Annual Report

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

(Formerly, KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

(Formerly KFA Global Carbon ETF)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

March 31, 2021

   

 

Table of Contents

Shareholder Letter

 

1

Management Discussion of Fund Performance

 

4

Schedules of Investments/Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

71

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

75

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

78

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

90

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

98

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

104

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

108

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

111

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

117

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

120

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

123

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

128

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

140

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

145

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

147

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

149

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

151

Statements of Assets and Liabilities/Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

153

Statements of Operations/Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

159

Statements of Changes in Net Assets/Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

165

Financial Highlights/Consolidated Financial Highlights

 

180

Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements

 

186

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

218

Trustees and Officers of the Trust

 

221

Liquidity Risk Management Program

 

224

Approval of Advisory Agreements

 

225

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

231

Notice to Shareholders

 

234

Supplemental Information

 

236

The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT within sixty days after the end of the period. The Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov, and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

A description of the policies and procedures that KraneShares Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month year ended June 30, are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 855-857-2638; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

Fund shares may only be purchased or redeemed from a Fund in large Creation Unit aggregations. Investors who cannot transact in Creation Units of a Fund’s shares must buy or sell Fund shares in the secondary market at their market price, which may be at a premium or discount to a Fund’s net asset value, with the assistance of a broker. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when selling Fund shares.

 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

We are pleased to send you the Annual Report for KraneShares Exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2021.

For the period, the ETFs delivered the following returns:

Fund

 

Return

 

Underlying
Index
Return*

 

Morningstar
Peer Group
Median

Return

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (KFYP)

 

28.90

%

 

32.82

%(a)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)

 

67.77

%

 

69.26

%(b)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (KBA)

 

50.00

%

 

51.10

%(c)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (KCNY)

 

9.91

%

 

10.72

%(d)

 

13.47

%(2)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (KALL)

 

47.97

%

 

45.82

%(e)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (OBOR)

 

65.82

%

 

67.58

%(f)

 

27.03

%(3)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (KEMQ)

 

67.85

%

 

69.26

%(g)

 

62.08

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (KGRN)

 

143.03

%

 

133.24

%(h)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS)

 

122.46

%

 

124.89

%(i)

 

73.58

%(5)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE)

 

61.06

%

 

63.50

%(j)

 

50.39

%(1)

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (KCCB)

 

12.32

%

 

12.75

%(k)

 

19.30

%(6)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (KMED)

 

60.18

%

 

62.23

%(l)

 

62.08

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (KEMX)

 

71.19

%

 

68.77

%(m)

 

62.08

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG)

 

29.05

%^

 

30.84

%(n)

 

N/A

(1)

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (KRBN)

 

41.95

%^

 

41.52

%(o)

 

N/A

(N/A)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (KFVG)

 

-7.68

%^

 

-6.81

%(p)

 

N/A

(1)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (KBUY)

 

3.28

%^

 

4.12

%(q)

 

N/A

(1)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR)

 

-15.76

%^

 

-16.59

%(r)

 

N/A

(1)

*       Return as of March 31, 2021

^      Return period since Fund inception (less than one-year period):

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, the Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF, the Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, the Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF, the Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, the Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

Morningstar 
Peer Group
Median Return

 

Morningstar Peer Group Name

 

(1)

50.39%

 

U.S. ETF China Region

 

(2)

13.47%

 

U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond

 

(3)

27.03%

 

U.S. ETF Infrastructure

 

(4)

62.08%

 

U.S. ETF Diversified Emerging Markets

 

(5)

73.58%

 

U.S. ETF Industrials

 

(6)

19.30%

 

U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Bond

 

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)

(a)    The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF.

(b)    The underlying index for KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF.

(c)    The underlying index for KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF.

(d)    The underlying index for KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF.

(e)    The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF.

(f)     The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF.

(g)    The underlying index for KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF.

(h)    The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF.

(i)     The underlying index for KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF.

(j)     The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF.

(k)    The underlying index for KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

(l)     The underlying index for KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF.

(m)    The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF.

(n)    The underlying index for KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF.

(o)    The underlying index for KraneShares Global Carbon ETF.

(p)    The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF.

(q)    The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leasers Index ETF.

(r)     The underlying index for KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF.

The Morningstar Fund China Region Category portfolios invest almost exclusively in stocks from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. These portfolios invest at least 70% of total assets in equities and invest at least 75% of stock assets in one specific region or a combination of China, Taiwan, and/or Taiwan.

The Morningstar Fund Diversified Emerging Markets Category portfolios tend to divide their assets among 20 or more nations, although they tend to focus on the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America rather then those of the Middle East, Africa, or Europe. These portfolios invest predominantly in emerging market equities, but some funds also invest in both equities and fixed income instruments among emerging markets.

The Morningstar Fund Emerging Markets Bond portfolios invest more than 65% of their assets in foreign bonds from developing countries. The largest portion of the emerging-markets bond market comes from Latin America, followed by Eastern Europe. Africa, the Middle East, and Asia make up the rest.

The Morningstar Fund Industrials Category portfolios seek capital appreciation by investing in equity securities of US or non-US companies that are engaged in services related to cyclical industries. This includes and is not limited to companies in aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, construction, environmental services, machinery, paper and transportation.

The Morningstar Fund Infrastructure Category portfolios invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector.

The Morningstar Fund Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Category portfolios invest more than 65% of their assets in foreign bonds from developing countries in the local currency. Funds in this category have a mandate to maintain exposure to currencies of emerging markets. The largest portion of the emerging markets bond market comes from Latin America, followed by Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (concluded)

We are encouraged by the steady progress being made by China to increase access to local and Mainland Chinese markets for international investors, as well as by the heightened demand and awareness of these markets by the global investor community.

•   We believe that China will continue to grow and be an essential element of a well-designed investment portfolio.

•   We believe that investors should have low-cost§, transparent tools to obtain exposure to Chinese equity and fixed income markets.

•   China’s capital markets have fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic and, despite near-term volatility due to concerns surrounding inflation and new regulations, we believe the further development of China’s capital markets offers a long-term value proposition.

•   We are dedicated to helping investors obtain more complete passive market exposures and more balanced investment portfolios.

§              Buying and selling shares of the KraneShares ETFs will result in brokerage commissions.

Thank you for investing with us.

Jonathan Krane, CEO

March 31, 2021

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

The KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI CICC Select 100 Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index takes a smart-beta1 approach to systematically investing in companies listed in Mainland China. The strategy is based on China International Capital Corporation (“CICC”)’s latest research on China’s capital markets. This quantitative approach reflects CICC’s top down and bottom up research process, seeking to deliver the 100 leading companies in Mainland China.

China review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Mainland Chinese equities followed global equities higher in the second half of 2020 and lower in the first quarter of 2021 accompanied by inflation concerns and an increase in volatility. A strong economy that fully recovered from the global pandemic within the period led to gains in Mainland Chinese equities for the period. KFYP benefited from the barbell of strong performance of consumer staples and discretionary on one side, and financials, materials, and industrials on the other, all of which performed strongly within China A shares.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

1       Smart beta is an investment style where a manager passively follows an index designed to take advantage of perceived systematic biases or inefficiencies in the market.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 28.90%, while the Underlying Index increased by 32.82%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 25.75% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 18.91% in the Industrials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

28.90

%

 

32.62

%‡

 

4.68

%‡

 

5.61

%‡

 

11.88

%‡

 

13.08

%‡

 

10.69

%‡

 

10.87

%‡

Hybrid KFYP Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

32.82

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

6.06

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

11.85

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.84

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.97

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2013.

**     The Hybrid KFYP Index (Net) consists of the CSI China Overseas Five Year Plan Index from the inception of the Fund through May 31, 2016, the Zacks New China Index from June 1, 2016 through November 1, 2018, and the CSI CICC Select 100 Index going forward. From June 1, 2016 to November 1, 2018, the Fund sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the Zacks New China Index. Prior to June 1, 2016, the Fund was known as the KraneShares CSI New China ETF and sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI Overseas China Five-Year Plan Index. Hybrid KFYP Index (Net) Reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes, but reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or other taxes.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.69%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CSI Overseas China Internet Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index is designed to measure the performance of the investable universe of publicly traded China-based companies whose primary business or businesses are in the Internet and Internet-related sectors (‘‘China Internet Companies’’), as defined by the index sponsor, China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (‘‘CSI’’).

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

US and Hong Kong listed China internet equities enjoyed strong performance in the second half of 2020, though experienced a correction from historic highs in the first quarter of 2021 due to inflation concerns, reopening, a rotation into value/cyclical sectors, new regulations and the unwinding of leveraged bets. The strategy’s largest sector allocations, Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary, drove the Fund’s returns for the period.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 67.77%, while the Underlying Index increased by 69.26%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 44.01% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 36.76% in the Communication Services sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

67.77

%

 

69.34

%‡

 

8.67

%‡

 

8.98

%‡

 

17.43

%‡

 

17.59

%‡

 

16.54

%‡

 

16.69

%‡

CSI Overseas China Internet Index

 

N/A

 

 

69.26

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.25

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

17.59

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.71

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.10

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2013.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.73%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)

index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

The KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index is designed to track the progressive partial inclusion of A shares in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index over time. The index is designed for global investors accessing the A shares market using the Stock Connect framework and is calculated using China A Stock Connect listings based on the offshore renminbi (“RMB”) exchange rate (CNH).

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Mainland Chinese equities followed global equities higher in the second half of 2020 and lower in the first quarter of 2021 accompanied by inflation concerns and a surge in volatility. A strong economy that fully recovered from the global pandemic within the period led to gains in Mainland Chinese equities for the period. China’s exports surged nearly 40% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021 as global economies began to reopen, which helped power aggregate demand in China’s economy. While 2020’s performance was characterized by the work from home and shelter-in-place trade, late 2020 and early 2021 saw a comeback in consumer staples, which now represent the second largest sector held in the portfolio and was the largest contributor to the Fund’s performance for the period. The Fund was also strongly supported by the strength of Financials, Industrials and Health Care.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 50.00%, while the Underlying Index increased by 51.10%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 22.11% of the portfolio in the Financials sector and 19.29% in the Consumer Staples sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

50.00

%

 

51.23

%‡

 

10.62

%‡

 

10.37

%‡

 

10.22

%‡

 

10.44

%‡

 

11.19

%‡

 

11.32

%‡

Hybrid KBA Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

51.10

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.52

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.06

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

12.30

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.44

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on March 4, 2014.

**     The Hybrid KBA Index consists of the MSCI China A Index from the inception of the Fund through October 23, 2014, the MSCI China A International Index from October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the MSCI China A Inclusion Index from December 26, 2017 to May 29, 2019, and the MSCI China A Index going forward. From October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A International Index. Prior to October 23, 2014, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A Index.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (concluded)

future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.59% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

The KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the CSI Diversified High Grade Commercial Paper Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index seeks to track the performance of high-grade on-shore renminbi (“RMB”)-denominated (or “CNY”) commercial paper that is issued by corporate issuers in the People’s Republic of China’s (“China” or the “PRC”) and traded in the Chinese Inter-bank Bond Market (“CIBM”). For purposes of the Underlying Index, high-grade commercial paper is commercial paper that is issued by an issuer whose long-term bonds are rated AAA or equivalent by a Chinese credit rating agency; or commercial paper that is rated at least A-1 or equivalent by a Chinese credit rating agency and is issued by an issuer whose long-term bonds are rated at least AA+ or equivalent by a Chinese credit rating agency. All constituents in the Underlying Index are unsecured bonds. To qualify for inclusion in the Underlying Index, commercial paper issue must have at least RMB 600 million outstanding and a remaining term to final maturity of no more than one year (365 days) and no less than one month.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

China commercial paper was a source of stability for the global bond market during the global pandemic. Following the resumption of normal economic activity in China early in the reporting period, the Fund saw strong performance. The 7.5% appreciation in the Renminbi against the US dollar during the period also contributed to the Fund’s positive performance for the period.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

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KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (continued)

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 9.91%, while the Underlying Index increased by 10.72%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 100.00% of the portfolio in cash.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

9.91

%

 

10.56

%‡

 

1.38

%‡

 

1.46

%‡

 

2.59

%‡

 

2.59

%‡

 

1.87

%‡

 

1.85

%‡

CSI Diversified High Grade Commercial Paper Index

 

N/A

 

 

10.72

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

3.12

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

2.59

%‡

S&P U.S. Treasury Bill 3-6 Month Index**

 

N/A

 

 

0.15

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.63

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.06

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.11

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on December 2, 2014.

**     Index added to provide a fixed income benchmark for fixed income funds.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (concluded)

of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.70% and its net expense ratio is 0.58% due to a Fee Waiver Agreement whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of a specific foreign equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China All Shares Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index seeks to track the equity market performance of companies based in China and listed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the United States. Companies available for inclusion must be headquartered in China and meet the market capitalization minimums required by the MSCI Global Investable Market Indexes Methodology.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

China equities across all listing venues followed global equities higher in the second half of 2020 and lower in the first quarter of 2021 accompanied by inflation concerns and an increase in volatility. A strong economy that fully recovered from the global pandemic within the period led to gains in many equities whose revenues are primarily sourced from Mainland China. China’s exports surged nearly 40% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2021 as global economies began to reopen, which helped power aggregate demand in China’s economy. Mainland listed Chinese A shares contributed the most to performance, followed by US listed shares and then Hong Kong listed shares.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 47.97%, while the Underlying Index increased by 45.82%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 29.07% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 19.36% in the Financials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

47.97

%

 

49.77

%‡

 

10.18

%‡

 

10.00

%‡

 

12.42

%‡

 

12.44

%‡

 

7.82

%‡

 

8.00

%‡

Hybrid KALL Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

45.82

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.88

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

12.57

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.22

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.28

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on February 12, 2015.

**     The Hybrid KALL Index (Net) consists of the FTSE Emerging incl. China Overseas non-R/QFII GDP Weighted Index from the inception of the Fund through July 31, 2018, and the MSCI China All Shares Index going forward. Prior to July 31, 2018, the Fund was known as the KraneShares FTSE Emerging Markets Plus ETF and sought to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded generally to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging incl. China Overseas non-R/QFII GDP Weighted Index.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)

of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.69% and its net expense ratio is 0.49% due to an a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index aims to identify potential beneficiaries of the One Belt One Road (“OBOR”) initiative based on how their geography, revenue, and sector attributes align with the broad theme. OBOR seeks to capture the economic growth and monetize the potential upside for the companies involved in China’s One Belt One Road initiative.

Global/Emerging Markets Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Global companies poised to benefit from China’s One Belt One Road Initiative (also known as the Belt & Road Initiative) rebounded strongly from their lows during the coronavirus pandemic. Most projects under the initiative have now resumed work following pandemic-induced disruptions. Metals and mining companies made the largest contribution to the Fund’s performance during the period as metals prices rose sharply in the first quarter of 2021.

