by Kraneshares
Q1 2026
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Quadratic Capital Management is an innovative asset management firm founded in 2013 by Nancy Davis. The firm has utilized its significant expertise in fixed income and options markets to construct The Quadratic Deflation ETF (NYSE Ticker: BNDD). Quadratic Capital Management serves as the Investment Sub-Adviser to the BNDD ETF.
Krane Funds was founded in 2013 by Jonathan Krane and manages approximately $12 billion. The firm seeks to provide innovative, first to market strategies that have been developed based on the firm and its partners' deep knowledge of investing. Krane Funds Advisors serves as the Investment Adviser to the BNDD ETF.
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Extreme over-indebtedness has worsened dramatically, and the US fiscal situation is tenuous.
BNDD uses interest rate options to enhance long duration bonds to increase the exposure if long-term yields fall and to benefit if the Fed does not cut interest rates as much as the market has currently priced in for the future.
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[Chart showing US Census Bureau Birthrate Estimate vs. Social Security Benefits from 1971 to 2036, demonstrating declining birthrates and increasing Social Security beneficiaries]
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[Chart showing U.S. Federal Debt and Deficit from 1930 to 2030, with Federal Debt Held by the Public (% GDP) reaching over 100% and Federal Deficit (% GDP) fluctuating]
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[Chart showing 30y Interest Rates (%) for JPY, EUR, and USD Swap Rates from 2000 to 2025, demonstrating the overall declining trend with recent increases]
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*This statement applies to the options within the ETF. As with all ETF's, the ETF investor's downside risk is equal to their investment in the Fund.
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BNDD is managed by Quadratic Capital, an innovative, woman-owned asset manager with extensive expertise in options trading and portfolio management.
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[Pie chart showing portfolio composition with two segments: "Long-Dated US Treasury Bonds" (majority) and "Actively managed long-only options that may benefit if long-term yields fall or if Fed cuts are less than what is priced by the market" (smaller portion)]
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Source: Nasdaq, SIFMA and BIS. "US OTC Rates" defined as the notional value outstanding in interest rate contracts denominated in USD as of H1 2025.
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The BNDD ecosystem consists of several key partners:
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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its stated objectives, including its objective of eliminating deflation risk. Investors should take note of the following risks before investing in BNDD. A more thorough discussion of options investing can be found on the Options Clearing Corporation's website. A link to which can be found in the Important Notes section of this presentation.
A Steepening Yield Curve Risk: BNDD may underperform or lose money when the forward U.S. interest rate curve steepens, perhaps significantly. When this occurs the Fund's investments may generally underperform a portfolio consisting solely of U.S. government bonds.
Leverage Risk: BNDD's OTC options may give rise to a form of leverage, which may magnify the Fund's potential for gain and the risk of loss. The Fund may potentially be more volatile than a portfolio of traditional investments such as stocks or bonds.
Liquidity & Counterparty Risk: OTC options may be subject to liquidity risk and counterparty risk.
Credit & Non-Curve Interest Rate Risk: BNDD's use OTC options is not intended to mitigate counterparty risk, or non-curve interest rate risk. Additionally, BNDD invests in debt securities, which typically decrease in value when interest rates rise.
Considered Speculative: Investing in options tied to the shape of the forward swap curve is considered speculative and can be extremely volatile.
Concentration Risk: The fund is non-diversified.
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| As of 12/31/25 | 3 Mo | 6 Mo | Since Inception | 1yr | 3yr | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund NAV | -3.01% | -2.55% | -22.31% | -8.12% | -3.65% | -5.73% |
| Closing Price | -3.29% | -2.57% | -22.43% | -8.21% | -3.76% | -5.76% |
| Index* | -0.05% | 2.44% | -28.83% | 5.59% | 0.61% | -7.64% |
BNDD shareholders have received minimum monthly distributions of 30 basis points each month for over 4 years. Some distributions include a partial return of capital.
