KSTRvsSMHCETF Comparison
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KSTR
KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF
This fund is part of
EM Awakening
-0.13%
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KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) belongs to the EM Awakening segment. VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) is part of the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. KSTR's top 3 sector exposures are Technology, Healthcare and Industrials. In contrast, SMHC's top sector exposures are Technology and Industrials. KSTR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.89%, versus 0.65% for SMHC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of KSTR and SMHC 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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KSTR vs SMHC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | KSTR SMHC | -15.32%-18.24% | -26.17%-30.16% | +3.13%n/a | -3.82%n/a | +60.08%n/a | -19.92%n/a |
| Flows | KSTR SMHC | -$37M-$2M | +$21M-$128M | +$348M- | +$345M- | +$353M- | +$313M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | KSTR SMHC | +39.41%+47.51% | +41.15%n/a | +36.39%n/a | +32.80%n/a |
| Max drawdown | KSTR SMHC | -26.71%-30.27% | -40.38%n/a | -40.38%n/a | -63.94%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | KSTR SMHC | 91d91d | 118dn/a | 118dn/a | 1639dn/a |
Trading data
KSTR | SMHC | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $18.49 | $35.06 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $19.22 | $36.25 |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
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KSTR | SMHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $18.49 | $35.06 |
| 1D performance | -3.80% | -3.28% |
| AuM | $293.72 M | $12.64 M |
| E/R | 0.89% | 0.65% |
Characteristics
KSTR | SMHC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | KraneShares | VanEck |
| Benchmark | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index | MarketVector China Semiconductor 25 Index |
| N° of holdings | 46 | 25 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | January 26, 2021 | June 24, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
KSTR
China
95.67%
Other
4.33%
SMHC
China
100.63%
Other
-0.63%
Sectors
KSTR
Technology
83.92%
Other
16.08%
SMHC
Technology
97.85%
Other
2.15%
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Diversification
KSTR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
68.48%
SMHC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
79.57%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
KSTR
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.
8.92%
Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China
8.67%
Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.
7.54%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.
7.51%
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
5.61%
Piotech, Inc.
4.92%
Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor Ltd.
3.83%
Hwatsing Technology Co., Ltd.
3.79%
Skyverse Technology Co., Ltd.
3.29%
Biwin Storage Technology Co., Ltd.
3.26%
Verisilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
3.09%
SUPCON Technology Co., Ltd.
2.27%
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Inc.
2.12%
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
1.90%
Suzhou Centec Communications Co., Ltd.
1.76%
SMHC
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.
8.80%
Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.
7.42%
Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China
6.77%
Eoptolink Technology Inc., Ltd.
6.40%
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.
6.33%
Piotech, Inc.
5.06%
Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
5.04%
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
4.98%
WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
4.64%
GigaDevice Semiconductor, Inc.
4.56%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.
4.31%
Avary Holding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
4.08%
Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd.
3.99%
Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co., Ltd.
3.60%
JCET Group Co., Ltd.
3.58%
Frequently asked questions about KSTR and SMHC
Which ETF is bigger: KSTR or SMHC?
As of October 26, 2026, KSTR holds $293.72 M in assets under management (AUM), while SMHC manages $12.64 M.
What sectors do the KSTR and SMHC ETFs invest in?
KSTR leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, SMHC focuses on Technology.
What are the top holdings of the KSTR ETF and SMHC ETF?
KSTR top holdings include Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China and Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.. SMHC holds in its top three: Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd. and Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China.
Which ETF is more diversified: KSTR or SMHC?
KSTR holds 46 securities with 68.48% of its assets in the top 15. SMHC has 25 securities and a top 15 weight of 79.57%.
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