EMQQvsKSTRETF Comparison
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The Emerging Markets Internet ETF (EMQQ) and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) belong to the same industry segment: EM Awakening. EMQQ's top 3 sector exposures are Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services and Energy. In contrast, KSTR's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Materials and Health Care. EMQQ is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.86%, versus 0.89% for KSTR. EMQQ is down -15.84% year-to-date (YTD) with -$22M in YTD flows. KSTR performs better with 15.04% YTD performance, and +$37M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EMQQ and KSTR below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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EMQQ vs KSTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | EMQQ KSTR | +6.09%+19.75% | -16.83%+1.09% | -15.84%+15.04% | -8.34%+57.49% | +20.67%+30.36% | -44.87%-5.91% |
| Flows | EMQQ KSTR | +$38K-$6M | -$22M+$3M | -$22M+$37M | -$25M+$42M | -$305M+$38M | -$712M+$6M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | EMQQ KSTR | +21.65%+32.99% | +17.41%+28.74% | +20.37%+31.21% | +28.19%+29.91% |
| Max drawdown | EMQQ KSTR | -21.61%-15.86% | -29.76%-18.29% | -29.76%-43.51% | -66.52%-66.45% |
| Max drawdown duration | EMQQ KSTR | 90d56d | 224d93d | 224d841d | 1826d1752d |
Trading data
EMQQ | KSTR | |
Last sale 5/1/2026 at 1:35 PM | $34.43 | $23.21 |
| Previous close 04/29/2026 | $34.25 | $21.20 |
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Replication quality
Data as of April 29, 2026
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Main metrics
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EMQQ | KSTR | |
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| Last price | $34.43 | $23.21 |
| 1D performance | +0.53% | +9.48% |
| AuM | $276.73 M | $90.72 M |
| E/R | 0.86% | 0.89% |
Characteristics
EMQQ | KSTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Exchange Traded Concepts | KraneShares |
| Benchmark | EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet Index | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index |
| N° of holdings | 39 | 28 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | November 12, 2014 | January 26, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
EMQQ
Cayman Islands
35.1%
USA
27.76%
India
18.3%
Other
18.85%
KSTR
China
94.76%
Other
5.24%
Sectors
EMQQ
Consumer Discreti.
41.07%
Communication Ser.
19.27%
Energy
8.25%
Other
31.41%
KSTR
Information Techn.
51.74%
Other
48.26%
Diversification
EMQQ
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
70.28%
KSTR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
62.62%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
EMQQ
MERCADOLIBRE
8.52%
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES
8.25%
PINDUODUO INC ADR
7.50%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
6.69%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
6.64%
US81141R1005
5.53%
MEITUAN
4.56%
JD.COM INC
3.24%
ZAE000351946
3.18%
COUPANG
3.11%
NETEASE INC
3.02%
INE296A01032
2.87%
TRIP.COM GROUP
2.49%
BAIDU
2.36%
NAVER CORP
2.31%
KSTR
CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES CORP LTD
10.21%
CNE100005PT2
9.63%
MONTAGE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
7.07%
ADVANCED MICRO FABRICATION EQUIPMENT INC
6.61%
VERISILICON MICROELECTRONICS SHANGHAI CO LTD
4.10%
CNE100005VN3
3.81%
PIOTECH INC
3.43%
CNE100005PN5
3.05%
BEIJING KINGSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE INC
2.98%
CNE100005QL7
2.37%
ZHEJIANG SUPCON TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
2.24%
QUANTUMCTEK CO LTD
1.81%
NATIONAL SILICON IND
1.78%
WESTERN SUPERCONDUCTING TECHNOLOGIES CO LTD
1.77%
CNE100005ZD5
1.76%
Frequently asked questions about EMQQ and KSTR
How have the EMQQ and KSTR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 29, 2026, EMQQ is down -15.84% year-to-date (YTD), while KSTR has returned 15.04%. That puts KSTR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EMQQ or KSTR?
Year-to-date, the EMQQ ETF saw -$22M in flows, compared to +$37M for KSTR.
Which ETF is more volatile: EMQQ or KSTR?
Over the past year, EMQQ had a volatility of 17.41%, while KSTR experienced 28.74%.
Which ETF is bigger: EMQQ or KSTR?
As of April 29, 2026, EMQQ holds $276.73 M in assets under management (AUM), while KSTR manages $90.72 M.
What sectors do the EMQQ and KSTR ETFs invest in?
EMQQ leans toward sectors like Consumer Discretionary, Communication Services and Energy. Meanwhile, KSTR focuses on Information Technology.
What are the top holdings of the EMQQ ETF and KSTR ETF?
EMQQ top holdings include MERCADOLIBRE, RELIANCE INDUSTRIES and PINDUODUO INC ADR. KSTR holds in its top three: CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES CORP LTD, CNE100005PT2 and MONTAGE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD.
Which ETF is more diversified: EMQQ or KSTR?
EMQQ holds 53 securities with 70.28% of its assets in the top 15. KSTR has 45 securities and a top 15 weight of 62.62%.
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