KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) Alternatives
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with KSTR. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to KSTR
KSTR charges 0.89% annually. Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KSTR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | Nov 2, 2017 | KSTR vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | Sep 19, 2012 | KSTR vs CXSE | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | Apr 8, 2015 | KSTR vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | Apr 30, 2014 | KSTR vs CN | |
| iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF | 0.59% | Sep 28, 2010 | KSTR vs ECNS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KSTR
Among ETFs in the China Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF | 92 | Jul 24, 2014 | KSTR vs CNXT | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 92 | Apr 18, 2011 | KSTR vs FCA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | 85 | May 21, 2014 | KSTR vs ASHS | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 85 | Mar 5, 2014 | KSTR vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 82 | Oct 13, 2023 | KSTR vs NBCE |
Top Performing KSTR Alternatives (YTD)
KSTR alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily China 3x Bear Shares | 16.89% | Dec 3, 2009 | KSTR vs YANG | |
| ProShares UltraShort FTSE China 50 | 11.77% | Nov 8, 2007 | KSTR vs FXP | |
| First Trust China AlphaDEX Fund | 10.86% | Apr 18, 2011 | KSTR vs FCA | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | KSTR vs MCHS | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | 6.45% | Mar 16, 2010 | KSTR vs YXI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KSTR
KSTR alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | 18.63% | Nov 6, 2013 | KSTR vs ASHR | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 18.64% | Mar 5, 2014 | KSTR vs KBA | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | 18.85% | Jun 13, 2016 | KSTR vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 20.37% | Oct 13, 2023 | KSTR vs NBCE | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 20.80% | Mar 15, 2023 | KSTR vs JCHI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KSTR
KSTR alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -11.30% | Mar 5, 2014 | KSTR vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares Fund | -11.41% | Nov 6, 2013 | KSTR vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -11.50% | Jun 13, 2016 | KSTR vs CNYA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | -13.27% | Oct 13, 2023 | KSTR vs NBCE | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 500 China A-Shares Small Cap... | -14.03% | May 21, 2014 | KSTR vs ASHS |
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Often Compared With KSTR
What investors most often compare with KSTR, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | KSTR vs VOO | |
| Invesco China Technology ETF | China Equities | 18 | -11.50% | Dec 8, 2009 | KSTR vs CQQQ | |
| Direxion Daily CSI China Internet Index Bull 2x Sh... | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged, China Equities | 3 | -32.69% | Nov 2, 2016 | KSTR vs CWEB | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 70 | -5.92% | Oct 13, 2020 | KSTR vs QQQM | |
| iShares MSCI China ETF | China Equities | 19 | -6.48% | Mar 29, 2011 | KSTR vs MCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | China Equities | 29 | -3.81% | Mar 19, 2007 | KSTR vs GXC | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | KSTR vs SPY | |
| Js Global Lifestyle Company Ltd | 29 | -9.84% | — | KSTR vs 1691.HK | ||
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 94 | 8.23% | Jul 19, 2017 | KSTR vs EMXC | |
| Themes Robotics & Automation ETF | Technology Equities | 89 | 7.81% | Apr 19, 2024 | KSTR vs BOTT | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 4.70% | Sep 17, 2019 | KSTR vs AVEM |
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