UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
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)
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, 2024
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2024
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
| (a) | 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 CSI China Internet ETF KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect 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 KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF March 31, 2024 | | |
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 https://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 https://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 provide you with the Annual Report for the following exchange-traded fund series of the KraneShares Trust:
| ● | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) |
| ● | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (KBA) |
| ● | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (KALL) |
| ● | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (OBOR) |
| ● | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (KEMQ) |
| ● | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (KGRN) |
| ● | KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) |
| ● | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE) |
| ● | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (KHYB) |
| ● | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (KEMX) |
| ● | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (KFVG) |
| ● | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) |
| ● | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) |
| ● | KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (KDIV) |
| ● | KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF (KEM) |
| ● | KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (KLXY) |
Together, KWEB, KBA, KALL, OBOR, KEMQ, KGRN, KARS, KURE, KHYB, KEMX, KFVG, KSTR, KTEC, KDIV, KEM and KLXY comprise the Trust’s China Suite (the “Funds”).
For the 12-month Period ended March 31, 2024 (“Period”), unless otherwise indicated, the Funds delivered the following returns:
Fund | | Fund Return (%)** | | | Market Price Return (%)** | | | Underlying Index Return (%)** | | | Morningstar Peer Group Median Return (%)** | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) | | | -14.48 | | | | -14.37 | | | | -14.44 | (a) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect ETF(KBA) | | | -15.78 | | | | -15.59 | | | | -15.23 | (b) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (KALL) | | | -15.09 | | | | -15.54 | | | | -16.63 | (c) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (OBOR) | | | -3.41 | | | | -3.23 | | | | -2.12 | (d) | | | 3.79 | (2) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (KEMQ) | | | -2.47 | | | | -2.41 | | | | -2.75 | (e) | | | 10.23 | (3) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (KGRN) | | | -28.17 | | | | -28.57 | | | | -27.69 | (f) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)
Fund | | Fund Return (%)** | | | Market Price Return (%)** | | | Underlying Index Return (%)** | | | Morningstar Peer Group Median Return (%)** | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS) | | | -25.91 | | | | -26.13 | | | | -24.95 | (g) | | | 21.56 | (4) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE) | | | -29.10 | | | | -28.72 | | | | -28.43 | (h) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (KHYB) | | | 6.81 | | | | 6.58 | | | | N/A | ^ | | | 9.60 | (5) |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (KEMX) | | | 18.67 | | | | 18.07 | | | | 20.51 | (i) | | | 10.23 | (3) |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (KFVG) | | | -17.85 | | | | -16.72 | | | | -17.24 | (j) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) | | | -35.46 | | | | -35.57 | | | | -32.51 | (k) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) | | | -18.29 | | | | -16.48 | | | | -18.38 | (l) | | | -17.56 | (1) |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (KDIV) | | | 11.44 | | | | 11.29 | | | | 14.64 | (m) | | | 10.71 | %(6) |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF (KEM) | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.50 | | | | N/A | ^ | | | 10.23 | %(3) |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (KLXY) | | | 7.08 | * | | | 7.32 | * | | | 7.82 | *(n) | | | 24.91 | (7) |
| * | Return since Fund inception on September 6, 2023. |
| ** | Total return, assumes dividend reinvestment. |
| ^ | Fund is actively managed and does not track an Underlying Index. |
| (a) | CSI Overseas China Internet Index. |
| (b) | MSCI China A 50 Connect Index. |
| (c) | MSCI China All Shares Index. |
| (d) | MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index. |
| (e) | Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index. |
| (f) | MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index. |
| (g) | Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index. |
| (h) | MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index. |
| (i) | MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index. |
| (j) | CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index. |
| (k) | Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index. |
| (m) | S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index. |
| (n) | Solactive Global Luxury Index. |
| (1) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF 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. |
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)
| (2) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF 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. |
| (3) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF 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. |
| (4) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF 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. |
| (5) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Bond Category 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. |
| (6) | The Morningstar Peer U.S. ETF Diversified Pacific/Asia Category portfolios can invest throughout the Pacific rim, including Australia and New Zealand. As a result, country weightings for these portfolios vary tremendously, though mosy retain some exposure to either Japan and Hong Kong. These portfolios invest at least 70% of total assets in equities and invest at least 75% of stock assets in Pacific countries, including at least 10% in Japan. |
| (7) | The Morningstar U.S. ETF Consumer Cyclical Category portolios seek capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. companies in the consumer cyclical sector. |
During the Period, U.S. growth and technology markets ourperformed markets globally, including China. According, the Funds, which invest materially in China, generally underperformed broader markets. For more context on the China market, during the Period:
| ● | China’s broad equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, declined 16.63% and China’s currency, the Renminbi (RMB), depreciated 5.1% against the U.S. dollar; |
| ● | The best-performing sectors across China’equity markets included Energy (+26.19%), Utilities (+1.09%) and Finanicals (-3.49%); and |
| ● | The worst-performing sectors included Real Estate (-38.43%), Health Care (-28.17%) and Information Technology (-24.97%). |
Notwithstanding the recent headwinds, we are encouraged by recent developments in China’s capital markets and continue to believe that many U.S. and global investors seek uncorrelated sources of return, including from China and Emerging Markets. We offer the China Suite for such investors and are grounded in the philosophy that –
| ● | We believe that China and Emerging Markets will continue to grow and become essential elements of a well-designed investment portfolio. |
| ● | We believe that investors should have low-cost, transparent tools to obtain exposure to China’s onshore equity markets as well as fixed income and equity securities within Emerging Markets. |
| ● | China’s central bank and market regulators continued to implement dovish economic policies during the Period, including rate cuts, encouraging companies to repurchase shares and pay dividends and fiscal stimulus. |
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)
| ● | We believe that the further development of China’s capital markets offers a long-term value proposition. |
| ● | We are dedicated to helping investors obtain more complete passive and active market exposures and more balanced investment portfolios. |
Thank you for investing with us.*
Jonathan Krane, CEO
| * | Since shares of a Fund did not trade in the secondary market until after the Fund’s inception date shown below in the “Management Discussion of Fund Performance”, for the period from inception date to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund, the net asset value of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market price returns. |
Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (concluded)
Dear Shareholder:
We are pleased to provide you with the Annual Report for the following exchange-traded fund series of the KraneShares Trust:
| ● | KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (KVLE) |
| ● | KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) |
Together, KVLE and KMLM comprise the Trust’s Uncorrelated Suite (the “Funds”).
For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2024 (“Period”), unless otherwise indicated, the Funds delivered the following returns:
Fund | | NAV Return (%)* | | | Market Price Return (%)* | | | Underlying Index Return (%)* | | | Morningstar Peer Group Median Return (%)* | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (KVLE) | | | 12.45 | | | | 12.41 | | | | 12.14 | (a) | | | 20.22 | (1) |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.86 | (b) | | | 12.72 | (2) |
| * | Total return, assuming dividend reinvestment. |
| (a) | Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index. |
| (1) | The Morningstar US ETF Large Value Category portfolios primarily consist of large U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large-cap. Value is based on low valuations (low price ratios and high dividend yields) and slow growth (low growth rates for earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow). |
| (2) | The Morningstar US ETF Systematic Trend Category portfolios primarily consist of liquid global futures, options, swaps, and foreign exchange contracts, both listed and over-the-counter. A majority of these funds follow trend-following, price-momentum strategies. Other strategies included in this category are systematic mean reversion, discretionary global macro strategies, commodity index tracking, and other futures strategies. More than 60% of the fund’s exposure is invested through derivative securities. These funds obtain exposure primarily through derivatives; the holdings are largely cash instruments. |
We believe that investing in diversifying equity and managed futures strategies is an important way to help manage portfolio risk. We offer the Funds to help investors complete their portfolio allocations to these types of strategies.
Thank you for investing with us.*
Jonathan Krane, CEO
| * | Since shares of a Fund did not trade in the secondary market until after the Fund’s inception date shown below in the “Management Discussion of Fund Performance”, for the period from inception date to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund, the net asset value of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market price returns. |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses and fees, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI Overseas China Internet Index, which 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, as defined by the index sponsor, China Securities Index Co., Ltd.
During the Period, the Fund and China internet stocks generally underperformed US internet and technology equities, such as Nvidia and other US companies that benefitted from investor positioning around artificial intelligence (AI). China internet companies were mostly left out of these AI-driven flows. In addition, uncertainty around China’s growth trajectory during the Period negatively impacted the performance of China internet stocks. The performance of KWEB and, more broadly, China internet stocks adversely impacted the Funds (except for KPRO and KBUF, whose January launches were followed by positive performance for the remainder of the Period).
Despite share price declines during the Period, we continue to be optimistic about China internet companies for several reasons. Such companies continued to grow their revenues during the Period and, in some cases, their profitability. Furthermore, many such companies announced 2024 Q4 earnings that beat analyst estimates, reflecting increased Chinese consumer activity surrounding the 11/11 shopping festival. The festival is akin to “Black Friday” in the US, and it resulted in a surge in domestic tourism, event ticketing, and dining.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 14.48%, while the Underlying Index decreased by 14.44%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to management fees.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | One Year Return | | | Three Year Return | | | Five Year Return | | | Ten 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^ | | | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | -14.48 | % | | | -14.37 | %‡ | | | -27.55 | %‡ | | | -27.80 | %‡ | | | -9.31 | %‡ | | | -9.33 | %‡ | | | 1.58 | %‡ | | | 1.60 | %‡ | | | 1.96 | %‡ | | | 1.95 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | ‡ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | ‡ |
CSI Overseas China Internet Index | | | N/A | | | | -14.44 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -27.34 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -8.99 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -1.30 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.15 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on July 31, 2013. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)
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.
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 seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally 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 Underlying 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.
During the Period, China’s A-share markets were under pressure due to uncertainty around China’s growth trajectory amid a challenging real estate market, low investor positioning in the stock market and a limited consumer recovery since the lifting of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions in 2022. However, the central bank and regulatory authorities implemented various measures during the Period to uplift currently low equity valuations in China. We believe the impacts of these measures may take time to be reflected in the equity market and for valuations to trend upward.
Large banks and energy companies were the top-performing Fund holdings, while real estate and consumer names in the portfolio lagged. We believe the outperformance of banks stemmed from government policy, which has lifted capital requirements while remaining relatively conservative on the consumer demand side. Meanwhile, the outperformance of energy companies likely stemmed from an increase in energy consumption in China during the Period as travel and activity returned to near pre-pandemic levels.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 15.78% while the Underlying Index decreased by 15.23%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to management fees and nominal tracking error.
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)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | One Year Return | | | Three Year Return | | | Five Year Return | | | Ten 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^ | | | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | -15.78 | % | | | -15.59 | %‡ | | | -12.18 | %‡ | | | -12.46 | %‡ | | | -0.92 | %‡ | | | -0.97 | %‡ | | | 4.05 | %‡ | | | 3.95 | %‡ | | | 3.64 | %‡ | | | 3.63 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | ‡ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | ‡ |
Custom Hybrid KBA Index*** | | | N/A | | | | -15.23 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -11.55 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.17 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 5.00 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 4.59 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on March 4, 2014. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| *** | The Custom Hybrid for KraneShares Bosera MSCI ETF 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, the MSCI China A Index from May 29, 2019 to January 5, 2022, and the MSCI China A 50 Connect 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. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (concluded)
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 0.78% and its net expense ratio is 0.55% 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, 2024. 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of 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.
During the Period, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. During the Period, China’s equity markets were broadly lower, which is reflected in the Fund’s performance for the Period. Offshore markets performed slightly better than onshore markets after multiple periods of outperformance for the latter. Declines in China’s broad equity market were driven by uncertainty around the country’s growth trajectory, a lackluster real estate market due to significant real estate deleveraging beginning in 2022, and lighter-than-expected stimulus measures implemented by China’s government and central bank.
We continue to be constructive on China’s capital markets broadly, including because policymakers have become more intent on supporting the equity market and improving investor sentiment. In this regard, we look for a portion of the Chinese population to convert equity exposure from real estate and fixed income exposure; currently, money markets and bonds represent 75% of managed savings and the government says it will incentivize savers to move into equities. In addition, the average dividend yield in the Fund is 3.2%, which is significantly higher than that of the S&P 500 Index, which is currently 1.4%.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 15.09% while the Underlying Index decreased by 16.63%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be attributed to the deduction of management fees and nominal tracking error.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 | | | -15.09 | % | | | -15.54 | %‡ | | | -15.61 | %‡ | | | -15.96 | %‡ | | | -3.58 | %‡ | | | -3.85 | %‡ | | | -0.52 | %‡ | | | -0.54 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index ** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.47 | %‡ |
Custom Hybrid for KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF*** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.45 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on February 12, 2015. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| *** | Custom Hybrid for KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF 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. |
| ^ | 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)
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 0.68% and its net expense ratio is 0.48% 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, 2024. 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (the Underlying Index). The Underlying Index aims to identify potential beneficiaries of the “Belt & Road” or “One Belt One Road” initiative by the central government in China based on how their geography, revenue and sector attributes align with the broad theme. The Fund seeks to capture the economic growth and monetize the potential upside for the companies involved in China’s One Belt One Road initiative.
OBOR invests exclusively in emerging markets, and during the Period, emerging market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down, returning -3.08%. The best-performing sectors across Emerging Markets equity included Energy (+36.93%), Information Technology (+26.39%) and Utilities (+19.79%). The worst-performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Communication Services (-11.34%), Real Estate (-11.08%) and Consumer Discretionary (-4.68%). Although the Fund was lower for the Period, it performed relatively in line with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
Top-performers within the Fund included banks, such as Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Bank of Jiangsu and Kuwait Finance House. Another notable outperformer was Keppel Ltd., a Singapore-based infrastructure-focused conglomerate. Meanwhile, underperformers included technology company Hoyuan Green Energy, a Wuxi-based manufacturer of assembly line equipment and solar panels and China National Building Material Co., a supplier of concrete and other construction materials.
Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the opportunity of the Fund. Increasing tensions along key trade routes, such as the Suez Canal, may lead to increased use of and investment in alternative routes, such as the railroad from Central Asia through Turkey and into Europe, which is included in China’s One Belt & One Road initiative. China State Construction Engineering, an OBOR holding, is currently the primary builder of many sites near Cairo, Egypt. Finally, certain African investment opportunities, including Ethiopia, which grew its economy by over +7% in 2023 is a prime target for China-originated investment in the manufacturing sector.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 3.41% while the Underlying Index decreased by 2.12%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees and nominal tracking error.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 One Belt Road Index ETF | | | -3.41 | % | | | -3.23 | %‡ | | | -6.70 | %‡ | | | -7.07 | %‡ | | | 1.05 | %‡ | | | 1.01 | %‡ | | | 0.42 | %‡ | | | 0.39 | %‡ |
MSCI ACWI Index** | | | N/A | | | | 23.22 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 6.96 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 10.92 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 9.67 | %‡ |
MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index | | | N/A | | | | -2.12 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -6.17 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.15 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 1.51 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on September 7, 2017. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF
The KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index selects companies from 26 eligible countries within emerging markets whose primary business or businesses are internet retail, internet software/services, purchase, payment processing, semiconductor production, or software for internet and e-commerce transactions.
The Fund’s performance was impacted, in part, by the performance of emerging markets equities. Emerging market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the Period, returning -3.08%. The best-performing sectors across Emerging Markets equity included Energy (+36.93%), Information Technology (+26.39%) and Utilities (+19.79%). The worst-performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Communication Services (-11.34%), Real Estate (-11.08%) and Consumer Discretionary (-4.68%).
Emerging market consumer technology equities, in particular, followed, ending the Period with negative returns overall. However, performance varied widely by sector. Financial and Information Technology stocks outperformed, while Consumer Staples and Communication Services stocks lagged. KEMQ holdings in Central Asia (India), Western Europe and South and Central America had a strong return during the Period, but holdings in North America and Asia Pacific struggled. Looking ahead, we believe consumer technology equities may benefit from increased demand for artificial intelligence (“AI”) integration, the impact of 5G and edge computing and the rise of direct-to-consumer and service-based business models.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 2.47% while the Underlying Index decreased by 2.75%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees.
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)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | -2.47 | % | | | -2.41 | %‡ | | | -22.46 | %‡ | | | -22.66 | %‡ | | | -7.46 | %‡ | | | -7.59 | %‡ | | | -7.06 | %‡ | | | -7.12 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index** | | | N/A | | | | 8.59 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.68 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.61 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index | | | N/A | | | | -2.75 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -21.86 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -6.75 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -6.12 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on October 11, 2017. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)
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, 2024.
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally 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 four key clean technology themes: (1) Alternative Energy, (2) Sustainable Water, (3) Pollution Prevention and (4) Energy Efficiency. The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of 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.
During the Period, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. In addition, China’s clean technology equities saw share price declines as investors became concerned about potential overcapacity for industrial companies, particularly in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Electric vehicle companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector were the top-performers in the Fund, though were still lower. Meanwhile, companies in the Materials sector saw the deepest declines for the Period. Looking ahead, we project continued high-level support within China for the clean technology transition and demand in the U.S. and Europe for solar panels manufactured economically in China.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 28.17% while the Underlying Index decreased by 27.69%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to management fees and nominal tracking error.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | -28.17 | % | | | -28.57 | %‡ | | | -19.56 | %‡ | | | -20.06 | %‡ | | | 1.89 | %‡ | | | 1.86 | %‡ | | | -1.46 | %‡ | | | -1.51 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -3.81 | %‡ |
MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index | | | N/A | | | | -27.69 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -20.56 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 0.31 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -2.47 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on October 12, 2017. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
The KraneShares Electric Vehicle & Future Mobility Index ETF (the “Fund) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index (the “Underlying Index”).The Underlying Index seeks to measure the performance of companies that are engaged in the production of electric vehicles, their components, or other initiatives that may change the future of mobility. This includes electric vehicles, autonomous driving, lithium and/or copper production, lithium-ion/lead acid battery production, hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing and/or electric infrastructure businesses.
The electric vehicle (“EV”) industry demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, with pure-play EV companies such as Tesla, Li Auto, Xpeng and Rivian proving their ability to compete with legacy automakers, such as Ford and General Motors. Almost 4 million EVs were sold worldwide during the last calendar year. Although such companies achieved significant sales growth, an uncertain global macroeconomic backdrop weighed on their performance. Despite short-term volatility, we believe that the fundamental transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles remains intact and that the sector still presents potential opportunities for investors, including because EV manufacturers are focusing on developing lower-cost models and because China continues to subsidize purchases of EVs and has extended its program to do so through 2027.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 25.91% while the Underlying Index decreased by 24.95%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to management fees.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | -25.91 | % | | | 26.13 | %‡ | | | -16.61 | %‡ | | | -16.71 | %‡ | | | 3.89 | %‡ | | | 3.78 | %‡ | | | 0.21 | %‡ | | | 0.21 | %‡ |
MSCI ACWI** | | | N/A | | | | -23.22 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 6.96 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 10.92 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 8.19 | %‡ |
Custom Hybrid for KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF*** | | | N/A | | | | -24.95 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -15.59 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 4.93 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 0.89 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on January 18, 2018. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| *** | The Custom Hybrid for KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF consists of the Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index from the inception of the Fund through June 15, 2021 and the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Total Return Index going forward. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF 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 captures large and mid-cap representation across China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, Red-chips, P-chips and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs). The Underlying Index aims to reflect the opportunity set of the various China equity share classes listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and outside of China. It is based on the concept of the integrated MSCI China equity universe with China A-shares included.
During the Period, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. In addition, China’s Health Care sector continued declines due to regulatory changes and an antigraft campaign in the medical product distribution industry. Moreover, contract research organizations WuXi Biologics and WuXi Apptec came under share price pressure during the Period after a U.S. congressional committee proposed legislation to block entities that receive funding from U.S. Medicare and Medicaid from using their services.
Nonetheless, China’s leading pharmaceutical companies continued to increase their revenues during the Period, along with the number of deals to license and sell China-produced drugs in overseas markets. For these and related reasons, we believe the share price declines in the industry do not reflect the fundamentals of the companies held by the Fund. Further, looking ahead, according to new estimates from the Brookings Institution, the number of people in China over the age of 60 is expected to more than double (from 200 million today to 500 million) by 2050, potentially driving significant demand for health care services and creating opportunities for non-state-owned companies to fill the gaps that China’s health care system is not currently equipped to handle.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 29.10% while the Underlying Index decreased by 28.43%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees.
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)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 Health Care Index ETF | | | -29.10 | % | | | -28.72 | %‡ | | | -23.91 | %‡ | | | -24.48 | %‡ | | | -5.37 | %‡ | | | -5.37 | %‡ | | | -6.07 | %‡ | | | -6.17 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.10 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -5.93 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Healthcare 10/40 Index | | | N/A | | | | -28.43 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -23.31 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.48 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -5.37 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on January 31, 2018. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)
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, 2024. 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF
The KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF seeks to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index (the “Benchmark Index”) over a complete market cycle. The Benchmark Index is comprised of liquid U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued out of Asia ex-Japan and is market capitalization weighted. The Underlying Index is limited to issuers classified as non-investment grade based on the middle rating between Moody’s, Fitch and S&P.
The Asia Pacific High Income Bond market rallied during the Period as credit quality improved following the exclusion of certain real estate developers’ bonds from the Fund’s Benchmark Index. Meanwhile, many Asian countries continued to experience strong economic growth. U.S. interest rates also remained elevated, leading high yield to outperform. The Fund’s portfolio management team lowered the Fund’s cash position during the Period as they deployed capital to issuers in India’s renewable energy industry, among other issuers.
The Fund’s positive performance during the Period reflects the resiliency and attractiveness of the market amid a challenging environment for global fixed income. The Fund’s average duration remains low at nearly two years, indicating significantly lower interest rate risk compared to its U.S. and developed market peers. We remain positive about the Fund’s strategy going forward, including because the Fed is moving more slowly than many had anticipated to lower interest rates due to better-than-expected economic data prints, which benefits low duration high yield. In addition, analysts project a reduction in the default rate among Asian high yield issuers in 2024 as compared to 2023.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 6.81%.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*,†
| | 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 Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | 6.81 | % | | | 6.58 | %‡ | | | -5.14 | %‡ | | | -5.10 | %‡ | | | -1.59 | %‡ | | | -1.66 | %‡ | | | -0.42 | %‡ | | | -0.44 | %‡ |
JP Morgan JACI Diversified** | | | N/A | | | | 7.29 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.62 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 1.83 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.28 | %‡ |
JP Morgan JACI New - Corporate Non Investment Grade | | | N/A | | | | 3.35 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -7.47 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -2.36 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.71 | %‡ |
Custom Hybrid for KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | N/A | | | | 3.35 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -7.00 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -2.59 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.80 | %‡ |
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index | | | N/A | | | | 0.49 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.73 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -1.17 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -0.57 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on June 26, 2018. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| † | Prior to August 1, 2021, the Fund previously sought to track the performance of the Solactive USD China Corporate High Yield Bond Index, before fees and expenses. Its performance prior to that date would have been different if the current goal and principal investment strategies had been in effect. |
| ^ | 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. |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF 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.
Although emerging market equities inclusive of China, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the Period, returning -3.08%, emerging market equities, excluding China, demonstrated strong performance during the Period. The best-performing sectors across included Energy (+36.93%), Information Technology (+26.39%) and Utilities (+19.79%). The worst-performing sectors included Communication Services (-11.34%), Real Estate (-11.08%) and Consumer Discretionary (-4.68%). The Fund’s performance was driven, in particular, by its large allocation to Information Technology companies, which benefited from developed market flows into artificial intelligence-related equities. In addition, the Fund’s positions in the Energy and Utility sectors achieved a healthy return over the Period.
Although KEMX slightly underperformed global markets, represented by the MSCI All Country World Index, holdings in Eastern Europe and Central/Southern Asia (India) mostly outperformed, while South and Central American equities were in line with global markets. However, the performance of the Fund’s holdings in Thailand, Chile, the Czech Republic, and Qatar contributed to its overall slight underperformance versus global equities. Indian markets benefitted from strong economic growth and optimism around potential reforms that are expected to benefit household spending. Meanwhile, South Korea and Japan benefitted from increased earnings projections for semiconductor manufacturers on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven demand.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 18.67% while the Underlying Index increased by 20.51%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be attributed to the deduction of management fees and the Fund’s representative sampling strategy.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 18.67 | % | | | 18.07 | %‡ | | | 1.60 | %‡ | | | 1.69 | %‡ | | | 6.36 | %‡ | | | 6.45 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index** | | | N/A | | | | 8.59 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.68 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.05 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index | | | N/A | | | | 20.51 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 2.16 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 5.84 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on April 11, 2019. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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 0.59% 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, 2024. Please note that one cannot invest directly
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
The KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses and fees, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in 5G and semiconductor-related businesses, including 5G equipment, semiconductors, electronic components and data centers.
KFVG had several outperformers during the Period, including Shenzhen Transsion Holding, Hygon Information Technology and Foxconn Industrial Internet, which are all included in the funds’ top ten holdings. However, Apple supplier, Sunny Optical Tech, was a large underperformer in the Fund’s portfolio during the Period.
During the Period, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. In addition, China 5G and Semiconductor-related stocks experienced a selloff alongside broader China equities. However, global investor sentiment towards 5G and Semiconductor-related stocks picked up towards the end of 2023, which was reflected in the Fund’s performance.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 17.85% while the Underlying Index decreased by 17.24%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to management fees.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | -17.85 | % | | | -16.72 | %‡ | | | -14.08 | %‡ | | | -13.97 | %‡ | | | -14.75 | %‡ | | | -14.47 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -13.61 | %‡ |
CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index | | | N/A | | | | -17.24 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -13.20 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -13.73 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on November 23, 2020. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ^ | 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 0.64% 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)
net assets until August 1, 2024. 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (the Fund) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Value Line Dynamic Core Equity Index (the Underlying Index).
The Underlying Index introduces a market adaptive approach to investing in US large cap companies. The strategy seeks to identify US companies whose equity securities pay a high dividend yield and are the highest rated by Value Line®’s Safety™ and Timeliness™ Ranking Systems. Careful quantitative modelling, which incorporates a unique set of risk management tools, adjusts the beta of the overall portfolio based on the market environment. The index is rebalanced monthly.
During the period, large cap, high dividend, US-listed stocks had mixed performance. The Fund, with several of the “Magnificent Seven” stocks in its top 10 holdings, performed relatively in line with the S&P 500 and Russell 1000 Value Index while maintaining a higher dividend yield. Throughout the period, the Fund benefitted from a higher exposure to Information Technology compared to many dividend fund competitors. The Fund uses optimization software in an effort to balance the benefits of a higher-yielding portfolio of better-quality names without straying too far from the risk profile of the S&P 500 benchmark.
Financials, Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, and Information Technology were the top-performing sectors in the Fund during the Period, while Utilities, Consumer Staples, and Health Care lagged. The top-performing Fund holding during the Period was truck manufacturer PACCAR Inc. The worst-performing holding was renewable energy company Enviva Inc. At the end of the Period, the Fund held 23.61% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector and 15.06% in the Utilities sector.
For the one-year Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 12.45% while the Underlying Index increased by 12.14%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the index can be mainly attributed to a nominal tracking error.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | | 12.45 | % | | | 12.41 | %‡ | | | 8.26 | %‡ | | | 8.26 | %‡ | | | 12.06 | %‡ | | | 12.06 | %‡ |
S&P 500 Index** | | | N/A | | | | 29.88 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 11.49 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 13.90 | %‡ |
Value Line Dynamic Core Equity Index | | | N/A | | | | 12.14 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 8.00 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 11.77 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on November 23, 2020. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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 0.55%. 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
The KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (the Fund) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price performance of the KFA MLM Index (Index).
The Index consists of a portfolio of twenty-two liquid futures contracts traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Index includes futures contracts on 11 commodities, six currencies, and five global bond markets. These three baskets are weighted by their relative historical volatility, and within each basket, the constituent markets are equal dollar weighted.
The Fund’s strategy may be referred to as a type of “trend following” strategy. Trend following strategies typically do poorly in two types of environments. First, extended periods of stable, range bound markets can lead to consecutive cumulative small losses. Second, trend reversals following a large price move can cause trend following strategies to underperform. The fourth quarter of 2023 was representative of this type of market as it saw reversals across many markets in all asset classes: a bond rally after a multi-year profitable short trade, a dollar weakening, and an energy sell-off. Each of these reversals adversely affected the Fund’s positioning at both market and sector levels going into 2024.
