- Issuer
- AXS
- Inception Date
- Jul 7, 2015
- Region
- Global (Global)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
KNO Performance Chart
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) is up 21.3% since the beginning of the year. KNO is currently trading at $62 per share.
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Returns By Period
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) has returned 21.26% so far this year and 29.48% over the past 12 months.
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF
- 1D
- -1.83%
- 1M
- 2.52%
- 6M
- 18.30%
- YTD
- 21.26%
- 1Y
- 29.48%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.45%
- 1M
- 1.63%
- 6M
- 8.05%
- YTD
- 9.62%
- 1Y
- 20.45%
- 3Y*
- 19.48%
- 5Y*
- 11.67%
- 10Y*
- 13.42%
KNO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 2024, KNO's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.
Historically, 72% of months were positive and 28% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, KNO closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.30% | 4.81% | -8.86% | 7.43% | 12.37% | 2.89% | -3.85% | 21.26% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.32% | -0.22% | -1.32% | 2.10% | 4.31% | 3.56% | -0.72% | 3.43% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 1.39% | 1.08% | 19.84% |
| 2024 | 1.81% | 2.94% | 2.22% | -6.45% | 0.70% | -2.09% | -1.19% |
Benchmark Metrics
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.12%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 22, 2024.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (88.76%) than losses (50.32%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.12% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.12%
- Beta
- 0.82
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 88.76%
- Downside Capture
- 50.32%
Expense Ratio
KNO has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KNO ranks 63 for risk / return — better than 63% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) 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.
| KNO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.04 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.11 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.30 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.26 | +0.28 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.13 | 9.82 | +0.32 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF provided a 0.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.55 | $0.55 | $1.35 |
Dividend yield | 0.89% | 1.08% | 3.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AXS Knowledge Leaders 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 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2024 | $1.35 | $1.35 |
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 AXS Knowledge Leaders 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 AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF was 15.50%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 26 trading sessions.
The current AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF drawdown is 4.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -15.50%Apr 2025 | 6mo 13d | 1mo 7d | 7mo 20dSep 2024 - May 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.67%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 1mo 7d | 2mo 9dFeb 2026 - May 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.09%Aug 2024 | 4d | 14d | 18dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -5.84%Jun 2026 | 6d | 12d | 18dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.30%Nov 2025 | 23d | 20d | 1mo 13dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KNO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -15.50% | -56.78% | +41.28% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.67% | -9.10% | -2.57% |
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 | -4.53% | -1.39% | -3.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.92% | -10.71% | +7.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.92% | 2.09% | +0.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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