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KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US5007672802
Inception Date
Mar 7, 2025
Leveraged
2x
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB) has returned -31.94% so far this year and -31.85% over the past 12 months.


KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF

1D
5.59%
1M
-26.07%
YTD
-31.94%
6M
-57.04%
1Y
-31.85%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 12, 2025, KBAB's average daily return is -0.01%, while the average monthly return is -0.51%.

Historically, 38% of months were positive and 62% were negative. The best month was Sep 2025 with a return of +69.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -29.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, KBAB closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 29, 2025 with a return of +25.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -19.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202629.74%-29.04%-26.07%-31.94%
2025-7.88%-22.83%-11.48%1.76%10.44%21.96%69.41%-12.15%-15.80%-14.67%-7.77%

Benchmark Metrics

KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF has an annualized alpha of -29.57%, beta of 1.98, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 13, 2025.

  • This ETF participated in 511.70% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 352.18% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.16 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-29.57%
Beta
1.98
0.16
Upside Capture
352.18%
Downside Capture
511.70%

Expense Ratio

KBAB has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KBAB ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


KBAB Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
KBAB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 66
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KBAB Sortino Ratio Rank: 1010
Sortino Ratio Rank
KBAB Omega Ratio Rank: 1010
Omega Ratio Rank
KBAB Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
KBAB Martin Ratio Rank: 44
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KBABBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.35

0.90

-1.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.07

1.39

-1.32

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.01

1.21

-0.20

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.50

1.40

-1.90

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.01

6.61

-7.62

Explore KBAB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF provided a 87.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.54 per share.


59.88%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.002025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025
Dividend$8.54$8.54

Dividend yield

87.98%59.88%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$8.54$8.54

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF was 63.69%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF drawdown is 61.66%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-63.69%Oct 3, 2025122Mar 30, 2026
-56.63%Mar 18, 202516Apr 8, 2025109Sep 15, 2025125
-5.32%Sep 25, 20252Sep 26, 20251Sep 29, 20253
-4.39%Sep 18, 20251Sep 18, 20254Sep 24, 20255
-1.34%Sep 30, 20251Sep 30, 20251Oct 1, 20252

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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