A distinguishing feature of the Fund is that it provides pure trend following and does not invest in equity index futures. The main benefit of this approach is that it provides enhanced access to higher skew, or the degree to which the Fund provides a return that is uncorrelated to the broader market, in periods of stress and better diversification when combined with traditional asset allocations, which tend to be comprised of mostly equity exposure. The downside, or cost, to this approach is its lack of access to equity returns, in terms of both direction and size, during an equity bull market. Trend following managed futures strategies that included equity in early 2024 were admittedly able to go long toward the beginning of December 2023, which benefited such strategies significantly. Meanwhile, volatility-scaling positions increased their exposures significantly through the end of Q1 2024. This provided positive results for these strategies, but we believe that, in so doing, they diluted the absolute level of diversification they can provide. We encourage our investors to remember that the Fund takes the hard road, prioritizing maximum diversification potential by avoiding equity markets.
At the end of the Period, the Fund’s largest exposure in each of its three respective asset classes (fixed income, currencies, commodities) were the US 10-Year Future (short) at 25.59% of NAV, the British Pound (long) at 16.25% of NAV, and Gold (long) at 7.36% of NAV.
For the Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 1.01%, while the Underlying Index increased by 1.86%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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^ | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.39 | %‡ | | | 9.45 | %‡ | | | 9.37 | %‡ | | | 11.68 | %‡ | | | 11.67 | %‡ |
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index ** | | | N/A | | | | 0.49 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -4.73 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -5.16 | %‡ |
KFA MLM Index | | | N/A | | | | 1.86 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 12.09 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 14.19 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on December 1, 2020. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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, may be worth less than its 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
(at Net Asset Value)‡ (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
The KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF 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.
During the Period, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. In addition, China’s STAR Market was caught up in a continued selloff in growth equities during the Period, which adversely impacted the Fund’s performance. China’s initial public offering (“IPO”) applications slumped during the Period as earnings volatility, a slowing economy and regulatory changes led to the deferral of many IPOs, which, given the STAR Market’s and the Fund’s focus on new listings on innovative firms, adversely impacted investor sentiment and the Fund’s performance for the period.
The best-performing holdings of the Fund for the Period were mainly in the Information Technology sector, including Shenzhen Transsion Holdings and Shanghai Bochi Electronic Technology Corp. Meanwhile, companies in the Industrial sector, including Pylon Technologies, were the primary detractors from the Fund’s performance during the Period. We remain excited about the future potential for KSTR for several reasons, including that Chinese regulators are taking steps to shore up the market for the growth-stage technology companies that typically list on the STAR Market. In that regard, during the Period, regulators decided to temporarily tighten the supply of IPOs after a surge in recent years that led to lofty valuations and subsequent share price declines.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 35.46% while the Underlying Index decreased by 32.51%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be attributed to the index’s inclusion of a sanctioned security, which the Fund did not hold and the deduction of management fees.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | 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 SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF | | | -35.46 | % | | | -35.57 | %‡ | | | -19.71 | %‡ | | | -19.80 | %‡ | | | -22.99 | %‡ | | | -22.90 | %‡ |
MSCI China All Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -16.07 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -18.30 | %‡ |
SSE Science & Technology Innovation Board 50 Index | | | N/A | | | | -32.51 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -17.45 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -21.21 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on January 26, 2021. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF
The KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses and fees, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Hang Seng TECH Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of the 30 largest technology companies listed in Hong Kong that have significant revenue exposure to technology themes and pass the index’s screening criteria.
During the Period, top performers in KTEC included Li Auto Inc, BYD, Xiaomi Corp and NetEase. A major laggard in the fund was SenseTime Group. More broadly, the Fund’s performance was driven in part by the broader performance of Chinese equities, discussed above. In addition, Hong Kong-listed technology stocks experienced share price declines. Unfortunately for the Fund, KTEC companies were mostly left out of increased flows into U.S.-listed technology companies. Uncertainties around China’s growth trajectory negatively impacted the Fund’s performance during the Period.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund decreased by 18.29% while the Underlying Index decreased by 18.38%. The deviation between the Fund's performance and that of the Underlying Index can be attributed to nominal tracking error.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (continued)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | One Year Return | | | Annualized Inception to Date | |
| | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | | | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | -18.29 | % | | | -16.48 | %‡ | | | -25.59 | %‡ | | | -25.27 | %‡ |
MSCI All China Shares Index** | | | N/A | | | | -16.63 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -18.01 | %‡ |
HKSE Hang Seng TECH Index | | | N/A | | | | -18.38 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | -25.35 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on June 8, 2021. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)
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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF
The KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of constituents in the S&P Pan Asia BMI Index that have followed a policy of consistently increasing dividends every year for the last seven years. The S&P Pan Asia BMI Index is a comprehensive benchmark index that includes securities of companies from the Asia-Pacific region, including developed and emerging market countries.
The Fund’s positive performance for the Period reflects its significant position in Japanese equities, which rallied over the past year thanks, in part, to the divergent monetary policy in the nation. Japan was one of the only developed market countries to maintain an ultra-low interest rate regime in 2023. Meanwhile, KDIV companies overall also benefitted from having strong balance sheets against the backdrop of an strengthening U.S. dollar and higher interest rates.
The top-performing company in KDIV during the Period was Taiwan-based computer component maker Wistron Corporation. The worst-performing company in KDIV for the Period was Japanese electronic equipment maker Fujitsu. We continue to see opportunities in the KDIV portfolio, including because the companies in the portfolio have an an average dividend yield of approximately 4.50%, which is higher than the current yield on a 10-year U.S. treasury, the Bank of Japan officials has indicated that it will maintain accommodative monetary conditions, and Chinese authorities have begun to urge companies to increase their dividend payments, which should benefit the Fund.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 11.44% while the Underlying Index increased by 14.64%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees and the sampling of the index performed by the Fund.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
(at Net Asset Value)‡ (concluded)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | One Year Return | | | Annualized Inception to Date | |
| | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | | | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | 11.44 | % | | | 11.29 | %‡ | | | 11.44 | %‡ | | | 11.51 | %‡ |
MSCI ACWI** | | | N/A | | | | 23.22 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 19.70 | %‡ |
S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index | | | N/A | | | | 14.64 | %‡ | | | N/A | | | | 13.69 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on September 14, 2022. |
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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%, 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF
The KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF is an active ETF that invests in other Funds to provide investors with exposure to broad Emerging Market equities while dynamically adjusting the portfolio’s China weight based on fundamental, valuation and technical signals. KEM has the potential to mitigate downside risk by dynamically adjusting its allocations between the Underlying ETFs and cash and cash equivalents. By combining a strategic allocation with a systematic valuation overlay between China and the rest of Emerging Markets, KEM seeks to outperform the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (“Benchmark Index”).
KEM primarily invests in the following ETFs:
| ● | The KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
| ● | The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
Emerging Market equities, as measured by the Benchmark Index, were down for the Period, returning -3.08%. The best-performing sectors across Emerging Markets equity included Energy (+36.93%), Information Technology (+26.39%) and Utilities (+19.79%). The worst-performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Communication Services (-11.34%), Real Estate (-11.08%) and Consumer Discretionary (-4.68%). During the Period, KEM underperformed the Benchmark Index due to its overweight position in China, represented by the KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF. The Fund was overweight due to the extreme valuation disparity between China and the rest of Emerging Markets, as the latter has a significantly lower average earnings multiple.
From the Fund’s inception on August 24, 2023 to the end of the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2024, the NAV of the Fund increased by 2.31%.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date | |
| | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.50 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index** | | | N/A | | | | 7.52 | %‡ |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | | N/A | | | | 7.33 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on August 24, 2023. |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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 0.49%, 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.
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF
The KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Solactive Global Luxury Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of developed markets companies from global luxury-related sectors weighted by market capitalization. These companies operate across industries, including leather goods, jewelry, accessories, skincare, cosmetics, beverages, travel and supercar businesses.
Global luxury equities posted positive returns over the Period. Apparel, accessories, luxury goods and luxury automobile holdings drove the fund’s performance. Overall, the global luxury market performance was mixed due to consumption lagging in China for most of the Period and slowed growth in North America and Europe. The Fund’s holdings in distillers, vintners and casinos and gaming struggled the most.
KLXY launched mid-way through the Period in September 2023 and initially saw downward pressure on its NAV. However, the global luxury equity outlook has improved in 2024, with hopes of a consumption and travel recovery in the months ahead, assuming improving macroeconomic conditions. Rising wealth in the Middle East, with the region projected to see an 82.4% rise in high-net-worth individuals and a 33% rise in ultra-high-net-worth individuals by 2027, portend heightened demand for luxury goods.
By the end of the Period, the NAV of the Fund increased by 7.08% while the Underlying Index increased by 7.82%. The deviation between the Fund’s performance and that of the Underlying Index can be mainly attributed to the deduction of management fees.
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2024*
| | Cumulative Inception to Date | |
| | Net Asset Value | | | Market Price^ | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | | 7.08 | % | | | 7.32 | %‡ |
MSCI ACWI** | | | N/A | | | | 16.19 | %‡ |
Solactive Global Luxury Index | | | N/A | | | | 7.82 | %‡ |
| * | The Fund’s inception date was on September 6, 2023. |
Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
| ** | As of May 2024, this index replaced the prior index as the primary broad-based securities market index in order to satisfy a change in regulatory requirements. |
| ‡ | 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%, 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.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.4% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 40.8% | | | | | | | | |
Autohome ADR | | | 2,376,354 | | | $ | 62,308,002 | |
Baidu, Cl A * | | | 15,430,334 | | | | 202,479,451 | |
Bilibili, Cl Z * | | | 9,129,544 | | | | 103,001,838 | |
China Literature * | | | 16,671,400 | | | | 55,703,047 | |
iQIYI ADR * | | | 18,447,908 | | | | 78,034,651 | |
JOYY ADR | | | 1,195,538 | | | | 36,762,793 | |
Kanzhun ADR | | | 14,085,230 | | | | 246,914,082 | |
Kingsoft | | | 35,193,000 | | | | 108,369,861 | |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B * | | | 31,031,000 | | | | 194,477,771 | |
NetEase | | | 15,623,105 | | | | 324,980,227 | |
Tencent Holdings | | | 13,649,875 | | | | 529,848,402 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR * | | | 22,064,238 | | | | 246,898,823 | |
Weibo ADR | | | 3,025,846 | | | | 27,504,940 | |
| | | | | | | 2,217,283,888 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 42.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding | | | 54,417,464 | | | | 488,449,661 | |
JD.com, Cl A | | | 16,785,390 | | | | 231,413,170 | |
Meituan, Cl B * | | | 34,975,348 | | | | 432,586,120 | |
PDD Holdings ADR * | | | 3,064,148 | | | | 356,207,205 | |
TAL Education Group ADR * | | | 16,421,308 | | | | 186,381,846 | |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings * | | | 43,017,400 | | | | 113,500,925 | |
Trip.com Group * | | | 6,515,500 | | | | 287,378,134 | |
Vipshop Holdings ADR | | | 12,186,757 | | | | 201,690,828 | |
| | | | | | | 2,297,607,889 | |
Consumer Staples — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Health Information Technology * | | | 173,450,000 | | | | 70,475,247 | |
East Buy Holding *(A) | | | 14,331,000 | | | | 38,086,847 | |
JD Health International * | | | 40,781,500 | | | | 144,337,158 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ping An Healthcare and Technology * | | | 21,123,500 | | | $ | 31,848,066 | |
| | | | | | | 284,747,318 | |
Financials — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Lufax Holding ADR | | | 7,382,113 | | | | 31,152,516 | |
Qifu Technology ADR | | | 5,191,058 | | | | 95,671,199 | |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H * | | | 22,484,800 | | | | 35,911,556 | |
| | | | | | | 162,735,271 | |
Health Care — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
YSB *(A) | | | 12,470,400 | | | | 12,938,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Full Truck Alliance ADR * | | | 31,420,735 | | | | 228,428,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
KE Holdings ADR | | | 14,185,193 | | | | 194,762,700 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 5,398,503,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fenbi *(A) | | | 39,647,500 | | | | 21,985,721 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 21,985,721 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $6,895,338,198) | | | | | | | 5,420,489,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.240% (B)(C) | | | 33,462,855 | | | | 33,462,855 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $33,462,855) | | | | | | | 33,462,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS —100.4% (Cost $6,928,801,053) | | | | | | | 5,453,952,518 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (0.4)% | | | | | | | (22,966,187 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 5,430,986,331 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (A) | Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at March 31, 2024. |
| (B) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2024. |
| (C) | This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2024 was $33,462,855. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.2% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.2% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
China United Network Communications, Cl A | | | 3,082,500 | | | $ | 1,982,711 | |
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A | | | 1,399,702 | | | | 1,256,963 | |
| | | | | | | 3,239,674 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
BYD, Cl A | | | 225,600 | | | | 6,309,616 | |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | | 242,932 | | | | 2,858,142 | |
Midea Group, Cl A | | | 437,000 | | | | 3,865,371 | |
| | | | | | | 13,033,129 | |
Consumer Staples — 13.4% | | | | | | | | |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A | | | 226,742 | | | | 1,230,773 | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | | 311,312 | | | | 1,196,298 | |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A | | | 73,622 | | | | 990,192 | |
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A | | | 54,189 | | | | 12,709,830 | |
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A | | | 71,946 | | | | 1,829,171 | |
Muyuan Foods, Cl A | | | 267,345 | | | | 1,588,884 | |
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A | | | 59,616 | | | | 2,012,381 | |
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A | | | 189,779 | | | | 4,012,585 | |
| | | | | | | 25,570,114 | |
Energy — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A | | | 1,904,740 | | | | 1,676,394 | |
China Shenhua Energy, Cl A | | | 396,847 | | | | 2,136,624 | |
PetroChina, Cl A | | | 1,299,000 | | | | 1,767,688 | |
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A | | | 583,316 | | | | 2,015,784 | |
| | | | | | | 7,596,490 | |
Financials — 18.8% | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A | | | 6,311,607 | | | | 3,677,221 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Communications, Cl A | | | 2,909,999 | | | $ | 2,541,099 | |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | | 489,618 | | | | 1,391,221 | |
China Merchants Bank, Cl A | | | 1,529,467 | | | | 6,783,212 | |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A | | | 507,514 | | | | 1,607,738 | |
CITIC Securities, Cl A | | | 907,921 | | | | 2,400,981 | |
East Money Information, Cl A | | | 1,175,631 | | | | 2,087,197 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A | | | 4,664,126 | | | | 3,391,905 | |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | | 1,540,222 | | | | 3,347,571 | |
Ping An Bank, Cl A | | | 1,438,767 | | | | 2,084,710 | |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A | | | 797,898 | | | | 4,484,907 | |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A | | | 2,176,146 | | | | 2,137,062 | |
| | | | | | | 35,934,824 | |
Health Care — 7.8% | | | | | | | | |
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A | | | 1,001,781 | | | | 1,766,128 | |
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | | 685,075 | | | | 4,337,625 | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | | 130,253 | | | | 5,049,448 | |
WuXi AppTec, Cl A | | | 275,582 | | | | 1,752,848 | |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 64,750 | | | | 2,037,997 | |
| | | | | | | 14,944,046 | |
Industrials — 14.7% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A | | | 6,287,100 | | | | 4,347,039 | |
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A | | | 5,366,958 | | | | 3,873,459 | |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | | 508,555 | | | | 13,319,775 | |
NARI Technology, Cl A | | | 1,028,415 | | | | 3,447,692 | |
SF Holding, Cl A | | | 626,759 | | | | 3,142,255 | |
| | | | | | | 28,130,220 | |
Information Technology — 14.8% | | | | | | | | |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | | 9,727,745 | | | | 5,439,734 | |
Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A | | | 3,147,500 | | | | 9,871,161 | |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 1,994,491 | | | | 5,359,557 | |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | | 1,884,650 | | | | 7,634,229 | |
| | | | | | | 28,304,681 | |
Materials — 11.4% | | | | | | | | |
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A | | | 863,799 | | | | 9,851,049 | |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A | | | 5,100,392 | | | | 11,815,960 | |
| | | | | | | 21,667,009 | |
Real Estate — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
China Vanke, Cl A | | | 882,600 | | | | 1,094,072 | |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | | 1,086,477 | | | | 1,366,252 | |
| | | | | | | 2,460,324 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
China National Nuclear Power, Cl A | | | 1,260,000 | | | $ | 1,594,871 | |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | | 1,941,200 | | | | 1,253,957 | |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | | 1,659,370 | | | | 5,697,770 | |
| | | | | | | 8,546,598 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 189,427,109 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $211,987,210) | | | | | | | 189,427,109 | |
| | Number of Rights | | | | |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Kangmei Pharma‡‡*(A) | | | 61,390 | | | | — | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $–) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.2% (Cost $211,987,210) | | | | | | | 189,427,109 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.8% | | | | | | | 1,438,831 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 190,865,940 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
| ‡‡ | Expiration date not available. |
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 189,427,109 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 189,427,109 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 189,427,109 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 189,427,109 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 189,427,109 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 189,427,109 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.6% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 12.8% | | | | | | | | |
Autohome ADR | | | 456 | | | $ | 11,956 | |
Baidu, Cl A * | | | 5,750 | | | | 75,452 | |
Bilibili, Cl Z * | | | 1,100 | | | | 12,411 | |
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A | | | 25,000 | | | | 22,451 | |
iQIYI ADR * | | | 2,365 | | | | 10,004 | |
Kingsoft | | | 12,600 | | | | 38,799 | |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B * | | | 6,300 | | | | 39,483 | |
NetEase | | | 3,400 | | | | 70,724 | |
Tencent Holdings | | | 12,658 | | | | 491,347 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR * | | | 3,190 | | | | 35,696 | |
| | | | | | | 808,323 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 22.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding | | | 32,524 | | | | 291,935 | |
ANTA Sports Products | | | 4,000 | | | | 42,523 | |
BYD, Cl A | | | 2,000 | | | | 55,936 | |
BYD, Cl H | | | 3,000 | | | | 77,276 | |
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A | | | 2,000 | | | | 23,530 | |
Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A | | | 24,338 | | | | 56,316 | |
Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A | | | 7,100 | | | | 42,304 | |
Geely Automobile Holdings | | | 20,000 | | | | 23,612 | |
Great Wall Motor, Cl H | | | 14,500 | | | | 16,118 | |
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H | | | 22,000 | | | | 9,023 | |
H World Group ADR | | | 681 | | | | 26,355 | |
Haier Smart Home, Cl A | | | 17,200 | | | | 55,920 | |
Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A | | | 4,000 | | | | 9,206 | |
JD.com, Cl A | | | 5,372 | | | | 74,059 | |
Li Auto, Cl A * | | | 3,100 | | | | 48,046 | |
Li Ning | | | 6,500 | | | | 17,275 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Meituan, Cl B * | | | 10,666 | | | $ | 131,918 | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group * | | | 5,000 | | | | 43,538 | |
NIO ADR * | | | 4,002 | | | | 18,009 | |
PDD Holdings ADR * | | | 1,171 | | | | 136,129 | |
SAIC Motor, Cl A | | | 10,157 | | | | 21,082 | |
Shenzhou International Group Holdings | | | 3,300 | | | | 31,244 | |
TAL Education Group ADR * | | | 2,520 | | | | 28,602 | |
TravelSky Technology, Cl H | | | 6,000 | | | | 7,268 | |
Trip.com Group * | | | 1,400 | | | | 61,750 | |
Vipshop Holdings ADR | | | 1,609 | | | | 26,629 | |
Yum China Holdings | | | 1,055 | | | | 41,979 | |
| | | | | | | 1,417,582 | |
Consumer Staples — 10.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Health Information Technology * | | | 22,000 | | | | 8,939 | |
Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A | | | 1,200 | | | | 42,973 | |
China Mengniu Dairy | | | 12,000 | | | | 25,759 | |
China Resources Beer Holdings | | | 6,000 | | | | 27,637 | |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A | | | 5,133 | | | | 27,862 | |
Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A | | | 4,300 | | | | 26,118 | |
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A | | | 4,600 | | | | 16,631 | |
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A | | | 6,700 | | | | 25,747 | |
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A | | | 1,400 | | | | 18,830 | |
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A | | | 800 | | | | 187,637 | |
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A | | | 2,000 | | | | 50,849 | |
Muyuan Foods, Cl A | | | 7,502 | | | | 44,586 | |
New Hope Liuhe, Cl A * | | | 11,800 | | | | 15,407 | |
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A | | | 1,460 | | | | 49,283 | |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding | | | 12,000 | | | | 13,155 | |
Want Want China Holdings | | | 20,000 | | | | 11,806 | |
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A | | | 2,800 | | | | 59,202 | |
| | | | | | | 652,421 | |
Energy — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
China Oilfield Services, Cl H | | | 14,000 | | | | 16,099 | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A | | | 40,800 | | | | 35,909 | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H | | | 84,500 | | | | 47,938 | |
China Shenhua Energy, Cl H | | | 10,000 | | | | 39,290 | |
PetroChina, Cl A | | | 19,600 | | | | 26,672 | |
PetroChina, Cl H | | | 59,984 | | | | 51,274 | |
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A | | | 10,400 | | | | 35,939 | |
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A | | | 6,700 | | | | 19,093 | |
Yankuang Energy Group, Cl H | | | 21,000 | | | | 44,112 | |
| | | | | | | 316,326 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 22.0% | | | | | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A | | | 76,600 | | | $ | 44,628 | |
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H | | | 91,397 | | | | 38,537 | |
Bank of Beijing, Cl A | | | 24,600 | | | | 19,177 | |
Bank of China, Cl A | | | 30,400 | | | | 18,423 | |
Bank of China, Cl H | | | 210,396 | | | | 86,831 | |
Bank of Communications, Cl A | | | 38,200 | | | | 33,357 | |
Bank of Communications, Cl H | | | 37,000 | | | | 24,300 | |
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A | | | 12,400 | | | | 18,975 | |
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A | | | 19,400 | | | | 21,109 | |
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A | | | 12,300 | | | | 15,179 | |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | | 6,300 | | | | 17,901 | |
Bank of Shanghai, Cl A | | | 16,304 | | | | 15,091 | |
China CITIC Bank, Cl H | | | 28,000 | | | | 14,919 | |
China Construction Bank, Cl A | | | 10,500 | | | | 9,935 | |
China Construction Bank, Cl H | | | 196,000 | | | | 118,204 | |
China Everbright Bank, Cl A | | | 48,100 | | | | 20,670 | |
China Galaxy Securities, Cl H | | | 33,500 | | | | 16,437 | |
China Life Insurance, Cl H | | | 20,483 | | | | 24,575 | |
China Merchants Bank, Cl A | | | 15,600 | | | | 69,186 | |
China Merchants Bank, Cl H | | | 11,500 | | | | 45,477 | |
China Merchants Securities, Cl A | | | 8,300 | | | | 15,959 | |
China Minsheng Banking, Cl A | | | 44,600 | | | | 24,879 | |
China Minsheng Banking, Cl H | | | 26,000 | | | | 9,003 | |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A | | | 6,300 | | | | 19,958 | |
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H | | | 9,400 | | | | 16,454 | |
CITIC Securities, Cl A | | | 13,845 | | | | 36,613 | |
CITIC Securities, Cl H | | | 7,000 | | | | 11,538 | |
East Money Information, Cl A | | | 13,700 | | | | 24,323 | |
Everbright Securities, Cl A | | | 9,000 | | | | 20,267 | |
GF Securities, Cl A | | | 8,800 | | | | 16,181 | |
Guosen Securities, Cl A | | | 9,500 | | | | 10,965 | |
Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A | | | 7,300 | | | | 13,946 | |
Haitong Securities, Cl A | | | 11,000 | | | | 13,181 | |
Huatai Securities, Cl A | | | 10,400 | | | | 20,111 | |
Huatai Securities, Cl H | | | 8,000 | | | | 9,138 | |
Huaxia Bank, Cl A | | | 16,200 | | | | 14,459 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A | | | 58,600 | | | | 42,616 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H | | | 135,441 | | | | 68,184 | |
Industrial Bank, Cl A | | | 17,500 | | | | 38,035 | |
Industrial Securities, Cl A | | | 24,169 | | | | 18,109 | |
New China Life Insurance, Cl A | | | 3,500 | | | | 14,375 | |
New China Life Insurance, Cl H | | | 4,800 | | | | 8,500 | |
Orient Securities, Cl A | | | 12,300 | | | | 13,977 | |
People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | | 47,452 | | | | 15,158 | |
PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H | | | 25,510 | | | | 33,638 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ping An Bank, Cl A | | | 17,391 | | | $ | 25,199 | |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A | | | 8,900 | | | | 50,026 | |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | | 16,500 | | | | 69,677 | |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A | | | 25,000 | | | | 24,551 | |
Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A | | | 28,700 | | | | 17,630 | |
| | | | | | | 1,389,561 | |
Health Care — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A | | | 1,844 | | | | 10,411 | |
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A | | | 1,200 | | | | 19,865 | |
China Medical System Holdings | | | 8,000 | | | | 8,402 | |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | | 39,520 | | | | 31,055 | |
Genscript Biotech * | | | 12,000 | | | | 22,232 | |
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A | | | 2,800 | | | | 11,126 | |
Huadong Medicine, Cl A | | | 2,580 | | | | 11,016 | |
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | | 4,916 | | | | 31,126 | |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | | 3,400 | | | | 10,804 | |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A | | | 6,600 | | | | 15,390 | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | | 1,000 | | | | 38,767 | |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | | 5,600 | | | | 14,346 | |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman * | | | 10,000 | | | | 18,271 | |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | | 1,840 | | | | 12,874 | |
Zai Lab * | | | 4,400 | | | | 7,252 | |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 600 | | | | 18,885 | |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | | 6,132 | | | | 14,079 | |
| | | | | | | 295,901 | |
Industrials — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
AECC Aviation Power, Cl A | | | 3,400 | | | | 15,903 | |
China Eastern Airlines, Cl A * | | | 21,400 | | | | 10,729 | |
China Energy Engineering, Cl A | | | 69,737 | | | | 20,363 | |
China Merchants Port Holdings | | | 15,998 | | | | 19,195 | |
China Railway Group, Cl H | | | 23,000 | | | | 11,373 | |
China Southern Airlines, Cl A * | | | 20,100 | | | | 15,476 | |
CITIC | | | 20,780 | | | | 19,966 | |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | | 3,100 | | | | 81,193 | |
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A | | | 21,420 | | | | 30,535 | |
Daqin Railway, Cl A | | | 13,600 | | | | 13,786 | |
Fosun International | | | 15,000 | | | | 7,820 | |
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A | | | 35,600 | | | | 16,475 | |
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A | | | 20,400 | | | | 13,964 | |
Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A | | | 11,800 | | | | 23,696 | |
SF Holding, Cl A | | | 3,900 | | | | 19,553 | |
Shanghai International Airport, Cl A * | | | 1,800 | | | | 8,990 | |
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A | | | 15,000 | | | | 11,094 | |
Weichai Power, Cl A | | | 15,088 | | | | 34,684 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A | | | 3,300 | | | $ | 9,177 | |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H | | | 2,700 | | | | 8,556 | |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A | | | 14,100 | | | | 15,944 | |
ZTO Express Cayman ADR | | | 1,232 | | | | 25,798 | |
| | | | | | | 434,270 | |
