# KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEM): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: KraneShares · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2017-10-11 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 prod... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $27.58 | | Expense Ratio | 0.79% | | Assets Under Management | $22.2M | | NAV | $23.33 | | Holdings Count | 3 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | — | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $23.89 – $32.41 | | Beta | 0.29 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $27.6196 /share - Ex-date: 2025-05-27 - Pay date: 2025-05-29 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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 0.79%. 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 $22.2M 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 0.79%) 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. ### Does KEM pay a dividend? KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF (KEM) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does KEM pay dividends? KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is KEM's dividend yield? KEM's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is KEM's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for KEM was 2025-05-27. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will KEM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.79% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does KEM charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from KEM's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does KEM cost more than a fund like VOO? KEM is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.79%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether KEM's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to KEM? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as KEM (0.79%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/kem/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.