We see three key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:

•   Vaccine distribution may improve in Emerging economies following the US decision to waive patent restrictions on vaccines globally and is the key to a full recovery in emerging economies.

•   The normalization of commodity prices and their meteoric rise in 2021 is likely to benefit commodities exporting countries such as Indonesia, Chile, and Argentina.

•   The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the adoption of E-Commerce across emerging economies. We believe E-Commerce companies in Emerging Markets such as Mercado Libre are likely to retain users and continue to grow revenues as these economies continue to move online.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up for the period, returning +58.86%.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Information Technology (+103.94%), Materials (+96.45%), and Consumer Discretionary (+61.54%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Real Estate (+20.20%), Utilities (+30.44%), and Consumer Staples (+34.12%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 65.82% while the Underlying Index increased by 67.58%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 33.84% of the portfolio in the Industrials sector and 33.52% in the Materials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

65.82

%

 

69.66

%‡

 

7.23

%‡

 

7.01

%‡

 

6.84

%‡

 

7.13

%‡

MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (Net)

 

N/A

 

 

67.58

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.02

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.46

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.51

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus,

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)

as supplemented, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.80%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

The KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index selects companies from 26 eligible countries within emerging markets whose primary business or businesses are internet retail, internet software/services, purchase, payment processing, or software for internet and E-Commerce transactions.

Global/Emerging Markets Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Consumer technology platforms all over the world saw tremendous expansion by all metrics during the pandemic and that expansion was reflected in their share prices. In the developing world, that momentum continued into 2021. However, emerging markets consumer technology equities followed global growth equities lower in the first quarter of 2021 amid inflation concerns, reopening, a rotation into value/cyclical sectors, and heightened volatility.

We see three key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:

•   Vaccine distribution may improve in Emerging economies following the US decision to waive patent restrictions on vaccines globally and is the key to a full recovery in emerging economies.

•   The normalization of commodity prices and their meteoric rise in 2021 is likely to benefit commodities exporting countries such as Indonesia, Chile, and Argentina.

•   The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the adoption of E-Commerce across emerging economies. We believe E-Commerce companies in Emerging Markets such as Mercado Libre are likely to retain users and continue to grow revenues as these economies continue to move online.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up for the period, returning +58.86%.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Information Technology (+103.94%), Materials (+96.45%), and Consumer Discretionary (+61.54%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Real Estate (+20.20%), Utilities (+30.44%), and Consumer Staples (+34.12%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 67.85%, while the Underlying Index increased by 69.26%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 42.87% of the portfolio in the Communication Services sector and 41.04% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

67.85

%

 

67.94

%‡

 

8.03

%‡

 

7.81

%‡

 

8.69

%‡

 

8.81

%‡

Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index

 

N/A

 

 

69.26

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.82

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.00

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.73

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)

the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.81% and its net expense ratio is 0.61% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021.

Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of a specific foreign equity securities the MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is comprised of securities that derive at least 50% of their revenues from environmentally beneficial products and services. The Underlying Index is based on five key Clean Technology environmental themes: Alternative Energy, Sustainable Water, Green Building, Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency. The Underlying Index aims to serve as a benchmark for investors seeking exposure to Chinese companies that focus on contributing to a more environmentally sustainable economy by making efficient use of scarce natural resources or by mitigating the impact of environmental degradation. Constituent selection is based on data from MSCI Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).

China review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

China clean technology equities outperformed global equities significantly in the second half of 2020 though came off of historic highs in the first quarter of 2021 due to inflation concerns and heightened volatility. However, they nonetheless maintained significant outperformance versus broader benchmarks. The growth of electric vehicles companies led the way in clean technology and contributed substantially to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 143.03%, while the Underlying Index increased by 133.24%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 28.38% of the portfolio in the Industrials sector and 26.37% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

143.03

%

 

146.55

%‡

 

22.32

%‡

 

22.30

%‡

 

17.45

%‡

 

17.97

%‡

MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index (Net)

 

N/A

 

 

133.24

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

21.03

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.46

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.80

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)

unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

35

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in the production of electric vehicles and/or their components, or engaged in other initiatives that may change the future of mobility. The Underlying Index includes issuers engaged in the electric vehicle production, autonomous driving, shared mobility, lithium and/or copper production, lithium-ion/lead acid batteries, hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing and/or electric infrastructure businesses.

Global/Emerging Markets Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Despite the pandemic and a slumping global automotive industry, electric vehicle (EV) sales achieved 43% growth from 2019 to 2020, mostly due to strong adoption in Europe and China. For the first time in many years, Europe outpaced China in EV demand. Cost reduction, stricter emissions regulations, government incentives, and the rollout of new and affordable models are bringing EVs within reach of the mass consumer. Makers of cars and semiconductors made the greatest contributions to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see three key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:

•   Vaccine distribution may improve in Emerging economies following the US decision to waive patent restrictions on vaccines globally and is the key to a full recovery in emerging economies.

•   The normalization of commodity prices and their meteoric rise in 2021 is likely to benefit commodities exporting countries such as Indonesia, Chile, and Argentina.

•   The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the adoption of E-Commerce across emerging economies. We believe E-Commerce companies in Emerging Markets such as Mercado Libre are likely to retain users and continue to grow revenues as these economies continue to move online.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up for the period, returning +58.86%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Information Technology (+103.94%), Materials (+96.45%), and Consumer Discretionary (+61.54%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Real Estate (+20.20%), Utilities (+30.44%), and Consumer Staples (+34.12%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 122.46%, while the Underlying Index increased by 124.89%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 39.23% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 33.38% in the Information Technology sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

122.46

%

 

125.40

%‡

 

23.31

%‡

 

22.95

%‡

 

19.05

%‡

 

19.16

%‡

Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index

 

N/A

 

 

124.89

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

23.67

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

19.25

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.72

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)

the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.72%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

39

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of a specific foreign equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to track the equity market performance of Chinese companies engaged in the health care sector. The securities in the Index include all types of publicly issued shares of Chinese issuers, which are listed in Mainland China, Hong Kong and United States. Issuers eligible for inclusion must be classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard as engaged in the healthcare sector. The issuers included in the Underlying Index may include small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap companies.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Health care was the second-best performing sector in China in 2020. Growth in China’s healthcare sector was broad as most sub-industries saw positive developments. Life sciences companies performed best in 2020 followed by medical devices, health care technology, and biotechnology. However, health care distribution companies’ operations were disrupted by the pandemic and struggled as a result. Meanwhile, the gulf between pharmaceutical companies with robust, innovative drug pipelines and those that remain dependent on generics widened.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 61.06%, while the Underlying Index increased 63.50%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 100% of the portfolio in the Health Care sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

61.06

%

 

63.78

%‡

 

13.11

%‡

 

13.04

%‡

 

14.67

%‡

 

15.26

%‡

MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index

 

N/A

 

 

63.50

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.50

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.78

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.55

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio

42

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)

is 0.65% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

The KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of a specific fixed income securities index. The Fund’s current index is the Solactive USD China Corporate High Yield Bond Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index seeks to track the performance of outstanding high yield debt securities denominated in U.S. dollars issued by Chinese companies. For purposes of the Underlying Index, Chinese companies include companies that conduct the majority of their business activities in, are headquartered in or have the majority of their business assets, profits, or revenues in China or Hong Kong as determined by the index provider, Solactive, AG (“Index Provider”).

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

China USD-denominated high yield corporate bonds were a rare source of yield throughout the period amid a low interest rate environment globally. The period saw the Fund recover from its March 2020 low as economic activity returned to normal in China and many issuers in the Fund saw their incomes rise and their credit quality improve as a result.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

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KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 12.32%, while the Underlying Index increased by 12.75%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 51.10% of the portfolio in the Industrials sector and 28.01% in cash.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

12.32

%

 

10.36

%‡

 

4.97

%‡

 

4.89

%‡

Solactive USD China Corporate High Yield Bond Index

 

N/A

 

 

12.75

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

6.40

%‡

Lipper China Region Funds Classification

 

N/A

 

 

57.88

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.83

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.70%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated

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KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (concluded)

objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

The KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index seeks to track the equity market performance of companies engaged in the health care sector in various emerging markets. The issuers include small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies involved in hospital management, healthcare management, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotechnology, among other sub-industries.

Global/Emerging Markets Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Emerging markets health care companies enjoyed positive share price performance for the period as the pandemic caused an increase in demand for healthcare services in the developing world. Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology made the greatest contributions to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see three key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:

•   Vaccine distribution may improve in Emerging economies following the US decision to waive patent restrictions on vaccines globally and is the key to a full recovery in emerging economies.

•   The normalization of commodity prices and their meteoric rise in 2021 is likely to benefit commodities exporting countries such as Indonesia, Chile, and Argentina.

•   The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the adoption of E-Commerce across emerging economies. We believe E-Commerce companies in Emerging Markets such as Mercado Libre are likely to retain users and continue to grow revenues as these economies continue to move online.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up for the period, returning +58.86%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Information Technology (+103.94%), Materials (+96.45%), and Consumer Discretionary (+61.54%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Real Estate (+20.20%), Utilities (+30.44%), and Consumer Staples (+34.12%).

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 60.18%, while the Underlying Index increased by 62.23%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 100% of the portfolio in the Health Care sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

60.18

%

 

61.48

%‡

 

12.57

%‡

 

12.93

%‡

Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index

 

N/A

 

 

62.23

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.55

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.87

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.80%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (concluded)

objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specific equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to track the equity market performance of mid- and large-cap companies of emerging market countries, excluding China. The Underlying Index is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (“universe”), but excludes the securities of Chinese issuers.

Global/Emerging Markets Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Emerging market equities outside of China recovered from their March 2020 lows during the period as internet-based companies lead the way. However, emerging markets equities also experienced an increase in volatility as investors rotated to value/cyclical stocks in developed markets. That being said, emerging markets equities were buoyed somewhat by inflation fears in developed economies and the possibility of a weaker dollar in 2021. The information technology and financial sectors made the greatest contribution to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see three key positive catalysts for Emerging Markets equities in the year to come:

•   Vaccine distribution may improve in Emerging economies following the US decision to waive patent restrictions on vaccines globally and is the key to a full recovery in emerging economies.

•   The normalization of commodity prices and their meteoric rise in 2021 is likely to benefit commodities exporting countries such as Indonesia, Chile, and Argentina.

•   The COVID-19 pandemic turbocharged the adoption of E-Commerce across emerging economies. We believe E-Commerce companies in Emerging Markets such as Mercado Libre are likely to retain users and continue to grow revenues as these economies continue to move online.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up for the period, returning +58.86%.

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Information Technology (+103.94%), Materials (+96.45%), and Consumer Discretionary (+61.54%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Real Estate (+20.20%), Utilities (+30.44%), and Consumer Staples (+34.12%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 71.19%, while the Underlying Index increased by 68.77%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 33.18% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector and 21.28% in the Financials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

71.19

%

 

70.23

%‡

 

14.06

%‡

 

14.16

%‡

MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China Index

 

N/A

 

 

68.77

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

11.70

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

56.35

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

19.72

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.60% and its net expense ratio is 0.25% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)

Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specific equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is designed to provide exposure to companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings relative to their sector peers. The Underlying Index consists of large and mid-cap companies in China. In order to ensure diversification, the Underlying Index limits individual constituent weights to 10% and sector weights to 40% of its composition.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Chinese companies with high MSCI ESG ratings performed well during the period. Many high ESG-rated companies are engaged in internet services businesses and continued to benefit from pandemic induced trends such as work from home. Internet services companies and electric vehicles manufacturers contributed the most to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 29.05%, while the Underlying Index increased by 29.46%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 26.63% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 16.07% in the Financials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

29.05

%

 

31.05

%‡

MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index

 

N/A

 

 

29.46

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.59%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

The KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index (the ‘‘Index’’) over a complete market cycle.

The Index offers broad coverage of cap-and-trade carbon allowances by tracking the most traded carbon credit futures contracts. The index introduces a new measure for hedging risk and going long the price of carbon while supporting responsible investing.

Carbon Credits Market Review

Carbon Credits markets worldwide have had a phenomenal rise over the past year as auction prices rose across carbon markets in the US and Europe. Futures prices in the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) have risen the most out of the three markets tracked by the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index and the EU’s ETS was the largest contributor to the Fund’s performance. Meanwhile, the American Petroleum Institute (API), one of the most powerful lobbyists in the United States, expressed support for carbon pricing to reduce emissions.1 The API’s announcement removes a formidable roadblock to the widespread expansion of emissions trading systems in the United States. The past year also saw the opening of new markets for carbon credits in the UK and China.

We see three key positive catalysts for carbon credits markets in the year to come:

•   The opening of carbon markets in the UK and China. China’s National Emissions Trading System (ETS) alone accounts for over 6% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

•   The European Union is putting into law a target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 and a net-zero target by 2050.

•   The Biden administration has set the social cost benchmark for emitting one ton of CO2 at $51 and directed federal agencies to incorporate this benchmark into all climate impact analyses.2 The new measure, though abstract, is far higher than current prices for carbon credits.

Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   European Union carbon allowances were sold at auction for an average price of €19.05 on May 14, 2020 compared to the March 31,2021 price of €25.92, an increase of 36.06%.3

•   Carbon allowances offered as part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) in the Eastern United States were sold at $5.65 on March 11, 2020 and at $7.60 on March 3, 2021, an increase of 34.51%.4

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 41.95%, while the Index increased by 41.52%.

70.49% of the portfolio was exposed to the European Union Allowance (EUA) 2021 Future and 14.08% was exposed to the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) Vintage 2021 Future.

1.      Mann, Ted. “Oil Trade Group is Poised to Endorse Carbon Pricing,” The Wall Street Journal. March 1, 2021.

2.      Chemnick, Jean. “Cost of Carbon Pollution Pegged at $51 a Ton,” Scientific American. March 1, 2021.

3.      Data from EMBER as of 3/31/2021.

4.      Auction prices sourced from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

41.95

%

 

43.45

%‡

IHS Markit Global Carbon Index

 

N/A

 

 

41.52

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.79%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

The KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specific equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of companies engaged in the 5G and semiconductor related businesses, including 5G equipment, semiconductors, electronic components and big data centers.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Chinese companies engaged in the 5G development and semiconductor industries came under pressure from the Fund’s launch on November 24, 2020 amid a global rotation into value/cyclical stocks that was not lost on Chinese investors. Nonetheless, these companies still possess strong growth potential as China’s government continues to prioritize 5G development and import substitution in the semiconductor industry, as alluded to in the 14th Five Year Plan. The current global semiconductor shortage has only also increased pressure on China’s chipmakers to develop the capacity to produce more advanced microchips. As such, we believe that the downdraft during the period has created an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (continued)

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -7.68%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -6.81%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 94.29% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector and 5.71% in cash.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

-7.68

%

 

-7.00

%‡

CICC China 5G And Semiconductor Leaders Index

 

N/A

 

 

-6.81

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

11.65

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.65% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)

Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

The KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of a specific equity securities index. The Fund’s current index is the CICC China Consumer Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index consists of the investable universe of publicly traded China-based companies whose primary business or businesses are in the consumption-related industries such as home appliance, food & beverage, apparel & clothing, hotels, restaurants, and duty-free goods.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Chinese companies engaged in consumer products sectors saw strong performance during the period as China resumed normal economic activity relatively early in the period. They also benefitted from a burgeoning preference for local brands in certain product categories. Companies in the alcoholic beverages, electronics, and appliances industries contributed the most to the Fund’s performance for the period.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 3.28%, while the Underlying Index increased by 4.12%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 61.47% of the portfolio in the Consumer Staples sector and 38.47% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

3.28

%

 

4.44%‡

CICC China Consumer Leaders Index

 

N/A

 

 

4.12%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

 8.12%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.69%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

The KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index is comprised of the 50 largest companies listed on the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) as determined by market capitalization and liquidity.

