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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
KSTR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 22, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +13.72% | -4.24% | +12.13% | +52.72% | +25.53% | -6.52% |
| Flows | -$9M | +$18M | +$37M | +$42M | +$39M | +$6M |
Characteristics
The KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF is built to track the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index - CNY. 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 | 45 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 26, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 45
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.53% | +28.44% | +31.15% | +29.85% |
Max drawdown | -18.29% | -18.29% | -43.81% | -66.45% |
Max drawdown duration | 86d | 86d | 850d | 1745d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 333d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 26, 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 KSTR?
KSTR is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by KraneShares.
What index does KSTR track?
KSTR tracks the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index - CNY, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does KSTR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap Chinese Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Awakening.
What is the expense ratio of KSTR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of KSTR is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was KSTR launched?
KSTR was launched on January 26, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of KSTR?
KSTR is issued by KraneShares.
What is the AUM of KSTR?
As of April 22, 2026, KSTR manages $88.40 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KSTR performed recently?
As of April 22, 2026, KSTR delivered a return of 13.72% over the past month (1M performance), -4.24% over the past three months (3M), and 12.13% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KSTR?
As of April 22, 2026, KSTR has seen net flows of -$9M in the past month (1M flow) and +$37M year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in KSTR
As of March 31, 2026, KSTR holds 45 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is KSTR?
As of March 31, 2026, KSTR holds 45 securities, with 62.62% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KSTR?
As of March 31, 2026, KSTR holds a portfolio of 45 underlyings, with its largest positions including CAMBRICON TECHNOLOGIES CORP LTD, CNE100005PT2 and MONTAGE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does KSTR invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, KSTR has its largest geographic exposures in China.
What sectors or themes does KSTR focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, KSTR is primarily exposed to Information Technology.
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