27,939 | | | 297,606 |
ZWSOFT Guangzhou, Cl A | | 11,690 | | | 416,694 |
| | | | | 36,556,413 |
Materials — 10.2% | | | | | |
Cathay Biotech, Cl A | | 78,542 | | | 1,348,605 |
Jiangsu Cnano Technology, Cl A | | 116,730 | | | 2,660,953 |
Suzhou Nanomicro Technology, Cl A | | 22,627 | | | 281,586 |
Western Superconducting Technologies, Cl A | | 174,939 | | | 2,387,047 |
| | | | | 6,678,191 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 65,493,771 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $77,752,485) | | | | | 65,493,771 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $77,752,485) | | | | | 65,493,771 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.3% | | | | | 180,378 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 65,674,149 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
157
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 93.3%‡ | | | | | |
CHINA — 78.1% | | | | | |
Communication Services — 27.8% | | | | | |
Baidu, Cl A* | | 6,450 | | $ | 116,540 |
Bilibili, Cl Z* | | 2,880 | | | 79,581 |
China Literature* | | 14,000 | | | 58,368 |
Kingsoft | | 31,400 | | | 101,841 |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B* | | 49,700 | | | 470,892 |
NetEase | | 14,500 | | | 266,249 |
Tencent Holdings | | 9,500 | | | 453,929 |
| | | | | 1,547,400 |
Consumer Discretionary — 33.5% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding* | | 38,100 | | | 545,370 |
Alibaba Health Information Technology* | | 150,000 | | | 97,300 |
Haier Smart Home, Cl H | | 73,200 | | | 237,881 |
JD Health International* | | 34,400 | | | 211,283 |
JD.com, Cl A* | | 8,910 | | | 266,214 |
Meituan, Cl B* | | 22,700 | | | 451,020 |
Ping An Healthcare and Technology* | | 10,600 | | | 27,883 |
Trip.com Group* | | 1,200 | | | 28,899 |
| | | | | 1,865,850 |
Financials — 1.3% | | | | | |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H* | | 20,900 | | | 71,255 |
Information Technology — 15.5% | | | | | |
AAC Technologies Holdings | | 23,000 | | | 55,742 |
BYD Electronic International | | 25,500 | | | 51,447 |
GDS Holdings, Cl A* | | 8,100 | | | 41,320 |
Kingdee International Software Group* | | 76,000 | | | 169,053 |
Lenovo Group | | 218,000 | | | 237,168 |
Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings | | 27,000 | | | 37,166 |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | 17,100 | | | 275,342 |
| | | | | 867,238 |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | 4,351,743 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 15.2% | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.0% | | | | | |
Li Auto, Cl A* | | 8,300 | | $ | 111,601 |
XPeng, Cl A* | | 4,000 | | | 57,461 |
| | | | | 169,062 |
Information Technology — 12.2% | | | | | |
ASM Pacific Technology | | 10,200 | | | 103,544 |
Hua Hong Semiconductor* | | 18,000 | | | 76,538 |
SenseTime Group, Cl B* | | 20,000 | | | 15,706 |
Xiaomi, Cl B* | | 270,200 | | | 480,960 |
| | | | | 676,748 |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | 845,810 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $6,738,295) | | | | | 5,197,553 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 93.3% (Cost $6,738,295) | | | | | 5,197,553 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 6.7% | | | | | 372,894 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 5,570,447 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
159
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares China Innovation ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 98.3% | | | | | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF*† | | 22,268 | | $ | 433,558 |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF*† | | 26,641 | | | 759,535 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF† | | 29,905 | | | 696,487 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF† | | 16,493 | | | 603,644 |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF*† | | 15,922 | | | 296,468 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $3,542,264) | | | | | 2,789,692 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.3% (Cost $3,542,264) | | | | | 2,789,692 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.7% | | | | | 47,885 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 2,837,577 |
* Non-income producing security.
† Affiliated Investment.
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended March 31, 2022 are as follows:
Value of Shares Held as of 3/31/21 | | Purchase at Cost | | Proceeds from Sales | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Realized Gain(Loss) | | Value of Shares Held as of 3/31/22 | | Balance of Shares Held as of 3/31/22 | | Dividend Income | | Capital Gains Distributions |
KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF |
$ — | | $ | 533,160 | | $ | (47,652 | ) | | $ | (55,554 | ) | | $ | 3,604 | | | $ | 433,558 | | 22,268 | | $ | — | | $ | — |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
— | | | 1,089,218 | | | (42,035 | ) | | | (329,683 | ) | | | 42,035 | | | | 759,535 | | 26,641 | | | — | | | 42,035 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
— | | | 941,518 | | | (69,638 | ) | | | (245,031 | ) | | | 69,638 | | | | 696,487 | | 29,905 | | | 2 | | | 69,638 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
— | | | 711,723 | | | (30,849 | ) | | | (77,627 | ) | | | 397 | | | | 603,644 | | 16,493 | | | 2,170 | | | — |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
— | | | 352,001 | | | (10,771 | ) | | | (44,677 | ) | | | (85 | ) | | | 296,468 | | 15,922 | | | — | | | — |
| | $ | 3,627,620 | | $ | (200,945 | ) | | $ | (752,572 | ) | | $ | 115,589 | | | $ | 2,789,692 | | | | $ | 2,172 | | $ | 111,673 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK — 99.0%‡ |
AUSTRALIA — 3.4% | | | | | |
Materials — 3.4% | | | |
Fortescue Metals Group | | 5,838 | | $ | 90,574 |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | 90,574 |
| | | | | |
CANADA — 4.9% | | | | | |
Utilities — 4.9% | | | |
Atco, Cl I | | 2,322 | | | 79,808 |
Northland Power | | 1,600 | | | 53,237 |
TOTAL CANADA | | | | | 133,045 |
| | | | | |
FRANCE — 14.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 1.9% | | | |
TotalEnergies | | 1,014 | | | 51,932 |
Industrials — 5.0% | | | |
Rexel | | 3,758 | | | 81,243 |
Schneider Electric | | 316 | | | 53,499 |
| | | | | 134,742 |
Materials — 3.1% | | | |
Air Liquide | | 466 | | | 82,399 |
Utilities — 4.0% | | | |
Engie | | 4,060 | | | 53,910 |
Veolia Environnement | | 1,656 | | | 53,599 |
| | | | | 107,509 |
TOTAL FRANCE | | | | | 376,582 |
| | | | | |
GERMANY — 12.6% | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.6% | | | |
KION Group | | 318 | | | 21,229 |
Siemens Energy | | 2,176 | | | 50,166 |
| | | | | 71,395 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Materials — 4.8% | | | |
Linde | | 258 | | $ | 83,392 |
thyssenkrupp* | | 5,170 | | | 44,811 |
| | | | | 128,203 |
Utilities — 5.2% | | | |
Encavis | | 2,758 | | | 58,335 |
RWE* | | 1,870 | | | 82,248 |
| | | | | 140,583 |
TOTAL GERMANY | | | | | 340,181 |
| | | | | |
ITALY — 12.9% | | | | | |
Energy — 2.9% | | | |
Eni | | 5,334 | | | 78,898 |
Utilities — 10.0% | | | |
Enel | | 11,898 | | | 80,330 |
ERG | | 1,626 | | | 54,564 |
Hera | | 13,884 | | | 51,689 |
Snam | | 14,106 | | | 82,116 |
| | | | | 268,699 |
TOTAL ITALY | | | | | 347,597 |
| | | | | |
JAPAN — 2.3% | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.3% | | | |
MINEBEA MITSUMI | | 1,400 | | | 31,074 |
Nidec | | 400 | | | 32,125 |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | 63,199 |
| | | | | |
NETHERLANDS — 1.0% | | | | | |
Materials — 1.0% | | | |
ArcelorMittal | | 846 | | | 27,580 |
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | | | 27,580 |
| | | | | |
NEW ZEALAND — 3.5% | | | | | |
Utilities — 3.5% | | | |
Contact Energy | | 16,576 | | | 93,965 |
TOTAL NEW ZEALAND | | | | | 93,965 |
| | | | | |
NORWAY — 5.0% | | | | | |
Energy — 0.6% | | | |
Equinor | | 418 | | | 15,833 |
Industrials — 4.4% | | | |
Aker, Cl A | | 778 | | | 72,070 |
NEL* | | 27,126 | | | 46,378 |
| | | | | 118,448 |
TOTAL NORWAY | | | | | 134,281 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
162
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
PORTUGAL — 2.0% | | | | | |
Utilities — 2.0% | | | |
EDP Renovaveis | | 2,120 | | $ | 55,054 |
TOTAL PORTUGAL | | | | | 55,054 |
| | | | | |
SPAIN — 2.3% | | | | | |
Utilities — 2.3% | | | |
Grenergy Renovables* | | 1,604 | | | 60,858 |
TOTAL SPAIN | | | | | 60,858 |
| | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 7.7% | | | | | |
Energy — 3.6% | | | |
Reliance Industries GDR | | 1,408 | | | 97,152 |
Materials — 2.1% | | | |
Anglo American | | 1,056 | | | 55,233 |
Utilities — 2.0% | | | |
SSE | | 2,356 | | | 54,239 |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | 206,624 |
| | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 27.4% | | | | | |
Energy — 6.5% | | | |
Baker Hughes, Cl A | | 1,372 | | | 49,954 |
Cameco | | 1,970 | | | 57,327 |
New Fortress Energy, Cl A | | 737 | | | 31,404 |
Tellurian* | | 7,086 | | | 37,556 |
| | | | | 176,241 |
Industrials — 9.5% | | | |
Chart Industries* | | 230 | | | 39,507 |
Jacobs Engineering Group | | 398 | | | 54,848 |
MasTec* | | 310 | | | 27,001 |
Plug Power* | | 1,905 | | | 54,502 |
Quanta Services | | 616 | | | 81,072 |
| | | | | 256,930 |
Materials — 6.2% | | | |
Air Products and Chemicals | | 230 | | | 57,479 |
Freeport-McMoRan | | 1,140 | | | 56,704 |
Teck Resources, Cl B | | 1,324 | | | 53,476 |
| | | | | 167,659 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
163
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | |
Utilities — 5.2% | | | |
AES | | 2,338 | | $ | 60,157 |
ReNew Energy Global, Cl A* | | 9,632 | | | 79,175 |
| | | | | 139,332 |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | 740,162 |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $2,465,525) | | | | | 2,669,702 |
|
FOREIGN COMMON STOCK — 0.9% |
TOTAL FOREIGN COMMON STOCK (Cost $21,511) | | | | | 23,802 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $2,487,036) | | | | | 2,693,504 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | 2,423 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 2,695,927 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Cl — Class
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
164
Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF
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| | Shares | | Value |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 5.5% | | | | | |
Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF‡ | | 1,494,950 | | $ | 74,059,823 |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND (Cost $75,761,384) | | | | | 74,059,823 |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION(A) — 1.8% | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bills^(B) 0.060%, 07/14/2022 | | 25,000,000 | | | 24,955,884 |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION (Cost $24,995,666) | | | | | 24,955,884 |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 7.3% (Cost $100,757,050) | | | | | 99,015,707 |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 92.7% | | | | | 1,264,236,078 |
NET ASSETS — 100% | | | | $ | 1,363,251,785 |
A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:
Type of Contract | | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ICE ECX Emission 2022^ | | 8,975 | | Dec-2022 | | $ | 729,015,522 | | $ | 763,727,803 | | $ | 45,467,411 | |
ICE ECX Emission 2023^ | | 815 | | Dec-2023 | | | 70,193,314 | | | 70,948,418 | | | 1,649,992 | |
UK Allowances 2022^ | | 704 | | Dec-2022 | | | 65,985,192 | | | 70,233,153 | | | 5,020,662 | |
CA Carbon Allowance 2022^ | | 10,512 | | Dec-2022 | | | 317,967,360 | | | 326,818,080 | | | 8,850,720 | |
CA Carbon Allowance 2023^ | | 1,988 | | Dec-2023 | | | 66,262,761 | | | 65,365,440 | | | (897,321 | ) |
Euro FX 2022^ | | 1,000 | | Jun-2022 | | | 138,900,135 | | | 138,737,500 | | | (162,635 | ) |
RGGI VINTAGE 2021^ | | 5,260 | | Dec-2022 | | | 69,231,382 | | | 69,169,000 | | | (62,382 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | 1,457,555,666 | | $ | 1,504,999,394 | | $ | 59,866,447 | |
^ Security is held by the KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.
‡ For financial information on the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF, please go to the Securities Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
(A) The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the effective yield at time of purchase.
(B) Zero coupon security.
CA — California
ECX — European Climate Exchange
ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
RGGI — Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
UK — United Kingdom
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
165
Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:
Type of Contract | | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Euro FX^ | | 26 | | Jun-2022 | | $ | 3,612,883 | | $ | 3,607,175 | | $ | (5,708 | ) |
ICE ECX Emission 2022^ | | 340 | | Dec-2022 | | | 32,566,366 | | | 28,932,307 | | | (3,205,606 | ) |
| | | | | | $ | 36,179,249 | | $ | 32,539,482 | | $ | (3,211,314 | ) |
^ Security is held by the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.
ECX — European Climate Exchange
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
166
Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:
Type of Contract | | Number of Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CA Carbon Allowance 2022^ | | 4,481 | | Dec-2022 | | $ | 141,812,947 | | $ | 139,314,290 | | $ | (2,498,657 | ) |
^ Security is held by the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.
