- ISIN
- US5007672802
- Issuer
- KraneShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 7, 2025
- Category
- Leveraged Equities
- 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
- Assets Under Management
- $3M
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Performance
KBAB Performance Chart
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB) is down 54.3% since the beginning of the year. KBAB is currently trading at $7 per share.
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Returns By Period
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB) has returned -54.33% so far this year and -33.72% over the past 12 months.
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF
- 1D
- -4.58%
- 1M
- -34.77%
- YTD
- -54.33%
- 6M
- -57.11%
- 1Y
- -33.72%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KBAB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 12, 2025, KBAB's average daily return is -0.11%, while the average monthly return is -2.43%.
Historically, 38% of months were positive and 63% 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 43% 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%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29.74% | -29.04% | -26.07% | 8.73% | -13.71% | -28.49% | -54.33% | ||||||
| 2025 | -6.68% | -22.83% | -11.48% | 1.76% | 10.44% | 21.96% | 69.41% | -12.15% | -15.80% | -14.67% | -6.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF has an annualized alpha of -54.39%, beta of 2.10, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 12, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 531.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 160.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.17 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
- -54.39%
- Beta
- 2.10
- R²
- 0.17
- Upside Capture
- 160.29%
- Downside Capture
- 531.96%
Expense Ratio
KBAB has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KBAB ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF (KBAB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KBAB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.82 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.99 | 1.37 | -0.37 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.46 | 2.78 | -3.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.86 | 12.44 | -13.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF provided a 131.13% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.54 | $8.54 |
Dividend yield | 131.13% | 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 74.28%, occurring on Jun 22, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current KraneShares 2x Long BABA Daily ETF drawdown is 74.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -74.28%Jun 2026 | 8mo 22d | — | 8mo 23dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -56.63%Apr 2025 | 21d | 5mo 10d | 6mo 1dMar 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.32%Sep 2025 | 1d | 3d | 4dSep 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.39%Sep 2025 | 0s | 6d | 6dSep 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.34%Sep 2025 | 0s | 1d | 1dSep 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KBAB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -74.28% | -56.78% | -17.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -74.28% | -9.10% | -65.18% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -74.28% | -1.80% | -72.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -38.47% | -10.71% | -27.76% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 39.39% | 2.03% | +37.36% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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