KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC) 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 KTEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KTEC
KTEC charges 0.69% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | 0.19% | 303.00M | Nov 2017 | KTEC vs FLCH | |
| WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund | 0.32% | 483.10M | Sep 2012 | KTEC vs CXSE | |
| Themes China Generative Artificial Intelligence ET... | 0.39% | — | Jul 2025 | KTEC vs DRGN | |
| iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF | 0.40% | — | Apr 2015 | KTEC vs ISVBF | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All China Equity ETF | 0.50% | 5.96M | Apr 2014 | KTEC vs CN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KTEC
KTEC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 6. There are 31 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | KTEC vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | 76 | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | KTEC vs KBA | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 75 | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | KTEC vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 67 | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | KTEC vs CNXT | |
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 64 | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | KTEC vs KSTR |
Top Performing KTEC Alternatives (YTD)
KTEC is at -12.58% YTD. There are 32 ETFs in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 26.49%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF | 26.49% | 365.88M | Jan 2021 | KTEC vs KSTR | |
| KraneShares 2X Long JD Daily ETF | 24.47% | 1.73M | Oct 2025 | KTEC vs KJD | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | 23.90% | 19.25M | Jan 2024 | KTEC vs MCHS | |
| Neuberger Berman China Equity ETF | 15.71% | 16.84M | Oct 2023 | KTEC vs NBCE | |
| VanEck ChiNext Innovators ETF | 9.28% | 102.75M | Jul 2014 | KTEC vs CNXT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KTEC
KTEC has 28.20% 1-year volatility. There are 24 ETFs in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | KTEC vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strate... | 16.59% | 101.35M | Jan 2023 | KTEC vs KLIP | |
| JPMorgan Active China ETF | 18.86% | 15.26M | Mar 2023 | KTEC vs JCHI | |
| SPDR S&P China ETF | 19.44% | 469.51M | Mar 2007 | KTEC vs GXC | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | 19.86% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | KTEC vs ASHR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KTEC
KTEC has a 1-year max drawdown of -36.49%. There are 30 ETFs in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | KTEC vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | KTEC vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -9.84% | 1.54B | Nov 2013 | KTEC vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -10.37% | 200.47M | Jun 2016 | KTEC vs CNYA | |
| ProShares Short FTSE China 50 | -13.55% | 4.55M | Mar 2010 | KTEC vs YXI |
Other ETFs from KraneShares
The 10 most viewed KraneShares ETFs shown here include KWEB, KMLM, AGIX and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
Often Compared With KTEC
Investors most often compare KTEC with MCHI, ^HSI, TCHI. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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