CA — California
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
167
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 10,073,474 | | $ | 6,476,653,534 | * | | $ | 558,924,137 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 7,010 | | | 20,336,437 | | | | 15,340,962 |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 5 | | | — | | | | 14,161,677 |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | — | | | 18,335,575 | | | | 590,455 |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | — | | | 1,324,883 | | | | — |
Total Assets | | | 10,080,489 | | | 6,516,650,429 | | | | 589,017,231 |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | 49,597,691 | | | | — |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | — | | | 224,051,873 | | | | — |
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | 12,612 | | | | 29,317,986 |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 5,757 | | | 3,375,689 | | | | 303,892 |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 30 | | | 21,793 | | | | 1,951 |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | — | | | 31,587 | | | | — |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | — | | | 24,905 | | | | — |
Total Liabilities | | | 5,787 | | | 277,116,150 | | | | 29,623,829 |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,074,702 | | $ | 6,239,534,279 | | | $ | 559,393,402 |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 9,771,307 | | $ | 11,860,886,969 | | | $ | 521,379,424 |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | 303,395 | | | (5,621,352,690 | ) | | | 38,013,978 |
Net Assets | | $ | 10,074,702 | | $ | 6,239,534,279 | | | $ | 559,393,402 |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 350,000 | | | 211,400,000 | | | | 15,100,000 |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 28.78 | | $ | 29.52 | | | $ | 37.05 |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 9,785,649 | | $ | 9,798,690,976 | | | $ | 616,341,845 |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 5 | | | — | | | | 14,113,287 |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | | — | | | 213,116,100 | | | | — |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
168
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 10,386,721 | | $ | 16,168,859 | | | $ | 8,227,991 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 1,074,173 | | | 27,047 | | | | 42,594 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 13,075 | | | — | | | | 1,619 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | 1,936,013 | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 184,966 | | | 783 | | | | 26,349 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | — | | | 83 | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | | 13,594,948 | | | 16,196,772 | | | | 8,298,553 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | 4,738 | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 5,546 | | | 6,580 | | | | 5,455 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 3,332 | | | — | | | | 6 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 39 | | | 53 | | | | 27 | |
Foreign Currency Payable at Value | | | — | | | 4,732 | | | | — | |
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax | | | — | | | — | | | | 3,377 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 8,917 | | | 16,103 | | | | 8,865 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,586,031 | | $ | 16,180,669 | | | $ | 8,289,688 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 13,359,035 | | $ | 22,420,687 | | | $ | 11,215,506 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | 226,996 | | | (6,240,018 | ) | | | (2,925,818 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 13,586,031 | | $ | 16,180,669 | | | $ | 8,289,688 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 400,000 | | | 650,000 | | | | 300,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 33.97 | | $ | 24.89 | | | $ | 27.63 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 10,242,680 | | $ | 22,491,947 | | | $ | 7,938,215 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 13,008 | | | (4,756 | ) | | | 1,553 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
169
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 56,085,045 | * | | $ | 146,944,604 | | | $ | 311,034,965 | * |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 53,477 | | | | 13,124 | | | | 253,567 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 139 | | | | 22 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | 23,381 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 44,403 | | | | — | | | | 326,899 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 6,247 | | | | — | | | | 110,960 | |
Total Assets | | | 56,212,692 | | | | 146,957,750 | | | | 311,726,391 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 251,131 | | | | — | | | | 14,783,518 | |
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,984 | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 26,477 | | | | 98,589 | | | | 165,953 | |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | 342 | | | | — | | | | 4,783 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 219 | | | | 489 | | | | 928 | |
Foreign Currency Payable at Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 278,169 | | | | 99,078 | | | | 14,965,173 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 55,934,523 | | | $ | 146,858,672 | | | $ | 296,761,218 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 104,111,252 | | | $ | 187,955,431 | | | $ | 329,710,529 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (48,176,729 | ) | | | (41,096,759 | ) | | | (32,949,311 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 55,934,523 | | | $ | 146,858,672 | | | $ | 296,761,218 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 3,100,002 | | | | 4,000,002 | | | | 7,500,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.04 | | | $ | 36.71 | | | $ | 39.57 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 83,388,543 | | | $ | 177,581,473 | | | $ | 328,505,496 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 132 | | | | 23 | | | | (7 | ) |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | | 239,165 | | | | — | | | | 14,296,267 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
170
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 137,282,584 | * | | $ | 24,590,064 | | | $ | 2,475,805 | * |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 133,182 | | | | 1,893,212 | | | | 4,208 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 63 | | | | — | | | | 2,685 | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 512 | | | | 386,361 | | | | 174 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | — | | | | 1,104,170 | | | | 6,265 | |
Total Assets | | | 137,416,341 | | | | 27,973,807 | | | | 2,489,137 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | 1,421,856 | | | | 2,684 | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 535,245 | | | | — | | | | 4,375 | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 69,701 | | | | 16,711 | | | | 1,611 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 359 | | | | 99 | | | | 7 | |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | 51 | | | | — | | | | 14 | |
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,611 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 605,356 | | | | 1,438,666 | | | | 20,302 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 136,810,985 | | | $ | 26,535,141 | | | $ | 2,468,835 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 196,558,911 | | | $ | 32,200,804 | | | $ | 3,761,145 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (59,747,926 | ) | | | (5,665,663 | ) | | | (1,292,310 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 136,810,985 | | | $ | 26,535,141 | | | $ | 2,468,835 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 5,750,002 | | | | 900,001 | | | | 100,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 23.79 | | | $ | 29.48 | | | $ | 24.69 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 178,223,021 | | | $ | 25,903,378 | | | $ | 3,262,428 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 63 | | | | — | | | | 3,327 | |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | | 509,116 | | | | — | | | | 4,250 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
171
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 32,540,354 | | | $ | 7,931,001 | | | $ | 21,714,565 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 92,002 | | | | 10,565 | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 2,350 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 132,483 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 395 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 85 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 834,830 | |
Total Assets | | | 32,767,585 | | | | 7,941,566 | | | | 22,549,480 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 263,720 | |
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax | | | 62,600 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 6,190 | | | | 3,824 | | | | 12,655 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 99 | | | | 88 | | | | 72 | |
Payable to Custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | 577,173 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 68,889 | | | | 3,912 | | | | 853,620 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,698,696 | | | $ | 7,937,654 | | | $ | 21,695,860 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 33,403,875 | | | $ | 10,871,432 | | | $ | 33,862,384 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (705,179 | ) | | | (2,933,778 | ) | | | (12,166,524 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 32,698,696 | | | $ | 7,937,654 | | | $ | 21,695,860 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 1,100,002 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 1,100,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 29.73 | | | $ | 22.68 | | | $ | 19.72 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 33,068,373 | | | $ | 10,342,034 | | | $ | 24,355,808 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 2,285 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
172
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 44,576,923 | | | $ | 65,493,771 | | | $ | 5,197,553 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 2,740,825 | | | | 36,500 | | | | 38,322 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | — | | | | 196,183 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | 279,628 | | | | — | | | | 337,294 | |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 155 | |
Total Assets | | | 47,597,376 | | | | 65,726,454 | | | | 5,573,349 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | 1,090,512 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed | | | 1,948,753 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 27,870 | | | | 52,076 | | | | 2,885 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 611 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 156 | | | | 229 | | | | 17 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 3,067,902 | | | | 52,305 | | | | 2,902 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 44,529,474 | | | $ | 65,674,149 | | | $ | 5,570,447 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 64,368,149 | | | $ | 84,677,649 | | | $ | 7,728,841 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (19,838,675 | ) | | | (19,003,500 | ) | | | (2,158,394 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 44,529,474 | | | $ | 65,674,149 | | | $ | 5,570,447 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 2,250,002 | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 400,001 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 19.79 | | | $ | 18.76 | | | $ | 13.93 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 54,692,943 | | | $ | 77,752,485 | | | $ | 6,738,295 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | — | | | | 195,621 | | | | — | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF |
Assets: | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 2,789,692 | | | $ | 2,693,504 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 348 | | | | 1,160 |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | 47,961 | | | | — |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | — | | | | 3,087 |
Reclaim Receivable | | | — | | | | 112 |
Total Assets | | | 2,838,001 | | | | 2,697,863 |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | 977 |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 418 | | | | 945 |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 6 | | | | 14 |
Total Liabilities | | | 424 | | | | 1,936 |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,837,577 | | | $ | 2,695,927 |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 3,479,534 | | | $ | 2,500,050 |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | (641,957 | ) | | | 195,877 |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,837,577 | | | $ | 2,695,927 |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 150,002 | | | | 100,002 |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 18.92 | | | $ | 26.96 |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 3,542,264 | | | $ | 2,487,036 |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
174
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)
March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF(1) | | KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(2) | | KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(3) |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 99,015,707 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 848,873,920 | | | 22,554,346 | | | | 115,343,534 | |
Cash Collateral on Futures Contracts | | | 308,015,396 | | | — | | | | 25,335,885 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 143,672,500 | | | 15,065,570 | | | | — | |
Prepaid Expenses | | | 397,395 | | | 1,705 | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | | 1,399,974,918 | | | 37,621,621 | | | | 140,679,419 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed | | | 10,019,882 | | | — | | | | — | |
Variation Margin Payable on Future Contracts | | | 25,809,500 | | | 722,675 | | | | 1,433,920 | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 888,691 | | | 21,194 | | | | 81,919 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fee | | | 5,060 | | | 106 | | | | 336 | |
Cash Collateral Due From Broker on Futures Contracts | | | — | | | 8,067,483 | | | | — | |
Other Accrued Expenses | | | — | | | — | | | | 14,096 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 36,723,133 | | | 8,811,458 | | | | 1,530,271 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,363,251,785 | | $ | 28,810,163 | | | $ | 139,149,148 | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 1,183,481,244 | | $ | 32,949,670 | | | $ | 143,868,048 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | 179,770,541 | | | (4,139,507 | ) | | | (4,718,900 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,363,251,785 | | $ | 28,810,163 | | | $ | 139,149,148 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value) | | | 29,300,000 | | | 1,000,006 | | | | 5,400,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 46.53 | | $ | 28.81 | | | $ | 25.77 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 100,757,050 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 141,706,931 | | | 14,875,147 | | | | — | |
(1) KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(2) KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(3) KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
175
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 373,905 | | | $ | 32,135,373 | | | $ | 13,186,561 | |
Interest Income | | | 9 | | | | 1,539 | | | | 506 | |
Security Lending Income | | | — | | | | 3,419,311 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (37,390 | ) | | | (30,098 | ) | | | (1,327,467 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 336,524 | | | | 35,526,125 | | | | 11,859,600 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 85,346 | | | | 42,061,300 | | | | 5,946,588 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 462 | | | | 214,232 | | | | 28,471 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | — | | | | 337,352 | | | | — | |
Insurance Expense | | | 152 | | | | 46,520 | | | | 9,871 | |
Total Expenses | | | 85,960 | | | | 42,659,404 | | | | 5,984,930 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,524,777 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 85,960 | | | | 42,659,404 | | | | 4,460,153 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 250,564 | | | | (7,133,279 | ) | | | 7,399,447 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 571,900 | | | | (1,972,555,122 | ) | | | 178,630,467 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (23,211 | ) | | | (167,205 | ) | | | 254,938 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 548,689 | | | | (1,972,722,327 | ) | | | 178,885,405 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (442,945 | ) | | | (3,543,610,448 | ) | | | (237,992,573 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | (168 | ) | | | 52,335 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (442,945 | ) | | | (3,543,610,616 | ) | | | (237,940,238 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 105,744 | | | | (5,516,332,943 | ) | | | (59,054,833 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 356,308 | | | $ | (5,523,466,222 | ) | | $ | (51,655,386 | ) |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
176
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 455,206 | | | $ | 440,844 | |
Interest Income | | | 291,179 | | | | — | | | | 3 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (22,415 | ) | | | (31,000 | ) | | | (46,647 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 268,764 | | | | 424,206 | | | | 394,200 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 91,087 | | | | 145,804 | | | | 78,708 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 486 | | | | 781 | | | | 369 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 145 | | | | 274 | | | | 107 | |
Total Expenses | | | 91,718 | | | | 146,859 | | | | 79,184 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | (35,629 | ) | | | (42,884 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 56,089 | | | | 103,975 | | | | 79,184 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 212,675 | | | | 320,231 | | | | 315,016 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (2,920 | ) | | | 651,745 | | | | 1,144,070 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 183,141 | | | | (623 | ) | | | (12,400 | ) |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 180,221 | | | | 651,122 | | | | 1,131,670 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 144,041 | | | | (6,493,318 | ) | | | (1,394,567 | ) |
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,114 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 98,370 | | | | 25 | | | | 15 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 242,411 | | | | (6,493,293 | ) | | | (1,396,666 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 422,632 | | | | (5,842,171 | ) | | | (264,996 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 635,307 | | | $ | (5,521,940 | ) | | $ | 50,020 | |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
177
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 398,750 | | | $ | 2,231,304 | | | $ | 2,223,197 | |
Interest Income | | | 38 | | | | 38 | | | | 37 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 71,906 | | | | — | | | | 357,555 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (74,928 | ) | | | (40,314 | ) | | | (244,240 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 395,766 | | | | 2,191,028 | | | | 2,336,549 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 738,362 | | | | 1,351,442 | | | | 1,841,872 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 3,625 | | | | 6,227 | | | | 9,458 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | 7,175 | | | | — | | | | 35,538 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 1,230 | | | | 2,009 | | | | 2,258 | |
Total Expenses | | | 750,392 | | | | 1,359,678 | | | | 1,889,126 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | (189,325 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 561,067 | | | | 1,359,678 | | | | 1,889,126 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (165,301 | ) | | | 831,350 | | | | 447,423 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (19,228,299 | ) | | | 4,266,337 | | | | 9,712,142 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (49,297 | ) | | | (37,490 | ) | | | (69,688 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (19,277,596 | ) | | | 4,228,847 | | | | 9,642,454 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (31,538,658 | ) | | | (23,098,574 | ) | | | (30,962,997 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 702 | | | | — | | | | (8,358 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (31,537,956 | ) | | | (23,098,574 | ) | | | (30,971,355 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (50,815,552 | ) | | | (18,869,727 | ) | | | (21,328,901 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (50,980,853 | ) | | $ | (18,038,377 | ) | | $ | (20,881,478 | ) |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
178
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 1,287,965 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 38,146 | |
Interest Income | | | 42 | | | | 1,135,736 | | | | 3 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 20,539 | | | | — | | | | 9,832 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (107,959 | ) | | | 478 | | | | (2,744 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,200,587 | | | | 1,136,214 | | | | 45,237 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 1,552,525 | | | | 128,515 | | | | 32,210 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 7,346 | | | | 636 | | | | 157 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | 2,013 | | | | — | | | | 982 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 2,793 | | | | 116 | | | | 66 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,564,677 | | | | 129,267 | | | | 33,415 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | (278,657 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,286,020 | | | | 129,267 | | | | 33,415 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (85,433 | ) | | | 1,006,947 | | | | 11,822 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | �� | |
Investments | | | (1,417,847 | ) | | | (3,985,978 | ) | | | (170,112 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 20,678 | | | | — | | | | (1,755 | ) |
Net Realized (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,397,169 | ) | | | (3,985,978 | ) | | | (171,867 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (57,562,032 | ) | | | (1,285,892 | ) | | | (874,063 | ) |
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,069 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | — | | | | 393 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (57,562,032 | ) | | | (1,285,892 | ) | | | (878,739 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (58,959,201 | ) | | | (5,271,870 | ) | | | (1,050,606 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (59,044,634 | ) | | $ | (4,264,923 | ) | | $ | (1,038,784 | ) |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
179
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 941,397 | | | $ | 215,080 | | | $ | 761,518 | |
Interest Income | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | 70 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (153,723 | ) | | | (10,763 | ) | | | (70,591 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 787,708 | | | | 204,317 | | | | 690,997 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 166,041 | | | | 62,720 | | | | 664,198 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 1,011 | | | | 441 | | | | 3,266 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 367 | | | | 142 | | | | 1,761 | |
Total Expenses | | | 167,419 | | | | 63,303 | | | | 669,225 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | (100,197 | ) | | | — | | | | (119,214 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 67,222 | | | | 63,303 | | | | 550,011 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 720,486 | | | | 141,014 | | | | 140,986 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 356,927 | | | | (413,333 | ) | | | (1,188,593 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (21,271 | ) | | | (634 | ) | | | (43,774 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 335,656 | | | | (413,967 | ) | | | (1,232,367 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (807,258 | ) | | | (2,750,597 | ) | | | 2,466,799 | |
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities | | | (43,528 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (493 | ) | | | — | | | | 648 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (851,279 | ) | | | (2,750,597 | ) | | | 2,467,447 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (515,623 | ) | | | (3,164,564 | ) | | | 1,235,080 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 204,863 | | | $ | (3,023,550 | ) | | $ | 1,376,066 | |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
180
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF(1) |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 758,126 | | | $ | 360,951 | | | $ | 22,120 | |
Interest Income | | | 44 | | | | 4,083 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (65,624 | ) | | | (36,448 | ) | | | (127 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 692,546 | | | | 328,586 | | | | 21,993 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 359,540 | | | | 921,671 | | | | 19,453 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 1,883 | | | | 3,802 | | | | 99 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 651 | | | | 1,083 | | | | — | |
Total Expenses | | | 362,074 | | | | 926,556 | | | | 19,552 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 330,472 | | | | (597,970 | ) | | | 2,441 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (7,136,966 | ) | | | (5,626,711 | ) | | | (619,962 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (9,393 | ) | | | 17,210 | | | | (101 | ) |
Net Realized (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (7,146,359 | ) | | | (5,609,501 | ) | | | (620,063 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (6,860,232 | ) | | | (2,012,983 | ) | | | (1,540,742 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (426 | ) | | | 5,397 | | | | (30 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (6,860,658 | ) | | | (2,007,586 | ) | | | (1,540,772 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (14,007,017 | ) | | | (7,617,087 | ) | | | (2,160,835 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (13,676,545 | ) | | $ | (8,215,057 | ) | | $ | (2,158,394 | ) |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Commenced operations on June 8, 2021.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
181
Statements of Operations (continued)
For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares China Innovation ETF(1) | | KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF(2) |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,424 | |
Income Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments | | | 2,172 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | — | | | | (142 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 2,172 | | | | 3,282 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees | | | 2,819 | | | | 945 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 41 | | | | 14 | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,860 | | | | 959 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (688 | ) | | | 2,323 | |
Net Realized Gain on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | — | | | | 3,361 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | 3,916 | | | | — | |
Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated Investments | | | 111,673 | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | (16,282 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated Fund and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 115,589 | | | | (12,921 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | — | | | | 206,468 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | (752,572 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (752,572 | ) | | | 206,475 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (636,983 | ) | | | 193,554 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (637,671 | ) | | $ | 195,877 | |
(1) Commenced operations on October 5, 2021.
(2) Commenced operations on March 15, 2022.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (concluded)
For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022
| | KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF(1) | | KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(2)(3) | | KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(2)(4) |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 100,172 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Interest Income | | | 19,065 | | | | 23 | | | | 1,208 | |
Total Investment Income | | | 119,237 | | | | 23 | | | | 1,208 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 7,359,928 | | | | 64,896 | | | | 343,358 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 30,651 | | | | 307 | | | | 1,296 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 666 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Broker Fees | | | 808,165 | | | | 7,350 | | | | 57,420 | |
Total Expenses | | | 8,199,410 | | | | 72,553 | | | | 402,074 | |
Net Investment Loss | | | (8,080,173 | ) | | | (72,530 | ) | | | (400,866 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 16,087 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | 234,073,572 | | | | (390,935 | ) | | | (1,831,314 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (40,244,990 | ) | | | (655,151 | ) | | | — | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 193,844,669 | | | | (1,046,086 | ) | | | (1,831,314 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,728,593 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | 52,035,122 | | | | (3,211,314 | ) | | | (2,498,657 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 2,031,504 | | | | 190,423 | | | | — | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 52,338,033 | | | | (3,020,891 | ) | | | (2,498,657 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 246,182,702 | | | | (4,066,977 | ) | | | (4,329,971 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 238,102,529 | | | $ | (4,139,507 | ) | | $ | (4,730,837 | ) |
† See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(2) Commenced operations on October 4, 2021.