Information Technology — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | | 41,900 | | | | 23,431 | |
Iflytek, Cl A | | | 2,800 | | | | 18,789 | |
Kingboard Holdings | | | 4,000 | | | | 8,157 | |
Kingdee International Software Group * | | | 14,000 | | | | 15,795 | |
Lenovo Group | | | 28,000 | | | | 32,449 | |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 8,429 | | | | 22,650 | |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | | 10,274 | | | | 41,617 | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | | 2,600 | | | | 13,272 | |
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A * | | | 2,019 | | | | 18,048 | |
Xiaomi, Cl B * | | | 37,400 | | | | 71,393 | |
Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A | | | 4,625 | | | | 7,612 | |
ZTE, Cl H | | | 6,600 | | | | 13,155 | |
| | | | | | | 286,368 | |
Materials — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A | | | 4,600 | | | | 14,116 | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H | | | 6,000 | | | | 12,481 | |
Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A | | | 24,900 | | | | 22,772 | |
China National Building Material, Cl H | | | 16,000 | | | | 5,499 | |
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A | | | 9,200 | | | | 24,545 | |
CMOC Group, Cl H | | | 48,000 | | | | 40,785 | |
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl A | | | 2,720 | | | | 13,622 | |
Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A * | | | 56,000 | | | | 12,341 | |
Rongsheng Petrochemical, Cl A | | | 10,950 | | | | 16,605 | |
Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A | | | 4,740 | | | | 17,079 | |
Tianqi Lithium, Cl A | | | 2,040 | | | | 13,478 | |
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A | | | 2,500 | | | | 28,511 | |
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A | | | 2,104 | | | | 7,859 | |
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A | | | 17,000 | | | | 39,383 | |
| | | | | | | 269,076 | |
Real Estate — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A | | | 8,000 | | | | 10,413 | |
China Overseas Land & Investment | | | 14,839 | | | | 21,349 | |
China Resources Land | | | 12,214 | | | | 38,625 | |
China Vanke, Cl A | | | 9,143 | | | | 11,334 | |
China Vanke, Cl H | | | 11,700 | | | | 8,102 | |
Country Garden Holdings * | | | 79,612 | | | | 4,933 | |
KE Holdings ADR | | | 1,875 | | | | 25,744 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Longfor Group Holdings | | | 8,500 | | | $ | 12,012 | |
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A | | | 14,500 | | | | 18,234 | |
Seazen Holdings, Cl A * | | | 5,600 | | | | 7,320 | |
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A * | | | 24,000 | | | | 8,892 | |
| | | | | | | 166,958 | |
Utilities — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
China Gas Holdings | | | 13,200 | | | | 11,907 | |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | | 14,000 | | | | 9,803 | |
China Resources Gas Group | | | 6,700 | | | | 21,359 | |
China Resources Power Holdings | | | 12,000 | | | | 27,997 | |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | | 18,700 | | | | 64,210 | |
ENN Energy Holdings | | | 2,482 | | | | 19,123 | |
Guangdong Investment | | | 14,000 | | | | 5,992 | |
Huadian Power International, Cl A | | | 44,400 | | | | 42,013 | |
Huaneng Power International, Cl H * | | | 39,077 | | | | 23,017 | |
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A | | | 11,800 | | | | 27,061 | |
| | | | | | | 252,482 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 6,289,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Sino Biopharmaceutical | | | 39,500 | | | | 15,242 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 15,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $8,385,563) | | | | | | | 6,304,510 | |
| | Number of Rights | | | | |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Kangmei Pharma‡‡*(A) | | | 446 | | | | — | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $–) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8% (Cost $8,385,563) | | | | | | | 6,304,510 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.2% | | | | | | | 13,282 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 6,317,792 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| ‡‡ | Expiration date not available. |
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 6,289,268 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,289,268 | |
Hong Kong | | | 15,242 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,242 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 6,304,510 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,304,510 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Total Investments in Securities. | | $ | 6,304,510 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,304,510 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.7% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 44.9% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H | | | 190,000 | | | $ | 107,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Changsha, Cl A | | | 9,300 | | | | 9,927 | |
Bank of Chengdu, Cl A | | | 8,800 | | | | 16,484 | |
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A | | | 13,700 | | | | 20,964 | |
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A | | | 42,755 | | | | 46,521 | |
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A | | | 24,091 | | | | 29,731 | |
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A | | | 15,346 | | | | 43,605 | |
Bank of Suzhou, Cl A | | | 8,500 | | | | 8,382 | |
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A | | | 20,600 | | | | 13,222 | |
| | | | | | | 188,836 | |
Industrials — 16.3% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A | | | 3,908 | | | | 15,270 | |
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A | | | 114,400 | | | | 79,099 | |
China Communications Services, Cl H | | | 20,000 | | | | 9,327 | |
China Energy Engineering, Cl A | | | 75,500 | | | | 22,046 | |
China Railway Group, Cl H | | | 32,500 | | | | 16,070 | |
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A | | | 97,600 | | | | 70,440 | |
China XD Electric, Cl A | | | 11,900 | | | | 9,015 | |
CRRC, Cl H | | | 34,000 | | | | 18,333 | |
CSSC Science & Technology, Cl A | | | 3,500 | | | | 7,906 | |
Daqin Railway, Cl A | | | 36,632 | | | | 37,134 | |
Dongfang Electric, Cl A | | | 6,500 | | | | 14,100 | |
Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | | 8,100 | | | | 8,401 | |
Goneo Group, Cl A | | | 1,000 | | | | 14,221 | |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A * | | | 4,200 | | | | 11,714 | |
Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,235 | |
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A | | | 7,900 | | | | 15,266 | |
Jiangxi Special Electric Motor, Cl A * | | | 4,000 | | | | 5,223 | |
Liaoning Port, Cl A | | | 43,800 | | | | 8,446 | |
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A | | | 41,600 | | | | 19,252 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A | | | 5,200 | | | $ | 6,740 | |
NARI Technology, Cl A | | | 18,652 | | | | 62,530 | |
Ningbo Deye Technology, Cl A | | | 1,000 | | | | 12,399 | |
Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables, Cl A | | | 1,600 | | | | 9,758 | |
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A | | | 40,100 | | | | 27,450 | |
Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A | | | 20,300 | | | | 6,543 | |
Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A * | | | 29,500 | | | | 17,146 | |
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A | | | 16,010 | | | | 11,841 | |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A | | | 3,150 | | | | 26,561 | |
Sichuan Road & Bridge, Cl A | | | 16,800 | | | | 17,539 | |
Sieyuan Electric, Cl A | | | 1,700 | | | | 13,967 | |
TBEA, Cl A | | | 11,867 | | | | 25,040 | |
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings | | | 19,600 | | | | 27,739 | |
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H | | | 12,000 | | | | 7,697 | |
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A | | | 3,700 | | | | 7,843 | |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H | | | 3,800 | | | | 12,041 | |
| | | | | | | 684,332 | |
Materials — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H | | | 9,500 | | | | 19,761 | |
Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology, Cl A | | | 3,000 | | | | 6,537 | |
China National Building Material, Cl H | | | 31,000 | | | | 10,655 | |
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A | | | 8,524 | | | | 22,741 | |
China Rare Earth Resources And Technology, Cl A | | | 2,400 | | | | 9,104 | |
Henan Shenhuo Coal Industry & Electricity Power, Cl A | | | 5,300 | | | | 14,527 | |
Jinduicheng Molybdenum, Cl A | | | 7,500 | | | | 11,755 | |
Sinomine Resource Group, Cl A | | | 1,700 | | | | 8,598 | |
Western Mining, Cl A | | | 5,500 | | | | 14,613 | |
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A | | | 3,300 | | | | 8,868 | |
Yintai Gold, Cl A | | | 6,300 | | | | 15,697 | |
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium, Cl A | | | 11,900 | | | | 9,293 | |
Yunnan Tin, Cl A | | | 3,800 | | | | 7,887 | |
| | | | | | | 160,036 | |
Utilities — 17.7% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Holdings | | | 4,000 | | | | 11,602 | |
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A | | | 9,100 | | | | 6,580 | |
CGN Power, Cl H | | | 82,000 | | | | 24,307 | |
China Gas Holdings | | | 20,800 | | | | 18,763 | |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | | 26,000 | | | | 18,205 | |
China National Nuclear Power, Cl A | | | 44,000 | | | | 55,694 | |
China Power International Development | | | 38,000 | | | | 15,586 | |
China Resources Gas Group | | | 7,100 | | | | 22,634 | |
China Resources Power Holdings | | | 16,635 | | | | 38,811 | |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | | 66,700 | | | | 43,086 | |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | | 57,000 | | | | 195,721 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Utilities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Datang International Power Generation, Cl A | | | 24,000 | | | $ | 9,685 | |
ENN Energy Holdings | | | 6,100 | | | | 46,998 | |
ENN Natural Gas, Cl A | | | 5,900 | | | | 15,732 | |
GD Power Development, Cl A | | | 41,500 | | | | 28,866 | |
Huadian Power International, Cl A | | | 19,542 | | | | 18,491 | |
Huaneng Power International, Cl H * | | | 33,000 | | | | 19,438 | |
Kunlun Energy | | | 30,000 | | | | 25,031 | |
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A | | | 17,306 | | | | 35,873 | |
Shanghai Electric Power, Cl A | | | 6,600 | | | | 7,891 | |
Shenergy, Cl A | | | 11,219 | | | | 12,223 | |
Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A | | | 11,100 | | | | 10,840 | |
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A | | | 10,584 | | | | 24,272 | |
Wintime Energy Group, Cl A * | | | 51,200 | | | | 9,379 | |
Zhejiang Zheneng Electric Power, Cl A * | | | 25,700 | | | | 23,610 | |
| | | | | | | 739,318 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 1,880,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GREECE — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings S.A | | | 1,581 | | | | 14,240 | |
TOTAL GREECE | | | | | | | 14,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Great Eastern Shipping | | | 1,863 | | | | 22,365 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Engineering | | | 791 | | | | 37,133 | |
GMM Pfaudler | | | 629 | | | | 9,321 | |
| | | | | | | 46,454 | |
Materials — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Carborundum Universal | | | 2,158 | | | | 32,818 | |
Navin Fluorine International | | | 601 | | | | 22,442 | |
PI Industries | | | 1,579 | | | | 73,221 | |
Vinati Organics | | | 479 | | | | 8,446 | |
| | | | | | | 136,927 | |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | | 205,746 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Adaro Energy Indonesia | | | 273,100 | | | | 46,507 | |
Indo Tambangraya Megah | | | 7,500 | | | | 12,630 | |
Medco Energi Internasional | | | 119,200 | | | | 10,751 | |
| | | | | | | 69,888 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper | | | 46,700 | | | $ | 28,203 | |
Merdeka Copper Gold * | | | 183,000 | | | | 26,316 | |
Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia | | | 26,500 | | | | 11,909 | |
| | | | | | | 66,428 | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 136,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ISRAEL — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Elbit Systems | | | 501 | | | | 105,035 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
ICL Group | | | 14,738 | | | | 78,202 | |
Israel * | | | 70 | | | | 19,106 | |
| | | | | | | 97,308 | |
TOTAL ISRAEL | | | | | | | 202,343 | |
| | | | | | | | |
KAZAKHSTAN — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR | | | 1,228 | | | | 49,621 | |
TOTAL KAZAKHSTAN | | | | | | | 49,621 | |
| | | | | | | | |
KUWAIT — 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
Kuwait Finance House | | | 160,758 | | | | 418,096 | |
TOTAL KUWAIT | | | | | | | 418,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Pentamaster | | | 9,400 | | | | 8,878 | |
Sime Darby | | | 51,600 | | | | 28,345 | |
| | | | | | | 37,223 | |
Materials — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Petronas Chemicals Group | | | 53,000 | | | | 75,139 | |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | | | 112,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aboitiz Equity Ventures | | | 31,840 | | | | 26,536 | |
Ayala | | | 5,280 | | | | 60,112 | |
International Container Terminal Services | | | 19,240 | | | | 108,838 | |
JG Summit | | | 49,842 | | | | 32,273 | |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | | | 227,759 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
POLAND — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | | 2,653 | | | $ | 75,943 | |
TOTAL POLAND | | | | | | | 75,943 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Rosneft Oil PJSC (A)(B) | | | 33,666 | | | | — | |
Sovcomflot PJSC (A)(B) | | | 9,110 | | | | — | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC (A)(B) | | | 143,400 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | — | |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (A)(B) | | | 1,239 | | | | — | |
Polymetal International *(A)(B) | | | 7,154 | | | | — | |
Segezha Group PJSC *(A)(B) | | | 78,500 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | — | |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 9.7% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Oversea-Chinese Banking | | | 25,712 | | | | 257,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Keppel | | | 11,100 | | | | 60,369 | |
Singapore Airlines | | | 11,300 | | | | 53,586 | |
Singapore Technologies Engineering | | | 11,900 | | | | 35,446 | |
| | | | | | | 149,401 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | | | 406,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Impala Platinum Holdings | | | 17,151 | | | | 70,927 | |
Kumba Iron Ore | | | 1,221 | | | | 29,807 | |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | | 100,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
THAILAND — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
PTT | | | 186,800 | | | | 174,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Indorama Ventures | | | 28,300 | | | | 18,382 | |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | | | 192,447 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TURKEY — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Otokar Otomotiv Ve Savunma Sanayi A.S. * | | | 785 | | | | 11,307 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Turk Hava Yollari AO * | | | 10,468 | | | $ | 96,342 | |
| | | | | | | 107,649 | |
Materials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Nuh Cimento Sanayi | | | 1,122 | | | | 10,526 | |
TOTAL TURKEY | | | | | | | 118,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Air Arabia PJSC | | | 48,641 | | | | 36,956 | |
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | | | | | | | 36,956 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $4,995,479) | | | | | | | 4,177,455 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA— 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC (A)(B)(C) | | | 136,600 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $74,846) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $5,070,325) | | | | | | | 4,177,455 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.3% | | | | | | | 10,603 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 4,188,058 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
| (B) | 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. |
| (C) | Currently, no stated interest rate. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
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, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 1,880,310 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,880,310 | |
Greece | | | 14,240 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,240 | |
India | | | 205,746 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 205,746 | |
Indonesia | | | 136,316 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 136,316 | |
Israel | | | 202,343 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 202,343 | |
Kazakhstan | | | 49,621 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,621 | |
Kuwait | | | 418,096 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 418,096 | |
Malaysia | | | 112,362 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 112,362 | |
Philippines | | | 227,759 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 227,759 | |
Poland | | | 75,943 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,943 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Singapore | | | 406,407 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 406,407 | |
South Africa | | | 100,734 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,734 | |
Thailand | | | 192,447 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 192,447 | |
Turkey | | | 118,175 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 118,175 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | 36,956 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 36,956 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 4,177,455 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,177,455 | |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Total Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 4,177,455 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,177,455 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.7% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
IDP Education | | | 11,246 | | | $ | 131,477 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 131,477 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Americanas * | | | 1,278,400 | | | | 166,008 | |
MercadoLibre * | | | 306 | | | | 462,660 | |
| | | | | | | 628,668 | |
Information Technology — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
TOTVS | | | 22,700 | | | | 128,702 | |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | | | 757,370 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 42.4% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 14.3% | | | | | | | | |
Baidu, Cl A * | | | 36,464 | | | | 478,487 | |
Bilibili, Cl Z * | | | 35,820 | | | | 404,130 | |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B * | | | 72,400 | | | | 453,746 | |
NetEase | | | 30,500 | | | | 634,438 | |
Tencent Holdings | | | 17,875 | | | | 693,856 | |
| | | | | | | 2,664,657 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 18.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding | | | 69,600 | | | | 624,728 | |
JD.com, Cl A | | | 49,075 | | | | 676,576 | |
Meituan, Cl B * | | | 55,898 | | | | 691,358 | |
PDD Holdings ADR * | | | 5,666 | | | | 658,672 | |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings * | | | 56,400 | | | | 148,811 | |
Trip.com Group * | | | 10,650 | | | | 469,738 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Vipshop Holdings ADR | | | 8,070 | | | $ | 133,558 | |
| | | | | | | 3,403,441 | |
Consumer Staples — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Health Information Technology * | | | 1,036,000 | | | | 420,942 | |
JD Health International * | | | 116,700 | | | | 413,034 | |
| | | | | | | 833,976 | |
Information Technology — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
GDS Holdings, Cl A * | | | 480,900 | | | | 391,408 | |
Hua Hong Semiconductor * | | | 63,000 | | | | 122,837 | |
Kingdee International Software Group * | | | 412,000 | | | | 464,829 | |
| | | | | | | 979,074 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 7,881,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GREECE — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
OPAP | | | 7,784 | | | | 140,223 | |
TOTAL GREECE | | | | | | | 140,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 7.1% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
FSN E-Commerce Ventures * | | | 249,952 | | | | 485,354 | |
Zomato * | | | 248,525 | | | | 542,626 | |
| | | | | | | 1,027,980 | |
Financials — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
One 97 Communications * | | | 31,527 | | | | 152,206 | |
PB Fintech * | | | 10,376 | | | | 139,867 | |
| | | | | | | 292,073 | |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | | 1,320,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Nexon | | | 27,600 | | | | 457,736 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 457,736 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
VK GDR *(A)(B) | | | 49,503 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Ozon Holdings PLC ADR *(A)(B) | | | 58,005 | | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
HeadHunter Group PLC ADR *(A)(B) | | | 11,746 | | | $ | — | |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Sea ADR * | | | 11,557 | | | | 620,726 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | | | 620,726 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Naspers, Cl N | | | 2,909 | | | | 515,789 | |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | | 515,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 18.5% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 12.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kakao | | | 11,138 | | | | 444,279 | |
Kakao Games * | | | 7,839 | | | | 133,926 | |
Krafton * | | | 2,675 | | | | 490,789 | |
NAVER | | | 3,269 | | | | 455,050 | |
NCSoft | | | 3,177 | | | | 469,146 | |
Netmarble * | | | 3,169 | | | | 146,180 | |
Pearl Abyss * | | | 6,325 | | | | 140,947 | |
| | | | | | | 2,280,317 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Coupang, Cl A * | | | 24,580 | | | | 437,278 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
SK Hynix | | | 5,263 | | | | 715,416 | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | | | 3,433,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TAIWAN — 13.2% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
momo.com | | | 12,300 | | | | 148,737 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
Nanya Technology | | | 223,000 | | | | 471,733 | |
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing * | | | 163,000 | | | | 131,404 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | | | 28,000 | | | | 681,550 | |
United Microelectronics | | | 286,000 | | | | 466,486 | |
Vanguard International Semiconductor | | | 57,000 | | | | 152,280 | |
VisEra Technologies | | | 14,000 | | | | 132,111 | |
Win Semiconductors | | | 29,000 | | | | 132,298 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
WPG Holdings | | | 47,000 | | | $ | 140,838 | |
| | | | | | | 2,308,700 | |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | | | | 2,457,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Mastercard, Cl A | | | 1,408 | | | | 678,051 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 678,051 | |
| | | | | | | | |
URUGUAY — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Dlocal, Cl A * | | | 8,358 | | | | 122,863 | |
TOTAL URUGUAY | | | | | | | 122,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $21,597,248) | | | | | | | 18,515,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $21,597,248) | | | | | | | 18,515,884 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.3% | | | | | | | 61,202 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 18,577,086 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
| (B) | 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. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | 131,477 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 131,477 | |
Brazil | | | 757,370 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 757,370 | |
China | | | 7,881,148 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,881,148 | |
Greece | | | 140,223 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 140,223 | |
India | | | 1,320,053 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,320,053 | |
Japan | | | 457,736 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 457,736 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Singapore | | | 620,726 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 620,726 | |
South Africa | | | 515,789 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 515,789 | |
South Korea | | | 3,433,011 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,433,011 | |
Taiwan | | | 2,457,437 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,457,437 | |
United States | | | 678,051 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 678,051 | |
Uruguay | | | 122,863 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 122,863 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 18,515,884 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,515,884 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 18,515,884 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,515,884 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 98.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 36.6% | | | | | | | | |
BYD, Cl A | | | 19,500 | | | $ | 545,379 | |
BYD, Cl H | | | 188,500 | | | | 4,855,535 | |
Li Auto, Cl A * | | | 311,100 | | | | 4,821,653 | |
NIO ADR * | | | 686,335 | | | | 3,088,508 | |
Seres Group, Cl A * | | | 86,200 | | | | 1,032,918 | |
Tianneng Power International | | | 620,000 | | | | 580,672 | |
XPeng, Cl A * | | | 582,200 | | | | 2,387,880 | |
Yadea Group Holdings | | | 1,168,694 | | | | 1,893,456 | |
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology * | | | 491,100 | | | | 1,647,155 | |
| | | | | | | 20,853,156 | |
Industrials — 19.9% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A | | | 2,858,700 | | | | 1,976,568 | |
China Conch Venture Holdings | | | 1,498,000 | | | | 1,041,228 | |
China Everbright Environment Group | | | 3,548,216 | | | | 1,378,221 | |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | | 133,450 | | | | 3,495,242 | |
Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group, Cl H | | | 367,000 | | | | 131,298 | |
Ginlong Technologies, Cl A | | | 23,550 | | | | 193,190 | |
Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A | | | 200,235 | | | | 207,670 | |
GoodWe Technologies, Cl A | | | 10,017 | | | | 138,704 | |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A * | | | 102,800 | | | | 286,720 | |
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Cl A | | | 4,942 | | | | 146,768 | |
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A | | | 131,000 | | | | 169,786 | |
Ningbo Deye Technology, Cl A | | | 25,380 | | | | 314,681 | |
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A | | | 86,900 | | | | 1,242,386 | |
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A | | | 124,500 | | | | 346,214 | |
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection, Cl A | | | 98,600 | | | | 249,473 | |
| | | | | | | 11,318,149 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 19.3% | | | | | | | | |
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A | | | 412,176 | | | $ | 319,617 | |
Flat Glass Group, Cl A | | | 91,300 | | | | 358,264 | |
Flat Glass Group, Cl H | | | 412,000 | | | | 1,001,251 | |
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics, Cl A | | | 93,700 | | | | 187,261 | |
JA Solar Technology, Cl A | | | 191,768 | | | | 461,433 | |
Kingdee International Software Group * | | | 2,417,000 | | | | 2,726,921 | |
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings * | | | 1,956,000 | | | | 414,870 | |
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 439,446 | | | | 1,180,871 | |
Risen Energy, Cl A | | | 65,500 | | | | 132,436 | |
Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A | | | 286,200 | | | | 478,550 | |
Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy, Cl A | | | 105,720 | | | | 198,614 | |
Tuya ADR * | | | 220,668 | | | | 386,169 | |
Xinyi Solar Holdings | | | 4,077,588 | | | | 3,157,266 | |
| | | | | | | 11,003,523 | |
Utilities — 22.8% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing Enterprises Water Group | | | 3,888,500 | | | | 864,503 | |
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A | | | 226,000 | | | | 163,421 | |
CGN Power, Cl A | | | 640,000 | | | | 356,123 | |
CGN Power, Cl H | | | 7,130,000 | | | | 2,113,551 | |
China Datang Renewable Power, Cl H | | | 2,312,000 | | | | 475,608 | |
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H | | | 3,260,800 | | | | 2,283,179 | |
China National Nuclear Power, Cl A | | | 1,102,100 | | | | 1,395,006 | |
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A | | | 1,662,600 | | | | 1,073,989 | |
China Yangtze Power, Cl A | | | 711,900 | | | | 2,444,447 | |
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A | | | 434,400 | | | | 900,463 | |
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A | | | 266,300 | | | | 610,696 | |
Xinyi Energy Holdings | | | 2,006,000 | | | | 284,504 | |
| | | | | | | 12,965,490 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 56,140,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Canvest Environmental Protection Group | | | 472,000 | | | | 243,043 | |
Concord New Energy Group | | | 6,680,000 | | | | 529,180 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 772,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $71,084,667) | | | | | | | 56,912,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $71,084,667) | | | | | | | 56,912,541 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.1% | | | | | | | 39,191 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 56,951,732 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)
| * | Non-income producing security. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 94.2% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
IGO | | | 493,747 | | | $ | 2,277,395 | |
Lynas Rare Earths * | | | 622,374 | | | | 2,310,352 | |
Mineral Resources | | | 26,675 | | | | 1,233,336 | |
Pilbara Minerals | | | 1,045,833 | | | | 2,613,218 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 8,434,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BELGIUM — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Umicore | | | 120,449 | | | | 2,601,037 | |
TOTAL BELGIUM | | | | | | | 2,601,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 46.0% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 22.3% | | | | | | | | |
BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology, Cl A * | | | 1,004,100 | | | | 1,042,768 | |
BYD, Cl A | | | 158,900 | | | | 4,444,140 | |
Geely Automobile Holdings | | | 2,417,000 | | | | 2,853,539 | |
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H | | | 1,826,000 | | | | 748,930 | |
Li Auto, Cl A * | | | 245,200 | | | | 3,800,287 | |
NIO ADR *(A) | | | 430,867 | | | | 1,938,901 | |
Seres Group, Cl A * | | | 262,400 | | | | 3,144,290 | |
Shenzhen Kedali Industry, Cl A | | | 47,736 | | | | 539,269 | |
XPeng, Cl A * | | | 530,600 | | | | 2,176,243 | |
Yadea Group Holdings | | | 718,000 | | | | 1,163,266 | |
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology * | | | 500,500 | | | | 1,678,683 | |
| | | | | | | 23,530,316 | |
Industrials — 10.3% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A | | | 95,100 | | | | 513,590 | |
China Baoan Group, Cl A | | | 492,307 | | | | 718,756 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A | | | 181,320 | | | $ | 4,749,029 | |
Eve Energy, Cl A | | | 385,960 | | | | 2,081,730 | |
Farasis Energy Gan Zhou, Cl A * | | | 233,120 | | | | 380,163 | |
Gotion High-tech, Cl A * | | | 338,089 | | | | 942,965 | |
Qingdao TGOOD Electric, Cl A | | | 201,800 | | | | 536,714 | |
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A | | | 298,500 | | | | 993,712 | |
| | | | | | | 10,916,659 | |
Materials — 13.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chengxin Lithium Group, Cl A | | | 173,400 | | | | 460,464 | |
CMOC Group, Cl A | | | 3,082,700 | | | | 3,532,597 | |
CNGR Advanced Material, Cl A | | | 124,750 | | | | 916,673 | |
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl A | | | 303,558 | | | | 1,520,214 | |
GEM, Cl A | | | 976,840 | | | | 844,933 | |
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology, Cl A | | | 339,894 | | | | 1,040,692 | |
Ningbo Shanshan, Cl A | | | 423,400 | | | | 684,051 | |
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 379,000 | | | | 1,006,435 | |
Shenzhen Senior Technology Material, Cl A | | | 252,500 | | | | 385,337 | |
Tianqi Lithium, Cl A | | | 279,100 | | | | 1,844,034 | |
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A | | | 271,251 | | | | 728,900 | |
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A | | | 318,963 | | | | 1,191,433 | |
| | | | | | | 14,155,763 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 48,602,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Vale Indonesia | | | 1,376,000 | | | | 353,221 | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 353,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Panasonic Holdings | | | 442,800 | | | | 4,229,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Nidec | | | 28,000 | | | | 1,134,098 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 5,363,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NETHERLANDS — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alfen Beheer BV *(A) | | | 15,109 | | | | 815,882 | |
TOTAL NETHERLANDS | | | | | | | 815,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 13.8% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 9.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ecopro * | | | 13,118 | | | | 2,669,884 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
L&F * | | | 15,781 | | | $ | 2,040,834 | |
LG Energy Solution * | | | 8,194 | | | | 2,404,182 | |
POSCO Future M | | | 10,718 | | | | 2,416,277 | |