China Review

Global equity markets continued their upward trend in the second half of 2020, powered by growth and technology stocks as pandemic-induced trends favorable to the internet sector persisted worldwide. In 2021, vaccine availability turbocharged a global economic recovery, leading to a cyclical/value rotation that placed considerable pressure on growth stocks. This downside pressure was compounded by the March wind-down of leveraged bets. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.75% in the first three months of 2021 from 0.92% to 1.64% despite no action from the US Federal Reserve (the Fed), accompanied by a rise in inflation in the United States. Growth and technology stocks in China followed a similar trajectory, reaching all-time highs before falling significantly. However, rates and inflation in China did not follow the US. This is a consequence of both China’s monetary response to the pandemic, which was more tactical, and China’s economy having recovered from the pandemic before the end of 2020, meaning that China experienced the inflationary effect of recovery earlier. Equity markets in the US, Europe, and China have pulled back from levels seen at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021, though remain above pre-pandemic levels.

Companies listed on the STAR Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange came under pressure from the Fund’s launch on January 27, 2021 to the end of the period amid a global rotation into value/cyclical stocks that was not lost on Chinese investors. Nonetheless, these companies still possess strong growth potential as China’s leading science and technology recent IPOs. As such, we believe that the downdraft during the period has created an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

We see four key positive catalysts for China’s equity and bond markets in the year to come:

•   With the release of the 14th Five Year Plan (FYP), we now know that China’s government will continue to support “new economy” sectors such as internet services, electric vehicles, green energy and technology, and communication services. Consumer products could also see a boost from the government’s desire to upgrade the consumption habits of China’s population.

•   Foreign inflows into China’s Mainland equity market are outpacing MSCI inclusion, providing a potential long-term tailwind for the market.

•   Domestic participation in China’s Mainland equity market is also likely to increase over the next few years as domestic household assets move from real estate into equities, leading to a potential tailwind for the market. Real estate investment accounts for, on average, nearly 60% of Chinese household savings compared to 33% in the United States.

•   Although the yield differential between China and the United States has narrowed over the past year, China’s 10-year government bond still offers a nearly 150 basis-point yield pickup over the 10-Year US Treasury.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was up for the period, returning +45.82%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 7.5% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Consumer Discretionary (+100.11%), Information Technology (+71.16%), and Consumer Staples (+64.25%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (+15.12%), Financials (+20.16%), and Utilities (+32.24%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2021 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -15.76%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -16.59%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 64.39% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector and 14.69% in the Health Care sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (concluded)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2021*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF

 

-15.76

%

 

-15.16

%‡

SSE Science & Technology Innovation Board 50 Index

 

N/A

 

 

-16.59

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, 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. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.89%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 100.0%

     

 

 

CHINA — 100.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 5.3%

     

 

 

China South Publishing & Media Group, Cl A

 

24,800

 

$

39,650

Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A

 

354,000

 

 

500,689

Oriental Pearl Group, Cl A

 

70,600

 

 

103,406

Wasu Media Holding, Cl A

 

19,200

 

 

24,288

       

 

668,033

Consumer Discretionary — 25.8%

     

 

 

Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts, Cl A

 

25,200

 

 

38,177

Changchun Faway Automobile Components, Cl A

 

18,500

 

 

26,335

Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery, Cl A

 

23,800

 

 

25,972

Chow Tai Seng Jewellery, Cl A

 

10,000

 

 

53,313

FAWER Automotive Parts, Cl A

 

24,300

 

 

27,592

Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances Holdings, Cl A

 

11,000

 

 

58,678

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl A

 

31,900

 

 

49,640

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

130,400

 

 

619,684

Hisense Home Appliances Group, Cl A

 

15,600

 

 

39,801

Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A

 

54,300

 

 

228,167

Lao Feng Xiang, Cl A

 

4,400

 

 

37,212

Midea Group, Cl A

 

54,500

 

 

683,036

SAIC Motor, Cl A

 

120,800

 

 

362,150

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, Cl A

 

53,500

 

 

87,411

TCL Technology Group, Cl A

 

483,500

 

 

688,272

Weifu High-Technology Group, Cl A

 

17,200

 

 

62,077

Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A

 

87,300

 

 

64,665

Xiamen Comfort Science & Technology Group, Cl A

 

15,000

 

 

39,436

Xiamen Intretech, Cl A

 

4,700

 

 

45,896

       

 

3,237,514

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 8.7%

     

 

 

Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group, Cl A

 

101,100

 

$

129,742

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

35,800

 

 

223,709

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

115,000

 

 

701,617

Tecon Biology

 

25,900

 

 

42,633

       

 

1,097,701

Energy — 2.8%

     

 

 

China Shenhua Energy, Cl A

 

113,601

 

 

348,013

Financials — 8.9%

     

 

 

Avic Capital, Cl A

 

184,400

 

 

112,418

China Merchants Securities, Cl A

 

127,800

 

 

382,746

GF Securities, Cl A

 

101,900

 

 

243,366

Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A

 

155,400

 

 

384,639

       

 

1,123,169

Health Care — 5.2%

     

 

 

China Animal Healthcare*(A)(B)(C)

 

4,000

 

 

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

13,400

 

 

49,955

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

19,300

 

 

81,922

Jinyu Bio-Technology, Cl A

 

38,800

 

 

113,008

Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering, Cl A

 

14,100

 

 

32,557

Xiamen Kingdomway Group, Cl A

 

8,400

 

 

50,455

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

17,600

 

 

323,260

       

 

651,157

Industrials — 18.9%

     

 

 

Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

34,900

 

 

229,575

Camel Group, Cl A

 

23,100

 

 

37,495

China Gezhouba Group, Cl A

 

95,200

 

 

109,982

China Meheco, Cl A

 

18,300

 

 

38,546

China Railway Group, Cl A

 

350,800

 

 

315,983

CNHTC Jinan Truck, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

53,563

Fujian Longking, Cl A

 

25,700

 

 

37,799

Fujian Longma Environmental Sanitation Equipment, Cl A

 

14,400

 

 

40,602

Hangcha Group, Cl A

 

11,900

 

 

42,440

Hangxiao Steel Structure, Cl A

 

44,500

 

 

28,282

Jiangsu Expressway, Cl A

 

17,100

 

 

25,932

Jiangsu Linyang Energy, Cl A

 

36,100

 

 

39,010

Ningbo Zhoushan Port, Cl A

 

108,900

 

 

69,212

Shandong Hi-speed, Cl A

 

21,500

 

 

20,644

Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A

 

153,400

 

 

70,841

Shanghai Hanbell Precise Machinery, Cl A

 

7,400

 

 

28,207

Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Industry, Cl A

 

11,100

 

 

32,651

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering, Cl A

 

64,900

 

 

54,008

Sichuan Road & Bridge, Cl A

 

65,600

 

 

60,689

TangShan Port Group, Cl A

 

102,100

 

 

42,793

Weichai Power, Cl A

 

165,100

 

 

484,138

Xiamen C & D, Cl A

 

59,200

 

 

75,971

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

95,100

 

 

205,384

Zhejiang Wanliyang, Cl A

 

23,200

 

 

26,590

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

21,700

 

 

83,543

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Zhejiang Yankon Group, Cl A

 

24,200

 

$

14,606

Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A

 

55,500

 

 

109,373

       

 

2,377,859

Information Technology — 2.7%

     

 

 

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A

 

37,500

 

 

239,362

Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)(B)(C)

 

65,064

 

 

MLS, Cl A

 

25,600

 

 

51,893

Shenzhen Topband, Cl A

 

31,200

 

 

52,545

       

 

343,800

Materials — 9.9%

     

 

 

China Lumena New Materials(A)(B)(C)

 

718

 

 

CSG Holding

 

47,247

 

 

45,294

DeHua TB New Decoration Materials, Cl A

 

18,700

 

 

30,838

Fangda Special Steel Technology, Cl A

 

37,100

 

 

50,551

Guangdong Tapai Group, Cl A

 

24,600

 

 

46,267

Hongda Xingye, Cl A

 

62,400

 

 

33,287

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group, Cl A

 

116,200

 

 

93,510

ORG Technology, Cl A

 

58,300

 

 

47,804

Shenzhen Jinjia Group, Cl A

 

30,300

 

 

44,841

Tianhe Chemicals Group*(A)(B)(C)

 

40,000

 

 

Xinyangfeng Agricultural Technology, Cl A

 

22,400

 

 

60,735

Yintai Gold, Cl A

 

57,400

 

 

77,948

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical, Cl A

 

24,500

 

 

33,383

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

463,100

 

 

678,995

       

 

1,243,453

Real Estate — 10.4%

     

 

 

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

109,100

 

 

204,026

China Vanke, Cl A

 

160,000

 

 

731,573

Financial Street Holdings, Cl A

 

41,200

 

 

42,888

Gemdale, Cl A

 

77,700

 

 

142,227

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

125,700

 

 

107,094

Shanghai Lujiazui Finance & Trade Zone Development, Cl A

 

30,300

 

 

50,198

Shanghai Shimao, Cl A

 

38,800

 

 

25,665

       

 

1,303,671

Utilities — 1.4%

     

 

 

Hubei Energy Group, Cl A

 

67,200

 

 

65,959

Shenergy, Cl A

 

84,500

 

 

79,848

Shenzhen Gas, Cl A

 

19,900

 

 

22,838

       

 

168,645

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

12,563,015

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $11,832,245)

     

 

12,563,015

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $11,832,245)

     

 

12,563,015

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.0%

     

 

6

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

12,563,021

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Communication Services

 

$

668,033

 

$

 

$

 

$

668,033

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

3,237,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,237,514

Consumer Staples

 

 

1,097,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,097,701

Energy

 

 

348,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

348,013

Financials

 

 

1,123,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,123,169

Health Care

 

 

651,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

651,157

Industrials

 

 

2,377,859

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,377,859

Information Technology

 

 

343,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

343,800

Materials

 

 

1,243,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,243,453

Real Estate

 

 

1,303,671

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,303,671

Utilities

 

 

168,645

 

 

 

 

 

 

168,645

Total Common Stock

 

 

12,563,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,563,015

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

12,563,015

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,563,015

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.5%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 90.4%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 33.0%

     

 

 

Autohome ADR

 

440,778

 

$

41,111,364

Baidu ADR*

 

976,566

 

 

212,451,933

Bilibili ADR*

 

1,362,218

 

 

145,839,059

China Literature*(A)

 

3,767,200

 

 

37,287,016

DouYu International Holdings ADR*

 

1,175,678

 

 

12,238,808

HUYA ADR*(A)

 

522,421

 

 

10,176,761

iQIYI ADR*

 

2,171,509

 

 

36,090,480

JOYY ADR

 

418,997

 

 

39,272,589

Momo ADR

 

1,083,487

 

 

15,970,598

NetEase ADR

 

1,560,243

 

 

161,110,692

Tencent Holdings

 

5,049,275

 

 

396,176,932

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*

 

3,672,462

 

 

75,248,746

Weibo ADR*

 

502,023

 

 

25,332,081

       

 

1,208,307,059

Consumer Discretionary — 40.8%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding ADR*

 

1,656,294

 

 

375,531,539

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

800

 

 

22,638

Baozun ADR*

 

425,460

 

 

16,227,044

Dada Nexus ADR*

 

664,950

 

 

18,046,743

GSX Techedu ADR*(A)

 

705,728

 

 

23,910,065

JD.com ADR*

 

1,844,800

 

 

155,571,984

Meituan, Cl B*

 

7,104,200

 

 

272,491,616

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

1,745,500

 

 

233,687,540

TAL Education Group ADR*

 

2,243,513

 

 

120,813,175

Trip.com Group ADR*

 

4,346,505

 

 

172,251,993

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

3,503,150

 

 

104,604,059

       

 

1,493,158,396

Financials — 3.9%

     

 

 

Lufax Holding ADR*(A)

 

5,412,702

 

 

78,592,433

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H*(A)

 

10,351,200

 

 

62,444,453

       

 

141,036,886

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Health Care — 3.7%

     

 

 

 

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

29,548,000

 

$

83,614,404

 

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*

 

4,186,200

 

 

52,499,469

 

       

 

136,113,873

 

Industrials — 0.4%

     

 

 

 

51job ADR*

 

248,382

 

 

15,548,713

 

Information Technology — 3.9%

     

 

 

 

Agora ADR*(A)

 

516,404

 

 

25,959,629

 

Chindata Group Holdings ADR*

 

1,080,067

 

 

17,864,308

 

Kingsoft

 

6,750,000

 

 

44,800,597

 

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*

 

646,127

 

 

25,405,714

 

Weimob*

 

13,428,000

 

 

30,018,669

 

       

 

144,048,917

 

Real Estate — 4.7%

     

 

 

 

KE Holdings ADR*

 

3,008,078

 

 

171,400,284

 

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

3,309,614,128

 

       

 

 

 

HONG KONG — 9.1%

     

 

 

 

Communication Services — 4.1%

     

 

 

 

Alibaba Pictures Group*

 

99,604,000

 

 

12,939,827

 

Archosaur Games*(A)

 

1,817,000

 

 

3,608,549

 

Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*

 

3,838,600

 

 

133,311,295

 

       

 

149,859,671

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.6%

     

 

 

 

JD Health International*

 

7,548,950

 

 

108,265,913

 

Koolearn Technology Holding*(A)

 

2,958,000

 

 

6,734,444

 

Tongcheng-Elong Holdings*

 

8,038,000

 

 

18,134,597

 

       

 

133,134,954

 

Information Technology — 1.4%

     

 

 

 

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings*(A)

 

8,573,000

 

 

39,091,235

 

Yeahka*(A)

 

1,578,000

 

 

10,859,032

 

       

 

49,950,267

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

332,944,892

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,420,986,014)

     

 

3,642,559,020

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 5.4%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

199,656,233

 

 

199,656,233

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $199,656,233)

     

 

199,656,233

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.9%
(Cost $3,620,642,247)

     

 

3,842,215,253

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (4.9)%

     

 

(179,955,220

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

3,662,260,033

 

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2021. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2021 was $192,461,874.

