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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US5007673065
CUSIP
500767306
Issuer
CICC
Inception Date
Jul 31, 2013
Region
Emerging Asia Pacific (China)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
CSI Overseas China Internet
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in KraneShares CSI China Internet 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 CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) has returned -16.51% so far this year and -13.60% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KWEB has returned 0.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

1D
2.34%
1M
-8.47%
YTD
-16.51%
6M
-28.20%
1Y
-13.60%
3Y*
0.58%
5Y*
-15.40%
10Y*
0.04%

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 Aug 1, 2013, KWEB's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.7 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +48.0%, while the worst month was Jul 2021 at -27.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, KWEB closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +39.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 24, 2022 at -14.2%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.91%-12.21%-8.47%-16.51%
20256.98%8.47%2.89%-8.05%1.99%4.86%3.23%7.73%10.03%-4.90%-5.96%-3.85%23.55%
2024-13.56%8.65%3.51%6.17%4.77%-7.47%-1.92%-3.06%32.43%-5.35%-4.35%-1.81%12.01%
202312.15%-13.82%6.85%-10.36%-10.77%7.94%18.68%-10.17%-4.67%-4.82%7.72%-2.12%-9.06%
20222.52%-10.56%-14.79%-0.84%3.04%12.46%-13.46%5.61%-17.70%-22.08%47.97%6.30%-17.24%
202113.02%3.46%-14.97%-1.58%-6.31%-0.88%-27.69%1.09%-7.23%0.89%-7.73%-11.11%-49.01%

Benchmark Metrics

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.68%, beta of 1.03, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2013.

  • This ETF participated in 86.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 54.52% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.22 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
-2.68%
Beta
1.03
0.22
Upside Capture
54.52%
Downside Capture
86.78%

Expense Ratio

KWEB has an expense ratio of 0.76%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KWEB ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% 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.


KWEB Risk / Return Rank: 44
Overall Rank
KWEB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 44
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KWEB Sortino Ratio Rank: 44
Sortino Ratio Rank
KWEB Omega Ratio Rank: 44
Omega Ratio Rank
KWEB Calmar Ratio Rank: 55
Calmar Ratio Rank
KWEB Martin Ratio Rank: 33
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 CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KWEBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.46

0.90

-1.36

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.48

1.39

-1.87

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.94

1.21

-0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.44

1.40

-1.84

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.16

6.61

-7.76

Explore KWEB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF provided a 7.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.10 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.10$2.10$1.03$0.46$0.00$2.58$0.22$0.04$1.27$0.34$0.41$0.18

Dividend yield

7.37%6.16%3.51%1.71%0.00%7.07%0.29%0.08%3.40%0.58%1.19%0.46%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for KraneShares CSI China Internet 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$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.10$2.10
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.03$1.03
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.46
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$2.58$2.58

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 CSI China Internet 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 CSI China Internet ETF was 80.92%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF drawdown is 67.12%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.92%Feb 18, 2021425Oct 24, 2022
-45.19%Jan 29, 2018235Jan 3, 2019378Jul 6, 2020613
-36.73%Jun 15, 201550Aug 24, 2015419Apr 24, 2017469
-26.16%Mar 7, 201444May 8, 2014261May 21, 2015305
-14.05%Oct 22, 201313Nov 7, 201336Dec 31, 201349

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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