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KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF
KARS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.67% | -7.45% | -3.02% | +10.07% | +3.92% | -31.41% |
| Flows | +$0K | -$11M | +$4M | -$3M | -$72M | -$23M |
Characteristics
The KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | KraneShares |
| N° of holdings | 79 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 18, 2018 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 79
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +23.44% | +23.12% | +23.72% | +24.62% |
Max drawdown | -16.52% | -23.26% | -38.12% | -64.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 87d | 122d | 730d | 1753d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 401d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of September 15, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is KARS?
KARS is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by KraneShares.
What index does KARS track?
KARS tracks the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does KARS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Equities. It is part of the segment: Smart City.
What is the expense ratio of KARS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of KARS is 0.69%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was KARS launched?
KARS was launched on January 18, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of KARS?
KARS is issued by KraneShares.
What is the AUM of KARS?
As of September 10, 2026, KARS manages $77.52 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KARS performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, KARS delivered a return of -4.67% over the past month (1M performance), -7.45% over the past three months (3M), and -3.02% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KARS?
As of September 10, 2026, KARS has seen net flows of +$0K in the past month (1M flow) and +$4M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KARS pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, KARS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.19%.
How many holdings are in KARS
As of July 31, 2026, KARS holds 79 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is KARS?
As of July 31, 2026, KARS holds 79 securities, with 53.64% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KARS?
As of July 31, 2026, KARS holds a portfolio of 79 underlyings, with its largest positions including Panasonic Holdings Corp., BYD Co., Ltd. and Xiaomi Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does KARS invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, KARS has its largest geographic exposures in China, USA and Republic of Korea.
What sectors or themes does KARS focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, KARS is primarily exposed to Consumer Cyclicals, Non-Energy Materials and Industrials.
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