(B)   The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2021.

(C)   This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2021 was $199,656,233.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.9%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.6%

     

 

 

Beijing Enlight Media, Cl A

 

399,159

 

$

728,819

Beijing Kunlun Tech, Cl A

 

159,414

 

 

576,069

China Film, Cl A

 

211,621

 

 

457,031

China South Publishing & Media Group, Cl A

 

244,211

 

 

390,443

Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A

 

1,997,232

 

 

2,824,836

G-bits Network Technology Xiamen, Cl A

 

9,608

 

 

545,023

Giant Network Group, Cl A

 

229,487

 

 

507,857

Leo Group, Cl A

 

919,006

 

 

411,796

Mango Excellent Media, Cl A

 

242,020

 

 

2,143,846

NanJi E-Commerce, Cl A

 

333,793

 

 

467,021

Oriental Pearl Group, Cl A

 

464,526

 

 

680,378

Perfect World, Cl A

 

264,901

 

 

798,595

Wuhu Sanqi Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A

 

288,931

 

 

967,037

Zhejiang Century Huatong Group, Cl A*

 

1,014,165

 

 

1,102,084

       

 

12,600,835

Consumer Discretionary — 7.9%

     

 

 

BYD, Cl A

 

247,109

 

 

6,195,803

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems, Cl A

 

37,301

 

 

1,074,482

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

265,603

 

 

12,390,381

Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A

 

606,934

 

 

1,312,625

Ecovacs Robotics, Cl A*

 

63,755

 

 

1,326,367

FAW Jiefang Group, Cl A

 

418,103

 

 

695,861

Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A

 

272,489

 

 

1,913,719

Great Wall Motor, Cl A

 

303,043

 

 

1,391,618

Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances Holdings, Cl A

 

90,800

 

 

484,363

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

     

 

 

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

858,275

 

$

4,078,677

Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A

 

128,926

 

 

717,609

Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A

 

428,879

 

 

1,802,139

Jason Furniture Hangzhou, Cl A

 

85,977

 

 

1,055,646

Joyoung, Cl A

 

104,387

 

 

489,861

Kuang-Chi Technologies, Cl A

 

292,990

 

 

902,923

Liaoning Cheng Da, Cl A

 

208,009

 

 

646,422

Midea Group, Cl A

 

477,939

 

 

5,989,899

NavInfo, Cl A

 

310,179

 

 

688,793

Ningbo Joyson Electronic, Cl A

 

185,875

 

 

510,213

Ningbo Tuopu Group, Cl A

 

143,420

 

 

730,958

Offcn Education Technology, Cl A

 

223,495

 

 

959,558

Oppein Home Group, Cl A

 

54,005

 

 

1,297,282

SAIC Motor, Cl A

 

1,059,767

 

 

3,177,104

Shandong Linglong Tyre, Cl A

 

186,588

 

 

1,330,903

Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels, Cl A

 

116,000

 

 

981,223

Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, Cl A

 

440,169

 

 

719,169

Shenzhen MTC, Cl A

 

616,000

 

 

499,470

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A

 

1,115,982

 

 

1,733,198

Songcheng Performance Development, Cl A

 

355,781

 

 

1,162,584

Suning.com, Cl A

 

1,266,059

 

 

1,327,575

Suofeiya Home Collection, Cl A

 

61,884

 

 

310,589

TCL Technology Group, Cl A

 

1,909,200

 

 

2,717,784

Wangfujing Group, Cl A

 

105,637

 

 

483,330

Weifu High-Technology Group, Cl A

 

113,574

 

 

409,899

Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A

 

688,830

 

 

510,229

Xiamen Intretech, Cl A

 

51,852

 

 

506,334

Zhejiang Semir Garment, Cl A

 

305,888

 

 

472,268

Zhejiang Supor, Cl A

 

74,265

 

 

809,861

       

 

63,806,719

Consumer Staples — 19.3%

     

 

 

Angel Yeast, Cl A

 

112,010

 

 

943,034

Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A

 

52,050

 

 

1,667,279

Anhui Kouzi Distillery, Cl A

 

81,558

 

 

770,682

Beijing Dabeinong Technology Group, Cl A

 

570,700

 

 

732,380

Beijing Shunxin Agriculture, Cl A

 

100,890

 

 

721,631

Beijing Yanjing Brewery, Cl A

 

383,342

 

 

428,844

By-health, Cl A

 

215,198

 

 

938,695

C&S Paper, Cl A

 

178,458

 

 

702,822

Chacha Food, Cl A

 

69,015

 

 

515,519

Chongqing Brewery, Cl A

 

65,688

 

 

1,114,189

Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group, Cl A

 

107,357

 

 

687,385

DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

89,211

 

 

1,141,311

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

367,284

 

 

8,945,312

Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A

 

32,251

 

 

1,025,158

Fujian Sunner Development, Cl A

 

169,133

 

 

663,777

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples (continued)

     

 

 

Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A

 

222,029

 

$

2,639,496

Heilongjiang Agriculture, Cl A

 

241,700

 

 

576,511

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

392,797

 

 

2,454,532

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

827,675

 

 

5,049,660

Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC, Cl A

 

170,607

 

 

1,275,418

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock, Cl A

 

204,818

 

 

5,141,365

Jiangxi Zhengbang Technology, Cl A

 

420,013

 

 

968,542

JiuGui Liquor, Cl A

 

44,000

 

 

1,020,399

Jonjee Hi-Tech Industrial And Commercial Holding, Cl A

 

108,314

 

 

799,495

Juewei Food, Cl A

 

82,700

 

 

970,539

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

170,789

 

 

52,294,565

Laobaixing Pharmacy Chain JSC, Cl A

 

55,460

 

 

579,011

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

200,546

 

 

6,877,837

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

510,004

 

 

7,775,361

New Hope Liuhe, Cl A

 

612,851

 

 

1,868,106

Proya Cosmetics, Cl A

 

27,259

 

 

662,032

Qianhe Condiment and Food, Cl A

 

90,484

 

 

510,259

Sanquan Food, Cl A

 

108,754

 

 

374,934

Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group, Cl A

 

72,710

 

 

1,207,918

Shanghai Jahwa United, Cl A

 

91,100

 

 

666,741

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

119,226

 

 

6,047,432

Sichuan Swellfun, Cl A

 

66,421

 

 

724,120

Toly Bread, Cl A

 

76,840

 

 

560,033

Tongwei, Cl A

 

583,480

 

 

2,911,531

Tsingtao Brewery, Cl A

 

96,324

 

 

1,242,587

Wens Foodstuffs Group

 

867,241

 

 

2,236,438

Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A

 

528,179

 

 

21,572,488

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain, Cl A

 

72,220

 

 

976,333

Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings, Cl A*

 

171,915

 

 

2,030,113

Yonghui Superstores, Cl A

 

1,294,954

 

 

1,342,085

Yuan Longping High-tech Agriculture, Cl A

 

179,257

 

 

487,129

       

 

154,841,028

Energy — 1.6%

     

 

 

China Merchants Energy Shipping, Cl A

 

916,959

 

 

729,520

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A

 

3,467,484

 

 

2,288,332

China Shenhua Energy, Cl A

 

747,978

 

 

2,291,404

COSCO SHIPPING Energy Transportation, Cl A

 

471,604

 

 

477,268

Guanghui Energy, Cl A

 

918,929

 

 

434,170

Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A

 

601,640

 

 

415,386

PetroChina, Cl A

 

2,937,995

 

 

1,925,468

Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A

 

1,133,898

 

 

1,911,375

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group, Cl A

 

557,392

 

 

425,613

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A

 

406,862

 

 

380,123

Shanxi Meijin Energy, Cl A

 

554,700

 

 

606,169

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group, Cl A

 

130,259

 

 

693,860

Yanzhou Coal Mining, Cl A

 

335,503

 

 

676,508

       

 

13,255,196

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials — 22.1%

     

 

 

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A

 

10,136,907

 

$

5,252,924

Avic Capital, Cl A

 

1,213,752

 

 

739,957

Bank of Beijing, Cl A

 

2,877,198

 

 

2,104,882

Bank of Chengdu, Cl A

 

491,500

 

 

843,487

Bank of China, Cl A

 

4,780,300

 

 

2,440,713

Bank of Communications, Cl A

 

5,341,299

 

 

4,029,664

Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A

 

806,680

 

 

2,076,575

Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A

 

2,042,253

 

 

2,013,866

Bank of Nanjing, Cl A

 

1,361,626

 

 

2,100,173

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

817,444

 

 

4,843,965

Bank of Shanghai, Cl A

 

1,933,201

 

 

2,589,898

Caitong Securities, Cl A

 

488,308

 

 

829,079

Changjiang Securities, Cl A

 

752,272

 

 

809,462

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

1,305,426

 

 

1,462,367

China Everbright Bank, Cl A

 

5,417,484

 

 

3,368,795

China Galaxy Securities, Cl A

 

584,549

 

 

922,100

China Great Wall Securities, Cl A

 

281,368

 

 

467,860

China Life Insurance, Cl A

 

377,739

 

 

1,831,929

China Merchants Bank, Cl A

 

2,807,201

 

 

21,863,069

China Merchants Securities, Cl A

 

1,009,847

 

 

3,024,370

China Minsheng Banking, Cl A

 

4,825,640

 

 

3,714,181

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A

 

931,340

 

 

5,371,259

China Zheshang Bank, Cl A

 

2,274,500

 

 

1,410,903

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

1,203,400

 

 

777,665

CITIC Securities, Cl A

 

1,448,910

 

 

5,275,629

CSC Financial, Cl A

 

376,400

 

 

1,824,862

Dongxing Securities, Cl A

 

375,210

 

 

626,189

East Money Information, Cl A

 

1,171,783

 

 

4,868,439

Everbright Securities, Cl A

 

531,533

 

 

1,316,438

First Capital Securities, Cl A

 

571,717

 

 

670,948

Founder Securities, Cl A*

 

1,120,111

 

 

1,485,241

GF Securities, Cl A

 

805,396

 

 

1,923,513

Guangzhou Yuexiu Financial Holdings Group, Cl A

 

249,696

 

 

533,932

Guolian Securities, Cl A*

 

219,200

 

 

508,812

Guosen Securities, Cl A

 

566,616

 

 

1,032,849

Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A

 

1,022,614

 

 

2,531,130

Guoyuan Securities, Cl A

 

593,663

 

 

697,607

Haitong Securities, Cl A

 

1,313,787

 

 

2,216,610

Hithink RoyalFlush Information Network, Cl A

 

72,900

 

 

1,326,626

Huaan Securities, Cl A

 

492,554

 

 

479,702

Huatai Securities, Cl A

 

1,001,095

 

 

2,587,723

Huaxi Securities, Cl A

 

357,131

 

 

541,586

Huaxia Bank, Cl A

 

1,744,815

 

 

1,712,584

Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

672,145

 

 

423,087

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A

 

7,337,826

 

 

6,195,750

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

2,826,962

 

 

10,379,430

Industrial Securities, Cl A

 

911,258

 

 

1,173,586

Jiangsu Changshu Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

372,749

 

 

431,764

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials (continued)

     

 

 

Nanjing Securities, Cl A

 

501,540

 

$

775,104

New China Life Insurance, Cl A

 

283,666

 

 

2,099,004

Northeast Securities, Cl A

 

318,364

 

 

418,262

Oceanwide Holdings, Cl A

 

589,063

 

 

246,894

Orient Securities, Cl A

 

811,735

 

 

1,096,137

Pacific Securities, Cl A

 

927,500

 

 

458,011

People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

804,894

 

 

728,688

Ping An Bank, Cl A

 

2,640,841

 

 

8,858,884

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

1,474,234

 

 

17,683,079

Postal Savings Bank of China, Cl A

 

3,653,400

 

 

3,268,527

Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

755,849

 

 

509,183

SDIC Capital, Cl A

 

575,080

 

 

1,071,066

Sealand Securities, Cl A

 

740,747

 

 

504,655

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A

 

3,994,187

 

 

6,690,257

Shanxi Securities, Cl A

 

488,495

 

 

523,398

Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A

 

3,066,581

 

 

2,168,648

Sinolink Securities, Cl A

 

411,400

 

 

847,103

SooChow Securities, Cl A

 

527,993

 

 

776,555

Southwest Securities, Cl A

 

904,200

 

 

642,195

Tianfeng Securities, Cl A

 

907,100

 

 

696,791

Western Securities, Cl A

 

608,033

 

 

816,432

Zheshang Securities, Cl A

 

491,682

 

 

959,204

       

 

177,491,257

Health Care — 11.2%

     

 

 

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

560,823

 

 

5,064,434

Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

160,397

 

 

695,497

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A

 

32,924

 

 

1,449,545

Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A

 

40,633

 

 

680,107

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A

 

170,533

 

 

848,870

Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

54,500

 

 

881,808

BGI Genomics, Cl A

 

54,420

 

 

1,018,612

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

54,862

 

 

3,785,538

Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

104,439

 

 

465,751

China National Accord Medicines, Cl A

 

50,730

 

 

325,510

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

102,600

 

 

529,325

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

133,047

 

 

495,996

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

217,713

 

 

5,723,544

Da An Gene of Sun Yat-Sen University, Cl A

 

119,201

 

 

552,839

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl E

 

88,809

 

 

511,370

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

191,139

 

 

811,318

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

62,339

 

 

1,207,122

Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech, Cl A

 

46,533

 

 

582,975

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A

 

50,910

 

 

1,164,741

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

238,039

 

 

1,337,999

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

248,157

 

 

1,503,420

Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

120,680

 

 

367,308

Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A

 

222,100

 

 

1,041,919

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Intco Medical Technology, Cl A

 

47,554

 

$

1,171,165

Jafron Biomedical, Cl A

 

108,447

 

 

1,256,168

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

725,547

 

 

10,183,446

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A

 

136,236

 

 

544,844

Jilin Aodong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

158,095

 

 

383,599

Jinyu Bio-Technology, Cl A

 

152,955

 

 

445,493

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A

 

265,434

 

 

518,634

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A*

 

254,977

 

 

701,447

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A

 

242,211

 

 

1,081,998

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

84,711

 

 

539,159

Maccura Biotechnology, Cl A

 

75,616

 

 

468,249

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A

 

545,508

 

 

1,282,042

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

105,880

 

 

645,492

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

82,600

 

 

1,134,913

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

155,155

 

 

539,869

Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass

 

80,709

 

 

488,348

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

273,524

 

 

1,658,770

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

261,459

 

 

781,444

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A

 

764,345

 

 

866,721

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

141,400

 

 

368,737

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A

 

93,018

 

 