(3) KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(4) KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 250,564 | | | $ | 339,599 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 548,689 | | | | 1,039,339 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (442,945 | ) | | | 1,788,574 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 356,308 | | | | 3,167,512 | |
Distributions | | | (1,242,906 | ) | | | (333,476 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 3,147,630 | | | | 1,577,028 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,749,351 | ) | | | (8,120,748 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (1,601,721 | ) | | | (6,543,720 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (2,488,319 | ) | | | (3,709,684 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 12,563,021 | | | | 16,272,705 | |
End of Year | | $ | 10,074,702 | | | $ | 12,563,021 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 100,000 | | | | 50,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (300,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (7,133,279 | ) | | $ | (12,142,438 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,972,722,327 | ) | | | 759,673,198 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (3,543,610,616 | ) | | | 393,639,091 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (5,523,466,222 | ) | | | 1,141,169,851 | |
Distributions | | | (455,309,639 | ) | | | (10,272,264 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 10,834,164,254 | | | | 2,135,821,640 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,278,114,147 | ) | | | (1,918,097,016 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 8,556,050,107 | | | | 217,724,624 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 2,577,274,246 | | | | 1,348,622,211 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 3,662,260,033 | | | | 2,313,637,822 | |
End of Year | | $ | 6,239,534,279 | | | $ | 3,662,260,033 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 224,400,000 | | | | 28,550,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (61,450,000 | ) | | | (31,300,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 162,950,000 | | | | (2,750,000 | ) |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 7,399,447 | | | $ | 5,153,808 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 178,885,405 | | | | 30,694,994 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (237,940,238 | ) | | | 205,309,508 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (51,655,386 | ) | | | 241,158,310 | |
Distributions | | | (64,359,649 | ) | | | (5,683,472 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 91,859,183 | | | | 161,140,212 | |
Redeemed | | | (218,814,477 | ) | | | (101,758,942 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (126,955,294 | ) | | | 59,381,270 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (242,970,329 | ) | | | 294,856,108 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 802,363,731 | | | | 507,507,623 | |
End of Year | | $ | 559,393,402 | | | $ | 802,363,731 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 3,850,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,200,000 | ) | | | (2,800,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (3,150,000 | ) | | | 1,050,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 212,675 | | | $ | 234,560 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 180,221 | | | | 1,035,410 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 242,411 | | | | 17,022 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 635,307 | | | | 1,286,992 | |
Distributions | | | (936,375 | ) | | | (312,960 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,752,884 | | | | 1,637,962 | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (3,401,610 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 1,752,884 | | | | (1,763,648 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 1,451,816 | | | | (789,616 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 12,134,215 | | | | 12,923,831 | |
End of Year | | $ | 13,586,031 | | | $ | 12,134,215 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 50,000 | | | | 50,000 | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (100,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 50,000 | | | | (50,000 | ) |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 320,231 | | | $ | 59,652 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 651,122 | | | | 614,212 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (6,493,293 | ) | | | 98,682 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (5,521,940 | ) | | | 772,546 | |
Distributions | | | (928,865 | ) | | | (69,738 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 3,218,338 | | | | 18,880,596 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,988,805 | ) | | | (4,240,586 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 229,533 | | | | 14,640,010 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (6,221,272 | ) | | | 15,342,818 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 22,401,941 | | | | 7,059,123 | |
End of Year | | $ | 16,180,669 | | | $ | 22,401,941 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 100,000 | | | | 500,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | — | | | | 350,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 315,016 | | | $ | 171,221 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 1,131,670 | | | | (155,438 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,396,666 | ) | | | 3,961,375 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 50,020 | | | | 3,977,158 | |
Distributions | | | (297,852 | ) | | | (164,798 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 2,198 | | | | 1,450,298 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,563,737 | ) | | | (2,268,750 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (1,561,539 | ) | | | (818,452 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,809,371 | ) | | | 2,993,908 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 10,099,059 | | | | 7,105,151 | |
End of Year | | $ | 8,289,688 | | | $ | 10,099,059 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 50,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (50,000 | ) |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | (165,301 | ) | | $ | 333,719 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (19,277,596 | ) | | | 21,093,998 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (31,537,956 | ) | | | 8,849,245 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (50,980,853 | ) | | | 30,276,962 | |
Distributions | | | (250,511 | ) | | | (1,338,886 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 37,293,138 | | | | 173,316,041 | |
Redeemed | | | (40,731,527 | ) | | | (114,134,410 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (3,438,389 | ) | | | 59,181,631 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (54,669,753 | ) | | | 88,119,707 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 110,604,276 | | | | 22,484,569 | |
End of Year | | $ | 55,934,523 | | | $ | 110,604,276 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 6,050,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,700,000 | ) | | | (3,750,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (350,000 | ) | | | 2,300,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 831,350 | | | $ | (316,873 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 4,228,847 | | | | (11,476,325 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (23,098,574 | ) | | | (7,419,214 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (18,038,377 | ) | | | (19,212,412 | ) |
Distributions | | | (757,516 | ) | | | (3,785 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 56,347,141 | | | | 193,801,449 | |
Redeemed | | | (31,865,907 | ) | | | (35,072,442 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 24,481,234 | | | | 158,729,007 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 5,685,341 | | | | 139,512,810 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 141,173,331 | | | | 1,660,521 | |
End of Year | | $ | 146,858,672 | | | $ | 141,173,331 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 4,250,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (750,000 | ) | | | (850,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 500,000 | | | | 3,400,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 447,423 | | | $ | 135,260 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 9,642,454 | | | | 5,179,406 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (30,971,355 | ) | | | 17,031,883 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (20,881,478 | ) | | | 22,346,549 | |
Distributions | | | (21,884,257 | ) | | | (132,013 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 161,175,495 | | | | 161,319,449 | |
Redeemed | | | (20,218,326 | ) | | | (2,079,774 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 140,957,169 | | | | 159,239,675 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 98,191,434 | | | | 181,454,211 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 198,569,784 | | | | 17,115,573 | |
End of Year | | $ | 296,761,218 | | | $ | 198,569,784 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 3,900,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (500,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 3,800,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (85,433 | ) | | $ | (327,975 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,397,169 | ) | | | 14,211,466 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (57,562,032 | ) | | | 14,169,467 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (59,044,634 | ) | | | 28,052,958 | |
Distributions | | | (21,078,396 | ) | | | (469 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 44,149,338 | | | | 180,686,733 | |
Redeemed | | | (41,679,374 | ) | | | (26,384,777 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 2,469,964 | | | | 154,301,956 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (77,653,066 | ) | | | 182,354,445 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 214,464,051 | | | | 32,109,606 | |
End of Year | | $ | 136,810,985 | | | $ | 214,464,051 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 4,950,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,150,000 | ) | | | (700,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 150,000 | | | | 4,250,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,006,947 | | | $ | 540,988 | |
Net Realized Loss on Investments | | | (3,985,978 | ) | | | (205,922 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (1,285,892 | ) | | | 905,654 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (4,264,923 | ) | | | 1,240,720 | |
Distributions | | | (1,214,239 | ) | | | (688,389 | ) |
Return of Capital | | | (192,065 | ) | | | — | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 29,733,209 | | | | 1,959,913 | |
Redeemed | | | (7,312,822 | ) | | | (3,923,289 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 22,420,387 | | | | (1,963,376 | ) |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 16,749,160 | | | | (1,411,045 | ) |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 9,785,981 | | | | 11,197,026 | |
End of Year | | $ | 26,535,141 | | | $ | 9,785,981 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 900,000 | | | | 50,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 650,000 | | | | (50,000 | ) |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 11,822 | | | $ | (1,726 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (171,867 | ) | | | 273,950 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (878,739 | ) | | | 83,915 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (1,038,784 | ) | | | 356,139 | |
Distributions | | | (10,783 | ) | | | (820 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 2,217 | | | | 5,219,345 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,492,577 | ) | | | (1,608,536 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (1,490,360 | ) | | | 3,610,809 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (2,539,927 | ) | | | 3,966,128 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 5,008,762 | | | | 1,042,634 | |
End of Year | | $ | 2,468,835 | | | $ | 5,008,762 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (50,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | 100,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Year Ended March 31, 2021 |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 720,486 | | | $ | 126,665 | |
Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 335,656 | | | | 301,212 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (851,279 | ) | | | 882,805 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 204,863 | | | | 1,310,682 | |
Distributions | | | (1,341,512 | ) | | | (49,799 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 9,310,517 | | | | 27,889,564 | |
Redeemed | | | (6,466,320 | ) | | | — | |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 2,844,197 | | | | 27,889,564 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 1,707,548 | | | | 29,150,447 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 30,991,148 | | | | 1,840,701 | |
End of Year | | $ | 32,698,696 | | | $ | 30,991,148 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 300,000 | | | | 900,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (200,000 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 100,000 | | | | 900,000 | |
(1) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Period Ended March 31, 2021(1) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 141,014 | | | $ | (13,529 | ) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (413,967 | ) | | | 73,451 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | (2,750,597 | ) | | | 339,564 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (3,023,550 | ) | | | 399,486 | |
Distributions | | | (219,611 | ) | | | (30,223 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 2,806 | | | | 12,469,264 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,660,518 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (1,657,712 | ) | | | 12,469,264 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (4,900,873 | ) | | | 12,838,527 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 12,838,527 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 7,937,654 | | | $ | 12,838,527 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 400,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | 400,000 | |
(1) Commenced operations on July 28, 2020.
(2) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Period Ended March 31, 2021(1) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 140,986 | | | $ | (290,882 | ) |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,232,367 | ) | | | (8,532,575 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments | | | 2,467,447 | | | | (5,108,667 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 1,376,066 | | | | (13,932,124 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 7,848,791 | | | | 165,052,118 | |
Redeemed | | | (106,409,148 | ) | | | (32,239,843 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (98,560,357 | ) | | | 132,812,275 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (97,184,291 | ) | | | 118,880,151 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 118,880,151 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 21,695,860 | | | $ | 118,880,151 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 300,000 | | | | 6,550,002 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,350,000 | ) | | | (1,400,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (4,050,000 | ) | | | 5,150,002 | |
(1) Commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
(2) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Period Ended March 31, 2021(1) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 330,472 | | | $ | (63,121 | ) |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (7,146,359 | ) | | | (2,577,536 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (6,860,658 | ) | | | (3,255,528 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (13,676,545 | ) | | | (5,896,185 | ) |
Distributions | | | (267,348 | ) | | | — | |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 19,432,252 | | | | 68,243,083 | |
Redeemed | | | (15,178,158 | ) | | | (8,127,625 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 4,254,094 | | | | 60,115,458 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (9,689,799 | ) | | | 54,219,273 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 54,219,273 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 44,529,474 | | | $ | 54,219,273 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 800,000 | | | | 2,400,002 | |
Redeemed | | | (650,000 | ) | | | (300,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 150,000 | | | | 2,100,002 | |
(1) Commenced operations on December 8, 2020.
(2) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Period Ended March 31, 2021(1) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (597,970 | ) | | $ | (84,299 | ) |
Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (5,609,501 | ) | | | (1,169,473 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (2,007,586 | ) | | | (10,248,557 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (8,215,057 | ) | | | (11,502,329 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 25,541,153 | | | | 105,224,088 | |
Redeemed | | | (45,373,706 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (19,832,553 | ) | | | 105,224,088 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (28,047,610 | ) | | | 93,721,759 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 93,721,759 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 65,674,149 | | | $ | 93,721,759 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 4,450,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,950,000 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (950,000 | ) | | | 4,450,000 | |
(1) Commenced operations on January 26, 2021.
(2) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2022(1) | | Period Ended March 31, 2022(2) | | Period Ended March 31, 2022(3) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | $ | 2,441 | | | $ | (688 | ) | | $ | 2,323 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (620,063 | ) | | | 115,589 | | | | (12,921 | ) |
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,540,772 | ) | | | (752,572 | ) | | | 206,475 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (2,158,394 | ) | | | (637,671 | ) | | | 195,877 | |
Distributions | | | — | | | | (4,286 | ) | | | — | |
Capital Share Transactions:(4) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 7,728,841 | | | | 3,479,534 | | | | 2,500,050 | |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 7,728,841 | | | | 3,479,534 | | | | 2,500,050 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 5,570,447 | | | | 2,837,577 | | | | 2,695,927 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 5,570,447 | | | $ | 2,837,577 | | | $ | 2,695,927 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 400,001 | | | | 150,002 | | | | 100,002 | |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 400,001 | | | | 150,002 | | | | 100,002 | |
(1) Commenced operations on June 8, 2021.
(2) Commenced operations on October 5, 2021.
(3) Commenced operations on March 15, 2022.
(4) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF(1) |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2022 | | Period Ended March 31, 2021(2) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (8,080,173 | ) | | $ | (90,649 | ) |
Net Realized Gain on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 193,844,669 | | | | 183,582 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations | | | 52,338,033 | | | | 7,750,767 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 238,102,529 | | | | 7,843,700 | |
Distributions | | | (7,929,920 | ) | | | — | |
Capital Share Transactions:(3) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,640,898,191 | | | | 85,857,210 | |
Redeemed | | | (601,519,925 | ) | �� | | — | |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 1,039,378,266 | | | | 85,857,210 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 1,269,550,875 | | | | 93,700,910 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 93,700,910 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 1,363,251,785 | | | $ | 93,700,910 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 40,500,000 | | | | 3,300,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (14,500,000 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 26,000,000 | | | | 3,300,000 | |
(1) KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(2) Commenced operations on July 29, 2020.
(3) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)
| | KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(1) | | KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF(2) |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2022(3) | | Period Ended March 31, 2022(3) |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (72,530 | ) | | $ | (400,866 | ) |
Net Realized Loss on Futures and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,046,086 | ) | | | (1,831,314 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Futures and Foreign Currency Translations | | | (3,020,891 | ) | | | (2,498,657 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (4,139,507 | ) | | | (4,730,837 | ) |
Capital Share Transactions:(4) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 37,462,344 | | | | 143,880,285 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,512,674 | ) | | | (300 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 32,949,670 | | | | 143,879,985 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 28,810,163 | | | | 139,149,148 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | — | | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 28,810,163 | | | $ | 139,149,148 | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,150,006 | | | | 5,400,002 | |
Redeemed | | | (150,000 | ) | | | — | |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 1,000,006 | | | | 5,400,002 | |
(1) KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(2) KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(3) Commenced operations on October 4, 2021.
(4) Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(1) | |
2022 | | 31.41 | | 0.62 | | | 0.30 | | | 0.92 | | | (0.63 | ) | | (2.92 | ) | | — | |
2021 | | 25.03 | | 0.80 | | | 6.41 | | | 7.21 | | | (0.83 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 28.00 | | 0.06 | | | (2.98 | ) | | (2.92 | ) | | (0.05 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2019 | | 33.88 | | 0.66 | | | (2.09 | ) | | (1.43 | ) | | (0.68 | ) | | (3.77 | ) | | — | |
2018(2) | | 34.06 | | 0.24 | | | 7.22 | | | 7.46 | | | (0.30 | ) | | (7.34 | ) | | — | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | |
2022 | | 75.59 | | (0.05 | ) | | (43.44 | ) | | (43.49 | ) | | — | | | (2.58 | ) | | — | |
2021 | | 45.19 | | (0.28 | ) | | 30.90 | | | 30.62 | | | (0.22 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 47.04 | | (0.02 | ) | | (1.79 | ) | | (1.81 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2019 | | 61.11 | | 0.10 | | | (12.90 | ) | | (12.80 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (1.26 | ) | | — | |
2018(2) | | 42.21 | | (0.19 | ) | | 19.43 | | | 19.24 | | | (0.34 | ) | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF(4) | |
2022 | | 43.97 | | 0.43 | | | (3.41 | ) | | (2.98 | ) | | (0.49 | ) | | (3.45 | ) | | — | |
2021 | | 29.51 | | 0.30 | | | 14.46 | | | 14.76 | | | (0.30 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 31.88 | | 0.47 | | | (2.34 | ) | | (1.87 | ) | | (0.50 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2019 | | 34.47 | | 0.60 | | | (2.27 | ) | | (1.67 | ) | | (0.52 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | — | |
2018(2) | | 28.38 | | 0.21 | | | 6.22 | | | 6.43 | | | (0.18 | ) | | (0.16 | ) | | — | |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF(5) | |
2022 | | 34.67 | | 0.55 | | | 1.12 | | | 1.67 | | | (2.37 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2021 | | 32.31 | | 0.60 | | | 2.57 | | | 3.17 | | | (0.81 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 34.22 | | 0.81 | | | (1.75 | ) | | (0.94 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (0.97 | ) |
2019 | | 37.23 | | 1.31 | | | (2.29 | ) | | (0.98 | ) | | (1.95 | ) | | — | | | (0.08 | ) |
2018(2) | | 32.82 | | 1.07 | | | 3.34 | | | 4.41 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
^ The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses of the money market funds.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) Effective November 1, 2018, the KraneShares Zacks New China ETF was renamed the KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF.
(2) March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%)~ | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (Excluding Waivers) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(3.55 | ) | | 28.78 | | 2.77 | | | 10,075 | | 0.68 | | | 0.68 | | 2.00 | | | 167 |
(0.83 | ) | | 31.41 | | 28.90 | | | 12,563 | | 0.69 | | | 0.69 | | 2.68 | | | 143 |
(0.05 | ) | | 25.03 | | (10.45 | ) | | 16,273 | | 0.69 | | | 0.69 | | 0.23 | | | 126 |
(4.45 | ) | | 28.00 | | (0.62 | ) | | 2,800 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | 2.21 | | | 181 |
(7.64 | ) | | 33.88 | | 22.57 | | | 5,082 | | 0.71 | | | 0.71 | | 0.64 | | | 105 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2.58 | ) | | 29.52 | | (57.99 | ) | | 6,239,534 | | 0.69 | (3) | | 0.69 | | (0.12 | ) | | 60 |
(0.22 | ) | | 75.59 | | 67.77 | | | 3,662,260 | | 0.70 | (3) | | 0.70 | | (0.39 | ) | | 89 |
(0.04 | ) | | 45.19 | | (3.85 | ) | | 2,313,638 | | 0.73 | (3) | | 0.73 | | (0.05 | ) | | 33 |
(1.27 | ) | | 47.04 | | (20.44 | ) | | 2,074,505 | | 0.75 | (3) | | 0.76 | | 0.20 | | | 70 |
(0.34 | ) | | 61.11 | | 45.62 | | | 1,628,622 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | (0.33 | ) | | 29 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(3.94 | ) | | 37.05 | | (7.96 | ) | | 559,393 | | 0.59 | | | 0.79 | | 0.97 | | | 89 |
(0.30 | ) | | 43.97 | | 50.00 | | | 802,364 | | 0.59 | | | 0.79 | | 0.74 | | | 35 |
(0.50 | ) | | 29.51 | | (5.98 | ) | | 507,508 | | 0.59 | | | 0.80 | | 1.52 | | | 91 |
(0.92 | ) | | 31.88 | | (4.01 | ) | | 604,035 | | 0.60 | | | 0.80 | | 2.05 | | | 106 |
(0.34 | ) | | 34.47 | | 22.68 | | | 353,324 | | 0.60 | | | 0.80 | | 0.61 | | | 52 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2.37 | ) | | 33.97 | | 4.89 | | | 13,586 | | 0.42 | | | 0.68 | | 1.59 | | | 159 |
(0.81 | ) | | 34.67 | | 9.91 | | | 12,134 | | 0.57^ | | | 0.69^ | | 1.80^ | | | — |
(0.97 | ) | | 32.31 | | (2.75 | ) | | 12,924 | | 0.57^ | | | 0.70^ | | 2.46^ | | | — |
(2.03 | ) | | 34.22 | | (2.52 | ) | | 18,822 | | 0.58^ | | | 0.70^ | | 3.76^ | | | — |
— | | | 37.23 | | 13.44 | | | 13,030 | | 0.77^ | (6) | | 0.89^ | | 3.10^ | | | — |
(3) During the years ended March 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $3,419,311, $3,716,046, $5,794,534, and $9,746,130, respectively, in security lending income. The expense ratios include $337,352, $376,498, $579,613, and $968,632, respectively, in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.68%, 0.69%, 0,69%, and 0.69%, respectively.