SK IE Technology * | | | 12,189 | | | | 662,756 | |
| | | | | | | 10,193,933 | |
Information Technology — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung SDI | | | 12,573 | | | | 4,398,799 | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | | | 14,592,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SWEDEN — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Volvo Car, Cl B * | | | 425,775 | | | | 1,615,879 | |
TOTAL SWEDEN | | | | | | | 1,615,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 16.2% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
Lucid Group *(A) | | | 602,518 | | | | 1,717,177 | |
Rivian Automotive, Cl A * | | | 268,777 | | | | 2,943,108 | |
Tesla * | | | 21,470 | | | | 3,774,211 | |
| | | | | | | 8,434,496 | |
Industrials — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
ChargePoint Holdings *(A) | | | 270,697 | | | | 514,324 | |
Nikola * | | | 737,660 | | | | 767,167 | |
Plug Power *(A) | | | 414,811 | | | | 1,426,950 | |
| | | | | | | 2,708,441 | |
Materials — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Albemarle | | | 34,392 | | | | 4,530,802 | |
MP Materials * | | | 99,224 | | | | 1,418,903 | |
| | | | | | | 5,949,705 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 17,092,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $141,848,979) | | | | | | | 99,471,724 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
CHILE— 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (B) | | | 59,708 | | | | 2,903,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GERMANY— 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Dr Ing hc F Porsche (B) | | | 27,134 | | | | 2,704,228 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $7,141,483) | | | | | | | 5,607,783 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.240% (C)(D) | | | 5,989,936 | | | $ | 5,989,936 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $5,989,936) | | | | | | | 5,989,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS —105.2% (Cost $154,980,398) | | | | | | | 111,069,443 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (5.2)% | | | | | | | (5,451,081 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 105,618,362 | |
‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(A) | Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at March 31, 2024. |
(B) | Currently, no stated interest rate. |
(C) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2024. |
(D) | This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2024 was $5,989,936. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 100.0% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 95.4% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 95.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A | | | 744,114 | | | $ | 1,311,864 | |
Akeso * | | | 134,000 | | | | 798,715 | |
Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A | | | 27,224 | | | | 322,623 | |
Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A | | | 46,730 | | | | 366,482 | |
BeiGene * | | | 181,218 | | | | 2,201,999 | |
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A | | | 131,442 | | | | 489,349 | |
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A | | | 109,390 | | | | 617,583 | |
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A | | | 67,422 | | | | 628,123 | |
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A | | | 38,424 | | | | 297,267 | |
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A | | | 32,208 | | | | 533,177 | |
China Medical System Holdings | | | 358,000 | | | | 376,002 | |
China National Medicines, Cl A | | | 60,155 | | | | 273,417 | |
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group | | | 417,500 | | | | 266,724 | |
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 78,790 | | | | 563,111 | |
Chongqing Taiji Industry Group, Cl A * | | | 44,400 | | | | 203,336 | |
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A | | | 191,372 | | | | 1,184,543 | |
CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 93,300 | | | | 475,470 | |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | | 2,372,889 | | | | 1,864,609 | |
Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A | | | 51,340 | | | | 435,022 | |
Genscript Biotech * | | | 310,000 | | | | 574,335 | |
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A | | | 112,140 | | | | 445,601 | |
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A | | | 37,299 | | | | 289,026 | |
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A | | | 29,850 | | | | 218,518 | |
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group | | | 314,000 | | | | 621,063 | |
Huadong Medicine, Cl A | | | 139,941 | | | | 597,511 | |
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A | | | 145,847 | | | | 405,175 | |
Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 73,500 | | | | 378,919 | |
Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A | | | 130,200 | | | | 348,078 | |
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings | | | 92,200 | | | | 375,800 | |
Imeik Technology Development, Cl A | | | 17,200 | | | | 818,329 | |
Innovent Biologics * | | | 322,500 | | | | 1,553,482 | |
iRay Technology, Cl A | | | 8,137 | | | | 245,799 | |
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | | 508,828 | | | | 3,221,699 | |
Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 80,300 | | | | 247,744 | |
Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A | | | 79,910 | | | | 377,515 | |
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A | | | 148,745 | | | | 223,105 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | | 311,775 | | | $ | 346,111 | |
Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A | | | 150,000 | | | | 284,695 | |
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | | 49,059 | | | | 246,633 | |
Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A * | | | 312,183 | | | | 216,710 | |
MGI Tech, Cl A | | | 33,155 | | | | 270,066 | |
Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 128,884 | | | | 198,995 | |
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A | | | 118,475 | | | | 332,397 | |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H | | | 661,200 | | | | 412,276 | |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A | | | 169,129 | | | | 537,409 | |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H | | | 132,000 | | | | 215,883 | |
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A * | | | 61,136 | | | | 228,700 | |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A | | | 222,094 | | | | 517,884 | |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H | | | 195,500 | | | | 282,267 | |
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A | | | 530,034 | | | | 518,324 | |
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Cl A | | | 65,744 | | | | 1,175,358 | |
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A | | | 89,077 | | | | 268,565 | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A | | | 96,655 | | | | 3,746,972 | |
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A | | | 62,600 | | | | 570,267 | |
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A | | | 88,865 | | | | 356,297 | |
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 133,250 | | | | 370,180 | |
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 119,515 | | | | 502,890 | |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | | 356,400 | | | | 913,035 | |
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 158,991 | | | | 224,459 | |
Topchoice Medical, Cl A * | | | 25,541 | | | | 210,719 | |
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A | | | 128,200 | | | | 271,571 | |
WuXi AppTec, Cl A | | | 204,620 | | | | 1,301,492 | |
WuXi AppTec, Cl H | | | 92,684 | | | | 439,353 | |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman * | | | 1,018,635 | | | | 1,861,186 | |
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A | | | 143,323 | | | | 1,002,811 | |
Zai Lab * | | | 250,600 | | | | 413,053 | |
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 48,034 | | | | 1,511,863 | |
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A | | | 118,172 | | | | 209,964 | |
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A | | | 246,530 | | | | 566,036 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 44,675,536 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Sino Biopharmaceutical | | | 2,749,750 | | | | 1,061,049 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 1,061,049 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Legend Biotech ADR * | | | 19,289 | | | $ | 1,081,920 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 1,081,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $63,444,775) | | | | | | | 46,818,505 | |
| | Number of Rights | | | | | |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Kangmei Pharma ‡‡*(A) | | | 109,673 | | | | — | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $–) | | | | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS —100.0% (Cost $63,444,775) | | | | | | | 46,818,505 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.0% | | | | | | | (14,091 | ) |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 46,804,414 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
| ‡‡ | Expiration date not available. |
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | | Level 1 | | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 44,675,536 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 44,675,536 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1,061,049 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,061,049 | |
United States | | | 1,081,920 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,081,920 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 46,818,505 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46,818,505 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 46,818,505 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,818,505 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 94.3% | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Macquarie Bank | | | | | | | | |
6.125%, USSW5 + 3.703% (A)(B) | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 239,955 | |
QBE Insurance Group, MTN | | | | | | | | |
5.250%, H15T5Y + 3.047% (A)(B) | | | 250,000 | | | | 242,993 | |
| | | | | | | 482,948 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 482,948 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 20.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Fortune Star BVI | | | | | | | | |
6.850%, 07/02/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,760 | |
5.950%, 10/19/2025 | | | 400,000 | | | | 365,392 | |
5.000%, 05/18/2026 | | | 250,000 | | | | 208,943 | |
| | | | | | | 771,095 | |
Financials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Huarong Finance 2017, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.250%, 11/07/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 184,536 | |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance | | | | | | | | |
3.125%, 07/16/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 191,048 | |
| | | | | | | 375,584 | |
Materials — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
China Hongqiao Group | | | | | | | | |
7.750%, 03/27/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | | 250,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 11.2% | | | | | | | | |
Fuqing Investment Management, MTN | | | | | | | | |
3.250%, 06/23/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 179,599 | |
Greentown China Holdings | | | | | | | | |
5.650%, 07/13/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 183,199 | |
4.700%, 04/29/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 183,490 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hopson Development Holdings | | | | | | | | |
7.000%, 05/18/2024 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 237,500 | |
Pingan Real Estate Capital, MTN | | | | | | | | |
3.450%, 07/29/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 166,437 | |
2.750%, 07/29/2024 | | | 250,000 | | | | 243,799 | |
Shui On Development Holding | | | | | | | | |
6.150%, 08/24/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | | 174,940 | |
Vanke Real Estate Hong Kong, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.200%, 06/07/2024 | | | 300,000 | | | | 282,900 | |
| | | | | | | 1,651,864 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 3,049,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 13.2% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Li & Fung, MTN | | | | | | | | |
5.000%, 08/18/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | | 244,286 | |
LS Finance 2017 | | | | | | | | |
4.800%, 06/18/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 175,018 | |
LS Finance 2025 | | | | | | | | |
4.500%, 06/26/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 187,199 | |
Melco Resorts Finance | | | | | | | | |
5.250%, 04/26/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 193,157 | |
| | | | | | | 799,660 | |
Financials — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of East Asia, MTN | | | | | | | | |
5.825%, H15T5Y + 5.527% (A)(B) | | | 250,000 | | | | 241,875 | |
FWD Group Holdings | | | | | | | | |
8.045%, H15T5Y + 4.865% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 197,036 | |
6.375%, H15T5Y + 4.876% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 194,938 | |
PCGI Intermediate, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.750%, 10/28/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | | 197,000 | |
| | | | | | | 830,849 | |
Real Estate — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
NWD Finance BVI | | | | | | | | |
6.150%, (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 176,000 | |
5.250%, (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 143,479 | |
| | | | | | | 319,479 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 1,949,988 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 21.2% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 9.0% | | | | | | | | |
Continuum Energy Aura Pte | | | | | | | | |
9.500%, 02/24/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,615 | |
Greenko Solar Mauritius | | | | | | | | |
5.550%, 01/29/2025 | | | 400,000 | | | | 395,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | |
India Clean Energy Holdings, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.500%, 04/18/2027 | | $ | 400,000 | | | $ | 366,452 | |
India Cleantech Energy | | | | | | | | |
4.700%, 08/10/2026 | | | 383,625 | | | | 359,840 | |
| | | | | | | 1,328,907 | |
Financials — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Axis Bank, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.100%, H15T5Y + 3.315% (A) (B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 185,100 | |
Shriram Finance, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.150%, 07/18/2025 | | | 300,000 | | | | 290,520 | |
| | | | | | | 475,620 | |
Industrials — 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
Delhi International Airport | | | | | | | | |
6.450%, 06/04/2029 | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,790 | |
GMR Hyderabad International Airport | | | | | | | | |
4.250%, 10/27/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 184,100 | |
India Airport Infrastructure | | | | | | | | |
6.250%, 10/25/2025 | | | 250,000 | | | | 249,687 | |
Magnum Holdings | | | | | | | | |
5.375%, 10/31/2026 | | | 400,000 | | | | 382,166 | |
| | | | | | | 1,012,743 | |
Materials — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Vedanta Resources | | | | | | | | |
13.875%, 12/09/2028 | | | 188,000 | | | | 165,106 | |
Vedanta Resources Finance II | | | | | | | | |
13.875%, 12/09/2028 | | | 168,000 | | | | 153,384 | |
| | | | | | | 318,490 | |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | | 3,135,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Gajah Tunggal | | | | | | | | |
8.950%, 06/23/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 193,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero | | | | | | | | |
4.300%, H15T5Y + 3.466% (A)(B) | | | 400,000 | | | | 368,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Nickel Industries | | | | | | | | |
11.250%, 10/21/2028 | | | 200,000 | | | | 213,861 | |
6.500%, 04/01/2024 | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
| | | | | | | 413,861 | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 975,263 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
MACAU — 10.9% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 10.9% | | | | | | | | |
Champion Path Holdings | | | | | | | | |
4.850%, 01/27/2028 | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 181,350 | |
MGM China Holdings | | | | | | | | |
5.875%, 05/15/2026 | | | 200,000 | | | | 197,513 | |
5.250%, 06/18/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 197,153 | |
4.750%, 02/01/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 190,521 | |
Studio City Finance | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, 01/15/2028 | | | 200,000 | | | | 190,505 | |
Wynn Macau | | | | | | | | |
5.625%, 08/26/2028 | | | 200,000 | | | | 189,691 | |
5.500%, 10/01/2027 | | | 200,000 | | | | 191,501 | |
5.125%, 12/15/2029 | | | 300,000 | | | | 274,046 | |
| | | | | | | 1,612,280 | |
TOTAL MACAU | | | | | | | 1,612,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Jollibee Worldwide Pte | | | | | | | | |
3.900%, (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 195,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Royal Capital BV | | | | | | | | |
5.000%, (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
SMC Global Power Holdings | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, (A)(B) | | | 250,000 | | | | 248,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Rizal Commercial Banking | | | | | | | | |
6.500%, H15T5Y + 6.236% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 195,098 | |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | | | 835,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
GLP Pte, MTN | | | | | | | | |
3.875%, 06/04/2025 | | | 200,000 | | | | 176,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
THAILAND — 7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bangkok Bank, MTN | | | | | | | | |
5.000%, H15T5Y + 4.729% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 194,738 | |
Kasikornbank, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.000%, H15T5Y + 3.337% (A)(B) | | | 400,000 | | | | 369,198 | |
Krung Thai Bank | | | | | | | | |
4.400%, H15T5Y + 3.530% (A)(B) | | | 400,000 | | | | 379,200 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (concluded)
| | Face Amount | | | Value | |
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
TMBThanachart Bank, MTN | | | | | | | | |
4.900%, H15T5Y + 3.256% (A)(B) | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 197,500 | |
| | | | | | | 1,140,636 | |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | | | 1,140,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Standard Chartered | | | | | | | | |
7.750%, H15T5Y + 4.976% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 202,535 | |
4.750%, H15T5Y + 3.805% (A)(B) | | | 200,000 | | | | 166,525 | |
| | | | | | | 369,060 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | | | 369,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
VIETNAM — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV | | | | | | | | |
5.125%, 05/07/2029 | | | 230,573 | | | | 219,747 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $13,548,863) | | | | | | | 13,946,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 94.3% (Cost $13,548,863) | | | | | | | 13,946,797 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 5.7% | | | | | | | 837,677 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 14,784,474 | |
| (A) | Perpetual security with no stated maturity date. |
| (B) | 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. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 95.7% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Anglogold Ashanti | | | 8,703 | | | $ | 194,266 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 194,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Telefonica Brasil | | | 10,700 | | | | 108,164 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Lojas Renner | | | 18,725 | | | | 63,520 | |
Magazine Luiza * | | | 117,000 | | | | 42,073 | |
| | | | | | | 105,593 | |
Consumer Staples — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Ambev | | | 99,800 | | | | 249,024 | |
Raia Drogasil | | | 27,168 | | | | 148,553 | |
| | | | | | | 397,577 | |
Energy — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro | | | 83,100 | | | | 635,508 | |
Ultrapar Participacoes | | | 24,200 | | | | 137,642 | |
| | | | | | | 773,150 | |
Financials — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | | 110,500 | | | | 264,685 | |
Banco Bradesco | | | 53,188 | | | | 135,373 | |
Banco do Brasil | | | 24,200 | | | | 273,737 | |
Banco Santander Brasil | | | 8,100 | | | | 46,151 | |
BB Seguridade Participacoes | | | 13,400 | | | | 87,057 | |
| | | | | | | 807,003 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
CCR | | | 21,400 | | | $ | 59,084 | |
Localiza Rent a Car | | | 15,620 | | | | 170,631 | |
Rumo | | | 21,400 | | | | 95,167 | |
WEG | | | 32,100 | | | | 244,972 | |
| | | | | | | 569,854 | |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Klabin | | | 13,400 | | | | 67,622 | |
Suzano | | | 15,900 | | | | 203,231 | |
Vale | | | 69,900 | | | | 849,460 | |
| | | | | | | 1,120,313 | |
Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo | | | 5,400 | | | | 91,374 | |
Equatorial Energia | | | 24,000 | | | | 156,067 | |
| | | | | | | 247,441 | |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | | | 4,129,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHILE — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Falabella * | | | 13,664 | | | | 35,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Empresas Copec | | | 7,104 | | | | 50,981 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Banco de Chile | | | 1,210,090 | | | | 134,475 | |
Banco de Credito e Inversiones | | | 1,180 | | | | 33,703 | |
Banco Santander Chile | | | 1,205,239 | | | | 59,964 | |
| | | | | | | 228,142 | |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Empresas CMPC | | | 23,101 | | | | 46,892 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Enel Americas | | | 520,652 | | | | 50,698 | |
Enel Chile | | | 1,305,856 | | | | 78,417 | |
| | | | | | | 129,115 | |
TOTAL CHILE | | | | | | | 490,974 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLOMBIA — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bancolombia | | | 13,385 | | | | 118,708 | |
TOTAL COLOMBIA | | | | | | | 118,708 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CZECH REPUBLIC — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Komercni Banka | | | 1,316 | | | $ | 47,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
CEZ | | | 2,798 | | | | 100,027 | |
TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC | | | | | | | 147,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EGYPT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE | | | 47,964 | | | | 80,952 | |
TOTAL EGYPT | | | | | | | 80,952 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GREECE — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization | | | 4,198 | | | | 61,977 | |
TOTAL GREECE | | | | | | | 61,977 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HUNGARY — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas | | | 6,545 | | | | 53,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 4,008 | | | | 184,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 3,230 | | | | 81,978 | |
TOTAL HUNGARY | | | | | | | 319,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 20.2% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bharti Airtel | | | 59,410 | | | | 875,167 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bajaj Auto | | | 1,484 | | | | 162,775 | |
Eicher Motors | | | 2,373 | | | | 114,359 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra | | | 16,838 | | | | 387,898 | |
Maruti Suzuki India | | | 2,725 | | | | 411,690 | |
Tata Motors | | | 33,013 | | | | 392,977 | |
Titan | | | 5,642 | | | | 257,184 | |
| | | | | | | 1,726,883 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Dabur India | | | 30,609 | | | | 191,998 | |
Godrej Consumer Products | | | 16,619 | | | | 249,437 | |
Hindustan Unilever | | | 16,465 | | | | 447,019 | |
ITC | | | 79,210 | | | | 406,818 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nestle India | | | 7,320 | | | $ | 230,156 | |
| | | | | | | 1,525,428 | |
Energy — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bharat Petroleum | | | 13,753 | | | | 99,335 | |
Indian Oil | | | 110,166 | | | | 221,580 | |
Oil & Natural Gas | | | 80,510 | | | | 258,754 | |
| | | | | | | 579,669 | |
Financials — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Axis Bank | | | 50,174 | | | | 629,984 | |
Bajaj Finance | | | 4,591 | | | | 398,824 | |
Bajaj Finserv | | | 7,016 | | | | 138,284 | |
HDFC Bank | | | 58,597 | | | | 1,017,267 | |
HDFC Life Insurance | | | 18,260 | | | | 138,665 | |
ICICI Bank | | | 84,605 | | | | 1,109,063 | |
Jio Financial Services * | | | 39,831 | | | | 168,942 | |
Kotak Mahindra Bank | | | 31,304 | | | | 670,163 | |
State Bank of India | | | 39,586 | | | | 357,094 | |
| | | | | | | 4,628,286 | |
Health Care — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Aurobindo Pharma | | | 4,753 | | | | 62,046 | |
Cipla | | | 10,772 | | | | 193,341 | |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | | | 2,068 | | | | 152,688 | |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | | | 19,766 | | | | 384,063 | |
| | | | | | | 792,138 | |
Industrials — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Larsen & Toubro | | | 13,103 | | | | 591,330 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
HCL Technologies | | | 23,764 | | | | 439,806 | |
Infosys ADR | | | 83,555 | | | | 1,498,141 | |
Tata Consultancy Services | | | 19,766 | | | | 918,665 | |
Tech Mahindra | | | 13,642 | | | | 204,150 | |
Wipro | | | 32,992 | | | | 189,916 | |
| | | | | | | 3,250,678 | |
Materials — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Asian Paints | | | 8,844 | | | | 301,869 | |
Grasim Industries | | | 5,965 | | | | 163,589 | |
Hindalco Industries | | | 36,835 | | | | 247,436 | |
JSW Steel | | | 15,623 | | | | 155,513 | |
UltraTech Cement | | | 2,121 | | | | 247,930 | |
UPL | | | 9,829 | | | | 53,740 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Vedanta | | | 23,982 | | | $ | 78,112 | |
| | | | | | | 1,248,189 | |
Utilities — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
GAIL India | | | 55,473 | | | | 120,421 | |
NTPC | | | 88,524 | | | | 356,421 | |
Power Grid Corp of India | | | 75,110 | | | | 249,368 | |
| | | | | | | 726,210 | |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | | 15,943,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Telkom Indonesia Persero | | | 1,213,300 | | | | 265,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Charoen Pokphand Indonesia | | | 166,100 | | | | 55,000 | |
Unilever Indonesia | | | 171,500 | | | | 29,205 | |
| | | | | | | 84,205 | |
Energy — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Adaro Energy Indonesia | | | 609,200 | | | | 103,743 | |
United Tractors | | | 38,100 | | | | 58,093 | |
| | | | | | | 161,836 | |
Financials — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Central Asia | | | 1,146,500 | | | | 728,539 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero | | | 948,100 | | | | 433,537 | |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero | | | 353,600 | | | | 131,583 | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero | | | 1,317,900 | | | | 502,888 | |
| | | | | | | 1,796,547 | |
Industrials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Astra International | | | 526,400 | | | | 170,984 | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 2,479,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MALAYSIA — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
CelcomDigi Bhd | | | 78,400 | | | | 69,405 | |
Maxis | | | 78,400 | | | | 55,823 | |
| | | | | | | 125,228 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Genting | | | 51,400 | | | | 51,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Sime Darby Plantation | | | 59,500 | | | | 54,182 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
CIMB Group Holdings | | | 216,955 | | | $ | 304,369 | |
Hong Leong Bank | | | 13,700 | | | | 56,097 | |
Malayan Banking | | | 147,416 | | | | 301,809 | |
Public Bank | | | 341,400 | | | | 304,396 | |
| | | | | | | 966,671 | |
Health Care — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
IHH Healthcare | | | 51,400 | | | | 65,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Petronas Chemicals Group | | | 78,400 | | | | 111,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Petronas Gas | | | 13,400 | | | | 49,886 | |
Tenaga Nasional | | | 97,200 | | | | 233,707 | |
| | | | | | | 283,593 | |
TOTAL MALAYSIA | | | | | | | 1,657,567 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MEXICO — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
America Movil | | | 625,000 | | | | 585,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano | | | 43,400 | | | | 563,044 | |
Grupo Bimbo, Ser A | | | 29,400 | | | | 138,795 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico | | | 113,000 | | | | 455,488 | |
| | | | | | | 1,157,327 | |
Financials — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl O | | | 59,500 | | | | 631,343 | |
Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Cl O * | | | 40,100 | | | | 123,351 | |
| | | | | | | 754,694 | |
Industrials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, Cl B | | | 10,860 | | | | 174,454 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Cl B | | | 6,925 | | | | 218,460 | |
| | | | | | | 392,914 | |
Materials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cemex * | | | 330,000 | | | | 291,251 | |
Grupo Mexico | | | 59,500 | | | | 351,271 | |
Southern Copper | | | 1,876 | | | | 199,831 | |
| | | | | | | 842,353 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Fibra Uno Administracion † | | | 74,600 | | | $ | 123,916 | |
TOTAL MEXICO | | | | | | | 3,857,033 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PERU — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Credicorp | | | 1,746 | | | | 295,825 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR | | | 15,002 | | | | 238,231 | |
TOTAL PERU | | | | | | | 534,056 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
BDO Unibank | | | 71,464 | | | | 196,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Ayala | | | 8,420 | | | | 95,861 | |
JG Summit | | | 106,335 | | | | 68,853 | |
SM Investments | | | 8,420 | | | | 145,588 | |
| | | | | | | 310,302 | |
Real Estate — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Ayala Land | | | 291,100 | | | | 167,001 | |
SM Prime | | | 397,500 | | | | 231,224 | |
| | | | | | | 398,225 | |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | | | 904,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
POLAND — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
CD Projekt | | | 1,591 | | | | 46,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
LPP | | | 63 | | | | 241,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
ORLEN | | | 7,386 | | | | 120,540 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki | | | 4,357 | | | | 198,688 | |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski | | | 21,789 | | | | 324,233 | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen | | | 15,829 | | | | 193,747 | |
Santander Bank Polska | | | 841 | | | | 120,105 | |
| | | | | | | 836,773 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
KGHM Polska Miedz | | | 3,038 | | | $ | 86,963 | |
TOTAL POLAND | | | | | | | 1,332,631 | |
| | | | | | | | |
QATAR — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Masraf Al Rayan | | | 103,174 | | | | 67,271 | |
Qatar Islamic Bank | | | 30,255 | | | | 157,881 | |
Qatar National Bank | | | 107,265 | | | | 418,337 | |
| | | | | | | 643,489 | |
Industrials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Industries Qatar | | | 48,122 | | | | 158,204 | |
TOTAL QATAR | | | | | | | 801,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ROMANIA — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
NEPI Rockcastle | | | 24,679 | | | | 170,467 | |
TOTAL ROMANIA | | | | | | | 170,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR (A)(B) | | | 3,839 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
X5 Retail Group GDR *(A)(B) | | | 915 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Gazprom PJSC *(A)(B) | | | 89,700 | | | | — | |
LUKOIL PJSC (A)(B) | | | 3,729 | | | | — | |
Novatek PJSC GDR *(A)(B) | | | 756 | | | | — | |
Rosneft Oil PJSC (A)(B) | | | 10,270 | | | | — | |
Tatneft PJSC (A)(B) | | | 16,537 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | — | |
Financials — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC (A)(B) | | | 99,330 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alrosa PJSC (A)(B) | | | 18,910 | | | | — | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (A)(B) | | | 670 | | | | — | |
Novolipetsk Steel PJSC *(A)(B) | | | 8,860 | | | | — | |
Severstal PAO *(A)(B) | | | 1,512 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | — | |
TOTAL RUSSIA | | | | | | | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
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COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
SOUTH AFRICA — 5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
MTN Group | | | 36,978 | | | $ | 183,052 | |
Vodacom Group | | | 19,409 | | | | 101,010 | |
| | | | | | | 284,062 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Naspers, Cl N | | | 5,052 | | | | 895,760 | |
Woolworths Holdings | | | 40,753 | | | | 127,427 | |
| | | | | | | 1,023,187 | |
Consumer Staples — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bid | | | 7,386 | | | | 180,127 | |
Clicks Group | | | 4,432 | | | | 69,304 | |
Shoprite Holdings | | | 14,100 | | | | 184,245 | |
| | | | | | | 433,676 | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Exxaro Resources | | | 11,779 | | | | 105,111 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Absa Group | | | 15,838 | | | | 123,893 | |
Capitec Bank | | | 2,287 | | | | 253,116 | |
Discovery | | | 15,748 | | | | 100,320 | |
FirstRand | | | 98,701 | | | | 321,754 | |
Nedbank Group | | | 9,984 | | | | 120,570 | |
Old Mutual | | | 188,628 | | | | 117,044 | |
Remgro | | | 19,249 | | | | 124,127 | |
Sanlam | | | 32,093 | | | | 117,602 | |
