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KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF
KARS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +11.60% | +6.93% | +14.86% | +72.86% | +24.06% | -11.00% |
| Flows | +$9M | +$6M | +$3M | -$8M | -$78M | +$12M |
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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 79
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +25.06% | +21.31% | +23.16% | +24.67% |
Max drawdown | -7.52% | -9.88% | -47.12% | -64.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 53d | 984d | 1614d |
Time to recover | 18d | 46d | 607d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 0.72%, 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 April 24, 2026, KARS manages $91.83 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KARS performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, KARS delivered a return of 11.6% over the past month (1M performance), 6.93% over the past three months (3M), and 14.86% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KARS?
As of April 24, 2026, KARS has seen net flows of +$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KARS pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, KARS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.16%.
How many holdings are in KARS
As of March 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 March 31, 2026, KARS holds 79 securities, with 51.87% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KARS?
As of March 31, 2026, KARS holds a portfolio of 79 underlyings, with its largest positions including BYD, ALBEMARLE and AMPEREX TECH. 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 March 31, 2026, KARS has its largest geographic exposures in China, Cayman Islands and USA.
What sectors or themes does KARS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, KARS is primarily exposed to Consumer Discretionary, Materials and Industrials.
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