As of 12/31/25, the 30-day SEC Yield is 2.32%. 30-day SEC yield is a standard yield calculation developed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that allows for fairer comparisons of bond funds. It is based on the most recent 30-day period covered by the fund's filing with the SEC. It includes any TIPS principal adjustment from inflation as income. An exceptionally high 30-Day SEC yield may be attributable to a rise in the inflation rate, which might not be repeated.
Since inception, BNDD has outperformed long-dated US Treasuries in various environments:
The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please visit www.bnddetf.com inception on 9/20/21. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Index is the Bloomberg Long U.S. Treasury Index. Please note that although this index is provided for comparative purposes, the fund's strategy is benchmark agnostic. Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.
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CK's fixed income and volatility experience spans over 20 years as he headed market-making businesses for large banks such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup. In those roles, CK provided liquidity and solutions for institutional clients such as asset managers, insurers, pensions, banks, and hedge funds. CK serves as an Adjunct Professor of Fixed Income at New York University and holds B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an M.S. in Financial Risk Engineering from New York University.
Nancy Davis founded Quadratic Capital in 2013. She is the portfolio manager for The Quadratic Interest Rate Volatility and Inflation Hedge ETF (Ticker: IVOL) and The Quadratic Deflation ETF (Ticker: BNDD). Prior to starting Quadratic, Nancy was with Goldman Sachs for about a decade, where she spent the majority of her time with the proprietary trading group. During her tenure, she advanced to become the Head of Credit, Derivatives and OTC Trading for Goldman Sachs Principal Strategies. She was also a Portfolio Manager at JP Morgan's hedge fund Highbridge Capital Management.
Nancy has been the recipient of numerous industry recognitions. Barron's named her to their inaugural list of the "100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance." Institutional Investor called her a "Rising Star of Hedge Funds." The Hedge Fund Journal tapped her as one of "Tomorrow's Titans."
Nancy writes and speaks frequently about markets and investing. She has been profiled by Forbes, and interviewed by Barron's, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and The Financial Times, among others. Nancy is also a frequent guest on financial television.
Glenn Christal is responsible for overseeing the business and trading operations for the company. Previously, Glenn Christal was at Tudor Investment Corp, a multi–billion macro hedge fund, for fifteen years where he was the Treasurer and chair of the Treasury and Credit Committees. Mr. Christal oversaw collateral management, cash management, credit and trade documentation negotiations. His prior role was the Chief Operations Officer at Millennium Partners where he oversaw trade operations.
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Jonathan Krane is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, the premier platform for developing and delivering differentiated, high-conviction investment strategies to global investors and KraneShares, an asset management firm delivering China-focused exchange traded funds to global investors.
Jonathan is the Chief Operating Officer at KraneShares. Prior to KFA, he was the Chief Investment Officer of the Specialized Strategies Team at J.P. Morgan, overseeing $40 billion in AUM and a Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments where he was responsible for $150 billion in assets for over five million shareholders in Fidelity's target date strategies, the Freedom Funds.
Ambassador (Ret.) David Adelman is a Managing Director and the General Counsel of KraneShares. He previously was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong and partner in two global law firms practicing law in New York, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. David was the 15th United States Ambassador to Singapore, concluding his service in 2013.
Odette Gafner is Head of Compliance at KFA and joined the firm March in 2019 to oversee the compliance program for the Funds and to serve as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to Krane Fund Advisors. Odette has over 12 years of experience implementing policies and establishing best practice across the asset management industry. Prior to joining the KraneShares team, Odette worked at BlackRock for 12 years.
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Brendan Ahern is the Chief Investment Officer at Krane Funds Advisors (KFA). Mr. Ahern joined KFA in 2012 and was an original member of the team that launched its first ETFs. He leads the firm's research and education efforts and actively works with investors on a variety of subjects ranging from asset allocation to trading to articulating the growing influence that index providers hold in the asset management industry. Prior experience includes over ten years with Barclays Global Investors (subsequently BlackRock's iShares), which he joined in 2001 during the rollout of their ETF business.