Standard Bank Group | | | 29,057 | | | | 284,244 | |
| | | | | | | 1,562,670 | |
Industrials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bidvest Group | | | 5,912 | | | | 75,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anglo American Platinum | | | 1,541 | | | | 62,539 | |
Gold Fields | | | 23,506 | | | | 377,238 | |
Sasol | | | 12,267 | | | | 94,832 | |
| | | | | | | 534,609 | |
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA | | | | | | | 4,019,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 17.6% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Kakao | | | 5,643 | | | | 225,091 | |
NAVER | | | 2,769 | | | | 385,449 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
NCSoft | | | 406 | | | $ | 59,954 | |
| | | | | | | 670,494 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Coway | | | 948 | | | | 39,434 | |
Hyundai Mobis | | | 1,511 | | | | 286,206 | |
Hyundai Motor | | | 3,306 | | | | 572,181 | |
Kangwon Land | | | 2,132 | | | | 25,798 | |
Kia | | | 6,586 | | | | 539,110 | |
LG Electronics | | | 2,507 | | | | 177,096 | |
| | | | | | | 1,639,825 | |
Consumer Staples — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Amorepacific | | | 922 | | | | 83,143 | |
KT&G | | | 3,709 | | | | 257,598 | |
LG H&H | | | 219 | | | | 61,816 | |
| | | | | | | 402,557 | |
Energy — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
HD Hyundai | | | 2,312 | | | | 123,478 | |
SK Innovation * | | | 1,429 | | | | 123,130 | |
S-Oil | | | 814 | | | | 47,465 | |
| | | | | | | 294,073 | |
Financials — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
DB Insurance | | | 894 | | | | 62,887 | |
Hana Financial Group | | | 7,919 | | | | 339,407 | |
Industrial Bank of Korea | | | 4,598 | | | | 46,108 | |
KB Financial Group | | | 9,452 | | | | 487,958 | |
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance | | | 1,192 | | | | 270,939 | |
Samsung Life Insurance | | | 1,242 | | | | 85,153 | |
Shinhan Financial Group | | | 10,100 | | | | 345,107 | |
Woori Financial Group | | | 8,621 | | | | 91,701 | |
| | | | | | | 1,729,260 | |
Health Care — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Biologics * | | | 383 | | | | 236,414 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Engineering & Construction | | | 1,429 | | | | 35,028 | |
Hyundai Glovis | | | 1,556 | | | | 201,225 | |
Korea Aerospace Industries | | | 4,008 | | | | 153,324 | |
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering * | | | 680 | | | | 59,805 | |
LG | | | 2,875 | | | | 186,862 | |
Samsung C&T | | | 2,561 | | | | 301,518 | |
Samsung Heavy Industries * | | | 24,845 | | | | 157,974 | |
SK Holdings | | | 1,028 | | | | 136,380 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Industrials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
SK Square * | | | 1,906 | | | $ | 111,857 | |
| | | | | | | 1,343,973 | |
Information Technology — 8.1% | | | | | | | | |
LG Display * | | | 3,900 | | | | 31,142 | |
Samsung Electro-Mechanics | | | 1,756 | | | | 193,959 | |
Samsung Electronics | | | 70,830 | | | | 4,335,296 | |
Samsung SDI | | | 1,188 | | | | 415,635 | |
Samsung SDS | | | 620 | | | | 75,298 | |
SK Hynix | | | 9,749 | | | | 1,325,212 | |
| | | | | | | 6,376,542 | |
Materials — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Steel | | | 1,429 | | | | 33,755 | |
Korea Zinc | | | 138 | | | | 46,333 | |
LG Chemical | | | 1,055 | | | | 344,026 | |
Lotte Chemical | | | 325 | | | | 28,800 | |
POSCO Holdings | | | 1,800 | | | | 564,234 | |
| | | | | | | 1,017,148 | |
Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Korea Electric Power * | | | 11,198 | | | | 182,994 | |
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA | | | | | | | 13,893,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TAIWAN — 27.0% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Chunghwa Telecom | | | 107,000 | | | | 421,266 | |
Far EasTone Telecommunications | | | 79,000 | | | | 201,181 | |
Taiwan Mobile | | | 79,000 | | | | 254,254 | |
| | | | | | | 876,701 | |
Consumer Staples — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
President Chain Store | | | 27,000 | | | | 224,835 | |
Uni-President Enterprises | | | 107,000 | | | | 259,112 | |
| | | | | | | 483,947 | |
Energy — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Formosa Petrochemical | | | 27,000 | | | | 58,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cathay Financial Holding | | | 160,000 | | | | 243,223 | |
Chailease Holding | | | 53,615 | | | | 288,149 | |
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank | | | 409,150 | | | | 233,957 | |
China Development Financial Holding * | | | 486,000 | | | | 211,843 | |
CTBC Financial Holding | | | 398,000 | | | | 411,015 | |
E.Sun Financial Holding | | | 342,397 | | | | 291,541 | |
First Financial Holding | | | 342,605 | | | | 296,535 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fubon Financial Holding | | | 190,827 | | | $ | 415,600 | |
Hua Nan Financial Holdings | | | 272,567 | | | | 197,164 | |
Mega Financial Holding | | | 219,414 | | | | 278,008 | |
Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank | | | 165,000 | | | | 249,277 | |
Shin Kong Financial Holding * | | | 806,000 | | | | 203,241 | |
SinoPac Financial Holdings | | | 189,211 | | | | 127,999 | |
Taishin Financial Holding | | | 594,300 | | | | 334,257 | |
Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding | | | 301,114 | | | | 246,510 | |
Yuanta Financial Holding | | | 325,285 | | | | 308,987 | |
| | | | | | | 4,337,306 | |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Far Eastern New Century | | | 240,000 | | | | 249,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 17.9% | | | | | | | | |
ASE Technology Holding | | | 83,000 | | | | 417,548 | |
Asustek Computer | | | 27,000 | | | | 362,351 | |
AUO | | | 215,600 | | | | 120,588 | |
Catcher Technology | | | 27,000 | | | | 184,761 | |
Delta Electronics | | | 54,000 | | | | 575,375 | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry | | | 240,000 | | | | 1,124,877 | |
Innolux | | | 275,001 | | | | 129,322 | |
Lite-On Technology | | | 107,000 | | | | 337,682 | |
MediaTek | | | 27,000 | | | | 1,008,171 | |
Novatek Microelectronics | | | 27,000 | | | | 509,569 | |
Pegatron | | | 82,000 | | | | 261,346 | |
Quanta Computer | | | 81,000 | | | | 742,841 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | | | 326,000 | | | | 7,935,195 | |
United Microelectronics | | | 214,000 | | | | 349,049 | |
| | | | | | | 14,058,675 | |
Materials — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Asia Cement | | | 107,000 | | | | 138,082 | |
China Steel | | | 352,000 | | | | 262,871 | |
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre | | | 81,000 | | | | 139,710 | |
Formosa Plastics | | | 107,000 | | | | 230,359 | |
Nan Ya Plastics | | | 134,000 | | | | 234,474 | |
Taiwan Cement | | | 159,404 | | | | 160,134 | |
| | | | | | | 1,165,630 | |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | | | | 21,230,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
THAILAND — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Info Service | | | 25,300 | | | | 142,144 | |
| | | | | | | 142,144 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
CP ALL | | | 136,000 | | | $ | 204,070 | |
| | | | | | | 204,070 | |
Energy — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
PTT | | | 276,600 | | | | 257,743 | |
PTT Exploration & Production | | | 38,000 | | | | 159,342 | |
| | | | | | | 417,085 | |
Health Care — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F | | | 249,300 | | | | 194,726 | |
| | | | | | | 194,726 | |
Industrials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Airports of Thailand | | | 124,600 | | | | 223,674 | |
| | | | | | | 223,674 | |
Materials — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Indorama Ventures | | | 81,000 | | | | 52,612 | |
PTT Global Chemical | | | 69,500 | | | | 72,858 | |
Siam Cement | | | 13,600 | | | | 95,419 | |
| | | | | | | 220,889 | |
Real Estate — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Central Pattana | | | 38,800 | | | | 66,993 | |
| | | | | | | 66,993 | |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | | | 1,469,581 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TURKEY — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar | | | 18,447 | | | | 205,841 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri | | | 36,936 | | | | 202,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Akbank | | | 131,992 | | | | 190,857 | |
TOTAL TURKEY | | | | | | | 598,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Emirates Telecommunications Group PJSC | | | 57,737 | | | | 288,669 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC | | | 58,595 | | | | 132,758 | |
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC | | | 86,358 | | | | 310,889 | |
| | | | | | | 443,647 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Emaar Properties PJSC | | | 64,688 | | | $ | 143,920 | |
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | | | | | | | 876,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
JBS | | | 16,000 | | | | 68,724 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 68,724 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $71,858,742) | | | | | | | 75,380,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
BRAZIL — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Petroleo Brasileiro (C) | | | 89,100 | | | | 665,017 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Bradesco (C) | | | 120,371 | | | | 342,918 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding (C) | | | 86,000 | | | | 595,147 | |
Itausa (C) | | | 113,276 | | | | 237,616 | |
| | | | | | | 1,175,681 | |
Materials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Gerdau (C) | | | 19,075 | | | | 84,599 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais (C) | | | 21,923 | | | | 55,010 | |
TOTAL BRAZIL | | | | | | | 1,980,307 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CHILE — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (C) | | | 3,347 | | | | 162,762 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COLOMBIA— 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bancolombia (C) | | | 8,110 | | | | 68,988 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RUSSIA — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Energy — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC (A)(B)(C) | | | 50,900 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics (C) | | | 14,496 | | | | 732,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK (Cost $2,774,416) | | | | | | | 2,944,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $74,633,158) | | | | | | | 78,324,445 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.5% | | | | | | | 427,906 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 78,752,351 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| † | Real Estate Investment Trust |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)
| (A) | Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy. |
| (B) | 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. |
| (C) | Currently, no stated interest rate. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3^ | | | Total | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | 194,266 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 194,266 | |
Brazil | | | 4,129,095 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,129,095 | |
Chile | | | 490,974 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 490,974 | |
Colombia | | | 118,708 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 118,708 | |
Czech Republic | | | 147,242 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 147,242 | |
Egypt | | | 80,952 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 80,952 | |
Greece | | | 61,977 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 61,977 | |
Hungary | | | 319,629 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 319,629 | |
India | | | 15,943,978 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,943,978 | |
Indonesia | | | 2,479,113 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,479,113 | |
Malaysia | | | 1,657,567 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,657,567 | |
Mexico | | | 3,857,033 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,857,033 | |
Peru | | | 534,056 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 534,056 | |
Philippines | | | 904,937 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 904,937 | |
Poland | | | 1,332,631 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,332,631 | |
Qatar | | | 801,693 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 801,693 | |
Romania | | | 170,467 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 170,467 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
South Africa | | | 4,019,028 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,019,028 | |
South Korea | | | 13,893,280 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,893,280 | |
Taiwan | | | 21,230,241 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,230,241 | |
Thailand | | | 1,469,581 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,469,581 | |
Turkey | | | 598,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 598,777 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | 876,236 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 876,236 | |
United States | | | 68,724 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,724 | |
Total Common Stock | | | 75,380,185 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,380,185 | |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 1,980,307 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,980,307 | |
Chile | | | 162,762 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 162,762 | |
Colombia | | | 68,988 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,988 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ‡‡ | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 732,203 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 732,203 | |
Total Preferred Stock | | | 2,944,260 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,944,260 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | 78,324,445 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 78,324,445 | |
| ^ | 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.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.8% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.8% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Kunlun Tech, Cl A * | | | 22,400 | | | $ | 122,946 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Hisense Visual Technology, Cl A | | | 22,300 | | | | 72,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 97.7% | | | | | | | | |
ACM Research Shanghai, Cl A | | | 7,783 | | | | 93,048 | |
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A | | | 10,868 | | | | 223,485 | |
Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A | | | 41,385 | | | | 132,242 | |
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A | | | 8,365 | | | | 335,273 | |
BOE Technology Group, Cl A | | | 638,530 | | | | 357,065 | |
BYD Electronic International | | | 38,500 | | | | 141,919 | |
Cambricon Technologies, Cl A * | | | 7,362 | | | | 175,887 | |
Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A | | | 34,164 | | | | 116,179 | |
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A | | | 22,993 | | | | 123,383 | |
China Zhenhua Group Science & Technology, Cl A | | | 10,000 | | | | 74,899 | |
Eoptolink Technology, Cl A | | | 12,900 | | | | 120,767 | |
Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A | | | 300,174 | | | | 941,403 | |
GigaDevice Semiconductor, Cl A | | | 12,400 | | | | 122,746 | |
GoerTek, Cl A | | | 62,422 | | | | 137,390 | |
Guobo Electronics, Cl A | | | 7,141 | | | | 67,865 | |
Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics, Cl A | | | 30,000 | | | | 80,450 | |
Hua Hong Semiconductor * | | | 23,000 | | | | 44,845 | |
Hygon Information Technology, Cl A | | | 40,825 | | | | 434,431 | |
Iflytek, Cl A | | | 41,900 | | | | 281,165 | |
Ingenic Semiconductor, Cl A | | | 8,800 | | | | 74,905 | |
JCET Group, Cl A | | | 30,100 | | | | 116,621 | |
Lingyi iTech Guangdong, Cl A | | | 127,400 | | | | 96,334 | |
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A | | | 130,605 | | | | 529,047 | |
Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A | | | 9,669 | | | | 135,289 | |
Montage Technology, Cl A | | | 20,540 | | | | 129,995 | |
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A * | | | 49,367 | | | | 90,025 | |
NAURA Technology Group, Cl A | | | 9,218 | | | | 387,998 | |
Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A | | | 90,400 | | | | 151,156 | |
SG Micro, Cl A | | | 8,700 | | | | 77,912 | |
Shanghai BOCHU Electronic Technology, Cl A | | | 2,503 | | | | 94,867 | |
Shennan Circuits, Cl A | | | 8,900 | | | | 109,319 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Shenzhen Goodix Technology, Cl A * | | | 8,300 | | | $ | 67,014 | |
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A | | | 13,995 | | | | 324,354 | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | | 19,800 | | | | 101,069 | |
Suzhou TFC Optical Communication, Cl A | | | 6,900 | | | | 144,284 | |
TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 73,500 | | | | 119,861 | |
TongFu Microelectronics, Cl A | | | 27,600 | | | | 85,495 | |
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A * | | | 15,400 | | | | 137,659 | |
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai, Cl A | | | 39,500 | | | | 74,643 | |
Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A | | | 21,006 | | | | 284,721 | |
Wingtech Technology, Cl A * | | | 22,555 | | | | 113,701 | |
WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan, Cl A | | | 34,200 | | | | 142,162 | |
Xiaomi, Cl B * | | | 364,200 | | | | 695,226 | |
Yealink Network Technology, Cl A | | | 22,532 | | | | 80,192 | |
Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A | | | 59,600 | | | | 155,149 | |
Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical, Cl A | | | 23,520 | | | | 111,017 | |
Zhongji Innolight, Cl A | | | 14,300 | | | | 308,359 | |
ZTE, Cl H | | | 149,600 | | | | 298,189 | |
| | | | | | | 9,241,005 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 9,436,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $10,992,141) | | | | | | | 9,436,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8% (Cost $10,992,141) | | | | | | | 9,436,560 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.2% | | | | | | | 22,735 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 9,459,295 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.9% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Cl C * | | | 2,271 | | | $ | 345,783 | |
Comcast, Cl A | | | 12,557 | | | | 544,346 | |
Meta Platforms, Cl A | | | 1,578 | | | | 766,245 | |
| | | | | | | 1,656,374 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com * | | | 4,589 | | | | 827,764 | |
Home Depot | | | 1,845 | | | | 707,742 | |
Lowe’s | | | 718 | | | | 182,896 | |
Williams-Sonoma | | | 248 | | | | 78,747 | |
| | | | | | | 1,797,149 | |
Consumer Staples — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive | | | 1,997 | | | | 179,830 | |
Flowers Foods | | | 18,981 | | | | 450,799 | |
Kimberly-Clark | | | 3,885 | | | | 502,525 | |
Universal | | | 9,373 | | | | 484,771 | |
| | | | | | | 1,617,925 | |
Energy — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
DT Midstream | | | 7,793 | | | | 476,152 | |
Hess Midstream, Cl A | | | 13,056 | | | | 471,713 | |
| | | | | | | 947,865 | |
Financials — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
CME Group, Cl A | | | 2,326 | | | | 500,765 | |
Goldman Sachs Group | | | 1,359 | | | | 567,641 | |
Invesco | | | 28,363 | | | | 470,542 | |
JPMorgan Chase | | | 1,966 | | | | 393,790 | |
T Rowe Price Group | | | 4,147 | | | | 505,602 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Financials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Western Union | | | 33,386 | | | $ | 466,736 | |
| | | | | | | 2,905,076 | |
Health Care — 9.2% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie | | | 2,265 | | | | 412,457 | |
Amgen | | | 27 | | | | 7,677 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb | | | 10,426 | | | | 565,402 | |
CVS Health | | | 6,345 | | | | 506,077 | |
Eli Lilly | | | 65 | | | | 50,567 | |
Gilead Sciences | | | 6,039 | | | | 442,357 | |
Merck | | | 2,379 | | | | 313,909 | |
Pfizer | | | 21,831 | | | | 605,810 | |
| | | | | | | 2,904,256 | |
Industrials — 15.3% | | | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing | | | 703 | | | | 175,567 | |
Cummins | | | 1,776 | | | | 523,298 | |
Emerson Electric | | | 4,621 | | | | 524,114 | |
Fastenal | | | 6,548 | | | | 505,113 | |
Honeywell International | | | 627 | | | | 128,692 | |
Illinois Tool Works | | | 813 | | | | 218,152 | |
MSC Industrial Direct, Cl A | | | 4,464 | | | | 433,186 | |
Paychex | | | 3,921 | | | | 481,499 | |
Robert Half | | | 2,967 | | | | 235,224 | |
RTX | | | 5,811 | | | | 566,747 | |
Snap-on | | | 1,513 | | | | 448,181 | |
United Parcel Service, Cl B | | | 571 | | | | 84,868 | |
Watsco | | | 1,086 | | | | 469,119 | |
| | | | | | | 4,793,760 | |
Information Technology — 21.2% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe * | | | 23 | | | | 11,606 | |
Analog Devices | | | 805 | | | | 159,221 | |
Apple | | | 7,423 | | | | 1,272,896 | |
Arista Networks * | | | 335 | | | | 97,143 | |
Cisco Systems | | | 11,722 | | | | 585,045 | |
Juniper Networks | | | 7,789 | | | | 288,660 | |
Microsoft | | | 4,879 | | | | 2,052,693 | |
NVIDIA | | | 1,647 | | | | 1,488,164 | |
Super Micro Computer * | | | 108 | | | | 109,083 | |
Texas Instruments | | | 3,305 | | | | 575,764 | |
| | | | | | | 6,640,275 | |
Materials — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
Air Products and Chemicals | | | 1,834 | | | | 444,323 | |
Dow | | | 8,769 | | | | 507,988 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Packaging Corp of America | | | 2,578 | | | $ | 489,253 | |
Sonoco Products | | | 7,610 | | | | 440,163 | |
| | | | | | | 1,881,727 | |
Real Estate — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower † | | | 2,419 | | | | 477,970 | |
Crown Castle † | | | 4,437 | | | | 469,568 | |
Public Storage † | | | 1,570 | | | | 455,394 | |
Simon Property Group † | | | 3,240 | | | | 507,028 | |
| | | | | | | 1,909,960 | |
Utilities — 13.6% | | | | | | | | |
ALLETE | | | 7,094 | | | | 423,086 | |
American Electric Power | | | 5,671 | | | | 488,273 | |
Consolidated Edison | | | 5,039 | | | | 457,592 | |
Duke Energy | | | 5,116 | | | | 494,768 | |
Entergy | | | 4,432 | | | | 468,374 | |
Evergy | | | 4,220 | | | | 225,264 | |
ONE Gas | | | 3,072 | | | | 198,236 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group | | | 7,737 | | | | 516,677 | |
Spire | | | 1,820 | | | | 111,693 | |
UGI | | | 18,260 | | | | 448,100 | |
WEC Energy Group | | | 5,425 | | | | 445,501 | |
| | | | | | | 4,277,564 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 31,331,931 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $28,492,272) | | | | | | | 31,331,931 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $28,492,272) | | | | | | | 31,331,931 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.1% | | | | | | | 42,981 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 31,374,912 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
| † | Real Estate Investment Trust |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
| | Face Amount | | | | Value | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 73.4% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | | | | | | |
5.292%, 04/04/2024 (A) | | $ | 40,000,000 | | | $ | 39,982,696 | |
5.287%, 04/11/2024 (A) | | | 35,000,000 | | | | 34,949,065 | |
5.281%, 04/30/2024 (A) | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 39,830,568 | |
5.276%, 05/02/2024 (A) | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 39,818,150 | |
0.000%, 05/30/2024 (A) | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 39,655,014 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $194,238,688) | | | | | | | 194,235,493 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 73.4% (Cost $194,238,688) | | | | | | | 194,235,493 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 26.6% | | | | | | | 70,390,331 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 264,625,824 | |
A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2024, is as follows:
Type of Contract | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
British Pound | | 545 | | | Jun-2024 | | | $ | 43,573,384 | | | $ | 43,010,719 | | | $ | (562,665 | ) |
Copper ^ | | 98 | | | Jul-2024 | | | | 9,940,441 | | | | 9,895,550 | | | | (44,891 | ) |
Euro-Bund | | 22 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 3,165,643 | | | | 3,165,744 | | | | 101 | |
Gasoline ^ | | 169 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 17,991,298 | | | | 19,082,973 | | | | 1,091,675 | |
Gold ^ | | 87 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 18,433,918 | | | | 19,474,080 | | | | 1,040,162 | |
Japanese 10-Year Bond | | 63 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 62,268,206 | | | | 60,711,058 | | | | 136,167 | |
Live Cattle ^ | | 202 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 14,761,527 | | | | 14,564,200 | | | | (197,327 | ) |
Long Gilt 10-Year Bond | | 493 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 62,128,154 | | | | 62,186,571 | | | | 436,905 | |
NY Harbor ULSD ^ | | 168 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 18,241,103 | | | | 18,484,603 | | | | 243,500 | |
WTI Crude Oil ^ | | 235 | | | Jun-2024 | | | | 18,157,836 | | | | 19,368,700 | | | | 1,210,864 | |
| | | | | | | | | 268,661,510 | | | | 269,944,198 | | | | 3,354,491 | |
Short Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUD Currency | | (535) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (35,515,812) | | | | (34,951,550 | ) | | | 564,262 | |
CAD Currency | | (528) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (39,065,839 | ) | | | (39,040,320 | ) | | | 25,519 | |
Canadian 10-Year Bond | | (692) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (61,564,732) | | | | (61,478,188 | ) | | | (32,821 | ) |
Corn ^ | | (840) | | | May-2024 | | | | (18,063,810 | ) | | | (18,564,000 | ) | | | (500,190 | ) |
Euro FX | | (227) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (31,174,467 | ) | | | (30,706,006 | ) | | | 468,461 | |
Japanese Yen | | (508) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (43,536,616 | ) | | | (42,452,925 | ) | | | 1,083,691 | |
Natural Gas ^ | | (802) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (15,921,248 | ) | | | (16,015,940 | ) | | | (94,692 | ) |
Soybean ^ | | (316) | | | May-2024 | | | | (18,446,066 | ) | | | (18,825,700 | ) | | | (379,634 | ) |
Sugar No 11 ^ | | (743) | | | May-2024 | | | | (19,087,751 | ) | | | (18,740,243 | ) | | | 347,508 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (concluded)
Type of Contract | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Swiss Franc | | (301) | | | Jun-2024 | | | $ | (43,206,047 | ) | | $ | (42,072,275 | ) | | $ | 1,133,772 | |
Ultra 10-Year U.S. Treasury Note | | (591) | | | Jun-2024 | | | | (67,318,875 | ) | | | (67,734,141 | ) | | | (415,266 | ) |
Wheat ^ | | (626) | | | May-2024 | | | | (17,720,815 | ) | | | (17,535,825 | ) | | | 184,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | (410,622,078 | ) | | | (408,117,113 | ) | | | 2,385,600 | |
| | | | | | | | $ | (141,960,568 | ) | | $ | (138,172,915 | ) | | $ | 5,740,091 | |
| ^ | Security is held by the KFA MLM Index Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2024. |
| (A) | Interest rate represents the security’s effective yield at the time of purchase. |
The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments used as of March 31, 2024, based on the inputs used to value them:
Investments in Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | $ | — | | | $ | 194,235,493 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 194,235,493 | |
Total Investments in Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 194,235,493 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 194,235,493 | |
Other Financial Instruments | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Futures Contracts * | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation | | $ | 7,967,577 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,967,577 | |
Unrealized Depreciation | | | (2,227,486) | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,227,486) | |
Total Other Financial Instruments | | $ | 5,740,091 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,740,091 | |
| * | Futures Contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 99.3% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 99.3% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Beijing Roborock Technology, Cl A | | | 15,784 | | | $ | 744,742 | |
Tianneng Battery Group, Cl A | | | 27,233 | | | | 106,900 | |
| | | | | | | 851,642 | |
Health Care — 11.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A | | | 38,316 | | | | 296,431 | |
iRay Technology, Cl A | | | 10,198 | | | | 308,072 | |
MGI Tech, Cl A | | | 41,328 | | | | 336,640 | |
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A * | | | 91,446 | | | | 342,085 | |
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Cl A | | | 81,949 | | | | 1,465,068 | |
Sichuan Biokin Pharmaceutical, Cl A * | | | 7,104 | | | | 122,865 | |
| | | | | | | 2,871,161 | |
Industrials — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
AVIC Chengdu UAS, Cl A | | | 27,015 | | | | 145,188 | |
Baimtec Material, Cl A | | | 17,898 | | | | 132,379 | |
GoodWe Technologies, Cl A | | | 24,017 | | | | 332,548 | |
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Cl A | | | 8,292 | | | | 246,257 | |
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A | | | 58,142 | | | | 228,711 | |
Pylon Technologies, Cl A | | | 20,884 | | | | 252,608 | |
Sany Renewable Energy, Cl A | | | 48,246 | | | | 183,271 | |
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl A | | | 51,839 | | | | 339,148 | |
| | | | | | | 1,860,110 | |
Information Technology — 73.0% | | | | | | | | |
3peak, Cl A | | | 15,883 | | | | 224,012 | |
ACM Research Shanghai, Cl A | | | 17,237 | | | | 206,073 | |
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A | | | 86,208 | | | | 1,772,747 | |
Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A | | | 66,246 | | | | 434,134 | |
ASR Microelectronics, Cl A * | | | 41,851 | | | | 237,200 | |
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A | | | 45,911 | | | | 1,840,133 | |
Cambricon Technologies, Cl A * | | | 41,424 | | | | 989,671 | |
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A | | | 514,332 | | | | 398,833 | |
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A | | | 105,009 | | | | 563,488 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CSI Solar, Cl A * | | | 88,016 | | | $ | 150,565 | |
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai, Cl A * | | | 831,832 | | | | 248,619 | |
GalaxyCore, Cl A | | | 155,152 | | | | 356,873 | |
Guobo Electronics, Cl A | | | 7,086 | | | | 67,343 | |
Hwatsing Technology, Cl A | | | 18,882 | | | | 452,519 | |
Hygon Information Technology, Cl A | | | 184,894 | | | | 1,967,510 | |
Jinko Solar, Cl A | | | 397,735 | | | | 453,590 | |
Loongson Technology, Cl A * | | | 31,898 | | | | 383,370 | |
Montage Technology, Cl A | | | 181,050 | | | | 1,145,839 | |
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A * | | | 327,794 | | | | 597,762 | |
Nexchip Semiconductor, Cl A * | | | 79,791 | | | | 146,935 | |
Piotech, Cl A | | | 18,529 | | | | 481,089 | |
Qi An Xin Technology Group, Cl A * | | | 54,840 | | | | 237,929 | |
Shanghai BOCHU Electronic Technology, Cl A | | | 11,710 | | | | 443,827 | |
Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group, Cl A | | | 53,257 | | | | 232,015 | |
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A | | | 64,160 | | | | 1,486,998 | |
SICC, Cl A * | | | 34,396 | | | | 228,347 | |
SUPCON Technology, Cl A | | | 109,406 | | | | 701,154 | |
Trina Solar, Cl A | | | 216,125 | | | | 708,470 | |
Verisilicon Microelectronics Shanghai, Cl A * | | | 59,630 | | | | 288,196 | |
Xinjiang Daqo New Energy, Cl A | | | 127,967 | | | | 475,884 | |
| | | | | | | 17,921,125 | |
Materials — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cathay Biotech, Cl A | | | 46,406 | | | | 282,128 | |
Western Superconducting Technologies, Cl A | | | 90,438 | | | | 458,642 | |
Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber, Cl A | | | 25,214 | | | | 106,720 | |
| | | | | | | 847,490 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 24,351,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $34,729,302) | | | | | | | 24,351,528 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.3% (Cost $34,729,302) | | | | | | | 24,351,528 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.7% | | | | | | | 182,623 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 24,534,151 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 87.2% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 87.2% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 24.6% | | | | | | | | |
Baidu, Cl A * | | | 17,300 | | | $ | 227,013 | |
Bilibili, Cl Z * | | | 6,680 | | | | 75,365 | |
China Literature * | | | 11,400 | | | | 38,090 | |
Kingsoft | | | 23,400 | | | | 72,056 | |
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B * | | | 34,400 | | | | 215,592 | |
NetEase | | | 10,205 | | | | 212,277 | |
Tencent Holdings | | | 12,400 | | | | 481,332 | |
Weibo, Cl A | | | 120 | | | | 1,134 | |
| | | | | | | 1,322,859 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 38.6% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding | | | 24,000 | | | | 215,423 | |
Haier Smart Home, Cl A | | | 59,426 | | | | 184,889 | |
JD.com, Cl A | | | 37,560 | | | | 517,818 | |
Li Auto, Cl A * | | | 14,100 | | | | 218,532 | |
Meituan, Cl B * | | | 42,380 | | | | 524,169 | |
NIO, Cl A * | | | 3,360 | | | | 16,078 | |
Tongcheng Travel Holdings * | | | 30,000 | | | | 79,155 | |
Trip.com Group * | | | 4,150 | | | | 183,043 | |
XPeng, Cl A * | | | 34,500 | | | | 141,501 | |
| | | | | | | 2,080,608 | |
Consumer Staples — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Health Information Technology * | | | 156,000 | | | | 63,385 | |
East Buy Holding * | | | 12,500 | | | | 33,221 | |
JD Health International * | | | 27,250 | | | | 96,446 | |
Ping An Healthcare and Technology * | | | 15,100 | | | | 22,766 | |
| | | | | | | 215,818 | |
Financials — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H * | | | 20,900 | | | | 33,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 19.4% | | | | | | | | |