(4) Effective January 5, 2022, the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF was renamed the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF.
(5) Effective June 4, 2021, the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF changed its name to KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF.
(6) The expenses during the year include a one-time, non-recurring expense. Had this expense not been included, the expense ratio for the period would have been 0.59%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
2022 | | 34.46 | | 0.47 | | | (8.71 | ) | | (8.24 | ) | | (0.40 | ) | | (0.93 | ) | | — |
2021 | | 23.53 | | 0.22 | | | 11.06 | | | 11.28 | | | (0.35 | ) | | — | | | — |
2020 | | 25.48 | | 0.36 | | | (1.93 | ) | | (1.57 | ) | | (0.38 | ) | | — | | | — |
2019 | | 26.96 | | 0.18 | | | (1.23 | ) | | (1.05 | ) | | (0.43 | ) | | — | | | — |
2018(1) | | 22.56 | | 0.45 | | | 4.28 | | | 4.73 | | | (0.33 | ) | | — | | | — |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
2022 | | 28.85 | | 0.95 | | | (1.18 | ) | | (0.23 | ) | | (0.99 | ) | | — | | | — |
2021 | | 17.76 | | 0.48 | | | 11.16 | | | 11.64 | | | (0.55 | ) | | — | | | — |
2020 | | 23.69 | | 0.70 | | | (5.58 | ) | | (4.88 | ) | | (1.05 | ) | | — | | | — |
2019 | | 25.64 | | 0.48 | | | (1.82 | ) | | (1.34 | ) | | (0.61 | ) | | — | | | — |
2018(1)(2) | | 25.00 | | 0.08 | | | 0.59 | (3) | | 0.67 | | | (0.03 | ) | | — | | | — |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
2022 | | 32.06 | | (0.05 | ) | | (13.90 | ) | | (13.95 | ) | | (0.01 | ) | | (0.06 | ) | | — |
2021 | | 19.55 | | 0.11 | | | 13.14 | | | 13.25 | | | (0.74 | ) | | — | | | — |
2020 | | 22.94 | | 0.10 | | | (3.07 | ) | | (2.97 | ) | | (0.42 | ) | | — | | | — |
2019 | | 26.48 | | — | | | (3.54 | ) | | (3.54 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — |
2018(1)(5) | | 25.00 | | (0.03 | ) | | 1.51 | (3) | | 1.48 | | | — | | | — | | | — |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(6) |
2022 | | 40.34 | | 0.21 | | | (3.65 | ) | | (3.44 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | — | | | — |
2021 | | 16.60 | | (0.28 | ) | | 24.02 | | | 23.74 | | | —# | | | — | | | — |
2020 | | 20.28 | | 0.70 | | | (3.29 | ) | | (2.59 | ) | | (1.09 | ) | | — | | | — |
2019 | | 23.86 | | 0.39 | | | (3.61 | ) | | (3.22 | ) | | (0.36 | ) | | — | | | — |
2018(1)(7) | | 25.00 | | (0.09 | ) | | (1.05 | ) | | (1.14 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
2022 | | 42.25 | | 0.08 | | | 0.39 | (3) | | 0.47 | | | (0.52 | ) | | (2.63 | ) | | — |
2021 | | 19.02 | | 0.08 | | | 23.21 | | | 23.29 | | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | — |
2020 | | 20.64 | | 0.33 | | | (1.51 | ) | | (1.18 | ) | | (0.44 | ) | | — | | | — |
2019 | | 23.30 | | 0.21 | | | (2.62 | ) | | (2.41 | ) | | (0.25 | ) | | — | | | — |
2018(1)(8) | | 25.00 | | 0.02 | | | (1.72 | ) | | (1.70 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — |
* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
† Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
^ The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses from investments in other investment companies.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%)~ | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (Excluding Waivers) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1.33 | ) | | 24.89 | | (24.35 | ) | | 16,181 | | 0.48 | | | 0.68 | | | 1.49 | | | 18 | |
(0.35 | ) | | 34.46 | | 47.97 | | | 22,402 | | 0.49 | | | 0.69 | | | 0.67 | | | 45 | |
(0.38 | ) | | 23.53 | | (6.30 | ) | | 7,059 | | 0.49 | | | 0.69 | | | 1.47 | | | 7 | |
(0.43 | ) | | 25.48 | | (3.52 | ) | | 6,370 | | 0.67 | | | 0.69 | | | 0.74 | | | 62 | |
(0.33 | ) | | 26.96 | | 20.99 | | | 2,696 | | 0.63^ | | | 0.72^ | | | 1.75^ | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.99 | ) | | 27.63 | | (1.11 | ) | | 8,290 | | 0.78 | | | 0.78 | | | 3.12 | | | 36 | |
(0.55 | ) | | 28.85 | | 65.82 | | | 10,099 | | 0.79 | | | 0.79 | | | 2.07 | | | 39 | |
(1.05 | ) | | 17.76 | | (21.78 | ) | | 7,105 | | 0.80 | | | 0.80 | | | 3.03 | | | 30 | |
(0.61 | ) | | 23.69 | | (4.94 | ) | | 21,322 | | 0.79 | | | 0.79 | | | 2.05 | | | 72 | |
(0.03 | ) | | 25.64 | | 2.67 | | | 32,048 | | 0.79^ | †(4) | | 0.80^ | † | | 0.52^ | † | | 1 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.07 | ) | | 18.04 | | (43.57 | ) | | 55,935 | | 0.59 | | | 0.79 | | | (0.17 | ) | | 97 | |
(0.74 | ) | | 32.06 | | 67.85 | | | 110,604 | | 0.59 | | | 0.79 | | | 0.36 | | | 112 | |
(0.42 | ) | | 19.55 | | (13.29 | ) | | 22,485 | | 0.81 | | | 0.81 | | | 0.46 | | | 56 | |
— | | | 22.94 | | (13.37 | ) | | 28,680 | | 0.80 | | | 0.80 | | | (0.02 | ) | | 119 | |
— | | | 26.48 | | 5.92 | | | 23,828 | | 0.79 | †(4) | | 0.79 | † | | (0.23 | )† | | 0 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.19 | ) | | 36.71 | | (8.61 | ) | | 146,859 | | 0.78 | | | 0.78 | | | 0.48 | | | 62 | |
— | | | 40.34 | | 143.03 | | | 141,173 | | 0.78 | | | 0.78 | | | (0.65 | ) | | 164 | |
(1.09 | ) | | 16.60 | | (13.17 | ) | | 1,661 | | 0.79 | | | 0.79 | | | 3.81 | | | 53 | |
(0.36 | ) | | 20.28 | | (13.28 | ) | | 4,056 | | 0.79 | | | 0.80 | | | 1.92 | | | 147 | |
— | | | 23.86 | | (4.56 | ) | | 7,158 | | 0.78 | †(4) | | 0.79 | † | | (0.78 | )† | | 36 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(3.15 | ) | | 39.57 | | 0.04 | | | 296,761 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | | 0.17 | | | 114 | |
(0.06 | ) | | 42.25 | | 122.46 | | | 198,570 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | | 0.21 | | | 81 | |
(0.44 | ) | | 19.02 | | (6.15 | ) | | 17,116 | | 0.72 | | | 0.72 | | | 1.57 | | | 53 | |
(0.25 | ) | | 20.64 | | (10.19 | ) | | 33,026 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | | 0.98 | | | 74 | |
— | | | 23.30 | | (6.80 | ) | | 26,798 | | 0.70 | †(9) | | 0.70 | † | | 0.43 | † | | 18 | †† |
(1) March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.
(3) Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(4) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratio would have been 0.78%.
(5) The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.
(6) Effective March 19, 2021, the KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF was renamed the KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF.
(7) The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.
(8) The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.
(9) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratio would have been 0.69%.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | |
2022 | | 38.30 | | (0.02 | ) | | (10.44 | ) | | (10.46 | ) | | — | | | (4.05 | ) | | — | |
2021 | | 23.78 | | (0.09 | ) | | 14.61 | | | 14.52 | | | —# | | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 22.29 | | 0.07 | | | 1.48 | | | 1.55 | | | (0.06 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2019 | | 26.65 | | 0.02 | | | (4.30 | ) | | (4.28 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | — | |
2018(1)(2) | | 25.00 | | (0.03 | ) | | 1.68 | | | 1.65 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF(3) | |
2022 | | 39.14 | | 1.78 | | | (9.26 | ) | | (7.48 | ) | | (1.88 | ) | | — | | | (0.30 | ) |
2021 | | 37.32 | | 2.10 | | | 2.44 | | | 4.54 | | | (2.58 | ) | | (0.14 | ) | | — | |
2020 | | 40.73 | | 2.08 | | | (3.49 | ) | | (1.41 | ) | | (1.81 | ) | | (0.19 | ) | | — | |
2019(4) | | 40.00 | | 1.55 | | | 0.67 | | | 2.22 | | | (1.31 | ) | | —# | | | (0.18 | ) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | |
2022 | | 33.39 | | 0.09 | | | (8.68 | ) | | (8.59 | ) | | (0.11 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2021 | | 20.85 | | (0.02 | ) | | 12.57 | | | 12.55 | | | (0.01 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020 | | 22.38 | | 0.01 | | | (1.16 | ) | | (1.15 | ) | | (0.37 | ) | | — | | | (0.01 | ) |
2019(5) | | 25.00 | | (0.04 | ) | | (2.58 | ) | | (2.62 | ) | | —# | | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | |
2022 | | 30.99 | | 0.79 | | | (0.56 | ) | | 0.23 | | | (0.73 | ) | | (0.76 | ) | | — | |
2021 | | 18.41 | | 0.55 | | | 12.53 | | | 13.08 | | | (0.50 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2020(6) | | 25.00 | | 0.60 | | | (6.45 | ) | | (5.85 | ) | | (0.74 | ) | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | |
2022 | | 32.10 | | 0.39 | | | (9.18 | ) | | (8.79 | ) | | (0.33 | ) | | (0.30 | ) | | — | |
2021(7) | | 25.00 | | (0.07 | ) | | 7.32 | | | 7.25 | | | — | | | (0.15 | ) | | — | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | |
2022 | | 23.08 | | 0.04 | | | (3.40 | ) | | (3.36 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
2021(8) | | 25.00 | | (0.06 | ) | | (1.86 | ) | | (1.92 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | |
2022 | | 25.82 | | 0.15 | | | (6.06 | ) | | (5.91 | ) | | (0.12 | ) | | — | | | — | |
2021(9) | | 25.00 | | (0.05 | ) | | 0.87 | | | 0.82 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | |
2022 | | 21.06 | | (0.14 | ) | | (2.16 | ) | | (2.30 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
2021(10) | | 25.00 | | (0.03 | ) | | (3.91 | ) | | (3.94 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | |
* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
† Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%)~ | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (Excluding Waivers) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(4.05 | ) | | 23.79 | | (28.88 | ) | | 136,811 | | 0.65 | | | 0.79 | | | (0.04 | ) | | 44 | |
— | | | 38.30 | | 61.06 | | | 214,464 | | 0.65 | | | 0.79 | | | (0.25 | ) | | 45 | |
(0.06 | ) | | 23.78 | | 6.95 | | | 32,110 | | 0.69 | | | 0.79 | | | 0.32 | | | 101 | |
(0.08 | ) | | 22.29 | | (15.99 | ) | | 39,004 | | 0.79 | | | 0.79 | | | 0.08 | | | 71 | |
— | | | 26.65 | | 6.60 | | | 3,998 | | 0.82 | † | | 0.82 | † | | (0.82 | )† | | — | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2.18 | ) | | 29.48 | | (19.73 | ) | | 26,535 | | 0.68 | | | 0.68 | | | 5.33 | | | 150 | |
(2.72 | ) | | 39.14 | | 12.32 | | | 9,786 | | 0.69 | | | 0.69 | | | 5.32 | | | 53 | |
(2.00 | ) | | 37.32 | | (3.72 | ) | | 11,197 | | 0.70 | | | 0.70 | | | 5.12 | | | 70 | |
(1.49 | ) | | 40.73 | | 5.72 | | | 12,220 | | 0.69 | † | | 0.69 | † | | 5.13 | † | | 38 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.11 | ) | | 24.69 | | (25.77 | ) | | 2,469 | | 0.81 | | | 0.81 | | | 0.29 | | | 28 | |
(0.01 | ) | | 33.39 | | 60.18 | | | 5,009 | | 0.80 | | | 0.80 | | | (0.05 | ) | | 73 | |
(0.38 | ) | | 20.85 | | (5.25 | ) | | 1,043 | | 0.80 | | | 0.80 | | | 0.04 | | | 61 | |
— | | | 22.38 | | (10.47 | ) | | 4,476 | | 0.79 | † | | 0.79 | † | | (0.34 | )† | | 57 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1.49 | ) | | 29.73 | | 0.57 | | | 32,699 | | 0.23 | | | 0.58 | | | 2.52 | | | 23 | |
(0.50 | ) | | 30.99 | | 71.19 | | | 30,991 | | 0.30 | | | 0.58 | | | 1.90 | | | 19 | |
(0.74 | ) | | 18.41 | | (24.31 | ) | | 1,841 | | 0.50 | † | | 0.60 | † | | 2.54 | † | | 5 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.63 | ) | | 22.68 | | (27.63 | ) | | 7,938 | | 0.59 | | | 0.59 | | | 1.30 | | | 57 | |
(0.15 | ) | | 32.10 | | 29.05 | | | 12,839 | | 0.58 | † | | 0.58 | † | | (0.35 | )† | | 30 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 19.72 | | (14.56 | ) | | 21,696 | | 0.65 | | | 0.79 | | | 0.17 | | | 58 | |
— | | | 23.08 | | (7.68 | ) | | 118,880 | | 0.64 | † | | 0.78 | † | | (0.64 | )† | | 59 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.12 | ) | | 19.79 | | (22.98 | ) | | 44,529 | | 0.68 | | | 0.68 | | | 0.63 | | | 62 | |
— | | | 25.82 | | 3.28 | | | 54,219 | | 0.68 | † | | 0.68 | † | | (0.63 | )† | | 50 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 18.76 | | (10.92 | ) | | 65,674 | | 0.88 | | | 0.88 | | | (0.57 | ) | | 78 | |
— | | | 21.06 | | (15.76 | ) | | 93,722 | | 0.88 | † | | 0.88 | † | | (0.88 | )† | | 12 | †† |
(2) The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.
(3) Effective August 1, 2021, the KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF changed its name to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF. Effective November 28, 2021, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF changed its name to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.
(4) The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.
(5) The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.
(6) The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
(7) The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.
(8) The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
(9) The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.
(10) The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights/Consolidated Financial Highlights (concluded)
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income (Loss) ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Return of Capital ($)
| | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
2022(1) | | 25.00 | | 0.01 | | | (11.08 | ) | | (11.07 | ) | | — | | | — | | |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF |
2022(2) | | 25.00 | | (0.01 | ) | | (6.03 | ) | | (6.04 | ) | | (0.04 | ) | | — | | |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF |
2022(3) | | 25.00 | | 0.02 | | | 1.94 | | | 1.96 | | | — | | | — | | |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF |
2022(4) | | 28.39 | | (0.38 | ) | | 18.77 | | | 18.39 | | | (0.25 | ) | | — | | |
2021(4)(5) | | 20.00 | | (0.12 | ) | | 8.51 | | | 8.39 | | | — | | | — | | |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF |
2022(6)(7)(8) | | 25.00 | | (0.13 | ) | | 3.94 | | | 3.81 | | | — | | | — | | |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF |
2022(6)(9) | | 25.00 | | (0.11 | ) | | 0.88 | | | 0.77 | | | — | | | — | | |
* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
† Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2021.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on October 5, 2021.
(3) The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2022.
(4) KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Total from Distributions ($) | | Net Asset Value, End of Period ($) | | Total Return (%)** | | Net Assets End of Period ($)(000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (%)~ | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets (Excluding Waivers) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 13.93 | | (44.28 | ) | | 5,570 | | 0.68 | † | | 0.68 | † | | 0.09 | † | | 60 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.04 | ) | | 18.92 | | (24.19 | ) | | 2,838 | | 0.25 | † | | 0.25 | † | | (0.06 | )† | | 4 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 26.96 | | 7.84 | | | 2,696 | | 0.89 | † | | 0.89 | † | | 2.16 | † | | 1 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.25 | ) | | 46.53 | | 64.71 | | | 1,363,252 | | 0.87 | | | 0.87 | | | (0.86 | ) | | — | |
— | | | 28.39 | | 41.95 | | | 93,701 | | 0.78 | † | | 0.78 | † | | (0.72 | )† | | — | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 28.81 | | 15.24 | | | 28,810 | | 0.87 | † | | 0.87 | † | | (0.87 | )† | | — | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | | 25.77 | | 3.08 | | | 139,149 | | 0.91 | † | | 0.91 | † | | (0.91 | )† | | — | †† |
(5) The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020. Effective March 19, 2021, the KFA Global Carbon ETF was renamed the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF. Effective December 3, 2021, the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF was renamed the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF.
(6) The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021. Effective December 3, 2021, the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF was renamed the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF was renamed the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.
(7) KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
(8) All per share amounts and net asset values have been adjusted as a result of a 3 to 1 forward stock split on December 10, 2021.
(9) KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements
1. ORGANIZATION
KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware Statutory Trust formed on February 3, 2012. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2022, the Trust had thirty operational series. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the following 23 series: KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF), KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (formerly, Bloomberg Barclays China Bond Inclusion Index ETF), KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF), KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF, KraneShares China Innovation ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF), KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF), and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF and KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF are diversified Funds. All other Funds are non-diversified Funds, as defined under Section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act. Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane” or the ‘‘Adviser’’), a Delaware limited liability company, serves as the investment adviser for the Funds and is subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the ‘‘Board’’). The Adviser is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds, the Funds’ business affairs and other administrative matters. The Adviser may use sub-advisers (each, a “Sub-Adviser” or collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”) to perform the day-to-day management of the Funds.
