by Kraneshares
KPRO KBUF
6/30/2025
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Krane Funds Advisors, LLC is a specialist investment manager focused on China, Climate, and Alternative assets. KraneShares seeks to provide innovative, high conviction, and first to market strategies. The firm was founded in 2013 and manages for institutions and individuals globally. In 2017, KraneShares formed a strategic partnership with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) when they acquired a majority ownership stake. The firm is a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).
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Strategy also available in UCITS
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We seek to provide investors with unique solutions to manage the volatility of their KWEB and/or China exposure
| Option Income | 100% Buffer | 90% Buffer | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticker | KLIP | KPRO | KBUF | KWEB |
| Feature 1 | KWEB Covered Calls | KWEB Downside Buffer | KWEB Downside Buffer | Long Only Exposure |
| Feature 2 | Provides Monthly Distributions | 20.01% Upside Cap | 40.01% Upside Cap | Top Internet Companies |
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The KraneShares KWEB Defined Outcome ETFs aim to match the price return of KWEB to predetermined caps with varying degrees of downside protection over the Outcome Period, from January 27, 2025 to January 15, 2027.
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Chart showing KWEB Top 10 Revenue, KWEB Top 10 Net Income, and KWEB Price from 12/31/2019 to 3/31/2025
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Chart showing KWEB 2-year rolling returns from 8/3/2015 to 2/3/2025, with the lowest 2-year return at -72%
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Chart illustrating the relationship between Investment return (x-axis) and Strategy Return (y-axis), comparing a standard Investment line vs. a Defined Outcome line
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KWEB has one of the largest ETF options markets, with approximately $7 billion in notional open interest.
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| Scenario | KWEB | KBUF (90% Buffer) | KPRO (100% Buffer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Bear Market | -100 | -10 | 0 |
| Negative | -30 | -10 | 0 |
| Positive | 30 | 30 | 20.01 |
| Extreme Bull Market | 100 | 40.01 | 20.01 |
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| Correlation | S&P 500 | Russell 2000 | NASDAQ 100 | S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats | ICE BofA US High Yield | KWEB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 1 | |||||
| Russell 2000 | 0.87 | 1 | ||||
| NASDAQ 100 | 0.93 | 0.75 | 1 | |||
| S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats | 0.91 | 0.85 | 0.72 | 1 | ||
| ICE BofA US High Yield | 0.71 | 0.70 | 0.59 | 0.72 | 1 | |
| KWEB | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 1 |
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KWEB (the Fund) tracks the CSI Overseas China Internet Index (the Index) and invests in China based companies whose primary business or businesses are focused on internet and internet-related technology. These companies are publicly traded on either the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, NASDAQ Stock Market, or New York Stock Exchange.
| Company | Ticker | % |
|---|---|---|
| TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD | 700 | 10.00 |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD | 9988 | 8.70 |
| PDD HOLDINGS INC | PDD | 7.29 |
| MEITUAN-CLASS B | 3690 | 6.98 |
| JD.COM INC-CLASS A | 9618 | 5.92 |
| KUAISHOU TECHNOLOGY | 1024 | 4.37 |
| TENCENT MUSI-ADR | TME | 4.22 |
| NETEASE INC | 9999 | 4.18 |
| BAIDU INC-CLASS A | 9888 | 3.98 |
| KANZHUN LTD - ADR | BZ | 3.94 |
| 3 Mo | 6 Mo | Since Inception | 1 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund NAV | -2.04% | 16.01% | 65.22% | 29.27% | -9.01% | 0.01% | 4.30% |
| Closing Price | -1.66% | 17.41% | 66.15% | 31.33% | -8.88% | 0.09% | 4.35% |
| Underlying Index | -2.62% | 15.69% | 66.36% | 28.69% | -8.94% | 0.20% | 4.36% |
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The KraneShares 100% KWEB Defined Outcome January 2027 ETF (Ticker: KPRO) aims to match the price return of the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (Ticker: KWEB), to a predetermined cap of 20.01%, with a 100% downside buffer over the Outcome Period, from January 27, 2025 to January 15, 2027.
| Holding | Ticker | % |
|---|---|---|
| KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | KWEB | 106.56 |
| 2KWEB US 01/15/27 P30.54 | – | 9.68 |
| 2KWEB US 01/15/27 C36.65 | – | -16.33 |
| 3 Mo | 6 Mo | Since Inception | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund NAV | 2.43% | 6.63% | 18.70% | 15.29% | – | – | 13.08% |
| Closing Price | 2.06% | 6.50% | 19.01% | 14.60% | – | – | 13.29% |
| KWEB Price Return | -1.66% | 17.41% | 40.58% | 31.33% | – | – | 27.67% |
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The KraneShares 90% KWEB Defined Outcome January 2027 ETF (Ticker: KBUF) aims to match the price return of the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (Ticker: KWEB), to a predetermined cap of 40.01%, with a 90% downside buffer over the Outcome Period, from January 27, 2025 to January 15, 2027.