BYD Electronic International | | | 19,500 | | | | 71,881 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Hua Hong Semiconductor * | | | 16,000 | | | $ | 31,197 | |
Kingdee International Software Group * | | | 75,000 | | | | 84,617 | |
Lenovo Group | | | 196,000 | | | | 227,143 | |
SenseTime Group, Cl B * | | | 491,000 | | | | 44,543 | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group | | | 17,440 | | | | 89,022 | |
Xiaomi, Cl B * | | | 261,400 | | | | 498,989 | |
| | | | | | | 1,047,392 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 4,700,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $5,018,816) | | | | | | | 4,700,057 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 87.2% (Cost $5,018,816) | | | | | | | 4,700,057 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 12.8% | | | | | | | 690,683 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 5,390,740 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 97.4% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
AUSTRALIA — 15.5% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
CAR Group | | | 1,118 | | | $ | 26,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
AUB Group | | | 1,454 | | | | 28,211 | |
Steadfast Group | | | 8,314 | | | | 31,894 | |
| | | | | | | 60,105 | |
Health Care — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
EBOS Group | | | 1,825 | | | | 37,388 | |
Sonic Healthcare | | | 1,883 | | | | 36,129 | |
| | | | | | | 73,517 | |
Industrials — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Computershare | | | 2,084 | | | | 35,499 | |
Washington H Soul Pattinson | | | 1,464 | | | | 32,102 | |
| | | | | | | 67,601 | |
Materials — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Brickworks | | | 1,529 | | | | 28,409 | |
Northern Star Resources | | | 2,830 | | | | 26,716 | |
| | | | | | | 55,125 | |
Real Estate — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Charter Hall Group † | | | 5,752 | | | | 51,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
APA Group | | | 14,617 | | | | 80,199 | |
TOTAL AUSTRALIA | | | | | | | 414,461 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 30.7% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Bosideng International Holdings | | | 154,000 | | | $ | 76,936 | |
Zhongsheng Group Holdings | | | 42,000 | | | | 72,769 | |
| | | | | | | 149,705 | |
Energy — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
PetroChina, Cl H | | | 180,000 | | | | 153,863 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
China Merchants Bank, Cl H | | | 27,000 | | | | 106,773 | |
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H | | | 25,500 | | | | 107,683 | |
| | | | | | | 214,456 | |
Health Care — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
China Medical System Holdings | | | 39,000 | | | | 40,961 | |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group | | | 58,000 | | | | 45,576 | |
Sinopharm Group, Cl H | | | 23,600 | | | | 60,459 | |
| | | | | | | 146,996 | |
Real Estate — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
China Resources Land | | | 26,000 | | | | 82,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
ENN Energy Holdings | | | 9,800 | | | | 75,506 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 822,747 | |
| | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 10.2% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group | | | 3,800 | | | | 25,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Swire Properties | | | 44,800 | | | | 94,106 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
CK Infrastructure Holdings | | | 13,000 | | | | 76,075 | |
Hong Kong & China Gas | | | 102,000 | | | | 77,284 | |
| | | | | | | 153,359 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 272,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
INDIA — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Infosys ADR | | | 1,415 | | | | 25,371 | |
TOTAL INDIA | | | | | | | 25,371 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
INDONESIA — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Central Asia | | | 44,300 | | | $ | 28,150 | |
TOTAL INDONESIA | | | | | | | 28,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 29.0% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
KDDI | | | 400 | | | | 11,846 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone | | | 8,900 | | | | 10,573 | |
| | | | | | | 22,419 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Fujitsu General | | | 400 | | | | 4,979 | |
Open House Group | | | 500 | | | | 16,350 | |
Rinnai | | | 300 | | | | 6,906 | |
Sangetsu | | | 700 | | | | 15,448 | |
Sekisui Chemical | | | 1,000 | | | | 14,735 | |
Sekisui House | | | 700 | | | | 16,258 | |
TS Tech | | | 1,400 | | | | 18,598 | |
| | | | | | | 93,274 | |
Consumer Staples — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings | | | 300 | | | | 11,065 | |
Kao | | | 300 | | | | 11,176 | |
Lion | | | 800 | | | | 7,178 | |
Morinaga | | | 500 | | | | 8,674 | |
Nisshin Seifun Group | | | 600 | | | | 8,323 | |
Seven & i Holdings | | | 600 | | | | 8,746 | |
Sundrug | | | 400 | | | | 12,335 | |
Yakult Honsha | | | 300 | | | | 6,182 | |
| | | | | | | 73,679 | |
Financials — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Chiba Bank | | | 1,700 | | | | 14,170 | |
Fuyo General Lease | | | 100 | | | | 9,092 | |
Jaccs | | | 400 | | | | 14,748 | |
SBI Holdings | | | 800 | | | | 20,885 | |
Sompo Holdings | | | 900 | | | | 18,970 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group | | | 300 | | | | 17,659 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings | | | 600 | | | | 18,645 | |
Tokyo Century | | | 1,200 | | | | 12,583 | |
Yamaguchi Financial Group | | | 1,500 | | | | 15,446 | |
Zenkoku Hosho | | | 400 | | | | 14,539 | |
| | | | | | | 156,737 | |
Health Care — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Alfresa Holdings | | | 600 | | | | 8,811 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Health Care (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Astellas Pharma | | | 1,400 | | | $ | 15,203 | |
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical | | | 200 | | | | 5,250 | |
Kyowa Kirin | | | 500 | | | | 8,889 | |
Mani | | | 600 | | | | 7,867 | |
Medipal Holdings | | | 700 | | | | 10,730 | |
Shionogi | | | 200 | | | | 10,242 | |
Ship Healthcare Holdings | | | 400 | | | | 5,556 | |
| | | | | | | 72,548 | |
Industrials — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Benefit One | | | 500 | | | | 7,153 | |
COMSYS Holdings | | | 600 | | | | 14,066 | |
EXEO Group | | | 1,400 | | | | 14,977 | |
Hikari Tsushin | | | 100 | | | | 18,679 | |
Kandenko | | | 1,000 | | | | 11,556 | |
Sanwa Holdings | | | 700 | | | | 12,400 | |
SHO-BOND Holdings | | | 200 | | | | 8,489 | |
Takeuchi Manufacturing | | | 400 | | | | 16,122 | |
| | | | | | | 103,442 | |
Information Technology — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Azbil | | | 200 | | | | 5,542 | |
Dentsu Soken | | | 100 | | | | 3,317 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings | | | 300 | | | | 6,680 | |
Murata Manufacturing | | | 400 | | | | 7,464 | |
NEC Networks & System Integration | | | 500 | | | | 8,375 | |
Otsuka | | | 600 | | | | 12,674 | |
SCSK | | | 400 | | | | 7,499 | |
TIS | | | 300 | | | | 6,520 | |
| | | | | | | 58,071 | |
Materials — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Air Water | | | 900 | | | | 14,242 | |
Fujimi | | | 400 | | | | 9,303 | |
Nissan Chemical | | | 300 | | | | 11,348 | |
Nitto Denko | | | 200 | | | | 18,210 | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical | | | 200 | | | | 8,701 | |
| | | | | | | 61,804 | |
Real Estate — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aeon Mall | | | 1,000 | | | | 11,840 | |
Daiwa Securities Living Investments, Cl A † | | | 24 | | | | 16,714 | |
Hulic | | | 1,200 | | | | 12,460 | |
Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest † | | | 26 | | | | 16,269 | |
Japan Real Estate Investment † | | | 4 | | | | 14,219 | |
Mori Hills REIT Investment, Cl A † | | | 18 | | | | 16,282 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Nomura Real Estate Holdings | | | 600 | | | $ | 17,444 | |
Tokyo Tatemono | | | 900 | | | | 15,649 | |
| | | | | | | 120,877 | |
Utilities — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Nippon Gas | | | 900 | | | | 15,280 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 778,131 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NEW ZEALAND — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Health Care — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare | | | 1,759 | | | | 26,988 | |
TOTAL NEW ZEALAND | | | | | | | 26,988 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PHILIPPINES — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
International Container Terminal Services | | | 9,760 | | | | 55,211 | |
TOTAL PHILIPPINES | | | | | | | 55,211 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TAIWAN — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Chailease Holding | | | 6,120 | | | | 32,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Advantech | | | 3,300 | | | | 41,653 | |
Sinbon Electronics | | | 5,000 | | | | 43,120 | |
Wistron | | | 9,000 | | | | 35,153 | |
| | | | | | | 119,926 | |
TOTAL TAIWAN | | | | | | | 152,817 | |
| | | | | | | | |
THAILAND — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Financials — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Krungthai Card | | | 27,000 | | | | 33,854 | |
TOTAL THAILAND | | | | | | | 33,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $2,572,693) | | | | | | | 2,610,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.4% (Cost $2,572,693) | | | | | | | 2,610,710 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 2.6% | | | | | | | 69,646 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 2,680,356 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| † | Real Estate Investment Trust |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (concluded)
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS — 99.1% | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (A) | | | 112,596 | | | $ | 2,027,280 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (A) | | | 56,867 | | | | 1,668,176 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS (Cost $3,726,952) | | | | | | | 3,695,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.1% (Cost $3,726,952) | | | | | | | 3,695,456 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.9% | | | | | | | 34,004 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 3,729,460 | |
| (A) | Affiliated Investment. |
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended March 31, 2024 are as follows:
Value as of 8/25/2023 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sale | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | Value as of 3/31/2024 | | | Dividend Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | — | | | $ | 4,550,666 | | | $ | (2,374,475 | ) | | $ | (192,775 | ) | | $ | 43,864 | | | $ | 2,027,280 | | | $ | 69,182 | | | $ | — | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | | | |
| — | | | | 3,137,413 | | | | (1,643,938 | ) | | | 161,279 | | | | 13,422 | | | | 1,668,176 | | | | 32,365 | | | | — | |
$ | — | | | $ | 7,688,079 | | | $ | (4,018,413 | ) | | $ | (31,496 | ) | | $ | 57,286 | | | $ | 3,695,456 | | | $ | 101,547 | | | | — | |
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK — 97.5% ‡ | | | | | | | | |
CHINA — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group | | | 7,000 | | | $ | 10,321 | |
TOTAL CHINA | | | | | | | 10,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DENMARK — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Pandora | | | 301 | | | | 48,572 | |
TOTAL DENMARK | | | | | | | 48,572 | |
| | | | | | | | |
FRANCE — 38.2% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 21.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hermes International | | | 71 | | | | 181,424 | |
Kering | | | 252 | | | | 99,705 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton | | | 318 | | | | 286,325 | |
| | | | | | | 567,454 | |
Consumer Staples — 12.5% | | | | | | | | |
L’Oreal | | | 487 | | | | 230,711 | |
Pernod Ricard | | | 581 | | | | 94,090 | |
Remy Cointreau | | | 85 | | | | 8,578 | |
| | | | | | | 333,379 | |
Health Care — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
EssilorLuxottica | | | 528 | | | | 119,579 | |
TOTAL FRANCE | | | | | | | 1,020,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
GERMANY — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
HUGO BOSS | | | 226 | | | | 13,332 | |
TOTAL GERMANY | | | | | | | 13,332 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
HONG KONG — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Melco Resorts & Entertainment ADR * | | | 1,751 | | | $ | 12,625 | |
TOTAL HONG KONG | | | | | | | 12,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ITALY — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
Brunello Cucinelli | | | 135 | | | | 15,455 | |
Ferrari | | | 274 | | | | 119,551 | |
Moncler | | | 826 | | | | 61,714 | |
PRADA | | | 1,900 | | | | 15,051 | |
| | | | | | | 211,771 | |
Consumer Staples — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Davide Campari-Milano | | | 2,045 | | | | 20,571 | |
TOTAL ITALY | | | | | | | 232,342 | |
| | | | | | | | |
JAPAN — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Casio Computer | | | 800 | | | | 6,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Kao | | | 1,700 | | | | 63,330 | |
Shiseido | | | 1,700 | | | | 45,975 | |
| | | | | | | 109,305 | |
TOTAL JAPAN | | | | | | | 116,155 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MACAU — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group | | | 8,000 | | | | 40,171 | |
Sands China * | | | 10,000 | | | | 28,174 | |
TOTAL MACAU | | | | | | | 68,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SINGAPORE — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Genting Singapore | | | 21,000 | | | | 13,771 | |
TOTAL SINGAPORE | | | | | | | 13,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SWITZERLAND — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cie Financiere Richemont, Cl A | | | 1,355 | | | | 206,853 | |
Swatch Group | | | 108 | | | | 25,108 | |
TOTAL SWITZERLAND | | | | | | | 231,961 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (continued)
| | Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCK (continued) | | | | | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Burberry Group | | | 1,518 | | | $ | 23,261 | |
Watches of Switzerland Group * | | | 892 | | | | 4,041 | |
| | | | | | | 27,302 | |
Consumer Staples — 6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Diageo | | | 4,738 | | | | 175,099 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM | | | | | | | 202,401 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNITED STATES — 23.8% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 18.2% | | | | | | | | |
Boyd Gaming | | | 292 | | | | 19,658 | |
Caesars Entertainment * | | | 873 | | | | 38,185 | |
Capri Holdings * | | | 439 | | | | 19,887 | |
Deckers Outdoor * | | | 82 | | | | 77,183 | |
Las Vegas Sands | | | 1,161 | | | | 60,024 | |
MGM Resorts International * | | | 1,035 | | | | 48,862 | |
Penn Entertainment * | | | 597 | | | | 10,871 | |
Ralph Lauren, Cl A | | | 154 | | | | 28,915 | |
Red Rock Resorts, Cl A | | | 189 | | | | 11,306 | |
Samsonite International * | | | 5,400 | | | | 20,423 | |
Signet Jewelers | | | 158 | | | | 15,811 | |
Tapestry | | | 870 | | | | 41,308 | |
Vail Resorts | | | 147 | | | | 32,756 | |
VF | | | 1,537 | | | | 23,578 | |
Wynn Resorts | | | 366 | | | | 37,416 | |
| | | | | | | 486,183 | |
Consumer Staples — 5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Coty, Cl A * | | | 1,501 | | | | 17,952 | |
Estee Lauder, Cl A | | | 790 | | | | 121,778 | |
Inter Parfums | | | 72 | | | | 10,117 | |
| | | | | | | 149,847 | |
TOTAL UNITED STATES | | | | | | | 636,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCK (Cost $2,360,393) | | | | | | | 2,606,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.5% (Cost $2,360,393) | | | | | | | 2,606,267 | |
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 2.5% | | | | | | | 66,507 | |
NET ASSETS - 100% | | | | | | $ | 2,672,774 | |
| ‡ | Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting. |
| * | Non-income producing security. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (concluded)
As of March 31, 2024, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
See “Glossary” for abbreviations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Schedules of Investments/Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2024
Glossary (abbreviations which may be used in preceding Schedule of Investments):
Portfolio Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
BV — Business Value
BVI — Business Volume Indicator
Cl — Class
ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund
FX — Foreign Exchange
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
H15T5Y — U.S. Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year
JSC — Joint-Stock Company
MTN — Medium Term Note
PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company
PLC — Public Limited Company
USSW5 — U.S. Dollar Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year Currency
WTI — West Texas Intermediate
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 5,453,952,518 | * | | $ | 189,427,109 | | | $ | 6,304,510 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 7,701,062 | | | | 107,179 | | | | 7,746 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | — | | | | 1,422,368 | | | | 70 | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 5,987,945 | | | | 838 | | | | 725 | |
Due from Broker | | | 71,554 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,296 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75 | |
Total Assets | | | 5,467,713,079 | | | | 190,957,494 | | | | 6,320,422 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 33,462,855 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 3,151,527 | | | | 89,730 | | | | 2,570 | |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | 60,096 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 52,270 | | | | 1,824 | | | | 60 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 36,726,748 | | | | 91,554 | | | | 2,630 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 5,430,986,331 | | | $ | 190,865,940 | | | $ | 6,317,792 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 11,754,804,617 | | | $ | 448,232,736 | | | $ | 14,889,671 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (6,323,818,286 | ) | | | (257,366,796 | ) | | | (8,571,879 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 5,430,986,331 | | | $ | 190,865,940 | | | $ | 6,317,792 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 206,750,000 | | | | 8,900,000 | | | | 350,000 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.27 | | | $ | 21.45 | | | $ | 18.05 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 6,928,801,053 | | | $ | 211,987,210 | | | $ | 8,385,563 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | — | | | | 1,429,653 | | | | 70 | |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | | 31,785,469 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| * | Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 4,177,455 | | | $ | 18,515,884 | | | $ | 56,912,541 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 22,079 | | | | 74,588 | | | | 79,195 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 1,618 | | | | 2,376 | | | | 10 | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 8,773 | | | | 12,876 | | | | 371 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 111 | | | | 6,385 | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | | 4,210,036 | | | | 18,612,109 | | | | 56,992,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | 14,252 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax | | | 4,911 | | | | 25,757 | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 2,766 | | | | 9,007 | | | | 39,817 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 40 | | | | 223 | | | | 568 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 9 | | | | 1 | | | | — | |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | — | | | | 35 | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 21,978 | | | | 35,023 | | | | 40,385 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,188,058 | | | $ | 18,577,086 | | | $ | 56,951,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 8,878,840 | | | $ | 72,397,385 | | | $ | 154,361,276 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (4,690,782 | ) | | | (53,820,299 | ) | | | (97,409,544 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,188,058 | | | $ | 18,577,086 | | | $ | 56,951,732 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 200,002 | | | | 1,250,002 | | | | 2,800,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 20.94 | | | $ | 14.86 | | | $ | 20.34 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 5,070,325 | | | $ | 21,597,248 | | | $ | 71,084,667 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | — | | | | 2,383 | | | | — | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 111,069,443 | * | | $ | 46,818,505 | | | $ | 13,946,797 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 106,554 | | | | 12,610 | | | | 631,885 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 26,887 | | | | — | | | | 406 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 375,287 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 93,479 | | | | 43 | | | | 214,055 | |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | 1,688 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | | 111,673,338 | | | | 46,831,158 | | | | 14,793,143 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | 5,989,936 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 62,038 | | | | 26,256 | | | | 8,528 | |
Payable for Securities Lending Fees | | | 1,904 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 1,051 | | | | 488 | | | | 141 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 47 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 6,054,976 | | | | 26,744 | | | | 8,669 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 105,618,362 | | | $ | 46,804,414 | | | $ | 14,784,474 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 246,983,004 | | | $ | 146,289,582 | | | $ | 24,869,423 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (141,364,642 | ) | | | (99,485,168 | ) | | | (10,084,949 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 105,618,362 | | | $ | 46,804,414 | | | $ | 14,784,474 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 4,700,002 | | | | 3,200,002 | | | | 600,001 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 22.47 | | | $ | 14.63 | | | $ | 24.64 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 154,980,398 | | | $ | 63,444,775 | | | $ | 13,548,863 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 26,860 | | | | — | | | | 386 | |
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan | | | 5,826,590 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 78,324,445 | | | $ | 9,436,560 | | | $ | 31,331,931 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 289,677 | | | | 43,512 | | | | 15,397 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 58,685 | | | | 4 | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 308,248 | | | | 38 | | | | 27,800 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | 2,757 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | — | | | | 45,163 | | | | 14,760 | |
Total Assets | | | 78,983,812 | | | | 9,525,277 | | | | 31,389,888 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax | | | 217,082 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 13,792 | | | | 5,290 | | | | 14,673 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 572 | | | | 93 | | | | 303 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 15 | | | | 1 | | | | — | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | — | | | | 60,598 | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 231,461 | | | | 65,982 | | | | 14,976 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 78,752,351 | | | $ | 9,459,295 | | | $ | 31,374,912 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 76,958,885 | | | $ | 27,009,489 | | | $ | 28,605,768 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | 1,793,466 | | | | (17,550,194 | ) | | | 2,769,144 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 78,752,351 | | | $ | 9,459,295 | | | $ | 31,374,912 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 2,700,002 | | | | 650,002 | | | | 1,300,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 29.17 | | | $ | 14.55 | | | $ | 24.13 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 74,633,158 | | | $ | 10,992,141 | | | $ | 28,492,272 | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 58,719 | | | | 4 | | | | — | |
| * | Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities/Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 194,235,493 | | | $ | 24,351,528 | | | $ | 4,700,057 | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 60,431,815 | | | | 34,213 | | | | 8,382 | |
Cash Collateral on Futures Contracts | | | 49,510,693 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | — | | | | 167,797 | | | | 263 | |
Variation Margin Receivable on Future Contracts | | | 2,131,637 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 100,920 | | | | 135 | | | | 23 | |
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 685,089 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 56 | |
Total Assets | | | 306,410,558 | | | | 24,553,673 | | | | 5,393,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased | | | 39,656,817 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Variation Margin Payable on Future Contracts | | | 1,933,835 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 191,659 | | | | 19,270 | | | | 3,104 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 2,423 | | | | 252 | | | | 51 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 41,784,734 | | | | 19,522 | | | | 3,155 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 264,625,824 | | | $ | 24,534,151 | | | $ | 5,390,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 313,824,903 | | | $ | 66,192,251 | | | $ | 10,620,926 | |
Total Distributable Loss | | | (49,199,079 | ) | | | (41,658,100 | ) | | | (5,230,186 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 264,625,824 | | | $ | 24,534,151 | | | $ | 5,390,740 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 8,850,002 | | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 500,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 29.90 | | | $ | 10.90 | | | $ | 10.78 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 194,238,688 | | | $ | 34,729,302 | | | $ | 5,018,816 | |
Cost (Proceeds) of Foreign Currency | | | (17,719,041 | ) | | | 96,413 | | | | 264 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at Value | | $ | 2,610,710 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,606,267 | |
Affiliated Investments at Value | | | — | | | | 3,695,456 | | | | — | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | | | 6,394 | | | | 34,230 | | | | 4,732 | |
Foreign Currency at Value | | | 1,363 | | | | — | | | | 731 | |
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold | | | 53,250 | | | | — | | | | 58,340 | |
Dividend and Interest Receivable | | | 10,217 | | | | 125 | | | | 3,311 | |
Reclaim Receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,223 | |
Total Assets | | | 2,681,934 | | | | 3,729,811 | | | | 2,674,604 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Management Fees | | | 1,551 | | | | 316 | | | | 1,798 | |
Payable for Trustees’ Fees | | | 25 | | | | 35 | | | | 32 | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,578 | | | | 351 | | | | 1,830 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,680,356 | | | $ | 3,729,460 | | | $ | 2,672,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 2,500,050 | | | $ | 3,767,182 | | | $ | 2,423,050 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | | 180,306 | | | | (37,722 | ) | | | 249,724 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,680,356 | | | $ | 3,729,460 | | | $ | 2,672,774 | |
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value) | | | 100,002 | | | | 150,002 | | | | 100,002 | |
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share | | $ | 26.80 | | | $ | 24.86 | | | $ | 26.73 | |
Cost of Investments | | $ | 2,572,693 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,360,393 | |
Cost of Affiliated Investments | | | — | | | | 3,726,952 | | | | — | |
Cost of Foreign Currency | | | 1,292 | | | | — | | | | 714 | |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 44,259,523 | | | $ | 10,454,734 | | | $ | 216,051 | |
Interest Income | | | 305,989 | | | | 56,769 | | | | 1,045 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 6,014,965 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | — | | | | (1,046,564 | ) | | | (17,633 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 50,580,477 | | | | 9,464,939 | | | | 199,463 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 36,687,356 | | | | 2,649,742 | | | | 48,125 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 521,397 | | | | 30,720 | | | | 646 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | 600,758 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Insurance Expense | | | 97,267 | | | | 6,686 | | | | 97 | |
Total Expenses | | | 37,906,778 | | | | 2,687,148 | | | | 48,868 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | — | | | | (781,337 | ) | | | (14,155 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 37,906,778 | | | | 1,905,811 | | | | 34,713 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 12,673,699 | | | | 7,559,128 | | | | 164,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (540,318,449 | ) | | | (128,259,086 | ) | | | (942,608 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (81,903 | ) | | | (101,530 | ) | | | 65 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (540,400,352 | ) | | | (128,360,616 | ) | | | (942,543 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (454,948,205 | ) | | | 37,610,940 | | | | (487,541 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | — | | | | (19,595 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (454,948,205 | ) | | | 37,591,345 | | | | (487,545 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss | | | (995,348,557 | ) | | | (90,769,271 | ) | | | (1,430,088 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (982,674,858 | ) | | $ | (83,210,143 | ) | | $ | (1,265,338 | ) |
| † | 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.
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 165,608 | | | $ | 113,851 | | | $ | 1,176,138 | |
Interest Income | | | 776 | | | | 3,235 | | | | 7,927 | |
Security Lending Income | | | — | | | | 9,337 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (15,306 | ) | | | (5,158 | ) | | | (40,432 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 151,078 | | | | 121,265 | | | | 1,143,633 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 33,101 | | | | 117,322 | | | | 591,363 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 397 | | | | 1,303 | | | | 7,018 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | — | | | | 927 | | | | — | |
Insurance Expense | | | 64 | | | | 431 | | | | 1,387 | |
Total Expenses | | | 33,562 | | | | 119,983 | | | | 599,768 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | — | | | | (30,083 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 33,562 | | | | 89,900 | | | | 599,768 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 117,516 | | | | 31,365 | | | | 543,865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (440,222 | ) | | | (11,664,432 | ) | | | (41,459,079 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,482 | ) | | | (79,754 | ) | | | (457 | ) |
Net Realized Loss | | | (441,704 | ) | | | (11,744,186 | ) | | | (41,459,536 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 167,422 | | | | 11,720,077 | | | | 15,930,993 | |
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities | | | (2,588 | ) | | | (25,757 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (215 | ) | | | 529 | | | | — | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 164,619 | | | | 11,694,849 | | | | 15,930,993 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss | | | (277,085 | ) | | | (49,337 | ) | | | (25,528,543 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (159,569 | ) | | $ | (17,972 | ) | | $ | (24,984,678 | ) |
| † | 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.
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 2,042,994 | | | $ | 1,017,856 | | | $ | — | |
Interest Income | | | 17,957 | | | | 8,972 | | | | 2,115,762 | |
Security Lending Income | | | 427,504 | | | | 4,269 | | | | — | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (193,705 | ) | | | (82,760 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 2,294,750 | | | | 948,337 | | | | 2,115,762 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 1,042,807 | | | | 530,747 | | | | 115,722 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 13,923 | | | | 6,241 | | | | 1,545 | |
Security Lending Fees† | | | 42,152 | | | | 541 | | | | — | |
Insurance Expense | | | 2,764 | | | | 1,412 | | | | 285 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,101,646 | | | | 538,941 | | | | 117,552 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | — | | | | (95,262 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,101,646 | | | | 443,679 | | | | 117,552 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,193,104 | | | | 504,658 | | | | 1,998,210 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (43,573,405 | ) | | | (23,624,206 | ) | | | (1,965,464 | ) |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (99,962 | ) | | | (20,497 | ) | | | — | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (43,673,367 | ) | | | (23,644,703 | ) | | | (1,965,464 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (3,112,253 | ) | | | 1,017,919 | | | | 786,676 | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (1,904 | ) | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (3,114,157 | ) | | | 1,017,919 | | | | 786,683 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss | | | (46,787,524 | ) | | | (22,626,784 | ) | | | (1,178,781 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (45,594,420 | ) | | $ | (22,122,126 | ) | | $ | 819,429 | |
| † | 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.