1,941,963

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

137,751

 

 

8,379,230

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

142,266

 

 

820,916

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

163,769

 

 

614,770

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

195,670

 

 

658,774

Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

408,519

 

 

255,900

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

276,706

 

 

523,368

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

43,506

 

 

1,661,015

Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A

 

210,044

 

 

1,446,670

Winning Health Technology Group, Cl A

 

290,263

 

 

725,967

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

290,519

 

 

6,207,822

Yifan Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

167,721

 

 

520,198

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

173,781

 

 

3,191,847

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

81,850

 

 

3,579,784

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

197,722

 

 

774,772

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

292,118

 

 

1,702,078

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

71,191

 

 

639,734

       

 

89,750,894

Industrials — 12.1%

     

 

 

AECC Aviation Power, Cl A

 

367,245

 

 

2,551,774

Avic Aviation High-Technology, Cl A

 

189,400

 

 

739,564

AVIC Electromechanical Systems, Cl A

 

528,593

 

 

784,688

AVICOPTER, Cl A

 

80,000

 

 

616,473

Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

229,728

 

 

1,511,166

Beijing Originwater Technology, Cl A

 

430,478

 

 

526,845

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A

 

1,559,100

 

 

1,390,102

China Aerospace Times Electronics, Cl A

 

369,802

 

 

402,424

China Avionics Systems, Cl A

 

262,207

 

 

603,046

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

China Eastern Airlines, Cl A

 

1,270,300

 

$

1,057,099

China Gezhouba Group, Cl A

 

626,421

 

 

723,689

China Railway Group, Cl A

 

2,771,000

 

 

2,495,978

China Southern Airlines, Cl A

 

1,253,502

 

 

1,312,498

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

316,833

 

 

15,557,228

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A*

 

1,309,764

 

 

2,698,898

Daqin Railway, Cl A

 

2,022,985

 

 

2,161,361

Dongfang Electric, Cl A

 

378,186

 

 

732,601

East Group, Cl A

 

314,600

 

 

308,309

Eve Energy, Cl A

 

256,845

 

 

2,941,825

Fangda Carbon New Material, Cl A*

 

517,762

 

 

643,928

Gotion High-tech, Cl A

 

174,168

 

 

956,422

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products, Cl A

 

43,500

 

 

1,099,434

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Cl A

 

322,009

 

 

654,697

Hefei Meiya Optoelectronic Technology, Cl A

 

91,824

 

 

591,849

Hongfa Technology, Cl A

 

101,272

 

 

762,179

Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group, Cl A

 

229,694

 

 

345,528

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic, Cl A

 

177,610

 

 

2,421,389

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A

 

417,077

 

 

727,844

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A

 

2,416,021

 

 

1,259,342

NARI Technology, Cl A

 

628,751

 

 

2,984,104

Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A

 

2,081,791

 

 

1,307,227

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

1,153,129

 

 

6,001,853

SF Holding, Cl A

 

619,959

 

 

7,655,471

Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A

 

1,211,530

 

 

559,492

Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A

 

1,389,844

 

 

1,175,644

Shanghai International Airport, Cl A

 

130,959

 

 

1,155,661

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

1,261,308

 

 

918,895

Shanghai M&G Stationery, Cl A

 

126,055

 

 

1,640,913

Shenzhen Airport, Cl A

 

278,926

 

 

377,502

Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A

 

233,941

 

 

3,048,877

Siasun Robot & Automation, Cl A

 

212,223

 

 

366,471

Sinotrans, Cl A

 

595,922

 

 

390,548

Spring Airlines, Cl A

 

124,661

 

 

1,131,624

STO Express, Cl A

 

208,155

 

 

292,506

Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A

 

198,178

 

 

2,168,082

Sunwoda Electronic, Cl A

 

214,300

 

 

634,617

Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration, Cl A

 

364,841

 

 

526,031

TBEA, Cl A

 

505,389

 

 

861,931

Topsec Technologies Group, Cl A

 

159,370

 

 

483,852

Weichai Power, Cl A

 

815,169

 

 

2,390,394

XCMG Construction Machinery, Cl A

 

1,065,787

 

 

1,232,903

Xiamen C & D, Cl A

 

389,518

 

 

499,869

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

469,700

 

 

1,014,395

Yantai Eddie Precision Machinery, Cl A

 

81,247

 

 

745,825

YTO Express Group, Cl A

 

429,900

 

 

731,876

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Yunda Holding, Cl A

 

394,362

 

$

843,876

Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A

 

292,258

 

 

1,616,925

Zhejiang Dingli Machinery, Cl A

 

65,940

 

 

967,814

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, Cl A

 

488,800

 

 

1,536,160

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

214,043

 

 

824,045

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

301,136

 

 

658,615

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A

 

962,360

 

 

1,864,231

       

 

97,186,409

Information Technology — 11.8%

     

 

 

360 Security Technology, Cl A

 

648,153

 

 

1,375,098

Accelink Technologies, Cl A

 

94,600

 

 

320,370

Addsino, Cl A

 

218,471

 

 

615,336

AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology, Cl A

 

149,500

 

 

1,540,298

Beijing BDStar Navigation, Cl A

 

69,099

 

 

454,959

Beijing E-Hualu Information Technology, Cl A

 

88,244

 

 

337,848

Beijing Shiji Information Technology, Cl A

 

96,985

 

 

436,501

Beijing Sinnet Technology, Cl A

 

209,916

 

 

549,329

Beijing Thunisoft, Cl A

 

110,813

 

 

320,387

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

4,607,845

 

 

4,403,339

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A

 

247,131

 

 

1,577,432

China Greatwall Technology Group, Cl A

 

398,381

 

 

902,265

China National Software & Service, Cl A

 

67,242

 

 

548,803

China TransInfo Technology, Cl A

 

215,125

 

 

517,058

DHC Software, Cl A

 

423,719

 

 

480,471

Fiberhome Telecommunication Technologies, Cl A

 

159,138

 

 

446,281

Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A

 

991,219

 

 

2,170,916

GCL System Integration Technology, Cl A*

 

796,740

 

 

400,726

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing, Cl A

 

64,073

 

 

1,668,718

GoerTek, Cl A

 

441,249

 

 

1,825,872

GRG Banking Equipment, Cl A

 

327,767

 

 

569,491

Guangzhou Haige Communications Group, Cl A

 

313,365

 

 

483,334

Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology, Cl A

 

90,879

 

 

1,805,059

Hangzhou First Applied Material, Cl A

 

87,245

 

 

1,142,355

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics, Cl A

 

179,500

 

 

662,880

Hengtong Optic-electric, Cl A

 

321,315

 

 

600,397

Huagong Tech, Cl A

 

136,603

 

 

432,636

Hundsun Technologies, Cl A

 

142,069

 

 

1,818,844

Iflytek, Cl A

 

298,920

 

 

2,201,854

Ingenic Semiconductor, Cl A

 

53,099

 

 

493,504

JA Solar Technology, Cl A*

 

144,707

 

 

636,947

JCET Group, Cl A

 

218,100

 

 

1,136,505

Lakala Payment, Cl A

 

108,885

 

 

500,016

Lens Technology, Cl A

 

676,666

 

 

2,694,825

Leyard Optoelectronic, Cl A

 

345,964

 

 

380,702

Lingyi iTech Guangdong, Cl A

 

958,100

 

 

1,194,485

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

519,057

 

 

6,961,686

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

950,177

 

 

4,899,178

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Information Technology (continued)

     

 

 

Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A

 

20,220

 

$

1,876,788

NAURA Technology Group, Cl A

 

67,517

 

 

1,477,076

Ninestar, Cl A

 

144,600

 

 

547,881

OFILM Group, Cl A

 

366,505

 

 

484,301

Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A

 

609,331

 

 

2,161,986

Sangfor Technologies, Cl A

 

55,410

 

 

2,085,940

SG Micro, Cl A

 

21,195

 

 

747,181

Shanghai Baosight Software, Cl A

 

116,518

 

 

1,037,637

Shengyi Technology, Cl A

 

311,416

 

 

1,078,365

Shennan Circuits, Cl A

 

66,443

 

 

891,449

Shenzhen Goodix Technology, Cl A

 

62,129

 

 

1,061,113

Shenzhen Kaifa Technology, Cl A

 

200,162

 

 

583,597

Shenzhen SC New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

43,527

 

 

718,661

Shenzhen Sunway Communication, Cl A

 

130,845

 

 

566,160

Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing, Cl A

 

232,592

 

 

649,437

Thunder Software Technology, Cl A

 

57,517

 

 

1,068,165

Tianjin 712 Communication & Broadcasting, Cl A

 

105,040

 

 

548,638

Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, Cl A

 

412,574

 

 

1,778,900

Tianma Microelectronics, Cl A

 

334,278

 

 

713,268

Tianshui Huatian Technology, Cl A

 

372,639

 

 

663,358

TongFu Microelectronics, Cl A

 

180,785

 

 

536,745

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A

 

82,375

 

 

1,343,245

Unisplendour, Cl A

 

388,994

 

 

1,176,255

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai, Cl A

 

197,800

 

 

583,343

Visionox Technology, Cl A*

 

186,360

 

 

267,559

Wangsu Science & Technology, Cl A

 

333,599

 

 

326,928

Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A

 

117,328

 

 

4,590,691

Wingtech Technology, Cl A

 

169,200

 

 

2,527,221

Wuhan Guide Infrared, Cl A

 

216,550

 

 

1,181,896

Wuhu Token Science, Cl A

 

332,800

 

 

376,868

WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan, Cl A

 

234,450

 

 

598,167

Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A

 

123,405

 

 

1,485,667

Wuxi Taiji Industry, Cl A

 

286,585

 

 

361,223

Yealink Network Technology, Cl A

 

102,221

 

 

1,062,063

Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A

 

444,890

 

 

2,421,359

Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A

 

407,623

 

 

1,532,656

Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical, Cl A

 

174,791

 

 

877,525

Zhongji Innolight, Cl A

 

96,910

 

 

520,501

ZTE, Cl A(A)(B)(C)

 

522,094

 

 

2,333,079

       

 

94,349,597

Materials — 8.7%

     

 

 

Aluminum Corp of China, Cl A*

 

1,779,700

 

 

1,022,598

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A

 

544,309

 

 

4,249,148

Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

3,030,304

 

 

3,731,765

BBMG, Cl A

 

1,134,612

 

 

510,136

Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology, Cl A

 

320,382

 

 

2,498,132

Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining, Cl A*

 

226,200

 

 

500,583

China Jushi, Cl A

 

476,396

 

 

1,394,075

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Materials (continued)

     

 

 

China Molybdenum, Cl A

 

2,404,018

 

$

1,934,587

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A

 

494,221

 

 

1,440,210

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A

 

148,565

 

 

2,134,326

GEM, Cl A

 

650,900

 

 

849,190

Guangdong HEC Technology Holding, Cl A

 

409,963

 

 

309,915

Guangdong Hongda Blasting, Cl A

 

101,898

 

 

481,753

Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology, Cl A

 

74,057

 

 

921,141

Hengli Petrochemical, Cl A

 

798,202

 

 

3,568,138

Hengyi Petrochemical, Cl A

 

500,807

 

 

1,118,213

Hesteel, Cl A

 

1,444,859

 

 

519,702

Huaxin Cement, Cl A

 

185,160

 

 

669,953

Hunan Valin Steel, Cl A

 

833,982

 

 

889,757

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A

 

6,203,400

 

 

1,474,929

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry Group, Cl A

 

1,148,145

 

 

923,948

Jiangsu Shagang, Cl A

 

300,134

 

 

413,066

Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical, Cl A

 

41,899

 

 

765,794

Jiangxi Copper, Cl A

 

282,271

 

 

951,630

Kingfa Sci & Tech, Cl A

 

350,026

 

 

1,158,182

Lomon Billions Group, Cl A

 

261,185

 

 

1,137,698

Pangang Group Vanadium Titanium & Resources, Cl A*

 

1,168,731

 

 

391,881

Rongsheng Petro Chemical, Cl A

 

765,442

 

 

3,212,868

Shandong Gold Mining, Cl A

 

491,742

 

 

1,597,120

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A

 

221,184

 

 

1,265,844

Shandong Nanshan Aluminum, Cl A

 

1,658,390

 

 

872,012

Shandong Sinocera Functional Material, Cl A

 

130,900

 

 

847,103

Shandong Sun Paper Industry JSC, Cl A

 

357,138

 

 

855,668

Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

66,009

 

 

955,748

Shanxi Taigang Stainless Steel, Cl A

 

774,932

 

 

539,755

Shenzhen Capchem Technology, Cl A

 

55,678

 

 

648,666

Sinoma Science & Technology, Cl A

 

228,199

 

 

810,723

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl A

 

831,040

 

 

447,109

Skshu Paint, Cl A

 

36,256

 

 

1,100,743

Tangshan Jidong Cement, Cl A(A)(B)(C)

 

185,120

 

 

402,619

Tongkun Group, Cl A

 

290,222

 

 

913,413

Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group, Cl A

 

1,432,304

 

 

582,859

Transfar Zhilian, Cl A

 

443,079

 

 

489,594

Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A

 

427,073

 

 

6,873,576

Weihai Guangwei Composites, Cl A

 

70,377

 

 

743,543

Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A

 

191,180

 

 

534,390

Yintai Gold, Cl A

 

377,743

 

 

512,969

Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A

 

119,531

 

 

2,038,942

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A*

 

165,359

 

 

1,732,424

Zhejiang Juhua, Cl A

 

367,204

 

 

516,006

Zhejiang Longsheng Group, Cl A

 

442,471

 

 

976,495

Zhongjin Gold, Cl A

 

659,479

 

 

838,270

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

2,672,563

 

 

3,918,499

       

 

70,187,408

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Real Estate — 2.8%

     

 

 

China Fortune Land Development, Cl A

 

532,430

 

$

509,611

China Merchants Property Operation & Service, Cl A

 

144,175

 

 

433,984

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

898,208

 

 

1,679,725

China Vanke, Cl A

 

1,323,199

 

 

6,050,108

Financial Street Holdings, Cl A

 

406,487

 

 

423,140

Gemdale, Cl A

 

614,307

 

 

1,124,463

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

1,103,708

 

 

940,335

Jiangsu Zhongnan Construction Group, Cl A

 

514,141

 

 

546,959

Jinke Properties Group, Cl A

 

726,566

 

 

729,755

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

1,628,358

 

 

3,531,600

RiseSun Real Estate Development, Cl A

 

591,450

 

 

581,426

Seazen Holdings, Cl A

 

306,860

 

 

2,282,322

Shanghai Lingang Holdings, Cl A

 

180,935

 

 

505,753

Shanghai Zhangjiang High-Tech Park Development, Cl A

 

210,645

 

 

535,506

Xinhu Zhongbao, Cl A

 

1,170,068

 

 

545,694

Yango Group, Cl A

 

