KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF

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3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

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Category

Equity – ThematicSemiconductors & Computing

Asset class

Equity

Strategy

Passive

Themes

Semiconductors

Sector

Technology

Country

ChinaEmerging Markets

Issuer

Bosera Asset Management(Intl) Co., Ltd.

Branding

Kraneshares

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Frequently asked questions

What is KSTR's expense ratio?

KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.890%.

How large is KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF?

KSTR holds $328.27M in assets under management.

What index does KSTR track?

KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF tracks SSE Sci & Tech Inno Board 50 as its primary benchmark.

When did KSTR launch?

KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF launched on January 26, 2021.

What currency does KSTR trade in?

KSTR trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

News & analysis on KSTR

Investing & Themes

DeepSeek’s $12 Billion Funding Round Raises the Stakes for China AI ETFs

DeepSeek is raising over $12 billion in a funding round backed by Tencent and CATL, moving toward a Shanghai IPO. KWEB investors already own exposure to the AI developer through Tencent, its largest holding.

October 9, 2026

Investing & Themes

Could DeepSeek’s IPO Energize China Tech Stocks? KWEB and KSTR Tell Two Very Different Stories

DeepSeek's planned Shanghai listing arrives as Chinese tech stocks show divergence: KWEB internet ETF down 23.64% YTD while KSTR semiconductor ETF gained 31.59%, reflecting investor preference for AI infrastructure over consumer-exposed platforms.

October 1, 2026

Investing & Themes

China’s AI Rally Is Producing a New Wave of ETFs

China's artificial intelligence rally is spurring new ETF products, with the KraneShares China Technology Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) demonstrating both strong investor interest and significant volatility in concentrated tech exposure.

August 28, 2026

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