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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
KEMX performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.02% | +9.32% | +32.93% | +55.16% | +98.22% | +84.09% |
| Flows | +$6K | +$2K | +$30M | +$30M | +$48M | +$59M |
Characteristics
The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF is built to track the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China NTR 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 | 274 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 12, 2019 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 274
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +30.09% | +23.64% | +17.96% | +16.87% |
Max drawdown | -11.44% | -15.82% | -18.80% | -29.06% |
Max drawdown duration | 31d | 57d | 253d | 887d |
Time to recover | N/A | 25d | 59d | 629d |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is KEMX?
KEMX is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by KraneShares.
What index does KEMX track?
KEMX tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does KEMX invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets ex-China Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of KEMX?
The total expense ratio (TER) of KEMX is 0.59%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was KEMX launched?
KEMX was launched on April 12, 2019, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of KEMX?
KEMX is issued by KraneShares.
What is the AUM of KEMX?
As of July 23, 2026, KEMX manages $128.99 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KEMX performed recently?
As of July 23, 2026, KEMX delivered a return of -4.02% over the past month (1M performance), 9.32% over the past three months (3M), and 32.93% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KEMX?
As of July 23, 2026, KEMX has seen net flows of +$6K in the past month (1M flow) and +$30M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KEMX pay dividends?
As of July 23, 2026, KEMX has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.45%.
How many holdings are in KEMX
As of June 30, 2026, KEMX holds 274 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is KEMX?
As of June 30, 2026, KEMX holds 274 securities, with 44.99% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KEMX?
As of June 30, 2026, KEMX holds a portfolio of 274 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does KEMX invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, KEMX has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan, Republic of Korea and India.
What sectors or themes does KEMX focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, KEMX is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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