560,642

 

 

519,524

Youngor Group, Cl A

 

629,775

 

 

779,396

Zhongtian Financial Group, Cl A

 

953,050

 

 

429,956

       

 

22,149,257

Utilities — 0.8%

     

 

 

Huadian Power International, Cl A

 

923,585

 

 

520,829

Huaneng Power International, Cl A

 

997,610

 

 

670,527

Luenmei Quantum, Cl A

 

207,453

 

 

331,674

SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A

 

923,252

 

 

1,397,289

Shanghai Electric Power, Cl A

 

356,092

 

 

424,410

Shenergy, Cl A

 

668,304

 

 

631,513

Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A

 

539,452

 

 

922,492

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

598,936

 

 

1,144,708

       

 

6,043,442

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

801,662,042

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $621,087,177)

     

 

801,662,042

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $621,087,177)

     

 

801,662,042

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

701,689

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

802,363,731

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,735,698 and represents 0.3% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,735,698 and represents 0.3% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

Cl — Class

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Communication Services

 

$

12,600,835

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,600,835

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

63,806,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,806,719

Consumer Staples

 

 

154,841,028

 

 

 

 

 

 

154,841,028

Energy

 

 

13,255,196

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,255,196

Financials

 

 

177,491,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

177,491,257

Health Care

 

 

89,750,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

89,750,894

Industrials

 

 

97,186,409

 

 

 

 

 

 

97,186,409

Information Technology

 

 

92,016,518

 

 

 

 

2,333,079

 

 

94,349,597

Materials

 

 

69,784,789

 

 

 

 

402,619

 

 

70,187,408

Real Estate

 

 

22,149,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,149,257

Utilities

 

 

6,043,442

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,043,442

Total Common Stock

 

 

798,926,344

 

 

 

 

2,735,698

 

 

801,662,042

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

798,926,344

 

$

 

$

2,735,698

 

$

801,662,042

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the transfers in and out of Level 3 occurred due to a halt in trading of these securities.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.8%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 95.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 14.4%

     

 

 

Autohome ADR

 

380

 

$

35,443

Baidu ADR*

 

1,562

 

 

339,813

Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A

 

24,800

 

 

35,076

iQIYI ADR*

 

2,161

 

 

35,916

JOYY ADR

 

367

 

 

34,399

Momo ADR

 

821

 

 

12,101

NetEase ADR

 

2,810

 

 

290,161

Oriental Pearl Group, Cl A

 

14,440

 

 

21,150

Tencent Holdings

 

29,958

 

 

2,350,569

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*

 

2,182

 

 

44,709

Weibo ADR*

 

378

 

 

19,074

       

 

3,218,411

Consumer Discretionary — 29.0%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding ADR*

 

10,101

 

 

2,290,200

ANTA Sports Products

 

13,000

 

 

212,028

BYD, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

100,293

BYD, Cl H

 

6,500

 

 

137,868

China Grand Automotive Services Group, Cl A

 

5,100

 

 

1,920

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

181,935

Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A

 

27,400

 

 

59,258

Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

24,146

Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A

 

14,300

 

 

100,431

Geely Automobile Holdings

 

38,000

 

 

96,681

Great Wall Motor, Cl H

 

39,500

 

 

109,490

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

23,518

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

14,400

 

 

68,431

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

     

 

 

Haier Smart Home, Cl H

 

19,000

 

$

76,005

Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A

 

7,900

 

 

33,196

Huazhu Group ADR*

 

887

 

 

48,696

JD.com ADR*

 

6,800

 

 

573,444

Meituan, Cl B*

 

16,900

 

 

648,223

NavInfo, Cl A

 

11,700

 

 

25,981

New Oriental Education & Technology Group ADR*

 

11,700

 

 

163,800

NIO ADR*

 

12,570

 

 

489,979

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

2,028

 

 

271,509

SAIC Motor, Cl A

 

12,857

 

 

38,544

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A

 

31,200

 

 

48,456

Shenzhou International Group Holdings

 

6,500

 

 

134,691

Suning.com, Cl A

 

22,200

 

 

23,279

Suofeiya Home Collection, Cl A

 

5,300

 

 

26,600

TAL Education Group ADR*

 

2,287

 

 

123,155

Trip.com Group ADR*

 

3,394

 

 

134,504

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

3,341

 

 

99,762

Yum China Holdings

 

2,094

 

 

123,986

       

 

6,490,009

Consumer Staples — 8.2%

     

 

 

Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

76,877

China Mengniu Dairy

 

17,000

 

 

97,306

China Resources Beer Holdings

 

24,000

 

 

188,155

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

5,160

 

 

125,673

Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A

 

8,900

 

 

105,804

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

8,900

 

 

55,615

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

13,100

 

 

79,923

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock, Cl A

 

2,700

 

 

67,776

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

1,400

 

 

428,672

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

133,753

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

10,430

 

 

159,012

New Hope Liuhe, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

71,328

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

121,734

Sun Art Retail Group

 

19,500

 

 

15,952

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding

 

24,000

 

 

44,083

Want Want China Holdings

 

39,000

 

 

29,246

Yonghui Superstores, Cl A

 

27,300

 

 

28,294

       

 

1,829,203

Energy — 1.4%

     

 

 

China Oilfield Services, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

26,754

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A

 

48,100

 

 

31,743

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H

 

160,500

 

 

85,468

China Shenhua Energy, Cl H

 

19,500

 

 

40,182

Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A

 

32,600

 

 

22,508

PetroChina, Cl A

 

29,800

 

 

19,530

PetroChina, Cl H

 

127,984

 

 

46,258

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Energy (continued)

     

 

 

Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A

 

20,800

 

$

35,062

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

12,146

       

 

319,651

Financials — 16.6%

     

 

 

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A

 

118,400

 

 

61,355

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H

 

182,397

 

 

72,964

Avic Capital, Cl A

 

39,100

 

 

23,837

Bank of Beijing, Cl A

 

50,700

 

 

37,091

Bank of China, Cl A

 

62,900

 

 

32,115

Bank of China, Cl H

 

417,396

 

 

158,917

Bank of Communications, Cl A

 

78,000

 

 

58,846

Bank of Communications, Cl H

 

53,000

 

 

33,745

Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A

 

24,800

 

 

63,841

Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A

 

40,400

 

 

39,838

Bank of Nanjing, Cl A

 

26,100

 

 

40,257

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

12,800

 

 

75,849

Bank of Shanghai, Cl A

 

33,904

 

 

45,421

Changjiang Securities, Cl A

 

37,800

 

 

40,674

China CITIC Bank, Cl H

 

53,000

 

 

26,928

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

22,200

 

 

24,869

China Construction Bank, Cl H

 

558,000

 

 

469,399

China Everbright Bank, Cl A

 

97,500

 

 

60,629

China Life Insurance, Cl H

 

39,483

 

 

81,562

China Merchants Bank, Cl A

 

31,300

 

 

243,771

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

 

25,000

 

 

190,850

China Merchants Securities, Cl A

 

16,900

 

 

50,613

China Minsheng Banking, Cl A

 

57,200

 

 

44,025

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

 

59,000

 

 

34,226

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

53,059

CITIC Securities, Cl A

 

20,700

 

 

75,371

Everbright Securities, Cl A

 

18,200

 

 

45,076

Founder Securities, Cl A*

 

31,200

 

 

41,370

GF Securities, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

21,972

Guosen Securities, Cl A

 

20,800

 

 

37,915

Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A

 

14,300

 

 

35,395

Haitong Securities, Cl A

 

22,100

 

 

37,287

Huatai Securities, Cl A

 

11,800

 

 

30,502

Huaxia Bank, Cl A

 

33,900

 

 

33,274

Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

22,200

 

 

13,974

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A

 

91,000

 

 

76,836

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

35,200

 

 

129,240

Industrial Securities, Cl A

 

48,069

 

 

61,907

New China Life Insurance, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

28,858

New China Life Insurance, Cl H

 

7,900

 

 

30,586

Noah Holdings ADR*

 

807

 

 

35,831

Orient Securities, Cl A

 

24,700

 

 

33,354

PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H

 

49,510

 

 

42,922

Ping An Bank, Cl A

 

36,391

 

 

122,076

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials (continued)

     

 

 

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

18,000

 

$

215,906

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H

 

32,500

 

 

386,892

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A

 

52,000

 

 

87,100

Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A

 

58,600

 

 

41,441

       

 

3,729,766

Health Care — 6.0%

     

 

 

3SBio*

 

13,000

 

 

11,488

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

28,000

 

 

79,234

Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A

 

1,544

 

 

7,048

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

165,603

China Medical System Holdings

 

14,000

 

 

27,696

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings

 

28,000

 

 

17,468

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

61,520

 

 

74,383

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl E

 

5,200

 

 

29,942

Genscript Biotech*

 

24,000

 

 

42,231

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

16,979

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

5,080

 

 

28,554

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

10,480

 

 

63,491

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

9,180

 

 

128,846

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A

 

12,860

 

 

30,223

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

6,600

 

 

40,025

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

6,000

 

 

25,584

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

38,854

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

13,467

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

10,400

 

 

25,176

Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

1,500

 

 

3,077

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

9,100

 

 

17,212

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

16,000

 

 

200,349

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

47,754

Zai Lab ADR*

 

380

 

 

50,703

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

104,966

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

7,800

 

 

45,448

       

 

1,335,801

Industrials — 5.5%

     

 

 

51job ADR*

 

237

 

 

14,836

AECC Aviation Power, Cl A

 

6,600

 

 

45,860

AVIC Electromechanical Systems, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

19,298

Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H

 

24,000

 

 

18,676

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

61,117

China Eastern Airlines, Cl A

 

44,300

 

 

36,865

China Everbright Environment Group

 

26,323

 

 

17,809

China Gezhouba Group, Cl A

 

18,300

 

 

21,142

China Merchants Port Holdings

 

24,741

 

 

37,934

China Railway Group, Cl H

 

39,000

 

 

20,618

China Southern Airlines, Cl A

 

17,000

 

 

17,800

CITIC

 

30,780

 

 

29,139

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A*

 

49,400

 

 

101,794

Daqin Railway, Cl A

 

30,000

 

 

32,052

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Fosun International

 

19,500

 

$

27,289

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

26,431

Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

32,373

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A

 

74,100

 

 

38,624

Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A

 

33,900

 

 

21,287

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

121,793

Shanghai International Airport, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

22,944

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

17,047

Shenzhen International Holdings

 

21,475

 

 

35,965

Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration, Cl A

 

14,400

 

 

20,762

Weichai Power, Cl A

 

29,788

 

 

87,350

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

18,249

 

 

39,412

Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A

 

6,500

 

 

35,961

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, Cl A

 

18,112

 

 

56,921

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

11,744

 

 

25,685

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

5,200

 

 

19,397

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A

 

29,800

 

 

57,727

ZTO Express Cayman ADR

 

2,458

 

 

71,651

       

 

1,233,559

Information Technology — 5.4%

     

 

 

AAC Technologies Holdings

 

6,500

 

 

32,732

Aisino, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

3,090

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

84,600

 

 

80,845

DHC Software, Cl A

 

17,000

 

 

19,277

GDS Holdings ADR*

 

508

 

 

41,194

Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)(B)(C)

 

4,364

 

 

Hengtong Optic-electric, Cl A

 

6,600

 

 

12,332

Iflytek, Cl A

 

5,300

 

 

39,040

Kingdee International Software Group

 

26,000

 

 

80,597

Kingsoft

 

24,000

 

 

159,291

Lenovo Group

 

52,000

 

 

73,976

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

10,280

 

 

137,877

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

20,674

 

 

106,597

OFILM Group, Cl A

 

11,682

 

 

15,437

Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A

 

14,300

 

 

50,738

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

5,100

 

 

116,242

Tianma Microelectronics, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

27,739

TravelSky Technology, Cl H

 

12,000

 

 

28,061

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A

 

3,700

 

 

60,334

Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A

 

9,225

 

 

50,208

Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A

 

9,100

 

 

34,216

ZTE, Cl H

 

13,000

 

 

33,008

       

 

1,202,831

Materials — 3.2%

     

 

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A

 

6,500

 

 

50,742

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H

 

10,000

 

 

65,021

Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

32,600

 

 

40,146

BBMG, Cl A

 

50,700

 

 

22,795

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials (continued)

     

 

 

China Molybdenum, Cl H

 

105,000

 

$

63,612

China National Building Material, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

40,409

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A

 

18,300

 

 

53,328

China Resources Cement Holdings

 

26,000

 

 

29,195

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

56,029

Hesteel, Cl A

 

57,200

 

 

20,574

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A

 

114,500

 

 

27,224

Rongsheng Petro Chemical, Cl A

 

14,100

 

 

59,184

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A

 

7,800

 

 

44,640

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl A

 

58,600

 

 

31,528

Tianqi Lithium, Cl A

 

1,140

 

 

6,564

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A

 

2,480

 

 

25,982

Zhejiang Longsheng Group, Cl A

 

19,500

 

 

43,035

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

32,600

 

 

47,798

       

 

727,806

Real Estate — 3.3%

     

 

 

China Evergrande Group

 

13,000

 

 

24,748

China Fortune Land Development, Cl A

 

2,420

 

 

2,316

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

15,600

 

 

29,173

China Overseas Land & Investment

 

31,839

 

 

82,726

China Resources Land

 

24,214

 

 

117,263

China Vanke, Cl A

 

15,543

 

 

71,068

China Vanke, Cl H

 

9,000

 

 

35,250

CIFI Holdings Group

 

53,195

 

 

51,591

Gemdale, Cl A

 

18,200

 

 

33,314

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

31,200

 

 

26,582

Guangzhou R&F Properties

 

10,800

 

 

14,253

KWG Group Holdings

 

18,773

 

 

32,116

Longfor Group Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

86,115

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

22,200

 

 

48,148

Seazen Holdings, Cl A

 

5,200

 

 

38,676

Shimao Group Holdings

 

7,000

 

 

22,014

Xinhu Zhongbao, Cl A

 

54,700

 

 

25,511

       

 

740,864

Utilities — 2.1%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

52,000

 

 

19,731

China Gas Holdings

 

18,600

 

 

76,200

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

35,316

China Resources Gas Group

 

6,000

 

 

33,263

China Resources Power Holdings

 

24,000

 

 

31,858

ENN Energy Holdings

 

3,982

 

 

63,870

Guangdong Investment

 

40,000

 

 

65,136

Huadian Power International, Cl A

 

44,200

 

 

24,925

Huaneng Power International, Cl H

 

89,077

 

 

31,623

SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

35,415

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

23,500

 

 

44,914

       

 

462,251

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

21,290,152

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

HONG KONG — 4.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Alibaba Pictures Group*

 

260,000

 

$

33,777

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings(A)(B)(C)

 

28,000

 

 

26,291

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Yanzhou Coal Mining, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

30,768

Financials — 2.7%

     

