SMHCvsKSTRETF Comparison
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ETF 2
KSTR
KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF
This fund is part of
EM Awakening
-1.06%
VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) belongs to the EM Large & Mid Cap segment. KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) is part of the EM Awakening segment. SMHC's top 1 sector exposures are Technology. In contrast, KSTR's top sector exposures are Technology, Healthcare and Industrials. SMHC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.89% for KSTR. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SMHC 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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SMHC vs KSTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 11/09/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SMHC KSTR | -18.34%-14.74% | -31.76%-27.95% | n/a-2.43% | n/a-5.24% | n/a+43.08% | n/a-26.18% |
| Flows | SMHC KSTR | -$2M-$45M | -$6M-$14M | -+$339M | -+$341M | -+$345M | -+$304M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SMHC KSTR | +52.26%+42.94% | n/a+43.46% | n/a+37.33% | n/a+33.43% |
| Max drawdown | SMHC KSTR | -41.81%-35.90% | n/a-47.97% | n/a-47.97% | n/a-63.94% |
| Max drawdown duration | SMHC KSTR | 84d83d | n/a132d | n/a132d | n/a1639d |
Trading data
SMHC | KSTR | |
Last sale 11/10/2026 at 2:30 PM | $33.15 | $18.22 |
| Previous close 11/09/2026 | $33.92 | $18.62 |
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Replication quality
Data as of October 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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SMHC | KSTR | |
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| Last price | $33.15 | $18.22 |
| 1D performance | -2.27% | -2.15% |
| AuM | $11.77 M | $269.63 M |
| E/R | 0.65% | 0.89% |
Characteristics
SMHC | KSTR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | VanEck | KraneShares |
| Benchmark | MarketVector China Semiconductor 25 Index | Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index |
| N° of holdings | 25 | 46 |
| Asset class | - | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 24, 2026 | January 26, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SMHC
China
99.88%
Other
0.12%
KSTR
China
94.55%
Other
5.45%
Sectors
SMHC
Technology
99.88%
Other
0.12%
KSTR
Technology
84.72%
Other
15.28%
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Diversification
SMHC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
77.73%
KSTR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
68.99%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
SMHC
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.
9.98%
Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.
8.29%
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.
7.04%
Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China
5.05%
Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor Ltd.
4.91%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.
4.90%
GigaDevice Semiconductor, Inc.
4.88%
WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
4.80%
Piotech, Inc.
4.55%
Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
4.51%
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
4.45%
Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd.
4.28%
Avary Holding (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
4.09%
Skyverse Technology Co., Ltd.
3.08%
Hangzhou Chang Chuan Technology Co., Ltd.
2.94%
KSTR
Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd.
10.29%
Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China
8.29%
Montage Technology Co., Ltd.
8.04%
Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd.
7.32%
Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd.
6.17%
Piotech, Inc.
4.87%
Hwatsing Technology Co., Ltd.
3.46%
Skyverse Technology Co., Ltd.
3.29%
Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor Ltd.
3.26%
Biwin Storage Technology Co., Ltd.
2.79%
Verisilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
2.77%
Raytron Technology Co., Ltd.
2.51%
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
2.04%
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Inc.
1.95%
SUPCON Technology Co., Ltd.
1.94%
Frequently asked questions about SMHC and KSTR
Which ETF is bigger: SMHC or KSTR?
As of November 9, 2026, SMHC holds $11.77 M in assets under management (AUM), while KSTR manages $269.63 M.
What sectors do the SMHC and KSTR ETFs invest in?
SMHC leans toward sectors like Technology. Meanwhile, KSTR focuses on Technology.
What are the top holdings of the SMHC ETF and KSTR ETF?
SMHC top holdings include Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Hygon Information Technology Co., Ltd. and NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.. KSTR holds in its top three: Cambricon Technologies Corp. Ltd., Advanced Micro Fabrication Equipment, Inc. China and Montage Technology Co., Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: SMHC or KSTR?
SMHC holds 25 securities with 77.73% of its assets in the top 15. KSTR has 48 securities and a top 15 weight of 68.99%.
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