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 1,474,398 | | | $ | 125,479 | | | $ | 1,014,581 | |
Interest Income | | | 11,692 | | | | 2,268 | | | | 2,176 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (203,269 | ) | | | (12,306 | ) | | | — | |
Total Investment Income | | | 1,282,821 | | | | 115,441 | | | | 1,016,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 233,816 | | | | 95,767 | | | | 172,454 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 3,864 | | | | 1,137 | | | | 2,980 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 331 | | | | 195 | | | | 443 | |
Total Expenses | | | 238,011 | | | | 97,099 | | | | 175,877 | |
Management Fee Waiver† | | | (141,095 | ) | | | (17,189 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 96,916 | | | | 79,910 | | | | 175,877 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,185,905 | | | | 35,531 | | | | 840,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (240,390 | ) | | | (3,660,440 | ) | | | 889,919 | |
Capital Gains Tax | | | (18,514 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (3,298 | ) | | | (2,541 | ) | | | — | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (262,202 | ) | | | (3,662,981 | ) | | | 889,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 7,119,695 | | | | 817,258 | | | | 1,941,048 | |
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities | | | (192,642 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | (3,434 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | — | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,923,619 | | | | 817,243 | | | | 1,941,048 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | | 6,661,417 | | | | (2,845,738 | ) | | | 2,830,967 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 7,847,322 | | | $ | (2,810,207 | ) | | $ | 3,671,847 | |
| † | 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.
Statements of Operations/Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 325,311 | | | $ | 43,177 | |
Interest Income | | | 13,731,802 | | | | 5,135 | | | | 2,051 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | — | | | | (32,536 | ) | | | (545 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 13,731,802 | | | | 297,910 | | | | 44,683 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 2,430,126 | | | | 309,221 | | | | 42,501 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 25,666 | | | | 3,157 | | | | 585 | |
Insurance Expense | | | 3,537 | | | | 622 | | | | 103 | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,459,329 | | | | 313,000 | | | | 43,189 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | 11,272,473 | | | | (15,090 | ) | | | 1,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (44,415 | ) | | | (10,157,323 | ) | | | (159,248 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | (19,323,436 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 317,849 | | | | (8,161 | ) | | | (1,895 | ) |
Net Realized Loss | | | (19,050,002 | ) | | | (10,165,484 | ) | | | (161,143 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 98,675 | | | | (6,012,443 | ) | | | (1,131,997 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | 5,850,010 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 411,870 | | | | (4,485 | ) | | | 121 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,360,555 | | | | (6,016,928 | ) | | | (1,131,876 | ) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss | | | (12,689,447 | ) | | | (16,182,412 | ) | | | (1,293,019 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | (1,416,974 | ) | | $ | (16,197,502 | ) | | $ | (1,291,525 | ) |
| † | 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.
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended March 31, 2024
| | KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF(1) | | | KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF(2) | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend Income | | $ | 103,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,005 | |
Dividend from Affiliated Investment | | | — | | | | 101,547 | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | — | | | | 5,757 | | | | 335 | |
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld | | | (8,712 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,724 | ) |
Total Investment Income | | | 94,334 | | | | 107,304 | | | | 19,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management Fees† | | | 18,444 | | | | 2,337 | | | | 10,920 | |
Trustees’ Fees | | | 256 | | | | 321 | | | | 199 | |
Interest Expense | | | 7,967 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Insurance Expense | | | 37 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Expenses | | | 26,704 | | | | 2,658 | | | | 11,119 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 67,630 | | | | 104,646 | | | | 8,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 292,601 | | | | — | | | | 106,322 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | — | | | | 57,286 | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 2,404 | | | | 1 | | | | (1,756 | ) |
Net Realized Gain | | | 295,005 | | | | 57,287 | | | | 104,566 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (71,770 | ) | | | — | | | | 245,874 | |
Affiliated Investments | | | — | | | | (31,496 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Translations | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | 10 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (71,715 | ) | | | (31,496 | ) | | | 245,884 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 223,290 | | | | 25,791 | | | | 350,450 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 290,920 | | | $ | 130,437 | | | $ | 358,947 | |
† | See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements. |
(1) | The Fund’s inception date was on August 24, 2023. |
(2) | The Fund’s inception date was on September 6, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 12,673,699 | | | $ | 38,506,083 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (540,400,352 | ) | | | (2,232,381,235 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (454,948,205 | ) | | | 2,302,138,220 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (982,674,858 | ) | | | 108,263,068 | |
Distributions: | | | (94,044,849 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,577,944,139 | | | | 3,037,376,264 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,181,907,489 | ) | | | (3,273,504,223 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 396,036,650 | | | | (236,127,959 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (680,683,057 | ) | | | (127,864,891 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 6,111,669,388 | | | | 6,239,534,279 | |
End of Year | | $ | 5,430,986,331 | | | $ | 6,111,669,388 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 55,900,000 | | | | 100,950,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (44,750,000 | ) | | | (116,750,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 11,150,000 | | | | (15,800,000 | ) |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 7,559,128 | | | $ | 10,123,340 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (128,360,616 | ) | | | (101,610,228 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 37,591,345 | | | | (2,789,412 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (83,210,143 | ) | | | (94,276,300 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (6,619,090 | ) | | | (111,275,241 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 45,259,571 | | | | 254,963,186 | |
Redeemed | | | (235,437,465 | ) | | | (137,931,980 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (190,177,894 | ) | | | 117,031,206 | |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (280,007,127 | ) | | | (88,520,335 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 470,873,067 | | | | 559,393,402 | |
End of Year | | $ | 190,865,940 | | | $ | 470,873,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 7,300,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (11,050,000 | ) | | | (4,350,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (9,150,000 | ) | | | 2,950,000 | |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 164,750 | | | $ | 171,637 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (942,543 | ) | | | (6,451,205 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (487,545 | ) | | | 4,729,548 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (1,265,338 | ) | | | (1,550,020 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (215,050 | ) | | | (311,974 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 8,973 | | | | 3,417,132 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,005,314 | ) | | | (8,941,286 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (996,341 | ) | | | (5,524,154 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (2,476,729 | ) | | | (7,386,148 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 8,794,521 | | | | 16,180,669 | |
End of Year | | $ | 6,317,792 | | | $ | 8,794,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (400,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 117,516 | | | $ | 168,844 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (441,704 | ) | | | 46,956 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 164,619 | | | | (1,348,801 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (159,569 | ) | | | (1,133,001 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (137,606 | ) | | | (215,731 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 12,878 | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (2,468,601) | |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | — | | | | (2,455,723 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (297,175 | ) | | | (3,804,455 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 4,485,233 | | | | 8,289,688 | |
End of Year | | $ | 4,188,058 | | | $ | 4,485,233 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (100,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | — | | | | (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 31,365 | | | $ | 249,218 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (11,744,186 | ) | | | (21,075,830 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 11,694,849 | | | | 12,501,817 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (17,972 | ) | | | (8,324,795 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (27,452 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 13,097,618 | | | | 2,557,125 | |
Redeemed | | | (25,036,681 | ) | | | (19,605,280 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (11,939,063 | ) | | | (17,048,155 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (11,984,487 | ) | | | (25,372,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 30,561,573 | | | | 55,934,523 | |
End of Year | | $ | 18,577,086 | | | $ | 30,561,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 950,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,700,000 | ) | | | (1,250,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (750,000 | ) | | | (1,100,000 | ) |
| (1) | Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 543,865 | | | $ | 458,574 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (41,459,536 | ) | | | (32,327,369 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 15,930,993 | | | | 533,752 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (24,984,678 | ) | | | (31,335,043 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (496,202 | ) | | | (1,776,032 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 29,519 | | | | 5,598,103 | |
Redeemed | | | (13,207,448 | ) | | | (23,735,159 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (13,177,929 | ) | | | (18,137,056 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (38,658,809 | ) | | | (51,248,131 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 95,610,541 | | | | 146,858,672 | |
End of Year | | $ | 56,951,732 | | | $ | 95,610,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (550,000 | ) | | | (800,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (550,000 | ) | | | (650,000 | ) |
| (1) | Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,193,104 | | | $ | 2,256,078 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (43,673,367 | ) | | | (41,632,141 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (3,114,157 | ) | | | (23,323,322 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (45,594,420 | ) | | | (62,699,385 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (1,252,258 | ) | | | (2,090,551 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 4,457,911 | | | | 5,211,336 | |
Redeemed | | | (37,098,611 | ) | | | (52,076,878 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (32,640,700 | ) | | | (46,865,542 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (79,487,378 | ) | | | (111,655,478 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 185,105,740 | | | | 296,761,218 | |
End of Year | | $ | 105,618,362 | | | $ | 185,105,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 150,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,500,000 | ) | | | (1,600,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (1,350,000 | ) | | | (1,450,000 | ) |
| (1) | Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 504,658 | | | $ | 376,911 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (23,644,703 | ) | | | (41,140,859 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 1,017,919 | | | | 23,296,248 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (22,122,126 | ) | | | (17,467,700 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (383,670 | ) | | | (50,955 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 25,068 | | | | 11,751,147 | |
Redeemed | | | (25,206,898 | ) | | | (36,551,437 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (25,181,830 | ) | | | (24,800,290 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (47,687,626 | ) | | | (42,318,945 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 94,492,040 | | | | 136,810,985 | |
End of Year | | $ | 46,804,414 | | | $ | 94,492,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 550,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,350,000 | ) | | | (1,750,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (1,350,000 | ) | | | (1,200,000 | ) |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,998,210 | | | $ | 1,813,772 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (1,965,464 | ) | | | (3,640,259 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 786,683 | | | | 924,584 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 819,429 | | | | (901,903 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (2,334,194 | ) | | | (2,002,618 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 468 | | | | 4,213,744 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,746,502 | ) | | | (7,799,091 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (3,746,034 | ) | | | (3,585,347 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (5,260,799 | ) | | | (6,489,868 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 20,045,273 | | | | 26,535,141 | |
End of Year | | $ | 14,784,474 | | | $ | 20,045,273 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (300,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,185,905 | | | $ | 745,190 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (262,202 | ) | | | (1,579,020 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,923,619 | | | | (2,861,210 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 7,847,322 | | | | (3,695,040 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (910,616 | ) | | | (693,378 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 41,704,010 | | | | 14,955,300 | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (13,153,943 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 41,704,010 | | | | 1,801,357 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 48,640,716 | | | | (2,587,061 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 30,111,635 | | | | 32,698,696 | |
End of Year | | $ | 78,752,351 | | | $ | 30,111,635 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 600,000 | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | (500,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 35,531 | | | $ | 74,429 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (3,662,981 | ) | | | (2,842,161 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 817,243 | | | | 268,365 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (2,810,207 | ) | | | (2,499,367 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (28,182 | ) | | | (45,914 | ) |
Return of Capital | | | (1,028 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 3,888 | | | | 3,203 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,801,588 | ) | | | (4,057,370 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (2,797,700 | ) | | | (4,054,167 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (5,637,117 | ) | | | (6,599,448 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 15,096,412 | | | | 21,695,860 | |
End of Year | | $ | 9,459,295 | | | $ | 15,096,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Redeemed | | | (200,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (200,000 | ) | | | (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 840,880 | | | $ | 731,316 | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 889,919 | | | | 383,895 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 1,941,048 | | | | (1,007,494 | ) |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 3,671,847 | | | | 107,717 | |
Distributions: | | | (1,177,428 | ) | | | (1,725,465 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 1,125,953 | | | | 6,757,879 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,419,756 | ) | | | (4,549,112 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (2,293,803 | ) | | | 2,208,767 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 200,616 | | | | 591,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 31,174,296 | | | | 30,583,277 | |
End of Year | | $ | 31,374,912 | | | $ | 31,174,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 50,000 | | | | 300,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (200,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (100,000 | ) | | | 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.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 11,272,473 | | | $ | 3,346,619 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (19,050,002 | ) | | | (20,366,224 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 6,360,555 | | | | (3,859,931 | ) |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (1,416,974 | ) | | | (20,879,536 | ) |
Distributions: | | | — | | | | (34,522,275 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 135,546,332 | | | | 368,619,905 | |
Redeemed | | | (147,777,132 | ) | | | (80,641,284 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (12,230,800 | ) | | | 287,978,621 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (13,647,774 | ) | | | 232,576,810 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 278,273,598 | | | | 45,696,788 | |
End of Year | | $ | 264,625,824 | | | $ | 278,273,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 10,450,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (4,950,000 | ) | | | (2,500,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (550,000 | ) | | | 7,950,000 | |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Loss | | $ | (15,090 | ) | | $ | (222,457 | ) |
Net Realized Loss | | | (10,165,484 | ) | | | (14,314,363 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (6,016,928 | ) | | | 7,885,520 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (16,197,502 | ) | | | (6,651,300 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 850,878 | | | | 2,467,586 | |
Redeemed | | | (8,248,735 | ) | | | (13,360,925 | ) |
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (7,397,857 | ) | | | (10,893,339 | ) |
Total Decrease in Net Assets | | | (23,595,359 | ) | | | (17,544,639 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 48,129,510 | | | | 65,674,149 | |
End of Year | | $ | 24,534,151 | | | $ | 48,129,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 50,000 | | | | 150,000 | |
Redeemed | | | (650,000 | ) | | | (800,000 | ) |
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (600,000 | ) | | | (650,000 | ) |
| (1) | Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 1,494 | | | $ | 31,932 | |
Net Realized Loss | | | (161,143 | ) | | | (4,108,228 | ) |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (1,131,876 | ) | | | 2,353,946 | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (1,291,525 | ) | | | (1,722,350 | ) |
Distributions: | | | (46,489 | ) | | | (11,428 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(1) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 988 | | | | 7,531,750 | |
Redeemed | | | (587,039 | ) | | | (4,053,614 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | (586,051 | ) | | | 3,478,136 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,924,065 | ) | | | 1,744,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year | | | 7,314,805 | | | | 5,570,447 | |
End of Year | | $ | 5,390,740 | | | $ | 7,314,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 550,001 | |
Redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (400,000 | ) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | (50,000 | ) | | | 150,001 | |
| (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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | |
| | Year Ended March 31, 2024 | | | Year Ended March 31, 2023(1) | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 67,630 | | | $ | 36,318 | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 295,005 | | | | 5,115 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (71,715 | ) | | | 109,776 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 290,920 | | | | 151,209 | |
Distributions: | | | (239,494 | ) | | | (22,329 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 2,500,050 | |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | — | | | | 2,500,050 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 51,426 | | | | 2,628,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Year/Period | | | 2,628,930 | | | | — | |
End of Year/Period | | $ | 2,680,356 | | | $ | 2,628,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | — | | | | 100,002 | |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | — | | | | 100,002 | |
(1) | The Fund’s inception date was on September 14, 2022. |
(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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 104,646 | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 57,287 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (31,496 | ) |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 130,437 | |
Distributions: | | | (105,254 | ) |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | |
Issued | | | 7,491,762 | |
Redeemed | | | (3,787,485 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 3,704,277 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 3,729,460 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 3,729,460 | |
| | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | |
Issued | | | 300,002 | |
Redeemed | | | (150,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 150,002 | |
(1) | The Fund’s inception date was on August 24, 2023. |
(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.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)
| | KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | |
| | Period Ended March 31, 2024(1) | |
Operations: | | | | |
Net Investment Income | | $ | 8,497 | |
Net Realized Gain | | | 104,566 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 245,884 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | 358,947 | |
Distributions: | | | (4,643 | ) |
| | | | |
Capital Share Transactions:(2) | | | | |
Issued | | | 2,990,439 | |
Redeemed | | | (671,969 | ) |
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 2,318,470 | |
Total Increase in Net Assets | | | 2,672,774 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | — | |
End of Period | | $ | 2,672,774 | |
| | | | |
Share Transactions: | | | | |
Issued | | | 125,002 | |
Redeemed | | | (25,000 | ) |
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions | | | 100,002 | |
(1) | The Fund’s inception date was on September 6, 2023. |
(2) | Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions. |
Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years Ended March 31
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | 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 CSI China Internet ETF |
2024 | | 31.25 | | 0.06 | | (4.58) | | (4.52) | | (0.46) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 29.52 | | 0.18 | | 1.55 | | 1.73 | | — | | — | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
2024 | | 26.09 | | 0.51 | | (4.67) | | (4.16) | | (0.48) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 37.05 | | 0.57 | | (5.28) | | (4.71) | | (0.54) | | (5.71) | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
2024 | | 21.99 | | 0.45 | | (3.78) | | (3.33) | | (0.61) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 24.89 | | 0.50 | | (2.15) | | (1.65) | | (0.77) | | (0.48) | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
2024 | | 22.43 | | 0.59 | | (1.39) | | (0.80) | | (0.69) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 27.63 | | 0.73 | | (4.85) | | (4.12) | | (1.08) | | — | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
2024 | | 15.28 | | 0.03 | | (0.41) | | (0.38) | | (0.04) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 18.04 | | 0.10 | | (2.86) | | (2.76) | | — | | — | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
| * | 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. |
| ~ | During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements). |
| (1) | The expense ratios include $600,758, $301,354, $337,352, $376,498, and $579,613, respectively, in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.70%, 0.69%, 0.68%, 0.69%, and 0.69%, respectively. |
| (2) | The expense ratios include $927 and $6,087, respectively, in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.59%, and 0.58%, respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Total from Distributions ($) | | 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, as applicable) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.46) | | 26.27 | | (14.48) | | 5,430,986 | | 0.70(1) | | 0.70 | | 0.24 | | 32 |
— | | 31.25 | | 5.86 | | 6,111,669 | | 0.69(1) | | 0.69 | | 0.61 | | 60 |
(2.58) | | 29.52 | | (57.99) | | 6,239,534 | | 0.69(1) | | 0.69 | | (0.12) | | 60 |
(0.22) | | 75.59 | | 67.77 | | 3,662,260 | | 0.70(1) | | 0.70 | | (0.39) | | 89 |
(0.04) | | 45.19 | | (3.85) | | 2,313,638 | | 0.73(1) | | 0.73 | | (0.05) | | 33 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.48) | | 21.45 | | (15.78) | | 190,866 | | 0.56 | | 0.79 | | 2.23 | | 38 |
(6.25) | | 26.09 | | (12.63) | | 470,873 | | 0.55 | | 0.78 | | 1.83 | | 68 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.61) | | 18.05 | | (15.09) | | 6,318 | | 0.49 | | 0.69 | | 2.33 | | 4 |
(1.25) | | 21.99 | | (6.44) | | 8,795 | | 0.49 | | 0.69 | | 2.19 | | 55 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.69) | | 20.94 | | (3.41) | | 4,188 | | 0.79 | | 0.79 | | 2.77 | | 27 |
(1.08) | | 22.43 | | (14.98) | | 4,485 | | 0.79 | | 0.79 | | 2.96 | | 34 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.04) | | 14.86 | | (2.47) | | 18,577 | | 0.60(2) | | 0.80 | | 0.21 | | 135 |
— | | 15.28 | | (15.30) | | 30,562 | | 0.60(2) | | 0.80 | | 0.66 | | 87 |
(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 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years Ended March 31
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 China Clean Technology Index ETF |
2024 | | 28.54 | | 0.18 | | (8.21) | | (8.03) | | (0.17) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 36.71 | | 0.12 | | (7.75) | | (7.63) | | (0.10) | | (0.44) | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
2024 | | 30.60 | | 0.21 | | (8.11) | | (7.90) | | (0.23) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 39.57 | | 0.33 | | (8.98) | | (8.65) | | (0.32) | | — | | — |
2022 | | 42.25 | | 0.08 | | 0.39(2) | | 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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
2024 | | 20.77 | | 0.13 | | (6.16) | | (6.03) | | (0.11) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 23.79 | | 0.07 | | (3.08) | | (3.01) | | (0.01) | | — | | — |
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) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
2024 | | 26.73 | | 2.99 | | (1.39) | | 1.60 | | (3.69) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 29.48 | | 2.23 | | (2.44) | | (0.21) | | (2.54) | | — | | — |
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) | | — |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
2024 | | 25.09 | | 0.79 | | 3.86 | | 4.65 | | (0.57) | | — | | — |
2023 | | 29.73 | | 0.91 | | (4.56) | | (3.65) | | (0.99) | | — | | — |
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(4) | | 25.00 | | 0.60 | | (6.45) | | (5.85) | | (0.74) | | — | | — |
| * | 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. |
| # | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| ~ | During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements). |
| (1) | The expense ratio includes $42,152 and $67,245, respectively, in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.68% and 0.69%, respectively. |
| (2) | 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. |
| (3) | The expense ratio includes $541 and $1,908, respectively in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.65% and 0.64%, respectively. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Total from Distributions ($) | | 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, as applicable) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.17) | | 20.34 | | (28.17) | | 56,952 | | 0.79 | | 0.79 | | 0.72 | | 65 |
(0.54) | | 28.54 | | (20.71) | | 95,611 | | 0.79 | | 0.79 | | 0.38 | | 49 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.23) | | 22.47 | | (25.91) | | 105,618 | | 0.72(1) | | 0.72 | | 0.78 | | 42 |
(0.32) | | 30.60 | | (21.78) | | 185,106 | | 0.72(1) | | 0.72 | | 0.99 | | 69 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.11) | | 14.63 | | (29.10) | | 46,804 | | 0.65(3) | | 0.79 | | 0.74 | | 17 |
(0.01) | | 20.77 | | (12.65) | | 94,492 | | 0.65(3) | | 0.79 | | 0.35 | | 32 |
(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 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(3.69) | | 24.64 | | 6.81 | | 14,784 | | 0.69 | | 0.69 | | 11.77 | | 121 |
(2.54) | | 26.73 | | (0.44) | | 20,045 | | 0.69 | | 0.69 | | 8.19 | | 119 |
(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 |
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(0.57) | | 29.17 | | 18.67 | | 78,752 | | 0.24 | | 0.59 | | 2.95 | | 6 |
(0.99) | | 25.09 | | (12.12) | | 30,112 | | 0.24 | | 0.59 | | 3.55 | | 50 |
(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†† |
| (4) | The Fund’s inception date was on April 11, 2019. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights/Consolidated Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years/Periods Ended March 31
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 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
2024 | | 17.76 | | 0.04 | | (3.21) | | (3.17) | | (0.04) | | — | | — | (1) |
2023 | | 19.72 | | 0.08 | | (1.99) | | (1.91) | | (0.05) | | — | | — | |
2022 | | 23.08 | | 0.04 | | (3.40) | | (3.36) | | — | | — | | — | |
2021(2) | | 25.00 | | (0.06) | | (1.86) | | (1.92) | | — | | — | | — | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF |
2024 | | 22.27 | | 0.60 | | 2.11 | | 2.71 | | (0.63) | | (0.22) | | — | |
2023 | | 23.53 | | 0.56 | | (0.59) | | (0.03) | | (0.55) | | (0.68) | | — | |
2022 | | 23.01 | | 0.48 | | 2.45 | | 2.93 | | (0.58) | | (1.83) | | — | |
2021(2) | | 20.00 | | 0.20 | | 2.88 | | 3.08 | | (0.07) | | — | | — | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF |
2024 | | 29.60 | | 1.26 | | (0.96) | | 0.30 | | — | | — | | — | |
2023 | | 31.51 | | 0.54 | | 1.59 | | 2.13 | | (1.56) | | (2.48) | | — | |
2022 | | 27.55 | | (0.18) | | 5.98 | | 5.80 | | (1.77) | | (0.07) | | — | |
2021(3) | | 25.00 | | (0.06) | | 2.61 | | 2.55 | | — | | — | | — | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
2024 | | 16.89 | | (0.01) | | (5.98) | | (5.99) | | — | | — | | — | |
2023 | | 18.76 | | (0.07) | | (1.80) | | (1.87) | | — | | — | | — | |
2022 | | 21.06 | | (0.14) | | (2.16) | | (2.30) | | — | | — | | — | |
2021(4) | | 25.00 | | (0.03) | | (3.91) | | (3.94) | | — | | — | | — | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
2024 | | 13.30 | | — | | (2.43) | | (2.43) | | (0.09) | | — | | — | |
2023 | | 13.93 | | 0.05 | | (0.66) | | (0.61) | | (0.02) | | — | | — | |
2022(5) | | 25.00 | | 0.01 | | (11.08) | | (11.07) | | — | | — | | — | |
| * | 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) | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
| (2) | The Fund’s inception date was on November 23, 2020. |
| (3) | The Fund’s inception date was on December 1, 2020. |
| (4) | The Fund’s inception date was on January 26, 2021. |
| (5) | The Fund’s inception date was on June 8, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Total from Distributions ($) | | 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, as applicable) (%)~ | | Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.04) | | 14.55 | | (17.85) | | 9,459 | | 0.65 | | 0.79 | | 0.29 | | 50 | |
(0.05) | | 17.76 | | (9.62) | | 15,096 | | 0.65 | | 0.79 | | 0.47 | | 25 | |
— | | 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 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.85) | | 24.13 | | 12.45 | | 31,375 | | 0.56 | | 0.56 | | 2.69 | | 200 | |
(1.23) | | 22.27 | | 0.19 | | 31,174 | | 0.56 | | 0.56 | | 2.53 | | 155 | |
(2.41) | | 23.53 | | 12.62 | | 30,583 | | 0.55 | | 0.55 | | 1.99 | | 164 | |
(0.07) | | 23.01 | | 15.46 | | 25,315 | | 0.55† | | 0.55† | | 2.68† | | 55 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | 29.90 | | 1.01 | | 264,626 | | 0.90 | | 0.90 | | 4.14 | | — | |
(4.04) | | 29.60 | | 6.21 | | 278,274 | | 0.90 | | 0.90 | | 1.61 | | 251 | |
(1.84) | | 31.51 | | 22.21 | | 45,697 | | 0.89 | | 0.89 | | (0.63) | | 15 | |
— | | 27.55 | | 10.20 | | 28,923 | | 0.89† | | 0.89† | | (0.63)† | | — | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
— | | 10.90 | | (35.46) | | 24,534 | | 0.89 | | 0.89 | | (0.04) | | 32 | |
— | | 16.89 | | (9.97) | | 48,130 | | 0.89 | | 0.89 | | (0.44) | | 43 | |
— | | 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 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.09) | | 10.78 | | (18.29) | | 5,391 | | 0.69 | | 0.69 | | 0.02 | | 55 | |
(0.02) | | 13.30 | | (4.37) | | 7,315 | | 0.69 | | 0.69 | | 0.42 | | 126 | |
— | | 13.93 | | (44.28) | | 5,570 | | 0.68† | | 0.68† | | 0.09† | | 60 | †† |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Financial Highlights (concluded)
Selected Per Share Data & Ratios
For the Years/Periods Ended March 31
For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period ($) | | Net Investment Income ($)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments ($) | | Total from Operations ($) | | Distribution from Net Investment Income ($) | | Distribution from Capital Gains ($) | | Return of Capital ($) |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF |
2024 | | 26.29 | | 0.68 | | 2.22 | | 2.90 | | (0.90) | | (1.49) | | — |
2023(1) | | 25.00 | | 0.37 | | 1.14 | | 1.51 | | (0.22) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF |
2024(2) | | 25.00 | | 0.66 | | (0.10) | | 0.56 | | (0.70) | | — | | — |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF |
2024(3) | | 25.00 | | 0.07 | | 1.70 | | 1.77 | | (0.04) | | — | | — |
| * | Per share data calculated using average shares method. |
| ** | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units. |
| † | Annualized. |
| †† | Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers. |
| ‡ | The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratio would have been 0.69%. |
| (1) | The Fund’s inception date was on September 14, 2022. |
| (2) | The Fund’s inception date was on August 24, 2023. |
| (3) | The Fund’s inception date was on September 6, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Total from Distributions ($) | | 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, as applicable) (%) | | Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets (%) | | Portfolio Turnover (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2.39) | | 26.80 | | 11.44 | | 2,680 | | 0.99‡ | | 0.99 | | 2.50 | | 65 | |
(0.22) | | 26.29 | | 6.08 | | 2,629 | | 0.68† | | 0.68† | | 2.68† | | 35 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.70) | | 24.86 | | 2.31 | | 3,729 | | 0.11† | | 0.11† | | 4.48† | | 11 | †† |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(0.04) | | 26.73 | | 7.08 | | 2,673 | | 0.69† | | 0.69† | | 0.53† | | 14 | †† |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated 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, 2024, the Trust had twenty-eight operational series. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the following 18 series: KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect 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, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF, KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF, KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF, KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF, KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF and KraneShares Global Luxury Index 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, 2024, 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 MLM Index Subsidiary, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (the “Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempt limited company. Information regarding the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF and its subsidiary has been consolidated in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights.
Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (the “Exchange” or the "NYSE"). 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,
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
typically 25,000, 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.
