KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About KEM

What does KEM invest in?

The KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF is an actively managed fund whose primary goal is to generate superior returns compared to broader emerging markets, all while aiming to limit potential losses. It achieves this by strategically and flexibly adjusting its investments between its foundational ETFs and highly liquid assets such as cash. Under typical circumstances, the fund dedicates at least 80% of its net assets (inclusive of any borrowed funds for investment) to securities issued by companies based in developing economies, which may also include other investment products like funds that offer similar exposure.

What is the expense ratio of KEM?

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEM) charges an expense ratio of 0.80%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is KEM?

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEM) manages $25.2M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is KEM actively managed or an index fund?

KEM is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (KEM's is 0.80%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was KEM launched?

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEM) launched in October 2017 and is managed by KraneShares.

How has KEM performed?

KEM's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.