| Holding | Ticker | % |
|---|---|---|
| KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | KWEB | 102.36 |
| 2KWEB US 01/15/27 P27.49 | – | 6.28 |
| 2KWEB US 01/15/27 C42.76 | – | -9.67 |
| 3 Mo | 6 Mo | Since Inception | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | Since Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund NAV | 2.63% | 11.06% | 27.71% | 20.94% | – | – | 19.17% |
| Closing Price | 2.09% | 10.48% | 27.52% | 19.85% | – | – | 19.04% |
| KWEB Price Return | -1.66% | 17.41% | 40.58% | 31.33% | – | – | 27.67% |
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The CSI Overseas China Internet Index: The CSI Overseas China Internet Index selects overseas listed Chinese Internet companies as the index constituents; the index is weighted by free float market cap. The index can measure the overall performance of overseas listed Chinese Internet companies. The Index is within the scope of the IOSCO Assurance Report as at 30 September 2018. The index was launched on September 20, 2011.
The NASDAQ 100 Index: The NASDAQ 100 Index is a stocks market index made up of 101 equity securities issued by 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ stock market. It is a modified capitalization-weighted index. The index was launched on January 31, 1985.
The Russell 2000 Index: The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the Russell 3000 Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The index was launched on January 1, 1984.
The S&P 500 Index: The S&P 500 Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. There is over USD 9.9 trillion indexed or benchmarked to the index, with indexed assets comprising approximately USD 3.4 trillion of this total. The index includes 500 leading companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. The index was launched on March 4, 1957.
ICE BofA US High Yield Index: The ICE BofA US High Yield Index provides a comprehensive, accurate representation of the US high yield market and its components. The index was launched on October 3, 2011.
S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index: The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index measures the performance of S&P 500 companies that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 consecutive years. The Index treats each constituent as a distinct investment opportunity without regard to its size by equally weighting each company. The index was launched on May 2, 2005.
Dow Jones US Internet Composite Index: The Dow Jones Internet Composite Index is designed to measure the performance of the 40 largest and most actively traded stocks of U.S. companies in the internet industry. To be eligible for the index, a company must derive at least 50% of cash flows from the internet. The index was launched on February 18, 1999.
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Correlation: The degree to which two securities or variables move in tandem with one another. This is generally expressed as a "coefficient" of correlation, which is a value between -1 and 1 with 1 indicating they move precisely in line with one another and -1 indication no discernible correlative relationship.
P/E Ratio: The price-to-earnings ratio is the ratio for valuing a company that measures its current share price relative to its earnings per share (EPS). The price-to-earnings ratio is also sometimes known as the price multiple or the earnings multiple.
Earnings per Share (EPS): Earnings per share is calculated as a company's profit divided by the outstanding shares of its common stock. The resulting number serves as an indicator of a company's profitability.
Net Income: The money a company receives after accounting for all expenses, including the cost of goods sold, labor costs, taxes, interest, depreciation, and amortization. This is meant to be a measure of a company's profits during a given period.
Revenue: The money a company receives from selling goods and/or services before the deduction of any expenses.
2-Year Rolling Returns: Calculated on a daily basis, this refers to the return an investor would have received having invested precisely two years prior.
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Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Funds' full and summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting: www.kraneshares.com/kpro and/or www.kraneshares.com/kbuf. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its stated objectives. Indices are unmanaged and do not include the effect of fees. One cannot invest directly in an index.
This information should not be relied upon as research, investment advice, or a recommendation regarding any products, strategies, or any security in particular. This material is strictly for illustrative, educational, or informational purposes and is subject to change.
The Funds have characteristics unlike many other traditional investment products and may not be suitable for all investors. An investment in the Funds may not be appropriate for investors who do not intend to hold Fund shares for the entire Outcome Period.
A new Cap is set at the start of each Outcome Period and depends on current market conditions. Therefore, the Cap may change between Outcome Periods and is unlikely to stay constant.
The Funds may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify the Funds' gains or losses. A derivative (i.e., futures/forward contracts, swaps, and options) is a contract that derives its value from the performance of an underlying asset. The primary risk of derivatives is that changes in the asset's market value and the derivative may not be proportionate, and some derivatives can have the potential for unlimited losses.
Derivatives are also subject to liquidity and counterparty risk. The Funds will use FLEX options from the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC). There's a risk of the OCC failing to meet its obligations. Some FLEX options may expire worthless. The value of these options is associated with KWEB and influenced by factors such as market fluctuations and time until expiration.
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Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. The Funds' assets are expected to be concentrated in a sector, industry, market, or group of concentrations to the extent that the Underlying Index has such concentrations. KPRO and KBUF are non-diversified.
The ability of the Funds to achieve their respective investment objectives is dependent, in part, on the continuous availability of A Shares and the ability to obtain, if necessary, additional A Shares quota. The Funds are subject to political, social or economic instability within China which may cause decline in value. Emerging markets involve heightened risk related to the same factors as well as increase volatility and lower trading volume. Fluctuations in currency of foreign countries may have an adverse effect to domestic currency values.
ETF shares are bought and sold on an exchange at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. However, shares may be redeemed at NAV directly by certain authorized broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) in very large creation/redemption units. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The KraneShares ETFs and KFA Funds ETFs are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Company (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456, which is not affiliated with Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, the Investment Adviser for the Funds, or any sub-advisers for the Funds.
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