 

 

China Cinda Asset Management, Cl H

 

180,504

 

 

37,613

China Galaxy Securities, Cl H

 

65,500

 

 

40,440

China Huarong Asset Management, Cl H

 

298,000

 

 

39,097

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H

 

18,400

 

 

72,540

China Taiping Insurance Holdings

 

10,600

 

 

21,597

CITIC Securities, Cl H

 

13,000

 

 

29,931

Far East Horizon

 

14,000

 

 

16,819

GF Securities, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

39,864

Huatai Securities, Cl H

 

15,800

 

 

24,225

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

 

375,441

 

 

269,468

People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl H

 

52,452

 

 

17,002

       

 

608,596

Health Care — 0.5%

     

 

 

Hutchison China MediTech ADR*

 

1,772

 

 

50,059

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

63,500

 

 

63,545

       

 

113,604

Information Technology — 0.2%

     

 

 

Kingboard Holdings

 

7,000

 

 

37,816

Materials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings

 

40,000

 

 

58,551

Real Estate — 0.7%

     

 

 

China Jinmao Holdings Group

 

52,000

 

 

20,869

Country Garden Holdings

 

63,612

 

 

81,658

Sunac China Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

55,766

       

 

158,293

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

1,067,696

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $22,187,618)

     

 

22,357,848

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $22,187,618)

     

 

22,357,848

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.2%

     

 

44,093

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

22,401,941

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $26,291 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $26,291 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Communication Services

 

$

3,218,411

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,218,411

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

6,490,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,490,009

Consumer Staples

 

 

1,829,203

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,829,203

Energy

 

 

319,651

 

 

 

 

 

 

319,651

Financials

 

 

3,729,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,729,766

Health Care

 

 

1,335,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,335,801

Industrials

 

 

1,233,559

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,233,559

Information Technology

 

 

1,202,831

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,202,831

Materials

 

 

727,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

727,806

Real Estate

 

 

740,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

740,864

Utilities

 

 

462,251

 

 

 

 

 

 

462,251

Hong Kong

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Communication Services

 

 

33,777

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,777

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,291

 

 

26,291

Energy

 

 

30,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,768

Financials

 

 

608,596

 

 

 

 

 

 

608,596

Health Care

 

 

113,604

 

 

 

 

 

 

113,604

Information Technology

 

 

37,816

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,816

Materials

 

 

58,551

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,551

Real Estate

 

 

158,293

 

 

 

 

 

 

158,293

Total Common Stock

 

 

22,331,557

 

 

 

 

26,291

 

 

22,357,848

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

22,331,557

 

$

 

$

26,291

 

$

22,357,848

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the transfers in and out of Level 3 occurred due to a halt in trading of these securities.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 98.5%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 38.6%

     

 

 

Financials — 4.5%

     

 

 

Bank of Chengdu, Cl A

 

17,000

 

$

29,174

Bank of Guiyang, Cl A

 

14,727

 

 

18,316

Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A

 

27,500

 

 

70,791

Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A

 

69,555

 

 

68,588

Bank of Nanjing, Cl A

 

45,591

 

 

70,320

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

27,646

 

 

163,823

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl H

 

36,425

 

 

15,696

Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

26,000

 

 

17,515

       

 

454,223

Industrials — 21.3%

     

 

 

Avic Aviation High-Technology, Cl A

 

6,300

 

 

24,600

Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

7,708

 

 

50,704

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A

 

53,000

 

 

47,255

China Communications Services, Cl H

 

38,000

 

 

17,058

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

25,000

 

 

117,532

China Gezhouba Group, Cl A

 

20,950

 

 

24,203

China Lesso Group Holdings

 

16,000

 

 

34,410

China Railway Group, Cl H

 

56,500

 

 

29,869

China Railway Hi-tech Industry, Cl A

 

8,376

 

 

11,515

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

11,200

 

 

549,946

Daqin Railway, Cl A

 

68,932

 

 

73,647

Dongfang Electric, Cl A

 

13,500

 

 

26,151

Gotion High-tech, Cl A

 

6,300

 

 

34,596

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

40,439

Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H

 

18,000

 

 

22,412

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic, Cl A

 

6,200

 

 

84,526

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A

 

81,700

 

 

42,586

NARI Technology, Cl A

 

22,100

 

 

104,888

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

39,500

 

 

205,591

Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A

 

41,300

 

 

19,073

Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A

 

49,000

 

 

41,448

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

42,710

 

$

31,116

Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A

 

8,300

 

 

108,171

Shenzhen International Holdings

 

17,125

 

 

28,680

Siasun Robot & Automation, Cl A

 

7,200

 

 

12,433

Sinotruk Hong Kong

 

10,500

 

 

31,468

Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration, Cl A

 

11,900

 

 

17,158

TBEA, Cl A

 

17,575

 

 

29,974

Topsec Technologies Group, Cl A

 

5,500

 

 

16,698

XCMG Construction Machinery, Cl A

 

35,148

 

 

40,660

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

12,000

 

 

22,535

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings

 

52,900

 

 

50,396

Yantai Eddie Precision Machinery, Cl A

 

2,800

 

 

25,703

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H

 

24,000

 

 

21,270

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

7,400

 

 

28,489

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

10,697

 

 

23,395

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

8,300

 

 

30,960

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology

 

20,400

 

 

29,126

       

 

2,150,681

Materials — 4.5%

     

 

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H

 

19,000

 

 

123,539

Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology, Cl A

 

10,986

 

 

85,662

China National Building Material, Cl H

 

57,000

 

 

82,262

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A

 

17,024

 

 

49,609

China Resources Cement Holdings

 

38,000

 

 

42,670

Guangdong Hongda Blasting, Cl A

 

3,600

 

 

17,020

Huaxin Cement, Cl A

 

6,000

 

 

21,709

Tangshan Jidong Cement, Cl A(A)(B)(C)

 

5,400

 

 

11,745

Yintai Gold, Cl A

 

13,100

 

 

17,790

       

 

452,006

Utilities — 8.3%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Holdings

 

8,000

 

 

28,246

China Gas Holdings

 

40,200

 

 

164,689

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

47,000

 

 

63,840

China Power International Development

 

68,000

 

 

15,831

China Resources Gas Group

 

13,500

 

 

74,841

China Resources Power Holdings

 

28,635

 

 

38,011

ENN Energy Holdings

 

11,900

 

 

190,873

GD Power Development, Cl A

 

73,800

 

 

25,758

Huadian Power International, Cl A

 

31,442

 

 

17,731

Huaneng Power International, Cl H

 

55,000

 

 

19,525

Kunlun Energy

 

60,000

 

 

63,053

SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A

 

31,506

 

 

47,682

Shenergy, Cl A

 

22,919

 

 

21,658

Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A

 

18,700

 

 

31,978

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

20,184

 

 

38,577

       

 

842,293

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

3,899,203

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

INDIA — 2.0%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.6%

     

 

 

AIA Engineering

 

2,193

 

$

61,569

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

PI Industries

 

4,427

 

 

136,730

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

198,299

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 3.6%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.6%

     

 

 

Adaro Energy

 

733,800

 

 

59,361

Materials — 3.0%

     

 

 

Aneka Tambang

 

426,800

 

 

66,114

Barito Pacific*

 

1,419,100

 

 

93,792

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper

 

140,200

 

 

100,867

Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia

 

55,400

 

 

39,762

       

 

300,535

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

359,896

       

 

 

ISRAEL — 4.1%

     

 

 

Industrials — 2.0%

     

 

 

Elbit Systems

 

1,416

 

 

200,721

Materials — 2.1%

     

 

 

ICL Group

 

36,489

 

 

214,139

TOTAL ISRAEL

     

 

414,860

       

 

 

JORDAN — 0.2%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Arab Bank

 

3,852

 

 

21,732

TOTAL JORDAN

     

 

21,732

       

 

 

KAZAKHSTAN — 0.8%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.8%

     

 

 

NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR

 

3,216

 

 

79,276

TOTAL KAZAKHSTAN

     

 

79,276

       

 

 

KUWAIT — 1.4%

     

 

 

Industrials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Agility Public Warehousing KSC

 

57,559

 

 

138,256

TOTAL KUWAIT

     

 

138,256

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 3.1%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.8%

     

 

 

Sime Darby

 

138,500

 

 

80,164

Materials — 2.3%

     

 

 

Petronas Chemicals Group

 

122,100

 

 

235,572

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

315,736

       

 

 

PHILIPPINES — 3.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 3.2%

     

 

 

International Container Terminal Services

 

53,210

 

 

132,648

JG Summit Holdings

 

156,712

 

 

192,914

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

     

 

325,562

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

POLAND — 3.5%

     

 

 

Materials — 3.5%

     

 

 

KGHM Polska Miedz

 

7,335

 

$

353,552

TOTAL POLAND

     

 

353,552

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 11.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 4.6%

     

 

 

Rosneft

 

50,850

 

 

384,411

Surgutneftegas

 

177,400

 

 

81,161

       

 

465,572

Materials — 6.4%

     

 

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC

 

1,665

 

 

524,510

Polymetal International

 

6,065

 

 

119,182

       

 

643,692

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

1,109,264

       

 

 

SINGAPORE — 9.9%

     

 

 

Financials — 6.5%

     

 

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking

 

74,412

 

 

650,745

Industrials — 3.4%

     

 

 

Keppel

 

32,300

 

 

127,892

Singapore Airlines

 

28,200

 

 

116,486

Singapore Technologies Engineering

 

34,600

 

 

100,174

       

 

344,552

TOTAL SINGAPORE

     

 

995,297

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 12.4%

     

 

 

Materials — 12.4%

     

 

 

Anglo American Platinum

 

2,683

 

 

391,042

Impala Platinum Holdings

 

38,705

 

 

717,496

Kumba Iron Ore

 

3,464

 

 

142,747

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

1,251,285

       

 

 

THAILAND — 3.9%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.6%

     

 

 

IRPC

 

520,600

 

 

61,972

Materials — 3.3%

     

 

 

Indorama Ventures

 

81,200

 

 

115,629

PTT Global Chemical

 

109,612

 

 

220,101

       

 

335,730

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

397,702

       

 

 

TURKEY — 0.4%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Turk Hava Yollari AO*

 

27,830

 

 

42,874

TOTAL TURKEY

     

 

42,874

       

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.4%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Air Arabia PJSC

 

117,166

 

 

40,191

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

40,191

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $8,258,676)

     

 

9,942,985

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

PREFERRED STOCK — 0.9%

     

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.9%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.9%

     

 

 

Surgutneftegas PJSC(D)

 

173,300

 

$

96,381

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $96,347)

     

 

96,381

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $8,355,023)

     

 

10,039,366

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.6%

     

 

59,693

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

10,099,059

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $11,745 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $11,745 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

(D)   Currently, no stated interest rate.

CL — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Financials

 

$

454,223

 

$

 

$

 

$

454,223

Industrials

 

 

2,150,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,150,681

Materials

 

 

440,261

 

 

 

 

11,745

 

 

452,006

Utilities

 

 

842,293

 

 

 

 

 

 

842,293

India

 

 

198,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

198,299

Indonesia

 

 

359,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

359,896

Israel

 

 

414,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

414,860

Jordan

 

 

21,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,732

Kazakhstan

 

 

79,276

 

 

 

 

 

 

79,276

Kuwait

 

 

138,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

138,256

Malaysia

 

 

315,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

315,736

Philippines

 

 

325,562

 

 

 

 

 

 

325,562

Poland

 

 

353,552

 

 

 

 

 

 

353,552

Russia

 

 

1,109,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,109,264

Singapore

 

 

995,297

 

 

 

 

 

 

995,297

South Africa

 

 

1,251,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,251,285

Thailand

 

 

397,702

 

 

 

 

 

 

397,702

Turkey

 

 

42,874

 

 

 

 

 

 

42,874

United Arab Emirates

 

 

40,191

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,191

Total Common Stock

 

 

9,931,240

 

 

 

 

11,745

 

 

9,942,985

Preferred Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Russia

 

 

96,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,381

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

96,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,381

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

10,027,621

 

$

 

$

11,745

 

$

10,039,366

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the transfer in Level 3 occurred due to a halt in trading of these securities.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

ARGENTINA — 3.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.7%

     

 

 

MercadoLibre*

 

2,771

 

$

4,079,300

TOTAL ARGENTINA

     

 

4,079,300

       

 

 

AUSTRALIA — 0.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.7%

     

 

 

Webjet(A)

 

194,706

 

 

827,501

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

     

 

827,501

       

 

 

BRAZIL — 12.0%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.1%

     

 

 

Arco Platform, Cl A*

 

28,718

 

 

727,714

B2W Cia Digital*

 

253,470

 

 

2,733,685

       

 

3,461,399

Financials — 2.6%

     

 

 

XP, Cl A*

 

75,925

 

 

2,860,095

Information Technology — 6.3%

     

 

 

Cielo

 

1,502,180

 

 

992,935

Pagseguro Digital, Cl A*

 

56,115

 

 

2,598,124

StoneCo, Cl A*

 

40,580

 

 

2,484,308

TOTVS

 

165,300

 

 

849,495

       

 

6,924,862

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

13,246,356

       

 

 

CHINA — 34.9%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 12.5%

     

 

 

Baidu ADR*

 

15,393

 

 

3,348,747

Bilibili ADR*

 

27,161

 

 

2,907,857

NetEase

 

189,800

 

 

3,862,184

Tencent Holdings

 

47,575

 

 

3,732,837

       

 

13,851,625

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 19.9%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

136,900

 

$

3,873,972

JD.com, Cl A*

 

93,000

 

 

3,851,848

Meituan, Cl B*

 

98,300

 

 

3,770,435

New Oriental Education & Technology Group*

 

154,500

 

 

2,112,477

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

26,165

 

 

3,502,970

TAL Education Group ADR*

 

38,388

 

 

2,067,194

Trip.com Group ADR*

 

72,035

 

 

2,854,747

       

 

22,033,643

Health Care — 2.5%

     

 

 

Alibaba Health Information Technology

 

990,000

 

 

2,801,484

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

38,686,752

       

 

 

EGYPT — 0.7%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.7%

     

 

 

Fawry for Banking & Payment Technology Services SAE*

 

370,131

 

 

779,707

TOTAL EGYPT

     

 

779,707

       

 

 

GERMANY — 2.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 2.7%

     

 

 

Delivery Hero*

 

22,603

 

 

2,935,455

TOTAL GERMANY

     

 

2,935,455

       

 

 

GREECE — 2.6%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 2.6%

     

 

 

OPAP

 

215,960

 

 

2,926,507

TOTAL GREECE

     

 

2,926,507

       

 

 

INDIA — 4.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.9%

     

 

 

Affle India*

 

10,569

 

 

788,955

Info Edge India

 

41,892

 

 

2,452,628

       

 

3,241,583

Consumer Discretionary — 0.8%

     