China International Capital Corporation (USA) Holdings Inc., a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited owns a majority stake in Krane. As of March 31, 2022, Central Huijin Investment Limited, a mainland Chinese-domiciled entity, and HKSCC Nominees Limited, held approximately 40.1% and 39.4%, respectively, of the shares of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Central Huijin Investment Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Investment Corporation, which is a mainland Chinese sovereign wealth fund. KFA One Holdings, LLC, located at 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor, New York, New York, 10017, holds the remaining equity interests in Krane and Jonathan Krane, through his equity interests in KFA One Holdings, LLC, beneficially owns more than 10% of the equity interests in Krane.
The KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (“Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempt limited company. Information regarding the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF and its subsidiary has been consolidated in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights.
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The KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (“Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempt limited company. Information regarding the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and its subsidiary has been consolidated in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights.
The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (“Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempt limited company. Information regarding the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and its subsidiary has been consolidated in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights.
Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) (the “Exchange”). Market prices for Fund shares (“Shares”) may be different from their net asset value (“NAV”). The Funds issue and redeem Shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of Shares, typically 50,000 or 100,000 Shares or multiples thereof, called “Creation Units”. This does not mean, however, that individual investors will be able to redeem and purchase Shares directly with the series of the Trust. Only Authorized Participants can redeem and purchase Creation Units of Shares directly. Each Fund will issue and redeem Shares for a basket of securities and/or a balancing cash amount. Individual shares trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day.
The investment objective of each Fund is to seek investment results that generally correspond (before fees and expenses) to its respective index listed below (each, an “Underlying Index”):
KraneShares Funds | | Index |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | CSI CICC Select 100 Index |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | CSI Overseas China Internet Index |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | MSCI China A 50 Connect Index (prior to January 5, 2022, MSCI China A Index) |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond Index |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | MSCI China All Shares Index |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology ETF | | MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index (prior to June 16, 2021, Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index |
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KraneShares Funds | | Index |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | CICC China Consumer Leaders Index |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | Hang Seng TECH Index |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | IHS Markit Global Carbon Index |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF* | | IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF* | | IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index |
* The investment objective is as of December 3, 2021.
Effective September 29, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF is to seek to provide total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index over a complete market cycle. The KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF is actively managed and does not track an index. Prior to September 29, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF was to seek to achieve income and capital appreciation over the mid to long term.
The investment objective of the KraneShares China Innovation ETF is to seek growth of capital. The KraneShares China Innovation ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.
The investment objective of the KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF is to seek long-term growth of capital. The KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.
Prior to December 3, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares European Carbon Strategy ETF was to seek to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index over a complete market cycle.
Prior to December 3, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares California Carbon Strategy ETF was to seek to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Carbon CCAA Index over a complete market cycle.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds. The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).
USE OF ESTIMATES — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.
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SECURITY VALUATION — The NAV per share of each Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of a Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities and withholdings) by the total number of shares of a Fund outstanding, rounded to the nearest cent. Expenses and fees, including without limitation, the management, administration and distribution fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV per share for each Fund normally is calculated by the Administrator (as defined below) and determined as of the regularly scheduled close of normal trading on each day that the NYSE is scheduled to be open for business (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time). Any assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted into U.S. dollars at the current market rates on the date of valuation as quoted by one or more sources.
Securities listed on a securities exchange (i.e., exchange-traded equity securities), market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on NASDAQ), including securities traded over the counter, are valued by independent pricing agents at the last reported sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at the time as of which the Fund’s NAV is calculated if a security’s exchange is normally open at that time). If there is no such reported sale, such securities are valued at the most recently reported bid price. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used.
If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Fund seeks to obtain bid and ask prices from two broker-dealers who make a market in the portfolio instrument and determines the average of the two.
If available, debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third-party pricing agents. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Debt obligations with remaining maturities of sixty days or less may be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value.
The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. The exchange rates used for valuation are captured as of the close of the London Stock Exchange each day normally at 4:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. The value of a swap contract is equal to the obligation (or rights) under the swap contract, which will generally be equal to the net amounts to be paid or received under the contract based upon the relative values of the positions held by each party to the contract as determined by the applicable independent, third party pricing agent. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed. If there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, long positions are valued at the most recent bid price, and short positions are valued at the most recent ask price. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued based upon prices determined by the applicable independent, third party pricing agent. Futures are valued at the settlement price established by the board of trade on which they are traded. Foreign currency forward contracts are valued at the current day’s interpolated foreign exchange rate, as calculated using the current day’s spot rate and the 30-, 60-, 90- and 180-day forward rates provided by an independent pricing agent. As of and during the year ended March 31, 2022, the Funds did not hold options, swaps or foreign currency forward contracts.
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Securities issued by a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fund will be valued at the subsidiary’s net asset value, which will be determined using the same pricing policies and procedures applicable to the Fund.
Investments in open-end investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day NAV per share. Investments in open-end investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued in the same manner as other exchange-traded equity securities (described above).
Investments for which market prices are not ‘‘readily available,’’ or are not deemed to reflect current market values, or are debt securities where no evaluated price is available from the Trust’s third-party pricing agents pursuant to established methodologies, are fair valued in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using ‘‘fair value’’ pricing may include, but are not limited to: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed; or the security has not been traded for an extended period of time. A Fund may fair value certain of the foreign securities held by a Fund each day a Fund calculates its NAV.
In addition, a Fund may fair value its securities if an event that may materially affect the value of a Fund’s securities that trade outside of the United States (a ‘‘Significant Event’’) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that a Fund calculates its NAV. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector, country or region. Events that may be Significant Events may include: government actions, natural disasters, armed conflict, acts of terrorism and significant market fluctuations. If Krane becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a portfolio instrument or group of portfolio instruments after the closing of the exchange or market on which the portfolio instrument or portfolio instruments principally trade, but before the time at which a Fund calculates its NAV, it will notify the Administrator and may request that an ad hoc meeting of the Fair Valuation Committee be called.
With respect to trade-halted securities, the Trust typically will fair value a trade-halted security by adjusting the security’s last market close price by the security’s sector performance, as measured by a predetermined index, unless Krane recommends and the Trust’s Fair Valuation Committee determines to make additional adjustments. Certain foreign securities exchanges have mechanisms in place that confine one day’s price movement in an individual security to a pre-determined price range based on that day’s opening price (“Collared Securities”). Fair value determinations for Collared Securities will generally be capped based on any applicable pre-determined “limit down” or “limit up” prices established by the relevant foreign securities exchange. As an example, China A-Shares can only be plus or minus ten percent in one day of trading in the relevant mainland China equity market. As a result, the fair value price determination on a given day will generally be capped plus or minus ten percent.
Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security is materially different than the value that could actually be realized upon the sale of the security or that another fund that uses market quotations or its own fair value procedures to price the same securities. In addition, fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a Fund’s NAV and the prices used by the Underlying Index. This may adversely affect a Fund’s ability to track the Underlying Index.
Trading in securities on many foreign exchanges is normally completed before the close of business on each Business Day (a “Business Day”, as used herein, is any day on which the Exchange is open for business). In addition, securities trading in a particular country or countries may not take place
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on each Business Day or may take place on days that are not Business Days. Changes in valuations on certain securities may occur at times or on days on which a Fund’s NAV is not calculated and on which Fund shares do not trade and sales and redemptions of shares do not occur. As a result, the value of a Fund’s portfolio securities and the net asset value of its shares may change on days when share purchases or sales cannot occur. Fund shares are purchased or sold on a national securities exchange at market prices, which may be higher or lower than NAV. Transactions in Fund shares will be priced at NAV only if shares are purchased or redeemed directly from a Fund in Creation Units. No secondary sales will be made to brokers or dealers at a concession by the Distributor or by a Fund. Purchases and sales of shares in the secondary market, which will not involve a Fund, will be subject to customary brokerage commissions and charges.
In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar investments, fair value of investments for which the Funds have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost).
Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, broker quotes, fair value of investments for which the Funds do not have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term).
Investments are classified within the level of the lowest significant input considered in determining fair value. Investments classified within Level 3 whose fair value measurement considers several inputs may include Level 1 or Level 2 inputs as components of the overall fair value measurement. For details of the investment classification, refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and to distribute annually all or substantially all of its taxable income and gains to shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.
The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provisions in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review
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and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.
As of March 31, 2022, management of the Funds has reviewed all open tax years since inception and concluded that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.
SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on specific identification. Dividend income is recorded, net of any applicable withholding tax, on the ex-dividend date, or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date and includes the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discount calculated using the effective interest method.
Dividend income received from affiliated funds is recognized on the ex-dividend date and is recorded as income distributions in the Statement of Operations. Capital gain distributions received from affiliated funds are recognized on ex-dividend date and are recorded on the Statement of Operations as such. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sales of affiliated funds are on the basis of specific identification. See details on the Statements of Operations.
FOREIGN CURRENCY — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. The Funds report certain foreign-currency-related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for Federal income tax purposes.
FUTURES — The KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF will each utilize its respective Subsidiary for purposes of investing in carbon credit futures that are the same as or similar to those included in the Index. Initial margin deposits of cash or securities are made upon entering into futures contracts. The contracts are marked-to-market daily and the resulting changes in value are accounted for as unrealized gains and losses. Variation margin payments are paid or received, depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the amount invested in the contract.
As of March 31, 2022, the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF had open futures contracts. Refer to the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments for details regarding open futures contracts as of March 31, 2022.
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For the year ended March 31, 2022, the average monthly notional amount of futures contracts were as follows:
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | | |
Average Monthly Notional Value Long | | $ | 1,183,739,770 |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | | |
Average Monthly Notional Value Long | | $ | 22,467,421 |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | | |
Average Monthly Notional Value Long | | $ | 103,716,728 |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund, except for the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF and the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF, intends to pay out dividends, if any, at least annually; each of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF and the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF intend to pay out dividends, if any, at least monthly. The Funds distribute their net investment income at least annually. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES — Per the terms of an agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”), the Funds’ Custodian, if a Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of the BBH Base Rate plus 2.00%. Cash overdraft charges are included in “Interest Expense” on the Statements of Operations.
SECURITIES LENDING — The Funds may lend securities from their portfolios to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. In connection with such loans, a Fund remains the beneficial owner of the loaned securities and continues to receive payments in amounts approximately equal to the interest, dividends or other distributions payable on the loaned securities. A Fund also has the right to terminate a loan at any time. A Fund does not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan. Loans of portfolio securities will not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of a Fund’s total assets (including the value of all assets received as collateral for the loan). A Fund will receive collateral in an amount equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities. If the collateral consists of cash, a Fund will reinvest the cash and pay the borrower a pre-negotiated fee or “rebate” from any return earned on the investment. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, a Fund may experience delays in recovering the loaned securities or exercising its rights in the collateral. In a loan transaction, a Fund will also bear the risk of any decline in value of securities acquired with cash collateral. Krane and a sub-adviser are subject to potential conflicts of interest because the compensation paid to them increases in connection with any net income received by a Fund from a securities lending program. Each Fund pays Krane 10% of any net monthly income received from the investment of cash collateral and loan fees received from borrowers in respect of each securities loan (net of any amounts paid to the custodian and/or securities lending agent or rebated to borrowers) (see Note 4).
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The following table discloses the securities on loan as of March 31, 2022:
KraneShares Funds | | Market Value Securities on Loan | | Cash Collateral for Securities on Loan |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 213,116,100 | | $ | 224,051,873 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 239,165 | | | 251,131 |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 14,296,267 | | | 14,783,518 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 509,116 | | | 535,245 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | 4,250 | | | 4,375 |
CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem Shares at NAV and only in large blocks of Shares (each block of Shares for a Fund is a Creation Unit of 50,000 Shares, 100,000 Shares, or multiples thereof). In its discretion, the Trust reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of each Fund’s shares that constitute a Creation Unit.
Except when aggregated in Creation Units, Shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Shares of a Fund may only be purchased or redeemed by certain Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the Shares directly from a Fund. Rather, most retail investors will purchase Shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees when buying or selling Shares. If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, a higher transaction fee may be charged.
The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown for the year ended March 31, 2022:
KraneShares Funds | | Creation Unit Shares | | Standard Transaction Fee – Subscriptions | | Value at March 31, 2022 | | Standard Transaction Fee – Redemptions | | Maximum Variable Transaction Fee* |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | 50,000 | | $ | 1,700 | | $ | 1,439,000 | | $ | 1,700 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | 50,000 | | | 500 | | | 1,476,000 | | | 500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 850 | | | 1,852,500 | | | 850 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 500 | | | 1,698,500 | | | 500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 4,250 | | | 1,244,500 | | | 4,250 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 3,600 | | | 1,381,500 | | | 3,600 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 1,500 | | | 902,000 | | | 1,500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 800 | | | 1,835,500 | | | 800 | | 2.00 | % |
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KraneShares Funds | | Creation Unit Shares | | Standard Transaction Fee – Subscriptions | | Value at March 31, 2022 | | Standard Transaction Fee – Redemptions | | Maximum Variable Transaction Fee* |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | 50,000 | | $ | 800 | | $ | 1,978,500 | | $ | 800 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 1,200 | | | 1,189,500 | | | 1,200 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | 50,000 | | | 600 | | | 1,474,000 | | | 600 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 2,100 | | | 1,234,500 | | | 2,100 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | 100,000 | | | 15,000 | | | 2,973,000 | | | 15,000 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 2,100 | | | 1,134,000 | | | 2,100 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 500 | | | 986,000 | | | 500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 500 | | | 989,500 | | | 500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 2,250 | | | 938,000 | | | 2,250 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | 50,000 | | | 500 | | | 696,500 | | | 500 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | 50,000 | | | 50 | | | 946,000 | | | 50 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | | 50,000 | | | 1,050 | | | 1,348,000 | | | 1,050 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | 50,000 | | | — | | | 2,326,500 | | | — | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 25,000 | | | 50 | | | 720,250 | | | 50 | | 2.00 | % |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 25,000 | | | 50 | | | 644,250 | | | 50 | | 2.00 | % |
* As a percentage of the Creation Unit(s) purchased/redeemed.
The Adviser may adjust the transactions fees from time to time based on actual experience.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Idle cash and currency balances may be swept into various overnight sweep accounts and are classified as cash equivalents on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. These amounts, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits. Amounts swept are available on the next business day.
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3. DERIVATIVES TRANSACTIONS
The following tables are the exposure by type of risk on derivatives held throughout the period.
The fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2022, was as follows:
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts* | | $ | 60,988,785 | | $ | (959,703 | ) |
Foreign Exchange Risk Futures contracts | | Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts* | | | — | | | (162,635 | ) |
| | | | $ | 60,988,785 | | $ | (1,122,338 | ) |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts* | | $ | — | | $ | (3,205,606 | ) |
Foreign Exchange Risk Futures contracts | | Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts* | | | — | | | (5,708 | ) |
| | | | $ | — | | $ | (3,211,314 | ) |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Asset Derivatives | | Liability Derivatives |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts* | | $ | — | | $ | (2,498,657 | ) |
| | | | $ | — | | $ | (2,498,657 | ) |
* Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Futures Contracts is included in distributable earnings (loss).
The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period ended March 31, 2022, was as follows:
The amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income:
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF
| | Net Realized Gain/(Loss)* | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)** |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | $ | 260,788,924 | | | $ | 52,042,156 | |
Foreign Exchange Risk Futures contracts | | | (26,715,352 | ) | | | (7,034 | ) |
| | $ | 234,073,572 | | | $ | 52,035,122 | |
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KraneShares European Carbon Strategy Allowance ETF
| | Net Realized Gain/(Loss)* | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)** |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | $ | (159,344 | ) | | $ | (3,205,606 | ) |
Foreign Exchange Risk Futures contracts | | | (231,591 | ) | | | (5,708 | ) |
| | $ | (390,935 | ) | | $ | (3,211,314 | ) |
KraneShares California Carbon Strategy Allowance ETF
| | Net Realized Gain/(Loss)* | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)** |
Commodities Risk Futures contracts | | $ | (1,831,314 | ) | | $ | (2,498,657 | ) |
| | $ | (1,831,314 | ) | | $ | (2,498,657 | ) |
* Futures contracts are included in net realized gain (loss) on Futures Contracts.
** Futures contracts are included in change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Futures Contracts.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT — The Adviser serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust on behalf of each Fund and the Adviser (the “Agreement”). Under the Agreement, Krane is responsible for reviewing, supervising and administering each Fund’s investment program and the general management and administration of the Trust. In addition to these services, to the extent a Fund engages in securities lending, Krane will: (i) determine which securities are available for loan and notify the securities lending agent for a Fund (the “Agent”), (ii) monitor the Agent’s activities to ensure that securities loans are effected in accordance with Krane’s instructions and in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines adopted by the Board, (iii) make recommendations to the Board regarding the Fund’s participation in securities lending; (iv) prepare appropriate periodic reports for, and seek appropriate periodic approvals from, the Board with respect to securities lending activities, (v) respond to Agent inquiries concerning the Agent’s activities, and (vi) such other related duties as Krane deems necessary or appropriate. The Board of Trustees of the Trust supervises Krane and establishes policies that Krane must follow in its management activities.
The Agreement requires the Adviser to pay all operating expenses of the Funds, except: (a) interest and taxes (including, but not limited to, income, excise, transaction, transfer and withholding taxes); (b) expenses of the Funds incurred with respect to the acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities and the execution of portfolio transactions, including brokerage commissions and short sale dividend or interest expense; (c) expenses incurred in connection with any distribution plan adopted by the Trust in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act, including distribution fees; (d) “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” (as defined by Form N-1A under the Investment Company Act); (e) litigation expenses; (f) the compensation payable to the Adviser under the Agreement; (g) compensation and expenses of the Independent Trustees (including any fees
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of independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees); and (h) any expenses determined to be extraordinary expenses by the Board. Under the Agreement, a portion of the premium for the insurance policy, which covers the Trust and Independent Trustees, is treated as an expense of the Independent Trustees, and the fees and expenses related to the Funds’ securities lending-related activities, which reduce the gross revenues and income of the Funds, are not fees and expenses for which Krane is responsible.