James Maund joined KraneShares as head of Capital Markets in January 2020. James has more than 15 years of experience in ETF trading and capital markets. Prior to joining KraneShares, James was a vice president in the Institutional ETF Group / ETF Capital Markets Group at State Street Global Advisors. Prior to State Street, James was an ETF trader at Goldman Sachs & Co.
Florence Moon joined KraneShares in June 2019 and is currently a Managing Director and Head of Institutional Business Development, supporting the firm's institutional efforts. Florence has over 15 years of experience working with institutional clients, handling all aspects of client service and relationship development.
Bill Fagan joined KraneShares in 2017. He leads the firm's efforts across the Western U.S. & Canada. He has spent his career helping professional investors build portfolios to solve the needs of their clients. His expertise spans investment strategy, portfolio construction, exchange-traded products, trade execution/guidance, and retirement solutions. Prior to joining KraneShares, Bill worked at BlackRock with a focus on both traditional and alternative investment strategies. Bill received his Bachelor's in Science from Duquesne University, with a focus on Finance & Investment Management.
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Joseph joined KraneShares in June 2012 as Head of Marketing. He is in charge of creating and maintaining all client-facing marketing materials including websites, advertisements, pitch books, and fact sheets as well as the bi-weekly research newsletter. He takes pride in designing and developing the highest quality educational material for retail investors, financial advisors, and journalists. Joseph has a BFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He was a Rotary Youth Exchange student to Argentina and is fluent in Spanish.
Joe joined KraneShares in July 2021 as a Marketing Analyst to assist in creating and updating marketing materials, including pitchbooks, fact sheets, articles, and webinars. Currently, he's a Marketing Manager/Business Strategist, developing and executing marketing strategies and leading the cross-functional marketing team to meet project standards and business objectives.
Hugo is a Senior Data Analyst at KraneShares, specializing in delivering data-driven insights that drive asset growth, enhance lead generation, and improve system optimization performance. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Master's degree in Business Analytics, Hugo brings a strong analytical foundation and a deep understanding of complex data systems to the team.
Brian joined KraneShares in 2017 as Director, Client Service. He is responsible for leading the internal sales team's efforts in increasing sales of KraneShares' China-focused ETFs. In his role as Director, Client Service, Mr. Rista focuses on building out distribution channels to wirehouses, independent broker-dealers, RIAs, institutions, and banks.
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Zach joined KraneShares in March 2018 to further support the firm's Business Development efforts. His responsibilities include developing and fostering new relationships within Wirehouses, RIA Channels, Institutions, and Independent Broker-Dealers to promote and raise awareness of KraneShares as the thought-leader of China. Prior to joining the KraneShares team, Zach has worked with several asset management firms where he was engaged in educating and servicing financial advisors and their clients across various asset classes and products. Zach received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance with a concentration in Economics at the University of Delaware.
Kaitlyn joined KraneShares in March 2018 to further support the firm's Business Development efforts. As an Associate, Client Service, she focuses on cultivating new relationships with financial advisors, educating investors on China's investable markets and presenting KraneShares China-focused ETFs within the Wirehouses, RIA channels, Independent Brokers-Dealers and Institutions. Prior to KraneShares, Kaitlyn held positions as an Internal Sales Director and Regional Sales Director, representing a handful of different boutique asset managers across various asset classes. Kaitlyn received her BA in Business Economics from the State University of New York at Oneonta, with a concentration in Finance.
Brooke Farley joined Quadratic in 2018. Previously, she was a consultant for McKinsey & Company and a risk underwriter at Bond Investors Guaranty. Ms. Farley received her BA in Art History from Manhattanville College and received a Master of International Affairs (MIA) from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Ms. Farley holds her Series 7 and Series 63 Securities licenses.