At March 31, 2024 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.
The investment objective of each of the following Funds is to seek to provide a total return or investments results that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of its respective index listed below (each, an “Underlying Index”):
Fund | | 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 |
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 Index ETF | | MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | KFA MLM 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 S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats® Index |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | Solactive Global Luxury Index |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF seeks to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index (the Benchmark Index) over a complete market cycle. KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.
Kraneshares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF seeks growth of capital. The KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.
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.
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.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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, except as discussed below for FLEX options, are valued at the closing price in the market in which they are principally traded. If no closing price is available, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean of their most recent bid and asked price, if available, and otherwise at their closing bid price. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued based upon prices determined by the applicable independent, third party pricing agent. FLEX (short for flexible) options are normally valued using a model-based price provided by a third-party pricing vendor. On days when a trade in a FLEX option occurs, the trade price will be used to value such FLEX options in lieu of the model price.
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, 2024, the Funds did not hold swaps or foreign currency forward contracts.
On certain days, the settlement price for futures may not be available at the time the Fund calculates its NAV. On such days, the best available price (which is typically the last trade price) may be used to value futures.
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).
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 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 third-party pricing agents pursuant to established methodologies, are fair valued in accordance with the Adviser’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.
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
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 Value Pricing Committee be called.
With respect to trade-halted securities, the Adviser 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’s Fair Value Pricing 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 its 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 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 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:
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 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, 2024, 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.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF will utilize the Subsidiary for purposes of investing in commodities futures contracts 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, 2024, the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index 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, 2024.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, the average monthly notional amount of futures contracts for the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF was as follows:
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | |
Average Monthly Notional Value Long | | $ | 248,763,501 | |
Average Monthly Notional Value Short | | $ | 430,378,762 | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund, except for the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF, the KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF and KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF intends to pay out dividends, if any, at least annually; the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF intends to pay out net investment income, if any, at least monthly. The KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF typically distributes any net investment income quarterly. The KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF may pay out net investment income, if any, at least semi-annually in June and December, but may pay such income as frequently as quarterly. The Funds pay out to their shareholders net realized capital gains, if any, once a year (usually in December). Each Fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis. Each Fund reserves the right to declare special distributions, including if, in its reasonable discretion, such action is necessary or advisable to preserve the status of the Fund as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Code, or to avoid imposition of income or excise taxes on undistributed income.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 Overdraft Base Rate plus 2.00%. Cash overdraft charges, if applicable, 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).
The following table discloses the securities on loan as of March 31, 2024:
| | Market Value | | | Cash Collateral for | |
| | Securities on Loan | | | Securities on Loan | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 31,785,469 | | | $ | 33,462,855 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 5,826,590 | | | | 5,989,936 | |
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 25,000 Shares, 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 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 Adviser may adjust the transaction fees from time to time based on actual experience.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 Statements of Assets and Liabilities/Consolidated 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.
3. DERIVATIVES TRANSACTIONS
The following tables are exposure by type of risk on derivatives held throughout the year.
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
| | Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | Fair Value | | | Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | | Fair Value | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF |
Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | $ | 573,173 | * | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | $ | 448,087 | * |
Foreign exchange contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 3,275,705 | * | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 562,665 | * |
Commodity contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 4,118,699 | * | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 1,216,734 | * |
Total Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | $ | 7,967,577 | | | | | $ | 2,227,486 | |
| * | Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended March 31, 2024:
Change in realized appreciation or (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income:
Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Futures | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (13,487,011 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | (9,484,774 | ) |
Commodity contracts | | | 3,648,349 | |
Total | | $ | (19,323,436 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income:
Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Futures | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 1,829,796 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | 7,030,529 | |
Commodity contracts | | | (3,010,315 | ) |
Total | | $ | 5,850,010 | |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 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 of independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees); and (h) any expenses determined to be extraordinary expenses by the Board. In addition, under the Agreement, while the fees and expenses related to the Funds’ securities lending-related activities reduce the gross revenues and income of the Funds from such activities, they 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”.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | Management |
| | Fee |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | 0.78% |
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 MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | 0.58% |
KraneShares CICC China 5G &d Semiconductor Index ETF | | 0.78% |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | 0.55% |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | 0.89% |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | 0.88% |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | 0.68% |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | 0.10% |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | 0.68% |
The Adviser bears all of its own costs associated with providing these advisory services.
Pursuant to the terms of Fee Waiver Agreements, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the below listed Funds by the following amounts of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2024. The Fee Waiver Agreements may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreements will terminate if the Agreement for a Fund is terminated.
| | Fee Waiver |
| | Fee |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | 0.23% |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | 0.20% |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | 0.20% |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | 0.14% |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | 0.35% |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | 0.14% |
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. As of January 1, 2024, Krane pays Bosera fifteen (15%) percent of the net revenue received by Krane from KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF under the Investment Advisory Agreement. Prior to that date, Krane paid Bosera fifty (50%) percent of the net revenue received by Krane 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.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 Agreement minus (ii) any applicable fee waivers from time to time entered into between the Fund and the Adviser.
Mount Lucas Index Advisers LLC (“MLIA”) serves as the Sub-Adviser of the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF. For the services MLIA provides to the Fund, the Adviser pays MLIA a fee equal to 32% of the Net Revenue received by Krane from the Fund. Net Revenue is defined for these purposes as gross revenue under Schedule A of the Agreement minus gross fund-related expenses (including any waiver by Krane of its compensation under the 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, 2024, 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.
5. BASIS FOR CONSOLIDATION FOR THE KFA MOUNT LUCAS MANAGED FUTURES INDEX STRATEGY ETF
The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF include the accounts of the Fund’s Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for the Fund. The Subsidiary has a fiscal year end of March 31 for financial statement consolidation purposes.
The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Code. The Subsidiary’s taxable income is included in the calculation of the Fund's taxable income. Net losses of the Subsidiary are not deductible by the Fund either in the current period or carried forward to future periods.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF’s investment in the 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 the Subsidiary is as follows:
| | Inception Date of Subsidiary | | | Subsidiary Net Assets at March 31, 2024 | | | % of Total Net Assets at March 31, 2024 | |
KFA MLM Index Subsidiary, Ltd. | | December 1, 2020 | | | $ | 39,530,267 | | | | 14.94 | % |
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended March 31, 2024, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:
| | Purchases | | | Sales and Maturities | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 1,867,506,324 | | | $ | 1,714,015,461 | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 126,542,029 | | | | 316,639,219 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 252,289 | | | | 1,254,827 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 1,124,190 | | | | 1,123,765 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 20,953,545 | | | | 28,457,261 | |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 48,896,842 | | | | 60,585,686 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 64,001,541 | | | | 79,246,170 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 11,224,725 | | | | 35,772,420 | |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | 12,958,636 | | | | 17,284,623 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 34,714,703 | | | | 2,399,700 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 6,131,491 | | | | 8,948,985 | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | | 62,179,742 | | | | 62,580,464 | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 11,170,687 | | | | 18,617,226 | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 3,315,989 | | | | 4,268,705 | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | 1,728,818 | | | | 1,946,352 | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | 413,073 | | | | 594,968 | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | | 1,685,143 | | | | 405,693 | |
For the year ended March 31, 2024, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:
| | | | | | | | Realized | |
| | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Gain/(Loss) | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 568,886,833 | | | $ | 422,054,926 | | | $ | 32,660,204 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | — | | | | 50,736 | | | | (1,507 | ) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 2,930,250 | | | | 7,482,714 | | | | (1,256,674 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | — | | | | 1,544,866 | | | | (35,750 | ) |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | | | | | | | Realized | |
| | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Gain/(Loss) | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | $ | 2,537,455 | | | $ | 19,659,368 | | | $ | (1,693,354 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | — | | | | 553,031 | | | | 65,651 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 9,222,773 | | | | — | | | | — | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | | 1,124,346 | | | | 3,432,018 | | | | 405,193 | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | 7,275,006 | | | | 3,423,446 | | | | 62,905 | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | | 1,618,239 | | | | 643,718 | | | | 106,088 | |
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.
The permanent differences primarily consist of foreign currency translations, investments in passive foreign investment companies ("PFICs"), net operating loss, Partnership adjustments, perpetual bond adjustments and distribution reclassification. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to Paid-in Capital and Distributable Earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 are primarily related to redemptions in-kind and net operating loss.
| | Distributable | | | Paid-in | |
| | Earnings/(Loss) | | | Capital | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 90,484,656 | | | $ | (90,484,656 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 7,893 | | | | (7,893 | ) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 1,392,578 | | | | (1,392,578 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 505,297 | | | | (505,297 | ) |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 3,189,007 | | | | (3,189,007 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 6,451 | | | | (6,451 | ) |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | | (362,555 | ) | | | 362,555 | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 55,271 | | | | (55,271 | ) |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | (62,905 | ) | | | 62,905 | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | | (104,580 | ) | | | 104,580 | |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years or periods ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023 were as follows:
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
| | Income | | | Capital Gain | | | Capital | | | Totals | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
2024 | | $ | 94,044,849 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,044,849 | |
2023 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 6,619,090 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,619,090 | |
2023 | | | 9,640,424 | | | | 101,634,817 | | | | — | | | | 111,275,241 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2024 | | $ | 215,050 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 215,050 | |
2023 | | | 192,809 | | | | 119,165 | | | | — | | | | 311,974 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 137,606 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 137,606 | |
2023 | | | 215,731 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 215,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 27,452 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,452 | |
2023 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 496,202 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 496,202 | |
2023 | | | 337,960 | | | | 1,438,072 | | | | — | | | | 1,776,032 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 1,252,258 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,252,258 | |
2023 | | | 2,090,551 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,090,551 | |
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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 383,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 383,670 | |
2023 | | | 50,955 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,955 | |
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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
2024 | | $ | 2,334,194 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,334,194 | |
2023 | | | 2,002,618 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,002,618 | |
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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 910,616 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 910,616 | |
2023 | | | 693,378 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 693,378 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 28,182 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,028 | | | $ | 29,210 | |
2023 | | | 45,914 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 45,914 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 868,772 | | | $ | 308,656 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,177,428 | |
2023 | | | 1,085,154 | | | | 640,311 | | | | — | | | | 1,725,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF |
2024 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
2023 | | | 22,793,108 | | | | 11,729,167 | | | | — | | | | 34,522,275 | |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | | |
| | Income | | | Capital Gain | | | Capital | | | Totals | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
2023 | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 46,489 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 46,489 | |
2023 | | | 11,428 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,428 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 237,535 | | | $ | 1,959 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 239,494 | |
2023 | | | 22,329 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF |
2024 | | $ | 105,254 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 105,254 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF |
2024 | | $ | 4,643 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,643 | |
As of March 31, 2024, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (distributable losses) were as follows:
| | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | | KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 61,776,827 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,210 | | | $ | 6,580 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (2,686,322,078 | ) | | | (189,335,870 | ) | | | (6,347,999 | ) | | | (3,643,750 | ) |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | — | | | | (67,774 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (3,699,273,032 | ) | | | (67,963,141 | ) | | | (2,253,091 | ) | | | (1,053,611 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | (3 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (1 | ) |
Total Distributable Loss | | $ | (6,323,818,286 | ) | | $ | (257,366,796 | ) | | $ | (8,571,879 | ) | | $ | (4,690,782 | ) |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | 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 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 188,412 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (49,669,840 | ) | | | (79,020,064 | ) | | | (88,376,540 | ) | | | (65,852,693 | ) |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | (34,394 | ) | | | (114,325 | ) | | | (68,584 | ) | | | — | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (4,116,065 | ) | | | (18,275,157 | ) | | | (52,919,518 | ) | | | (33,820,887 | ) |
Other Temporary Differences | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributable Loss | | $ | (53,820,299 | ) | | $ | (97,409,544 | ) | | $ | (141,364,642 | ) | | $ | (99,485,168 | ) |
| | KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 193,997 | | | $ | 774,098 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 351,770 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (10,377,329 | ) | | | (1,594,046 | ) | | | (15,035,433 | ) | | | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | — | | | | — | | | | (17,623 | ) | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | 49,221 | | | | 2,613,416 | | | | (2,497,134 | ) | | | 2,417,373 | |
Other Temporary Differences | | | 49,162 | | | | (2 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | 1 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | (10,084,949 | ) | | $ | 1,793,466 | | | $ | (17,550,194 | ) | | $ | 2,769,144 | |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 65,112 | |
Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 91,067 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (11,119,493 | ) | | | (29,622,667 | ) | | | (3,028,445 | ) | | | — | |
Post October Losses | | | (24,607,088 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | (5,771,888 | ) | | | (62,657 | ) | | | (9,567 | ) | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (6,414,135 | ) | | | (11,972,769 | ) | | | (2,192,171 | ) | | | 24,124 | |
Other Temporary Differences | | | (1,286,475 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | 3 | |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | (49,199,079 | ) | | $ | (41,658,100 | ) | | $ | (5,230,186 | ) | | $ | 180,306 | |
| | KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,083 | |
Capital Loss Carryforwards | | | (1,149 | ) | | | — | |
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals | | | (607 | ) | | | — | |
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency | | | (35,966 | ) | | | 234,643 | |
Other Temporary Differences | | | — | | | | (2 | ) |
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | | $ | (37,722 | ) | | $ | 249,724 | |
Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024 and November 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024, 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, perpetual bond adjustments, PFIC mark to market and book adjustments not recognized for tax.
The Funds have capital loss carryforwards as follows:
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | | |
| | Loss | | | Loss | | | Total | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 689,050,525 | | | $ | 1,997,271,553 | | | $ | 2,686,322,078 | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 78,152,608 | | | | 111,183,262 | | | | 189,335,870 | |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | | |
| | Loss | | | Loss | | | Total | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | $ | 215,395 | | | $ | 6,132,604 | | | $ | 6,347,999 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 2,450,106 | | | | 1,193,644 | | | | 3,643,750 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 22,091,565 | | | | 27,578,275 | | | | 49,669,840 | |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 3,500,356 | | | | 75,519,708 | | | | 79,020,064 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 31,371,478 | | | | 57,005,062 | | | | 88,376,540 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 4,089,006 | | | | 61,763,687 | | | | 65,852,693 | |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | | 8,486,154 | | | | 1,891,175 | | | | 10,377,329 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 5,865 | | | | 1,588,181 | | | | 1,594,046 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 8,671,751 | | | | 6,363,682 | | | | 15,035,433 | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | 4,174,372 | | | | 6,945,121 | | | | 11,119,493 | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 8,548,968 | | | | 21,073,699 | | | | 29,622,667 | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 2,090,066 | | | | 938,379 | | | | 3,028,445 | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | 1,149 | | | | — | | | | 1,149 | |
During the year ended March 31, 2024, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards, to offset capital gains:
| | Amount | |
| | Utilized | |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | $ | 1,634,475 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 5,115 | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 25,841 | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | 1,654 | |
The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation and depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, investments in PFICs and perpetual bonds. The federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at March 31, 2024 were as follows:
| | Federal Tax Cost | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | | $ | 9,153,225,550 | | | $ | 381,651,172 | | | $ | (4,080,924,204 | ) | | $ | (3,699,273,032 | ) |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | | 257,382,965 | | | | 10,856,821 | | | | (78,819,962 | ) | | | (67,963,141 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 8,557,586 | | | | 388,225 | | | | (2,641,316 | ) | | | (2,253,091 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 5,226,031 | | | | 508,773 | | | | (1,557,473 | ) | | | (1,048,700 | ) |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF | | | 22,605,590 | | | | 1,242,745 | | | | (5,333,050 | ) | | | (4,090,305 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF | | | 75,187,700 | | | | 2,800,387 | | | | (21,075,544 | ) | | | (18,275,157 | ) |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 163,984,472 | | | | 5,705,116 | | | | (58,624,634 | ) | | | (52,919,518 | ) |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 80,639,392 | | | | 1,280,387 | | | | (35,101,274 | ) | | | (33,820,887 | ) |
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
| | Federal Tax Cost | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Aggregated Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | | $ | 13,897,595 | | | $ | 355,550 | | | $ | (306,329 | ) | | $ | 49,221 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 75,490,505 | | | | 8,302,601 | | | | (5,472,102 | ) | | | 2,830,499 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 11,933,663 | | | | 948,835 | | | | (3,445,969 | ) | | | (2,497,134 | ) |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF | | | 28,914,558 | | | | 3,325,188 | | | | (907,815 | ) | | | 2,417,373 | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF | | | 205,190,113 | | | | 384 | | | | (6,414,519 | ) | | | (6,414,135 | ) |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | | | 36,314,520 | | | | 813,218 | | | | (12,785,987 | ) | | | (11,972,769 | ) |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF | | | 6,892,285 | | | | 422,212 | | | | (2,614,383 | ) | | | (2,192,171 | ) |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | 2,586,629 | | | | 218,731 | | | | (194,607 | ) | | | 24,124 | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF | | | 3,731,422 | | | | 161,279 | | | | (197,245 | ) | | | (35,966 | ) |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF | | | 2,371,634 | | | | 358,046 | | | | (123,403 | ) | | | 234,643 | |
For the KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF and the KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, the difference in unrealized appreciation is attributable to Foreign Capital Gains Tax Payable.
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
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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 were extended to December 31, 2025.
In 2020, the PRC government eliminated QFII and RQFII quotas, meaning that entities registered with the appropriate Chinese regulator will no longer be subject to quotas when investing in PRC securities (but will remain subject to foreign shareholder limits), and merged the two programs into the Qualified Foreign Investor regime (“QFI”).
8. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS
As with all exchange-traded funds (“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.
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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 assets of certain Funds 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, 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
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
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.
EMERGING MARKETS RISK — A 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.
EQUITY SECURITIES RISK — The values of equity securities are subject to factors such as market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. Equity securities are subject to volatile changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes. In the event of liquidation, equity securities are generally subordinate in rank to debt and other securities of the same issuer.
FUTURES STRATEGY RISK — The use of futures contracts is subject to special risk considerations. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts include: (a) an imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the reference asset and the price of the futures contract; (b) possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures contract when desired; (c) losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d) the inability to predict correctly the direction of market prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e) if the Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell securities or financial instruments from its portfolio to meet daily variation margin requirements, which may lead to the Fund selling securities or financial instruments at a loss.
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
Notes to Financial Statements/Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (concluded)
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.
NEW FUND RISK — If the Fund does not grow in size, it will be at greater risk than larger funds of wider bid-ask spreads for its shares, trading at a greater premium or discount to NAV, liquidation and/or a stop to trading.
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. 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.
10. 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.
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 statement of assets and liabilities of the funds listed in the Appendix, eighteen of the funds comprising KraneShares Trust (collectively, the Funds), including the schedules of investments and the consolidated schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2024, the related statements of operations and consolidated statement of operations for the year or period listed in the Appendix, the statements of changes in net assets and consolidated statement 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, 2024, 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, 2024, by correspondence with 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.
We have served as the auditor of one or more KraneShares investment companies since 2017.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 29, 2024
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (continued)
Appendix
Funds with inception prior to March 31, 2020:
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect 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
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024
Financial highlights each of the years in the five-year period ended March 31, 2024
Funds with inception during the year ended March 31, 2020:
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024 Financial highlights for each of the years in the four-year period ended March 31, 2024 and the period from April 11, 2019 (inception) through March 31, 2020
Funds with inception during the year ended March 31, 2021:
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024
Financial highlights for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 2024 and the period from November 23, 2020 (inception) through March 31, 2021
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF
Consolidated statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Consolidated statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024
Consolidated financial highlights for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 2024 and the period from December 1, 2020 (inception) through March 31, 2021
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024
Financial highlights for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 2024 and the period from January 26, 2021 (inception) through March 31, 2021
Funds with inception during the year ended March 31, 2022:
KraneShares Heng Seng TECH Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (concluded)
Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024
Financial highlights for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2024 and the period from June 8, 2021 (inception) through March 31, 2022
Funds with inception during the year ended March 31, 2023:
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF
Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2024
Statements of changes in net assets for the year ended March 31, 2024 and the period from September 14, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2023
Financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2024 and the period from September 14, 2022 (inception) through March 31, 2023
Funds with inception during the year ended March 31, 2024:
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF
Statements of operations and changes in net assets and financial highlights for the period from August 24, 2023 (inception) through March 31, 2024
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF
Statements of operations and changes in net assets and financial highlights for the period from September 6, 2023 (inception) through March 31, 2024
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024
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, 2024.
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Trust | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustees |
Interested Trustee1 | | | | | | | | |
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Jonathan Krane2 (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. | | 28 | | None |
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Independent Trustees1 | | | | | | | | |
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Patrick P. Campo (1970) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee, No set term; served since 2017 | | Managing Director of Ibis Global AM LLC from 2023 to present. From 2019 to 2023, Director of Research and from 2013 to 2019 Director of Long Short Equity, Titan Advisors. | | 28 | | None |
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John Ferguson (1966) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Trustee, No set term; served since 2012 | | Independent Director of K2 Advisors Offshore Fund Complex from 2022 to present. Chief Compliance Officer of Covey Advisors LLC 2023 to present. 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. | | 28 | | None |
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited) (continued)
March 31, 2024
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Trust | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustees |
Independent Trustee1 | | | | | | | | |
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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. | | 28 | | None |
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Trust | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustees |
Officers1 | | | | | | | | |
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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. | | 28 | | None |
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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. | | 28 | | None |
Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited) (concluded)
March 31, 2024
Name, Address (Year of Birth) | | Position(s) Held with Trust | | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in Trust Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustees |
Officers1 | | | | | | | | |
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Michael Quain (1957) 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, New York, 10017 | | Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, No Set Term; served since 2015 | | Principal/President of Quain Compliance Consulting, LLC from 2014 to present. | | 28 | | None |
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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). | | 28 | | None |
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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 | | 28 | | None |
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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 Investment Officer of Specialized Strategies, J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2015. | | 28 | | None |
| 1 | Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified. |
| 2 | 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. |
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 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, 2023 to March 31, 2024).
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 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.
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (continued)
| | Beginning Account Value 10/1/2023 | | | Ending Account Value 3/31/2024 | | | Annualized Expense Ratios | | | Expenses Paid During Period(1) | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 968.70 | | | | 0.69 | % | | $ | 3.40 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.55 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 3.49 | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 967.80 | | | | 0.55 | % | | $ | 2.71 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.25 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 2.78 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 948.60 | | | | 0.50 | % | | $ | 2.44 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 2.53 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.90 | | | | 0.80 | % | | $ | 4.04 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.00 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 4.04 | |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,052.40 | | | | 0.60 | % | | $ | 3.08 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.00 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 3.03 | |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 815.40 | | | | 0.80 | % | | $ | 3.63 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.00 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 4.04 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 822.20 | | | | 0.72 | % | | $ | 3.28 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.40 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 3.64 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 824.10 | | | | 0.66 | % | | $ | 3.01 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.70 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 3.34 | |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,104.60 | | | | 0.70 | % | | $ | 3.68 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.50 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 3.54 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,157.70 | | | | 0.24 | % | | $ | 1.29 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,023.80 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.21 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 977.30 | | | | 0.66 | % | | $ | 3.26 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.70 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 3.34 | |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,165.60 | | | | 0.56 | % | | $ | 3.03 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,022.20 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 2.83 | |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 922.30 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.33 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.55 | |
Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (concluded)
| | Beginning Account Value 10/1/2023 | | | Ending Account Value 3/31/2024 | | | Annualized Expense Ratios | | | Expenses Paid During Period(1) | |
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 856.20 | | | | 0.90 | % | | $ | 4.18 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.50 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 4.55 | |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 902.60 | | | | 0.70 | % | | $ | 3.33 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.50 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 3.54 | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,081.90 | | | | 1.18 | %† | | $ | 6.14 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.10 | | | | 1.18 | † | | | 5.96 | |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,035.10 | | | | 0.12 | % | | $ | 0.61 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,024.40 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.61 | |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF |
Actual Fund Return | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,143.00 | | | | 0.69 | % | | $ | 3.70 | |
Hypothetical 5% Return | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,021.55 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 3.49 | |
| (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. |
| † | The annualized expense ratios include dividend expense incurred during the six-month period. Annualized dividend expense of average net assets totaled 0.48%. Had this expense not been included the ratio would have been 0.70%. |
Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited)
For shareholders that do not have a March 31, 2024 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a March 31, 2024 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, 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) | | | Qualifying Business Income(4) | | | U.S. Government Interest(5) | | | Interest Related Dividends(6) | | | Short Term Capital Gain | | | Foreign Tax Credit(8) | |
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 13.65 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 71.02 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 7.58 | % |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 71.07 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 10.01 | % |
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 92.45 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 81.48 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 96.41 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 13.40 | % |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 17.74 | % |
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 2.46 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 19.59 | % |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF |
| 2.54 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 97.46 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 29.64 | % |
KraneShares Value Line® Dynamic Dividend Equity Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 24.39 | % | | | 75.61 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 75.56 | % | | | 72.16 | % | | | 7.53 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
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 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 99.21 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 17.52 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 3.48 | % |
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 60.07 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 5.33 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % |
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF |
| 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 29.60 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 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). |
Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (concluded)
| (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) | The percentage of this column represents that amount of ordinary dividend income that qualified for 20% Business Income Deduction. |
| (5) | “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. |
| (6) | 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. |
| (7) | 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. |
| (8) | The following Funds intend to pass through a foreign tax credit to their shareholders. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the total amount of foreign source income and amount of foreign tax to be paid is as follows: |
| | Foreign | | | Foreign Tax | |
| | Source | | | Credit Pass | |
| | Income | | | Through | |
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF | | $ | 8,372,793 | | | $ | 1,046,326 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF | | | 188,548 | | | | 17,633 | |
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | | | 133,964 | | | | 15,306 | |
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF | | | 1,040,602 | | | | 193,705 | |
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF | | | 570,991 | | | | 82,760 | |
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF | | | 1,400,906 | | | | 221,783 | |
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF | | | 42,197 | | | | 12,306 | |
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF | | | 93,502 | | | | 8,639 | |
The allocable share of foreign tax credit will be reported on Form 1099-DIV.
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 the 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 https://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: 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 | Distributor: SEI Investments Distribution Co. One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456 |
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Investment Adviser: Krane Funds Advisors, LLC 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor New York, NY 10017 | Administrator: SEI Investments Global Funds Services One Freedom Valley Drive Oaks, PA 19456 |
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Sub-Adviser: Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. Suite 4109 Jardine House One Connaught Place Central, Hong Kong | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: KPMG LLP 1601 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Sub-Adviser: Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. 605 Third Avenue 38th Floor New York, NY 10158 | |
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Sub-Adviser: Mount Lucas Index Advisers, LLC 405 South State Street Newtown, PA, 18940 | |
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.
KraneShares Trust:
280 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor
New York, NY 10017
KRS-AR-001-1100
(b) | Not applicable to the Registrant. |
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, and 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:
| 2024 | 2023 |
| | 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 | $587,250 | $0 | N/A | $751,300 | $0 | N/A |
(b) | Audit-Related Fees | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
(c) | Tax Fees(1) | $178,000 | $0 | N/A | $130,900 | $0 | N/A |
(d) | All Other Fees | $9,000 | $0 | N/A | $6,531 | $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:
| 2024 | 2023 |
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.
(i) Not applicable. The Registrant has not retained, for the preparation of the audit report on the financial statements included in the Form N-CSR, a registered public accounting firm that has a branch or office that is located in a foreign jurisdiction and that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB”) has determined that the PCAOB is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction.
(j) Not applicable. The Registrant is not a “foreign issuer,” as defined in 17 CFR 240.3b-4.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
(a) 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.
(b) Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed under Item 1 of this form.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Reserved.
Item 8. Reserved.
Item 9. Reserved.
Item 10. Reserved.
Item 11. Reserved.
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 15. 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 16. 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 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to the Registrant.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics filed herewith.
(a)(2) Not applicable.
(a)(3) A separate 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.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
(a)(5) Not applicable.
(b) Officer certifications as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR § 270.30a-2(b)) also accompany this filing as exhibits.
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.
(Registrant) | KraneShares Trust |
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By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Executive Officer |
Date: June 6, 2024
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 (Signature and Title) | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Executive Officer |
Date: June 6, 2024
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ Jonathan Krane |
| Jonathan Krane |
| Principal Financial Officer |
Date: June 6, 2024