Each Agreement provides that each Fund pays a unitary (or unified) fee to the Adviser for advisory and management services provided to the Fund, subject to the exceptions noted herein. In this context, there exists a risk that a Trust service provider will seek recourse against the Trust if it is not timely paid by Krane for the fees and expenses for which it is responsible, which could materially adversely affect the Funds. Pursuant to the Agreement between the Trust and the Adviser, the Funds below pay the Adviser a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. In addition, as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser in connection with any securities lending-related activities, each Fund pays the Adviser 10% of the monthly investment income received from the investment of cash collateral and loan fees received from borrowers in respect to securities loans (net of any amounts paid to the custodian and/or securities lending agent or rebated to borrowers), included on the Statements of Operations as “Security Lending Fees”.
KraneShares Funds | | Management Fee |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | 0.58% |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | 0.58% |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index | | 0.78% |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | 0.88% |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | 0.25% |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | | 0.88% |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | 0.78% |
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Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, effective January 5, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF by 0.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Prior to January 5, 2022, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, effective August 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee for the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Prior to August 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF by 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and from April 8, 2021 through June 4, 2021, the entire advisory fee was waived. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and reduce its management fee in an amount equal to any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses incurred by the Fund from its investments in the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.14% of the average daily net assets of KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.
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The Adviser bears all of its own costs associated with providing these advisory services.
SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT — Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera”), operating out of Hong Kong, serves as the Sub-Adviser to the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds, subject to the supervision by the Adviser and the Board. For the services Bosera provides to KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF, the Adviser pays Bosera a fee equal to 50% of the net revenue the Adviser receives from the Fund. For the services Bosera provides to KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, the Adviser pays Bosera a twelve basis points (0.12%) sub-advisory fee based upon the monthly average assets under management of KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF.
Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (“Nikko”) serves as the investment sub-adviser to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF. Nikko is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the Fund, subject to the supervision of Krane and the Board. Nikko delegates to its affiliate Nikko Asset Management Asia, Ltd. (“Nikko Asia”), a registered investment adviser with the SEC, certain of its responsibilities for the management of the Fund. Krane has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with Nikko pursuant to which Krane has agreed to pay Nikko 36.77% of the sum of: (i) the total gross advisory fee due to the Adviser from the Fund under the terms of the Advisory Agreement minus (ii) any applicable fee waivers from time to time entered into between the Fund and the Adviser.
Climate Finance Partners (“CFP”) serves as the Sub-Adviser of the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF. CFP provides non-discretionary sub-advisory services to the Funds, which will includes research and portfolio modeling services related to the Funds’ investments and the monitoring of such investments. For the services CFP provides to KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF, the Adviser pays CFP a fee equal to 32% of the Net Revenue received by Krane from each Fund. Net Revenue is defined for these purposes as gross revenue under Schedule A of the Advisory Agreement minus gross fund-related expenses (including any waiver by Krane of its compensation under the Advisory Agreement and any reimbursements by Krane of the Fund’s expenses).
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT — SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company, and an affiliate of the Administrator, serves as the Funds’ distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Distributor does not maintain any secondary market in Fund shares.
The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act. In accordance with its Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. For the year ended March 31, 2022, no fees were charged under the Plan. Fees would only be charged under the Plan upon approval by the Board.
ADMINISTRATOR, CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT — SEI Investments Global Funds Services (the “Administrator”) serves as the Funds’ Administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement. BBH serves as the Funds’ Custodian and Transfer Agent pursuant to a Custodian and Transfer Agent Agreement.
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5. BASIS FOR CONSOLIDATION FOR THE KRANESHARES GLOBAL CARBON STRATEGY ETF, KRANESHARES CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE STRATEGY ETF AND KRANESHARES EUROPEAN CARBON ALLOWANCE STRATEGY ETF
The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF include the accounts of each Fund’s Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for the Funds. The Subsidiaries have a fiscal year end of March 31 for financial statements consolidation purposes.
The Subsidiaries are classified as controlled foreign corporations under the Code. The Subsidiaries’ taxable income is included in the calculation of the Funds’ taxable income. Net losses of the Subsidiaries are not deductible by the Funds either in the current period or carried forward to future periods.
The KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF investment in its Subsidiary may not exceed 25% of the value of its total assets (ignoring any subsequent market appreciation in the Subsidiary’s value), which limitation is imposed by the Code and is measured at the end of each quarter.
A summary of the investments in each Subsidiary is as follows:
KraneShares Funds | | Inception Date Of Subsidiary | | Subsidiary Net Assets at March 31, 2022 | | % of Total Net Assets at March 31, 2022 |
KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. | | July 29, 2020 | | $ | 307,515,677 | | 22.56 | % |
KraneShares European Carbon, Subsidiary Ltd. | | October 4, 2021 | | $ | 6,165,854 | | 21.40 | % |
KraneShares California Carbon, Subsidiary Ltd. | | October 4, 2021 | | $ | 23,887,869 | | 17.17 | % |
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended March 31, 2022, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:
KraneShares Funds | | Purchases | | Sales and Maturities |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | $ | 20,683,769 | | $ | 23,302,265 |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | 6,326,257,181 | | | 3,633,047,470 |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 673,973,034 | | | 857,296,495 |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | | 19,107,892 | | | 10,560,191 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 3,855,135 | | | 4,584,174 |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 3,595,626 | | | 4,549,836 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 91,093,422 | | | 92,004,784 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 123,811,198 | | | 107,534,288 |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 334,467,949 | | | 308,262,682 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 87,852,984 | | | 106,376,455 |
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KraneShares Funds | | Purchases | | Sales and Maturities |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | $ | 32,805,517 | | $ | 19,140,255 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | 1,153,700 | | | 2,463,614 |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 7,781,619 | | | 6,437,885 |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | 6,131,462 | | | 7,674,379 |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 49,389,556 | | | 147,727,867 |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | | 36,979,821 | | | 32,650,829 |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 80,291,848 | | | 100,211,683 |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 9,514,017 | | | 2,156,070 |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | | 3,627,620 | | | 89,272 |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | | | 2,499,862 | | | 16,187 |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | | 70,107,100 | | | — |
For the year ended March 31, 2022, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.
For the year ended March 31, 2022, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:
KraneShares Funds | | Purchases | | Sales and Maturities | | Realized Gain/(Loss) |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 6,674,185,227 | | $ | 1,244,717,713 | | $ | 1,364,510 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 690,163 | | | 310,483 | | | 58,046 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | — | | | 606,723 | | | 141,617 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 13,442,423 | | | 16,437,342 | | | (481,847 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 15,055,603 | | | 6,409,302 | | | 1,577,116 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 111,637,068 | | | 15,714,326 | | | 5,079,281 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 2,398,269 | | | 2,426,581 | | | 388,181 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | — | | | 122,055 | | | 20,026 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 2,412,807 | | | 1,602,509 | | | 173,510 | |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | — | | | 184,763 | | | 59,881 | |
7. TAX INFORMATION
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to distributable earnings (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise.
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The permanent differences primarily consist of foreign currency translations, investments in passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”), net operating loss, distributions in excess, perpetual bond adjustments, utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to Paid-in Capital and Distributable Earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 are primarily related to redemptions in-kind, net operating loss, distributions in excess and utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions.
KraneShares Funds | | Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | Paid-in Capital |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 17,721,775 | | | $ | (17,721,775 | ) |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | (14,817,471 | ) | | | 14,817,471 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | (76,749 | ) | | | 76,749 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | (132,262 | ) | | | 132,262 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 1,028,255 | | | | (1,028,255 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | (976,405 | ) | | | 976,405 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | (5,078,580 | ) | | | 5,078,580 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | (158,726 | ) | | | 158,726 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | (20,027 | ) | | | 20,027 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | (170,064 | ) | | | 170,064 | |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | (59,880 | ) | | | 59,880 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 321,608 | | | | (321,608 | ) |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 580,355 | | | | (580,355 | ) |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | | (58,245,768 | ) | | | 58,245,768 | |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | | 11,937 | | | | (11,937 | ) |
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years or periods ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 were as follows:
KraneShares Funds | | Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Return of Capital | | Totals |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 576,817 | | $ | 666,089 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,242,906 |
2021 | | | 333,476 | | | — | | | — | | | 333,476 |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
2022 | | $ | — | | $ | 455,309,639 | | $ | — | | $ | 455,309,639 |
2021 | | | 4,346,283 | | | 5,925,981 | | | — | | | 10,272,264 |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 8,007,641 | | $ | 56,352,008 | | $ | — | | $ | 64,359,649 |
2021 | | | 5,683,472 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,683,472 |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 936,375 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 936,375 |
2021 | | | 312,960 | | | — | | | — | | | 312,960 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 280,169 | | $ | 648,696 | | $ | — | | $ | 928,865 |
2021 | | | 69,738 | | | — | | | — | | | 69,738 |
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KraneShares Funds | | Ordinary Income | | Long-Term Capital Gain | | Return of Capital | | Totals |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 297,852 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 297,852 |
2021 | | | 164,798 | | | — | | | — | | | 164,798 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 250,511 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 250,511 |
2021 | | | 1,338,886 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,338,886 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 750,577 | | $ | 6,939 | | $ | — | | $ | 757,516 |
2021 | | | 3,785 | | | — | | | — | | | 3,785 |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 16,115,832 | | $ | 5,768,425 | | $ | — | | $ | 21,884,257 |
2021 | | | 132,013 | | | — | | | — | | | 132,013 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | — | | $ | 21,078,396 | | $ | — | | $ | 21,078,396 |
2021 | | | — | | | 469 | | | — | | | 469 |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
2022 | | $ | 1,214,239 | | $ | — | | $ | 192,065 | | $ | 1,406,304 |
2021 | | | 688,389 | | | — | | | — | | | 688,389 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 10,783 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 10,783 |
2021 | | | 820 | | | — | | | — | | | 820 |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 681,402 | | $ | 660,110 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,341,512 |
2021 | | | 49,799 | | | — | | | — | | | 49,799 |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 219,611 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 219,611 |
2021 | | | 30,223 | | | — | | | — | | | 30,223 |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF |
2022 | | $ | 267,348 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 267,348 |
2021 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022 | | $ | 3,228 | | $ | 1,058 | | $ | — | | $ | 4,286 |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF |
2022 | | $ | 7,929,920 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 7,929,920 |
2021 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — |
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As of March 31, 2022, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:
| | KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 93,427 | | | $ | 32,558 | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | | 57,708 | | | | — | | | | 101,634,817 | | | | — | | | | 119,165 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,942 | ) | | | — | |
Post October Losses | | | — | | | | (476,245,346 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | (6,672 | ) | | | — | | | | (666,503 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | 252,360 | | | | (5,145,107,346 | ) | | | (62,954,326 | ) | | | 144,514 | | | | (6,391,744 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | (1 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (10 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | 3 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | 303,395 | | | $ | (5,621,352,690 | ) | | $ | 38,013,978 | | | $ | 226,996 | | | $ | (6,240,018 | ) |
| | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 55,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,438,072 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (3,175,580 | ) | | | (1,210,621 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Post October Losses | | | — | | | | (16,617,741 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,622,573 | ) | | | (12,054,799 | ) |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | — | | | | (208,467 | ) | | | (317,244 | ) | | | — | | | | (207,713 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | 194,092 | | | | (30,139,897 | ) | | | (42,217,586 | ) | | | (26,309,625 | ) | | | (47,485,414 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | — | | | | (3 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (17,113 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributable Losses | | $ | (2,925,818 | ) | | $ | (48,176,729 | ) | | $ | (41,096,759 | ) | | $ | (32,949,311 | ) | | $ | (59,747,926 | ) |
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| | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,560 | | | $ | 187,370 | | | $ | 25,929 | | | $ | — | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (1,488,485 | ) | | | (465,867 | ) | | | — | | | | (172,741 | ) | | | (7,865,954 | ) |
Post October Losses | | | (2,771,923 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (398,025 | ) |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (42,808 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (1,509,776 | ) | | | (831,001 | ) | | | (892,550 | ) | | | (2,786,964 | ) | | | (3,859,737 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | 104,521 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (2 | ) | | | — | |
Total Distributable Losses | | $ | (5,665,663 | ) | | $ | (1,292,310 | ) | | $ | (705,179 | ) | | $ | (2,933,778 | ) | | $ | (12,166,524 | ) |
| | KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,340 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 110,615 | | | | — | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (1,814,547 | ) | | | (4,462,414 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Post October Losses | | | (2,745,452 | ) | | | — | | | | (91,191 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | (83,548 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (15,195,126 | ) | | | (14,541,082 | ) | | | (2,069,543 | ) | | | (752,572 | ) | | | 195,878 | |
Other Temporary Differences | | | (2 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | (19,838,675 | ) | | $ | (19,003,500 | ) | | $ | (2,158,394 | ) | | $ | (641,957 | ) | | $ | 195,877 | |
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| | KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 132,430,786 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | — | | | (682,800 | ) | | | (231,399 | ) |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | 47,339,754 | | | (3,456,707 | ) | | | (4,487,501 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | 1 | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | 179,770,541 | | $ | (4,139,507 | ) | | $ | (4,718,900 | ) |
Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, respectively, that in accordance with federal income tax regulations, the Funds have elected to defer and treat as having arisen in the following fiscal year.
Other temporary differences primarily consist of late year and specified loss deferrals, PFICs mark to market, perpetual bond adjustments, and book adjustments not recognized for tax.
The Funds have capital loss carryforwards as follows:
KraneShares Funds | | Short-Term Loss | | Long-Term Loss | | Total |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | $ | 10,942 | | $ | — | | $ | 10,942 |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 2,303,054 | | | 872,526 | | | 3,175,580 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 1,210,621 | | | — | | | 1,210,621 |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | 862,026 | | | 626,459 | | | 1,488,485 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | 465,867 | | | — | | | 465,867 |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | 172,741 | | | — | | | 172,741 |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 7,865,954 | | | — | | | 7,865,954 |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | | 1,814,547 | | | — | | | 1,814,547 |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 3,293,617 | | | 1,168,797 | | | 4,462,414 |
During the year ended March 31, 2022, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards, to offset capital gains:
KraneShares Funds | | Amount Utilized |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | $ | 970,055 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 1,021,417 |
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The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation and depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and investments in PFICs. The federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at March 31, 2022, were as follows:
KraneShares Funds | | Federal Tax Cost | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | $ | 9,821,114 | | $ | 957,977 | | $ | (705,617 | ) | | $ | 252,360 | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | 11,621,759,772 | | | — | | | (5,145,107,346 | ) | | | (5,145,107,346 | ) |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 621,926,853 | | | 16,761,279 | | | (79,715,605 | ) | | | (62,954,326 | ) |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | | | 10,242,680 | | | 154,746 | | | (10,705 | ) | | | 144,041 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 22,560,620 | | | 739,991 | | | (7,131,735 | ) | | | (6,391,744 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 8,030,401 | | | 1,714,108 | | | (1,516,398 | ) | | | 197,710 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 86,224,054 | | | 1,070,951 | | | (31,210,848 | ) | | | (30,139,897 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 189,162,190 | | | 12,093,408 | | | (54,310,994 | ) | | | (42,217,586 | ) |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 337,337,156 | | | 23,029,919 | | | (49,332,110 | ) | | | (26,302,191 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 184,767,998 | | | 5,972,166 | | | (53,457,580 | ) | | | (47,485,414 | ) |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | 26,099,841 | | | 78,593 | | | (1,588,370 | ) | | | (1,509,777 | ) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | | | 3,295,458 | | | 213,542 | | | (1,033,195 | ) | | | (819,653 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 33,369,277 | | | 3,533,924 | | | (4,362,847 | ) | | | (828,923 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | 10,717,965 | | | 435,464 | | | (3,222,428 | ) | | | (2,786,964 | ) |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 25,574,325 | | | 985,848 | | | (4,845,585 | ) | | | (3,859,737 | ) |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | | 59,771,883 | | | 431,066 | | | (15,626,192 | ) | | | (15,195,126 | ) |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 80,037,425 | | | 7,427,219 | | | (21,968,301 | ) | | | (14,541,082 | ) |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 7,267,066 | | | 1,352 | | | (2,070,895 | ) | | | (2,069,543 | ) |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | | | 3,542,264 | | | — | | | (752,572 | ) | | | (752,572 | ) |
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KraneShares Funds | | Federal Tax Cost | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | | $ | 2,497,633 | | $ | 217,441 | | $ | (21,563 | ) | | $ | 195,878 | |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | | | 100,757,050 | | | 49,081,100 | | | (1,741,346 | ) | | | 47,339,754 | |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | | 435,816 | | | — | | | (3,456,707 | ) | | | (3,456,707 | ) |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | | | 1,988,844 | | | — | | | (4,487,501 | ) | | | (4,487,501 | ) |
Uncertainties in the Chinese tax rules governing the taxation of income distributions and capital gains from investments in A Shares could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Funds. China generally imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on dividends and interest derived by non-Chinese resident investors (including, for example, Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFII”)) from Chinese companies and those companies which are not Chinese tax residents, but which are deemed to be Chinese tax residents (e.g., under Notice 7). China also imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on capital gains derived by non-residents from investment in actual and constructive Chinese resident companies. The Chinese withholding taxes applied to dividends, interest and capital gains may, in principle, be subject to a reduced rate under an applicable Chinese tax treaty, but the application of such treaties in the case of a non-resident (e.g., in the case of a QFII acting on behalf of non-resident investors, such as the Funds) is also uncertain. The imposition of such taxes could have a material adverse effect on the Funds’ returns. The People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) rules regarding the taxation of non-resident investors are quickly evolving and certain of the tax regulations to be issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or the PRC Ministry of Finance to clarify matters may apply retrospectively. Such retroactively applied rules may be adverse to the Funds and their shareholders. It is also unclear how China’s value added tax (“VAT”) may be affected by tax treaty provisions. If such a tax is collected, the expenses will be passed on and borne by the Funds. The imposition of such taxes, as well as future changes in applicable PRC tax law, may adversely affect the Funds. If the Funds expect VAT to be imposed, they reserve the right to establish a reserve for such tax. If the Funds establish such a reserve but are not ultimately subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares while the reserve was in place will effectively bear the tax and may not benefit from the later release, if any, of the reserve. Conversely, if the Funds do not establish such a reserve but ultimately are subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares prior to the tax being withheld, reserved or paid will have effectively avoided the tax, even if they benefited from investments in a Fund. Effective November 17, 2014, QFIIs, RQFIIs (i.e., QFIIs investing in Yuan, rather than foreign currency) and non-Chinese resident investors investing through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect are exempted temporarily from the 10% capital gains tax that normally applies to sales of A Shares on a public Chinese exchange (such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange). However, such investors are still required to pay capital gains tax for gains realized on trades executed before November 17, 2014.