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Most noninstitutional investors transact in the secondary market—which means investors are trading the ETF shares that currently exist. Secondary liquidity is the "on screen" liquidity you see from your brokerage (e.g., volume and spreads), and it's determined primarily by the volume of ETF shares traded.
However, one of the key features of ETFs is that the supply of shares is flexible—shares can be "created" or "redeemed" to offset changes in demand. Primary liquidity is concerned with how efficient it is to create or redeem shares. Liquidity in one market is not indicative of liquidity in the other market.
The determinants of primary market liquidity are different than the determinants of secondary market liquidity. In the secondary market, liquidity is primarily a function of the value of the ETF shares traded and frequency and volume of the trading of those shares throughout the trading day. When placing a large trade—on the scale of tens of thousands of shares—investors are sometimes able to circumvent an illiquid secondary market by using an "authorized participant" (AP) to reach through to the primary market to "create" new ETF shares at NAV price.
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Small trades in ETFs flow normally are done in the secondary market, where all market participants can trade. It behaves like a stock, and everyone can buy (sell) from the best seller (buyer)
Large and institutional trades – which normally would be a high percentage of the daily volume – are done in the primary market. The trading desk of the major broker dealers are called Authorized Participants and can create and redeem shares directly with the fund.
BNDD Unit size for the primary market is 5,000 shares
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| Ticker | BNDD |
| Fund Name | Quadratic Deflation ETF |
| Primary Exchange | NYSE |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expense | 1.02% |
| Inception Date | 9/20/21 |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
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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.kfafunds.com. 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 investment objectives. The Fund does not seek to mitigate credit risk, non-curve interest rate risk, or other factors influencing the price of U.S. government bonds, which factors may have a greater impact on the bonds' returns than the U.S. interest rate curve or deflation. There is no guarantee that the Fund's investments will eliminate or mitigate curve risk, or deflation risk on long positions in U.S. government bonds. In addition, when the forward U.S. interest rate curve steepens, the Fund's investments will generally underperform a portfolio comprised solely of the U.S. government bonds. In a steepening curve environment (increase in the spread between shorter and longer term interest rates), the Fund's strategy could result in disproportionately larger losses in the Fund's options as compared to gains or losses in the U.S. government bond positions. The Fund's exposure to options subjects the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities and may magnify the Funds' gains or losses. The Fund is non-diversified and therefore has concentration risk.
ETF shares are not redeemable with the issuing fund other than in large Creation Unit aggregations. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. The returns shown do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded shares at other times. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if the official closing price isn't available, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer ("NBBO") as of the time the ETF calculates current NAV per share.
There is no guarantee by the Fund will declare distributions in the future or that, if declared, such distributions will remain at current levels or increase over time. The Fund is non-diversified.
The Funds may invest in derivatives, which are often more volatile than other investments and may magnify the Funds' gains or losses.
There are risks involved with investing in options including total loss of principal. Options investing is not suitable for all investors. This fund utilizes sophisticated options strategies which may not be suitable for all investors. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks involved in options investing, please review Characterizations and Risks of Standardized Options available at http://www.theocc.com/about/publications/character-risks.jsp or contact the Options Clearing Corporation directly at 1 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606. (1-888-678-4667)
The KFA 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 Fund. [R_US_KS_SEI] or Quadratic Capital Management LLC (Quadratic), the Fund's subadvisor.
Please carefully read the BNDD prospectus. Investors should read it carefully before investing or sending money.
BNDD is distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), 1 Freedom Valley Drive, Oaks, PA 19456. The Fund's sub-adviser is Quadratic Capital Management LLC (Quadratic). The Fund's advisor is Krane Fund Advisors LLC (Krane). SIDCO is not affiliated with Quadratic or Krane. Neither Quadratic, Krane nor SIDCO or their affiliates provide tax advice. Please note that (i) any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained in this communication cannot be used by you for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties; (ii) this communication was written to support the promotion or marketing of the matters addressed herein; and (iii) you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
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