On November 7, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued Circular 108. This circular announced a three year exemption from corporate income tax withholding (“WHT”) and Value Added Tax (“VAT”) for China-sourced bond interest derived by overseas institutional investors. The WHT and VAT exemptions applied from November 7, 2018 to November 6, 2021 and are expected to be extended through the end of 2025.
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8. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
As with all ETFs, shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investment could lose money. Each Fund is subject to certain of the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. A more complete description of principal risks is included in each Fund’s prospectus under the heading “Principal Risks”.
CHINA RISK — The Chinese economy is generally considered an emerging market and can be significantly affected by economic and political conditions in China and surrounding Asian countries. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability. In addition, the Chinese economy is export-driven and highly reliant on trade with key partners. A downturn in the economies of China’s primary trading partners could slow or eliminate the growth of the Chinese economy and adversely impact the Fund’s investments. The Chinese government strictly regulates the payment of foreign currency denominated obligations and sets monetary policy. The Chinese government may introduce new laws and regulations that could have an adverse effect on the Fund. Although China has begun the process of privatizing certain sectors of its economy, privatized entities may lose money and/or be re-nationalized.
In the Chinese securities markets, a small number of issuers may represent a large portion of the entire market. The Chinese securities markets are subject to more frequent trading halts, low trading volume and price volatility. Recent developments in relations between the United States and China have heightened concerns of increased tariffs and restrictions on trade between the two countries. An increase in tariffs or trade restrictions or even the threat of such developments, could lead to significant reduction in international trade, which could have a negative impact on China’s export industry and a commensurately negative impact on the Fund.
The RMB Bond market is volatile with a risk of trading suspensions in particular securities and government interventions. Trading in RMB Bonds may be suspended without warning and for lengthy periods. Information on such trading suspensions, including as to their expected length, may be unavailable. Securities affected by trading suspensions may be or become illiquid. In recent years, Chinese entities have incurred significant levels of debt and Chinese financial institutions currently hold relatively large amounts of non-performing debt. Thus, there exists a possibility that widespread defaults could occur, which could trigger a financial crisis, freeze Chinese debt and finance markets and make certain Chinese securities illiquid.
In addition, trade relations between the U.S. and China have recently been strained. Worsening trade relations between the two countries could adversely impact the Fund, particularly to the extent that the Chinese government restricts foreign investments in on-shore Chinese companies or the U.S. government restricts investments by U.S. investors in China including by limiting the ability of Chinese issuers to list on the U.S. exchanges. Worsening trade relations may also result in market volatility and volatility in the price of Fund shares. In addition, the U.S government has imposed restrictions on the ability of U.S. investors to hold and/or acquire securities of certain Chinese companies, which may adversely impact the Fund, may mean that the Fund’s Underlying Index may need to adjust its methodology or could increase tracking error for the Fund.
CONCENTRATION RISK — Because the Funds’ assets are expected to be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Underlying Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that may affect that industry or group of industries or sector. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory,
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or financial developments could significantly affect a single industry or a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that industry or group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments. Depending on the composition of each Fund’s Underlying Index, the Fund may be subject to principal risks, as outlined in each Fund’s prospectus. Each Fund may have significant exposure to other industries or sectors over time.
CURRENCY RISK — The Funds’ assets will be invested in instruments denominated in foreign currencies and the income received by the Fund may be in foreign currencies. The Fund will compute and expects to distribute its income in U.S. dollars, and the computation of income will be made on the date that the income is earned by the Fund at the foreign exchange rate in effect on that date. The Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time the Fund wishes to enter into the transaction, or through forward, futures or options contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies.
The Fund’s NAV is determined on the basis of the U.S. dollar. The Fund may therefore lose value if the local currency of a foreign investment depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably, which may adversely affect the Fund. The Fund may also be subject to delays in converting or transferring U.S. dollars to foreign currencies and vice versa. This may adversely affect the Fund’s performance over time.
DERIVATIVES RISK — The use of derivatives (including swaps, futures, forwards, structured notes and options) may involve leverage, which includes risks that are different from, and greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in a reference asset, because a small investment in a derivative can result in a large impact on the Fund and may cause the Fund to be more volatile. Derivatives may at times be highly illiquid, and the Fund may not be able to close out or sell a derivative at a particular time or at an anticipated price. Derivatives can be difficult to value and valuation may be more difficult in times of market turmoil. There may be imperfect correlation between the derivative and that of the reference asset, resulting in unexpected returns that could materially adversely affect the Fund. Certain derivatives (such as swaps and options) are bi-lateral agreements that expose the Fund to counterparty risk, which is the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to an agreement fails to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of derivative. In that case, the Fund may suffer losses potentially equal to, or greater than, the full value of the derivative if the counterparty fails to perform its obligations. That risk is generally thought to be greater with over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives than with derivatives that are exchange traded or centrally cleared. Counterparty risks are compounded by the fact that there are only a limited number of ways available to invest in certain reference assets and, therefore, there may be few counterparties to swaps or options based on those reference assets. Many derivatives are subject to segregation requirements that require the Fund to segregate the market or notional value of the derivatives, which could impede the portfolio management of the Fund.
EMERGING MARKETS RISK — The Funds’ investments in emerging markets are subject to greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets. This is due to, among other things, greater market volatility, greater risk of asset seizures and capital controls, lower trading volume, political and economic instability, greater risk of market shutdown and more governmental limitations on foreign investments than typically found in developed markets. The economies of emerging markets, and China in particular, may be heavily reliant upon international trade and may suffer disproportionately if international trading declines or is disrupted.
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LIQUIDITY RISK — Certain of the Funds’ investments are subject to liquidity risk, which exists when an investment is or becomes difficult to purchase or sell at a reasonable time and price. If a transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is or becomes illiquid, it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate a position, which may cause the Funds to suffer significant losses and difficulties in meeting redemptions. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, market turmoil, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants, or the lack of an active trading market. Markets for securities or financial instruments could be disrupted by a number of events, including, but not limited to, an economic crisis, natural disasters, new legislation or regulatory changes inside or outside the U.S. Liquid investments may become less liquid after being purchased by the Fund, particularly during periods of market stress. In addition, if a number of securities held by the Fund stop trading, it may have a cascading effect and cause the Fund to halt trading. Volatility in market prices will increase the risk of the Fund being subject to a trading halt. Certain countries in which the Fund may invest may be subject to extended settlement delays and/or foreign holidays, during which the Fund will unlikely be able to convert holdings to cash.
MARKET RISK — The values of the Fund’s holdings could decline generally or could underperform other investments. In addition, there is a risk that policy changes by the U.S. Government, Federal Reserve, and/or other government actors could cause volatility in global financial markets, negative sentiment and higher levels of Fund redemptions, which could have a negative impact on the Fund and could result in losses. Geopolitical and other risks, including environmental and public health risks may add to instability in world economies and markets generally. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods. Further, the Fund is susceptible to the risk that certain investments may be difficult or impossible to sell at a favorable time or price. Market developments may also cause the Fund’s investments to become less liquid and subject to erratic price movements. Such market developments may also cause the Fund to encounter difficulties in timely honoring redemptions, especially if market events cause an increased incidence of shareholder redemptions.
NON-DIVERSIFIED FUND RISK — Because a Fund is non-diversified and may invest a greater portion of its assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund, changes in the market value of a single portfolio holding could cause greater fluctuations in the Fund’s share price than would occur in a diversified fund. This may increase the Fund’s volatility and cause the performance of a single portfolio holding or a relatively small number of portfolio holdings to have a greater impact on the Fund’s performance.
VALUATION RISK — Independent market quotations for the non-U.S. securities held by the Funds may not be readily available and such securities may be fair valued by a pricing service at an evaluated price. These valuations involve subjectivity and different market participants may assign different prices to the same investment. As a result, there is a risk that a Fund may not be able to sell an investment at the price assigned to the investment by the Fund. In addition, the securities in which the Funds invest may trade on days that the Funds do not price their shares; as a result, the value of Fund shares may change on days when investors cannot purchase or sell their holdings.
9. OTHER
At March 31, 2022, all shares issued by the Funds were in Creation Unit aggregations to Authorized Participants through primary market transactions (e.g., transactions directly with the Funds). However, the individual shares that make up those Creation Units are traded on the Exchange (e.g., secondary market transactions). Some of those individual shares have been bought and sold by persons that are not Authorized Participants. Each Authorized Participant has entered into an agreement with the Funds’ Distributor.
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On February 24, 2022, Russia engaged in military actions in the sovereign territory of Ukraine. The current political and financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and Ukraine may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in securities in these countries and may also cause uncertainty for the global economy and broader financial markets. The ultimate fallout and long-term impact from these events are not known.
10. INDEMNIFICATIONS
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds and, therefore, cannot be established; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued.
Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
KraneShares Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities and the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of the funds listed in the Appendix, twenty-three of the funds comprising KraneShares Trust (collectively, the Funds), including the schedules of investments and the consolidated schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2022, the related statements of operations and consolidated statements of operations for the year or period listed in the Appendix, the statements of changes in net assets and consolidated statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period listed in the Appendix, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights and consolidated financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period listed in the Appendix. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of March 31, 2022, the results of its operations for the year or period listed in the Appendix, the changes in its net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period listed in the Appendix, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period listed in the Appendix, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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We have served as the auditor of one or more KraneShares investment companies since 2017.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Appendix
Funds with commencement of operations prior to March 31, 2018:
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF)
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays China Bond Inclusion Index ETF)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022
Financial highlights each of the years in the five-year period ended March 31, 2022
Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2019:
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022
Financial highlights each of the years or periods in the four-year period ended March 31, 2022
Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2020:
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022
Financial highlights each of the years or periods in the three-year period ended March 31, 2022
Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2021:
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from July 28, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from November 23, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022
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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from December 8, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021and the year ended March 31, 2022
KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from January 26, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF)
Consolidated statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022
Consolidated statements of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the period from July 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022
Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2022:
KraneShares Heng Seng TECH Index ETF
Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from June 8, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022
KraneShares China Innovation ETF
Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from October 5, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF
Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from March 16, 2022 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF)
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF)
Consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the period from October 4, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022
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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited)
March 31, 2022
Set forth below are the names, addresses, years of birth, positions with the Trust, terms of office and lengths of time served; the principal occupations for the last five years; number of Funds in fund complex overseen; and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-857-2638. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of March 31, 2022.
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Funds | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
Interested Trustee2 | | | | | | | | |
Jonathan Krane1 (1968) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee and Chairman of the Board, No set term; served since 2012 | | Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive Officer of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present. Principal of Krane Capital LLC from 2009 to 2011. | | 34 | | None |
Independent Trustees2 | | | | | | | | |
Patrick P. Campo (1970) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee, No set term; served since 2017 | | From 2019 to present, Director of Research and from 2013 to 2019 Director of Long Short Equity, Titan Advisors. | | 34 | | None |
John Ferguson (1966) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee, No set term; served since 2012 | | Chief Operating Officer of Shrewsbury River Capital from 2017 to 2020. Chief Operating Officer of Kang Global Investors LP (hedge fund adviser) from 2014 to 2016. President of Alden Global Capital, LLC (hedge fund adviser) from 2012 to 2014 (formerly, Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2012). Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of K2 Advisors, LLC from 2005 to 2011. | | 34 | | None |
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March 31, 2022
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Funds | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
Independent Trustees2 | | | | | | | | |
Matthew Stroyman (1968) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee, No set term; served since 2012 | | Founder and President of BlackRidge Ventures from 2018 to present (principal investment activities and strategic advisory services in a variety of industries to clients and partners that include institutional investment firms, family offices and high net-worth individuals). Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arcturus (real estate asset and investment management services firm) from 2007 to 2017. | | 34 | | None |
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Funds | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Officer | | Other Directorships Held by Officer |
Officers2 | | | | | | | | |
Jonathan Krane (1968) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, No set term; served since 2012 | | Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive Officer of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present. Principal of Krane Capital LLC from 2009 to 2011. | | 34 | | None |
Jennifer Tarleton (formerly Krane) (1966) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Vice President and Secretary, No set term; served since 2012 | | Vice President of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. | | 34 | | None |
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March 31, 2022
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Funds | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Officer | | Other Directorships Held by Officer |
Officers2 | | | | | | | | |
Michael Quain (1957) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Chief Compliance Officer and AntiMoney Laundering Officer, No Set Term; served since 2015 | | Principal/President of Quain Compliance Consulting, LLC from 2014 to present. First Vice President of Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. from May 2013 to September 2013. | | 34 | | None |
Eric Olsen (1970) SEI Investments Company One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456 | | Assistant Treasurer, No set term; served since 2021 | | Director of Accounting, SEI Investments Global Fund Services (March 2021 to present); Deputy Head of Fund Operations, Traditional Assets, Aberdeen Standard Investments (August 2013 to February 2021). | | 34 | | None |
David Adelman (1964) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2021 | | Managing Director and the General Counsel, Krane Fund Advisors, LLC from 2021. Partner, Reed Smith LLP from 2015 to 2021 | | 34 | | None |
Jonathan Shelon (1974) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2019 | | Chief Operating Officer, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2015 to present. Chief Operating Officer, CICC Wealth Management (USA) LLC from 2018 to present. Chief Investment Officer of Specialized Strategies, J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2015. | | 34 | | None |
1 Mr. Krane is an “interested” person of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his ownership and controlling interest in the Adviser.
2 Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares China Innovation ETF
At a meeting held on March 30-31, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the existing investment advisory agreement (the “KFA Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust on behalf of KraneShares China Innovation ETF the “New Fund”).
In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on March 30, 2021, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the KFA Agreement with respect to the New Fund. The Board noted that it will consider information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided to the New Fund by Krane. The Board also noted that the Independent Trustees receive additional information from Krane outside of the regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees. As a result, the Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane and is an ongoing one.
In evaluating the KFA Agreement the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the New Fund by Krane; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the New Fund under the KFA Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and the profitability expectations of Krane with respect to its relationship with the New Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the unitary fee charged under the KFA Agreement will enable investors in the New Fund to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the New Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the March 30, 2021 executive session of the Independent Trustees and the March 30-31, 2021 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the New Fund under the KFA Agreement. The Board considered Krane’s responsibilities under the KFA Agreement.
The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane’s senior personnel that will provide services to the New Fund, particularly in light of the ability of the New Fund to invest a small portion of its portfolio in pre-IPO securities. The Board recognized that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and the New Fund, to assess the market appeal and the investment strategy of the New Fund, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board noted that the New Fund will be able to take advantage of the existing securities lending program established by Krane for the benefit of certain series of the Trust. The Board noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board considered the background of recently hired personnel in the legal and compliance function and the corporate strategy function at Krane. The Board also considered the financial condition of Krane and its current ownership structure. The Board noted that Krane is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.
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The Board considered that Krane will be responsible for establishing and monitoring the New Fund’s investment program and performance and noted the time and effort spent by Krane to develop the New Fund’s investment program. The Board noted that the New Fund will operate as a fund-of-funds investing in other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by Krane. The Board considered that the New Fund’s investments in underlying ETFs will provide shareholders with investment exposure to a combined portfolio of ETFs that provide unique exposure to various market sectors and limited exposure to pre-IPO opportunities identified by Krane.
Investment Performance
The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board noted that once the New Fund commences operations the Board will receive regular reports regarding the New Fund’s performance relative to a broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the New Fund’s tracking error against the performance of an identified underlying index. The Board considered the proposed underlying index for the New Fund. The Board discussed its experience with Krane’s management of existing operational series of the Trust that pursue different investment strategies.
Compensation
The Board considered that pursuant to the KFA Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the New Fund. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the New Fund, including those of the New Fund’s principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the New Fund may not be successful in raising assets. The Board considered that the New Fund’s will have exposure to a limited number of pre-IPO investment opportunities and considered the model portfolio approach to allocations among underlying ETFs. The Board reviewed and considered the proposed fees to be paid by the New Fund in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services provided or obtained by Krane.
Costs and Profitability
The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the New Fund. The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable it would be to Krane. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its financial stability and its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the Funds could impact such profitability. The Board considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and its profitability with respect to the existing operational series of the Trust. The Board noted Krane’s commitment to the New Fund, including its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the New Fund’s expenses.
Other Benefits
The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the New Fund’s operations, including benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the New Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board considered that, because the New Fund will be a fund-of-funds, Krane will benefit from increased assets in underlying ETFs managed by Krane.
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Economies of Scale
The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the New Fund grows larger, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the New Fund. The Board noted that the New Fund’s proposed advisory fee does not includes breakpoints, and considered that it is not possible — before the commencement of investment operations — to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board also noted that Krane continues to reinvest a portion of its profits in its business, including through the addition of compliance and operations personnel, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the New Fund in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the New Fund is newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Agreements.
Conclusion
The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors in their review of the KFA Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the KFA Agreement. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the New Fund at its regular meetings, during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees and outside of the Board meetings. Based on its review, including consideration of each of the factors referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangements, as outlined in the KFA Agreement, were reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.
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Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF
At a meeting held on March 2-3, 2022, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the existing investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (“KGHG” or the “Fund”).
In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on March 2, 2022, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the Agreement. The Board also noted that it also considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane and the sub-advisers to various series of the Trust, which will include the Fund. The Board considered that the Independent Trustees also receive additional information outside of regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees. As a result, the Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane is an ongoing one.
In evaluating the Agreement, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the Fund by Krane; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the Fund under the Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and the profitability expectations of Krane with respect to its relationship with the Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized as the Fund grows and whether the unitary fee charged under the Agreement will enable investors in the Fund to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the Fund.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the March 2, 2022 executive session of the Independent Trustees and March 2-3, 2022 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the Fund under the Agreement.
The Board reviewed the extensive experience of Roger Mortimer, the proposed portfolio manager of KGHG, with whom the Board met and had an opportunity to question regarding his background and expectations for KGHG.
The Board recognized that Krane invests significant time and effort in structuring new series of the Trust. They considered the time expended by Krane to structure the Fund, including assessing the market appeal and the investment strategy of the Fund, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board also considered Krane’s current ownership structure, financial strength and long-term strategic plans. The Board noted that Krane is part of a family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.
Investment Performance
The Board noted that, because the Fund had not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board noted that once the Fund commenced operations the Board
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will receive regular reports regarding the Fund’s performance relative to its broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the Fund against the performance of an identified index.
Compensation
The Board considered that, pursuant to the Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the Fund. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the Fund, including those of the Fund’s principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the Fund may not be successful in raising assets.
Costs and Profitability
The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the Fund. The Board noted that, because the Fund had not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable it would be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the Fund will leverage procedures and systems put in place in connection with management of other series of the Trust. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the Fund could impact such profitability. The Board considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and its profitability with respect to the existing operational series of the Trust. The Board noted Krane’s continuing commitment to operating the Trust, and considered its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the Fund’s expenses.
Other Benefits
The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the Fund’s operations. They noted that it was unlikely that the Fund would participate in the Trust’s securities lending program, and considered whether Krane would benefit as a result of its ability to use the Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the Fund.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the Fund grows larger, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s proposed advisory fee does not include breakpoints, and considered that it is not possible — before the commencement of investment operations — to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board also noted that Krane continues to reinvest a portion of its profits in their business, including through the evolution of its compliance infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the Fund in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the Fund is newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Agreement.
Conclusion
The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors in their review of the Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and
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judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Agreement. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the Fund at its regular meetings, during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees and outside of the Board meetings. Based on its review, including consideration of each of the factors referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangement, as outlined in the Agreement, was reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.
Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
At a meeting held on August 31-September 1, 2021, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the following:
• the existing investment advisory agreement (the “KFA Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of the following new series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”):
• KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF; and
• KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF;
• the existing non-discretionary sub-advisory agreement between Climate Finance Partners LLC (“CFP”) and Krane, on behalf of each of the Funds (the “CFP Agreement”);
• an investment advisory agreement between each of KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. and KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd., each of which is a controlled foreign corporation of one of the Funds (each, a “Subsidiary” and, collectively, the “Subsidiaries”) and Krane (together with the KFA Agreement, the “Advisory Agreements”);
• a non-discretionary sub-advisory agreement between CFP and Krane on behalf of each Subsidiary (together with the CFP Agreement, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”);
The Advisory Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”
In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on August 31, 2021, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane and CFP in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the KFA Agreement and the CFP Agreement, respectively, with respect to the Funds. The Board noted that it also considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane and the sub-advisers to various series of the Trust, which will include the Funds. The Board also noted that the Independent Trustees receive additional information outside of regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees. As a result, the Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane and CFP and is an ongoing one.
In evaluating the Agreements, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds by Krane and CFP; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the Funds under the KFA Agreement and fees payable to CFP under the CFP Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and the profitability expectations of Krane with respect to its relationship with the Funds; (4) the extent to which economies of scale
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could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the unitary fee charged under the KFA Agreement will enable investors in the Funds to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane and CFP anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the Funds.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the August 31, 2021 executive session of the Independent Trustees and August 31-September 1, 2021 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the Funds under the Advisory Agreements and CFP under the Sub-Advisory Agreements.
The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane’s senior personnel that will provide services to the Funds, noting the significant experience of the Krane’s personnel with respect to trading in futures and their experience with CFP in connection with KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (“KRBN”), an existing series of the Trust. The Board considered that CFP will provide non-discretionary advice and that Krane will be responsible or the day-to-day management of the Funds.
The Board considered that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and in working with CFP to structure the Funds, including assessing the market appeal and the investment strategy of each Fund, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board also considered Krane’s current ownership structure, noting that it is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.
The Board considered that it had to the opportunity to meet with key investment personnel from CFP and that it received information related to such personnel and their experience. The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of CFP’s senior personnel who will provide services to the Funds, including their significant experience investing in the carbon credit markets. The Board noted CFP’s continued cooperation with Krane’s operational and compliance staff and recognized its continued influence on compliance.
Investment Performance
The Board noted that, because the Funds have not yet commenced investment operations, they have no investment performance. The Board noted that once New Funds commence operations the Board will receive regular reports regarding the Funds’ performance relative to their respective broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding each Fund’s tracking error against the performance of an identified underlying index. The Board discussed its experience with respect to Krane’s management and CFP’s non-discretionary sub-advisory services to KRBN.
Compensation
The Board considered that pursuant to the KFA Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the Funds. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the Funds, including those of the Funds’ principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the Funds may not be successful in raising assets. The Board considered that each Fund will have exposure to discreet regional carbon credit markets which may limit the size of the relevant carbon credit market.
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The Board considered that, although it received information at this meeting regarding the proposed fees to be paid to CFP under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, such fees reflected the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and CFP with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. The Board determined that such sub-advisory fees were supportive of the nature and quality of the non-discretionary services to be provided by CFP to Krane on behalf of the Funds.
Costs and Profitability
The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the Funds. The Board noted that, because the Funds have not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable they would be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the Funds will leverage procedures and systems put in place in connection with management of KRBN. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the Funds could impact such profitability. The Board considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and its profitability with respect to the existing operational series of the Trust, including KRBN. The Board noted Krane’s commitment to the Funds, including its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of each Fund’s expenses.
Other Benefits
The Board considered the extent to which Krane or CFP could derive ancillary benefits from the Funds’ operations, including benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the Funds’ assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board also noted that Krane and certain of its executives hold minority ownership interests in CFP, and that they would therefore benefit from CFP’s success and profitability. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the Funds.
Economies of Scale
The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the Funds grow larger, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the Funds. The Board noted that the Funds’ proposed advisory fee does not includes breakpoints, and considered that it is not possible — before the commencement of investment operations—to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board also noted that Krane and CFP both continue to reinvest a portion of their profits in their respective business, including through the evolution of each firm’s compliance infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the Funds in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the Funds are newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Agreements.
Conclusion
The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors in their review of the Agreements. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Agreements. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the Funds at its regular meetings, during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees and outside of the Board meetings. Based on its review, including consideration of each of the factors referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangements, as outlined in the Agreements, were reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage expenses; and (2) ongoing costs. All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for brokerage fees as a result of their investment in the Fund. Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.
The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022).
The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:
Actual Fund Return. This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.
You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% Return. This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.
NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, including brokerage commissions on the purchases and sale of Fund shares. Therefore, the expense examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (continued)
| | Beginning Account Value 10/1/2021 | | Ending Account Value 3/31/2022 | | Annualized Expense Ratios | | Expenses Paid During Period(1) |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,031.60 | | 0.68 | % | | $ | 3.44 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.54 | | 0.68 | | | | 3.43 |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 673.70 | | 0.69 | % | | $ | 2.88 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.49 | | 0.69 | | | | 3.48 |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 883.70 | | 0.58 | % | | $ | 2.72 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,022.04 | | 0.58 | | | | 2.92 |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,028.00 | | 0.48 | % | | $ | 2.43 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,022.54 | | 0.48 | | | | 2.42 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 845.90 | | 0.48 | % | | $ | 2.21 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,022.54 | | 0.48 | | | | 2.42 |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 929.10 | | 0.78 | % | | $ | 3.75 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.04 | | 0.78 | | | | 3.93 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 668.60 | | 0.59 | % | | $ | 2.45 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.99 | | 0.59 | | | | 2.97 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 834.10 | | 0.78 | % | | $ | 3.57 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.04 | | 0.78 | | | | 3.93 |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 909.60 | | 0.70 | % | | $ | 3.33 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.44 | | 0.70 | | | | 3.53 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 728.30 | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 2.80 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.69 | | 0.65 | | | | 3.28 |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 834.30 | | 0.68 | % | | $ | 3.11 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.54 | | 0.68 | | | | 3.43 |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 793.90 | | 0.79 | % | | $ | 3.53 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.99 | | 0.79 | | | | 3.98 |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 975.20 | | 0.23 | % | | $ | 1.13 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,023.79 | | 0.23 | | | | 1.16 |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 797.80 | | 0.59 | % | | $ | 2.64 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.99 | | 0.59 | | | | 2.97 |
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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (concluded)
| | Beginning Account Value 10/1/2021 | | Ending Account Value 3/31/2022 | | Annualized Expense Ratios | | Expenses Paid During Period(1) |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 813.50 | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 2.94 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.69 | | 0.65 | | | | 3.28 |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 837.70 | | 0.68 | % | | $ | 3.12 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.54 | | 0.68 | | | | 3.43 |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 799.00 | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 3.99 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.49 | | 0.89 | | | | 4.48 |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 738.60 | | 0.68 | % | | $ | 2.95 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,021.54 | | 0.68 | | | | 3.43 |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF |
Actual Fund Return(2) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | 0.25 | % | | $ | 1.25 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,023.69 | | 0.25 | | | | 1.26 |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF |
Actual Fund Return(3) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,078.40 | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 0.38 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.49 | | 0.89 | | | | 4.48 |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,143.80 | | 0.87 | % | | $ | 4.65 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.59 | | 0.87 | | | | 4.38 |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF |
Actual Fund Return(4) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,152.40 | | 0.87 | % | | $ | 4.57 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.59 | | 0.87 | | | | 4.38 |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF |
Actual Fund Return(4) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,030.80 | | 0.91 | % | | $ | 4.51 |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,020.39 | | 0.91 | | | | 4.58 |
(1) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 177/365 (to reflect the period from 10/5/21- 3/31/22).
(3) Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 15/365 (to reflect the period from 3/15/22 - 3/31/22).
(4) Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 178/365 (to reflect the period from 10/4/21- 3/31/22).
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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited)
For shareholders that do not have a March 31, 2022 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a March 31, 2022 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.
Return of Capital(1) | | Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | Ordinary Income Distributions | | Total Distributions | | Qualifying for Corporate Dividends Received Deduction(2) | | Qualifying Dividend Income(3) | | U.S. Government Interest(4) | | Interest Related Dividends(5) | | Short Term Capital Gain Dividends(6) | | Foreign Tax Credit |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 52.04 | % | | 47.96 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 78.21 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 2.89 | % |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 88.40 | % | | 11.60 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 1.65 | % |
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 68.20 | % | | 31.80 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.31 | % | | 90.39 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 3.17 | % |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 87.80 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 13.53 | % |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 13.80 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 0.87 | % | | 99.13 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 50.39 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 5.05 | % |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 24.86 | % | | 75.14 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 1.84 | % | | 4.23 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 1.10 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | |
15.82 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 84.18 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.06 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 45.62 | % | | 54.38 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.62 | % | | 45.69 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 10.28 | % |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.56 | % | | 38.33 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 4.62 | % |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF(7) | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 4.38 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.01 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 19.70 | % |
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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (continued)
Return of Capital(1) | | Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions | | Ordinary Income Distributions | | Total Distributions | | Qualifying for Corporate Dividends Received Deduction(2) | | Qualifying Dividend Income(3) | | U.S. Government Interest(4) | | Interest Related Dividends(5) | | Short Term Capital Gain Dividends(6) | | Foreign Tax Credit |
KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares China Innovation ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 24.69 | % | | 75.31 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 100.00 | % | | 0.05 | % | | 0.05 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF | |
0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % | | 0.00 | % |
(1) Return of capital is a payment received from the fund that is not considered to be taxable income. The return of capital distribution is considered to be a return of the investor’s original investment and reduces the investor’s cost basis in the fund.
(2) Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and are reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).
(3) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Dividend Income” as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.
(4) “U.S. Government Interest” represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax. However, for shareholders who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.
(5) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.
(6) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.
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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (concluded)
(7) The following Funds intend to pass through a foreign tax credit to their shareholders. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the total amount of foreign source income and amount of foreign tax to be paid is as follows:
KraneShares Funds | | Foreign Source Income | | Foreign Tax Credit Pass Through |
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF | | $ | 280,321 | | $ | 36,967 |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 8,923,290 | | | 1,327,300 |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 349,487 | | | 31,000 |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 360,958 | | | 46,586 |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 40,314 | | | 820,582 |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 244,154 | | | 3,815,428 |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 153,723 | | | 878,915 |
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF | | | 151,707 | | | 10,647 |
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF | | | 65,568 | | | 363,130 |
The allocable share of foreign tax credit will be reported on Form 1099-DIV.
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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeem Shares to Authorized Participants. It is calculated in accordance with the policies described in Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements. The “Market Price” of the Funds generally is determined using closing price on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading. The Funds’ Market Price may be at, above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Funds will fluctuate with changes in the market value of their holdings. The Market Price of the Funds will fluctuate in accordance with changes in their NAV, as well as market supply and demand of Fund Shares.
Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of the Funds on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Funds are trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Funds are trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. Shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund Shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those Shares, because Shares are bought and sold at Market Price.
Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Funds’ website at http://kraneshares.com. The premium and discount information contained on the website represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.
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KraneShares Trust: | | Sub-Adviser: |
280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor | | Climate Finance Partners LLC |
New York, NY 10017 | | 251 Little Falls Drive |
1-855-857-2638 | | Wilmington, DE 19808 |
http://kraneshares.com/ | | |
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Investment Adviser: | | Distributor: |
Krane Funds Advisors, LLC | | SEI Investments Distribution Co. |
280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor | | One Freedom Valley Drive |
New York, NY 10017 | | Oaks, PA 19456 |
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Sub-Adviser: | | Administrator: |
Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. | | SEI Investments Global Funds Services |
Suite 4109 | | One Freedom Valley Drive |
Jardine House | | Oaks, PA 19456 |
One Connaught Place | | |
Central, Hong Kong | | |
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Sub-Adviser: | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: |
Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. | | KPMG LLP |
605 Third Avenue 38th Floor | | 1601 Market Street |
New York, NY 10158 | | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.
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KraneShares Trust:
280 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
KRS-AR-001-0900
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller or principal accounting officer or any person who performs a similar function. During the period covered by the report, there were no amendments to the code of ethics, and the Registrant did not grant any waivers from a provision of the code of ethics.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
(a) (1) The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the Registrant has an audit committee financial expert serving on the audit committee.
(a) (2) The audit committee financial expert, John Ferguson, is an independent trustee as defined in Form N-CSR Item 3 (a) (2).
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Fees billed by KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) related to the Registrant.
KPMG billed the Registrant aggregate fees for services rendered to the Registrant for the last two fiscal years as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 |
| | All fees and services to the Registrant that were pre-approved | All fees and services to service affiliates that were pre-approved | All other fees and services to service affiliates that did not require pre-approval | All fees and services to the Registrant that were pre-approved | All fees and services to service affiliates that were pre-approved | All other fees and services to service affiliates that did not require pre-approval |
(a) | Audit Fees | $ 623,800 | $0 | N/A | $440,800 | $0 | N/A |
(b) | Audit-Related Fees | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
(c) | Tax Fees(1) | $ 112,157 | $0 | N/A | $75,455 | $0 | N/A |
(d) | All Other Fees | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Notes:
(1) These services included tax return preparation and tax compliance for the Funds.
(e)(1) Pursuant to the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the SEC adopted Rule 2-01 under Regulation S-X, which, among other things, requires a fund’s audit committee to pre-approve certain audit and non-audit services that are provided by its independent auditors in order to ensure the auditors’ independence. The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has established an Audit Committee that has been charged with, among other things, assisting the Board of Trustees in its oversight of: the Registrant’s independent auditors; preapproving all audit and non-audit services provided by the Registrant’s independent auditors; the integrity of the Funds’ financial statements; the independent auditors’ qualifications and independence; and the use of appropriate accounting principles.
(e)(2) Percentage of fees billed applicable to non-audit services approved pursuant to the “de minimis” exception of Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) were as follows for KPMG:
| 2022 | 2021 |
Audit-Related Fees | 0% | 0% |
Tax Fees | 0% | 0% |
All Other Fees | 0% | 0% |
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees and services billed by KPMG for the last two fiscal years were $0 and $0, respectively.
(h) During the past fiscal year, all non-audit services provided by the Registrant’s principal accountant to either the Registrant's investment adviser or to entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Registrant’s investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant were pre-approved by the Audit Committee of the Registrant's Board of Trustees. Included in the audit committee’s pre-approval was the review and consideration as to whether the provision of these non-audit services is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.
Items 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
The Registrant has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee, which is composed of the Registrant's Independent Trustees, Messrs. Patrick Campo, John Ferguson and Matthew Stroyman.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees during the period covered by this report.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(c)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report, are effective based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.13a-15(b) or § 240.15d-15(b)).
(b) There has been no change in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end management investment companies.
Items 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics attached hereto.
(a)(2) A certification for the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), is filed herewith.
(b) Officer certification as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) also accompany this filing as an exhibit.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| KraneShares Trust |
| |
By: | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Executive Officer |
Date: June 9, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Executive Officer |
Date: June 9, 2022
By: | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Financial Officer |
Date: June 9, 2022