 

 

MakeMyTrip*

 

26,356

 

 

832,322

Industrials — 0.8%

     

 

 

IndiaMart InterMesh

 

7,852

 

 

831,012

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

4,904,917

       

 

 

JAPAN — 2.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.7%

     

 

 

Nexon

 

93,400

 

 

3,034,443

TOTAL JAPAN

     

 

3,034,443

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 0.8%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

My EG Services

 

1,786,000

 

 

848,528

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

848,528

       

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

RUSSIA — 5.8%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 5.0%

     

 

 

Mail.Ru Group GDR*

 

114,070

 

$

2,612,203

Yandex, Cl A*

 

45,233

 

 

2,897,626

       

 

5,509,829

Industrials — 0.8%

     

 

 

HeadHunter Group ADR

 

27,600

 

 

936,192

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

6,446,021

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 3.8%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.8%

     

 

 

Naspers, Cl N

 

17,355

 

 

4,150,873

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

4,150,873

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 16.8%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 15.2%

     

 

 

Com2uSCorp

 

7,241

 

 

1,081,272

Kakao

 

7,234

 

 

3,183,152

NAVER

 

8,904

 

 

2,966,033

NCSoft

 

3,516

 

 

2,712,143

Netmarble

 

27,210

 

 

3,101,471

NHN*

 

14,356

 

 

919,646

Pearl Abyss*

 

3,428

 

 

933,216

Studio Dragon*

 

10,614

 

 

936,902

Webzen*

 

27,941

 

 

1,023,330

       

 

16,857,165

Consumer Discretionary — 0.8%

     

 

 

Lotte Tour Development*

 

50,914

 

 

841,256

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

Douzone Bizon

 

10,021

 

 

869,505

NHN KCP*

 

499

 

 

22,090

       

 

891,595

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

18,590,016

       

 

 

TAIWAN — 7.4%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 4.4%

     

 

 

International Games System

 

36,000

 

 

957,628

Sea ADR*

 

17,732

 

 

3,958,315

       

 

4,915,943

Consumer Discretionary — 3.0%

     

 

 

momo.com

 

95,000

 

 

3,296,183

TOTAL TAIWAN

     

 

8,212,126

       

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.8%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

Network International Holdings

 

145,229

 

 

828,735

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

828,735

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $106,262,077)

     

 

110,497,237

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.7%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

770,626

 

$

770,626

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $770,626)

     

 

770,626

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.6%
(Cost $107,032,703)

     

 

111,267,863

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.6)%

     

 

(663,587

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

110,604,276

 

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2021. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2021 was $732,703.

(B)   The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2021.

(C)   This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2021 was $770,626.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.7%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 96.6%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 26.4%

     

 

 

BYD, Cl A

 

58,100

 

$

1,456,750

BYD, Cl H

 

400,000

 

 

8,484,201

NIO ADR*

 

285,311

 

 

11,121,423

Niu Technologies ADR*

 

62,879

 

 

2,304,515

Tianneng Power International

 

1,333,885

 

 

2,518,691

XPeng ADR*

 

188,313

 

 

6,875,308

Yadea Group Holdings

 

2,026,694

 

 

4,499,449

       

 

37,260,337

Industrials — 27.8%

     

 

 

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A

 

1,367,300

 

 

1,219,092

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

1,821,500

 

 

8,563,413

China Everbright Environment Group

 

7,406,216

 

 

5,010,862

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

260,750

 

 

12,803,424

CT Environmental Group(A)(B)(C)

 

329,000

 

 

1,058

Dongjiang Environmental, Cl H

 

349,000

 

 

239,267

Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group, Cl H

 

730,000

 

 

361,505

East Group, Cl A

 

293,200

 

 

287,337

Gotion High-tech, Cl A

 

166,900

 

 

916,510

Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A

 

179,200

 

 

1,960,461

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

447,335

 

 

966,094

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

1,563,804

 

 

2,936,740

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

1,058,400

 

 

3,948,009

       

 

39,213,772

Information Technology — 23.0%

     

 

 

GCL System Integration Technology, Cl A

 

736,800

 

 

370,578

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings

 

18,411,000

 

 

4,688,921

JA Solar Technology, Cl A

 

134,500

 

 

592,020

JinkoSolar Holding ADR*

 

72,500

 

 

3,022,525

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*

 

110,005

 

 

4,325,397

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

449,224

 

 

6,025,073

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Information Technology (continued)

     

 

 

Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A

 

543,230

 

$

1,927,451

Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A

 

110,200

 

 

1,326,693

Xinyi Solar Holdings

 

6,181,588

 

 

10,161,580

       

 

32,440,238

Real Estate — 11.7%

     

 

 

China Evergrande Group

 

3,906,000

 

 

7,435,741

Shimao Group Holdings

 

2,501,500

 

 

7,867,010

SOHO China

 

4,058,500

 

 

1,242,433

       

 

16,545,184

Utilities — 7.7%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

9,706,500

 

 

3,683,113

China Datang Renewable Power, Cl H

 

4,066,000

 

 

774,033

China Everbright Greentech

 

1,215,000

 

 

493,848

China Everbright Water

 

1,645,257

 

 

300,006

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

4,196,800

 

 

5,700,494

       

 

10,951,494

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

136,411,025

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 3.1%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.6%

     

 

 

China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group

 

834,000

 

 

842,105

Information Technology — 0.2%

     

 

 

Wasion Holdings

 

1,005,000

 

 

310,247

Real Estate — 1.1%

     

 

 

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust†

 

3,157,000

 

 

1,616,173

Utilities — 1.2%

     

 

 

Beijing Energy International Holding*

 

8,852,000

 

 

284,650

Canvest Environmental Protection Group

 

1,247,000

 

 

575,826

Concord New Energy Group

 

10,820,000

 

 

779,374

       

 

1,639,850

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

4,408,375

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $148,357,695)

     

 

140,819,400

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $148,357,695)

     

 

140,819,400

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.3%

     

 

353,931

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

141,173,331

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

†      Real Estate Investment Trust

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $1,058 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $1,058 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

$

37,260,337

 

$

 

$

 

$

37,260,337

Industrials

 

 

39,212,714

 

 

 

 

1,058

 

 

39,213,772

Information Technology

 

 

32,440,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,440,238

Real Estate

 

 

16,545,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,545,184

Utilities

 

 

10,951,494

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,951,494

Hong Kong

 

 

4,408,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,408,375

Total Common Stock

 

 

140,818,342

 

 

 

 

1,058

 

 

140,819,400

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

140,818,342

 

$

 

$

1,058

 

$

140,819,400

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 95.6%‡

     

 

 

AUSTRALIA — 1.0%

     

 

 

Materials — 1.0%

     

 

 

Iluka Resources

 

355,010

 

$

1,949,535

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

     

 

1,949,535

       

 

 

AUSTRIA — 0.9%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.9%

     

 

 

ams

 

91,887

 

 

1,839,400

TOTAL AUSTRIA

     

 

1,839,400

       

 

 

CANADA — 0.9%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.9%

     

 

 

Ballard Power Systems*

 

72,990

 

 

1,779,961

TOTAL CANADA

     

 

1,779,961

       

 

 

CHILE — 2.0%

     

 

 

Materials — 2.0%

     

 

 

Antofagasta

 

168,424

 

 

3,927,105

TOTAL CHILE

     

 

3,927,105

       

 

 

CHINA — 19.9%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.9%

     

 

 

Baidu ADR*

 

26,775

 

 

5,824,901

Consumer Discretionary — 12.5%

     

 

 

BYD, Cl H

 

170,500

 

 

3,616,391

Foryou

 

437,788

 

 

1,846,247

Huizhou Desay Sv Automotive, Cl A

 

157,762

 

 

2,062,072

Kuang-Chi Technologies, Cl A

 

982,840

 

 

3,028,870

Li Auto ADR*

 

117,662

 

 

2,941,550

NIO ADR*

 

158,385

 

 

6,173,847

Tianneng Power International(A)

 

1,036,000

 

 

1,956,213

XPeng ADR*(A)

 

84,272

 

 

3,076,771

       

 

24,701,961

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials — 3.5%

     

 

 

Camel Group, Cl A

 

1,076,116

 

$

1,746,728

Gotion High-tech, Cl A

 

336,989

 

 

1,850,533

Shenzhen Center Power Tech, Cl A

 

739,600

 

 

1,699,867

Zhejiang Narada Power Source, Cl A*

 

1,004,700

 

 

1,681,340

       

 

6,978,468

Information Technology — 1.0%

     

 

 

Shanghai Belling, Cl A

 

886,701

 

 

2,031,201

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

39,536,531

       

 

 

FRANCE — 0.1%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.1%

     

 

 

STMicroelectronics

 

6,168

 

 

235,527

TOTAL FRANCE

     

 

235,527

       

 

 

GERMANY — 11.3%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 9.2%

     

 

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke

 

76,500

 

 

7,954,346

Daimler

 

85,021

 

 

7,595,282

Hella GmbH & KGaA

 

49,495

 

 

2,781,749

       

 

18,331,377

Information Technology — 2.1%

     

 

 

Infineon Technologies

 

99,763

 

 

4,239,209

TOTAL GERMANY

     

 

22,570,586

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 1.0%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 1.0%

     

 

 

Brilliance China Automotive Holdings(B)(C)(D)

 

2,170,000

 

 

2,037,572

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

2,037,572

       

 

 

JAPAN — 2.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 1.8%

     

 

 

Furukawa Battery(A)

 

118,700

 

 

1,834,748

Mitsubishi Motors

 

626,800

 

 

1,786,805

       

 

3,621,553

Industrials — 0.9%

     

 

 

GS Yuasa

 

68,300

 

 

1,854,299

TOTAL JAPAN

     

 

5,475,852

       

 

 

NETHERLANDS — 2.1%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 2.1%

     

 

 

NXP Semiconductors

 

20,311

 

 

4,089,417

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

     

 

4,089,417

       

 

 

PERU — 3.2%

     

 

 

Materials — 3.2%

     

 

 

Southern Copper

 

93,958

 

 

6,376,929

TOTAL PERU

     

 

6,376,929

       

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 3.9%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.9%

     

 

 

Sebang Global Battery

 

26,891

 

$

1,850,947

Industrials — 1.0%

     

 

 

Doosan Fuel Cell*

 

43,537

 

 

1,973,446

Information Technology — 2.0%

     

 

 

Samsung SDI

 

6,709

 

 

3,912,472

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

7,736,865

       

 

 

SWEDEN — 0.9%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.9%

     

 

 

PowerCell Sweden*(A)

 

58,294

 

 

1,724,148

TOTAL SWEDEN

     

 

1,724,148

       

 

 

SWITZERLAND — 2.1%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 2.1%

     

 

 

STMicroelectronics

 

106,409

 

 

4,067,016

TOTAL SWITZERLAND

     

 

4,067,016

       

 

 

TAIWAN — 3.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 2.0%

     

 

 

Cub Elecparts

 

252,284

 

 

2,144,144

Tung Thih Electronic

 

171,000

 

 

1,809,905

       

 

3,954,049

Information Technology — 1.1%

     

 

 

Parade Technologies

 

49,000

 

 

2,103,704

TOTAL TAIWAN

     

 

6,057,753

       

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM — 2.0%

     

 

 

Industrials — 2.0%

     

 

 

Ceres Power Holdings*

 

121,951

 

 

2,113,279

ITM Power*

 

288,767

 

 

1,886,467

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

     

 

3,999,746

       

 

 

UNITED STATES — 38.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 3.6%

     

 

 

Alphabet, Cl A*

 

3,457

 

 

7,130,132

Consumer Discretionary — 7.6%

     

 

 

Aptiv

 

26,633

 

 

3,672,691

Arcimoto*(A)

 

96,100

 

 

1,271,403

ElectraMeccanica Vehicles*(A)

 

332,146

 

 

1,561,086

Gentex

 

81,834

 

 

2,919,019

Gentherm*

 

23,587

 

 

1,748,033

QuantumScape, Cl A*(A)

 

49,162

 

 

2,199,999

Visteon*

 

14,438

 

 

1,760,714

       

 

15,132,945

Industrials — 3.4%

     

 

 

Ballard Power Systems*

 

41,454

 

 

1,008,990

Bloom Energy, Cl A*

 

64,160

 

 

1,735,528

FuelCell Energy*

 

112,483

 

 

1,620,880

Plug Power*

 

65,908

 

 

2,362,143

       

 

6,727,541

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 22.1%

     

 

 

 

Advanced Micro Devices*

 

86,170

 

$

6,764,345

 

Ambarella*

 

16,633

 

 

1,669,787

 

Analog Devices

 

47,052

 

 

7,296,824

 

Cirrus Logic*

 

24,527

 

 

2,079,644

 

Maxim Integrated Products

 

34,247

 

 

3,129,148

 

MicroVision*(A)

 

107,210

 

 

1,988,746

 

NVIDIA

 

13,471

 

 

7,192,571

 

SiTime*

 

18,422

 

 

1,816,409

 

Skyworks Solutions

 

22,709

 

 

4,166,647

 

Texas Instruments

 

40,623

 

 

7,677,341

 

       

 

43,781,462

 

Materials — 1.8%

     

 

 

 

Freeport-McMoRan

 

110,220

 

 

3,629,545

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

     

 

76,401,625

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $179,191,835)

     

 

189,805,568

 

       

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 4.2%

     

 

 

 

GERMANY — 4.2%

     

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 4.2%

     

 

 

 

Porsche Automobil Holding(E)

 

32,405

 

 

3,443,686

 

Volkswagen(E)

 

17,163

 

 

4,812,942

 

       

 

8,256,628

 

TOTAL GERMANY

     

 

8,256,628

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $5,377,895)

     

 

8,256,628

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(F)(G) — 5.5%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

10,993,789

 

 

10,993,789

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $10,993,789)

     

 

10,993,789

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.3%
(Cost $195,563,519)

     

 

209,055,985

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (5.3)%

     

 

(10,486,201

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

198,569,784

 

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2021. The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2021 was $10,578,384.

(B)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,037,572 and represents 1.0% of Net Assets.

(C)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(D)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,037,572 and represents 1.0% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

(E)   Currently, no stated interest rate.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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(F)    The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2021.

(G)    This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2021 was $10,993,789.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Australia

 

$

1,949,535

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,949,535

Austria

 

 

1,839,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,839,400

Canada

 

 

1,779,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,779,961

Chile

 

 

3,927,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,927,105

China

 

 

39,536,531

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,536,531

France

 

 

235,527

 

 

 

 

 

 

235,527

Germany

 

 

22,570,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,570,586

Hong Kong

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,037,572

 

 

2,037,572

Japan

 

 

5,475,852

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,475,852

Netherlands

 

 

4,089,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,089,417

Peru

 

 

6,376,929

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,376,929

South Korea

 

 

7,736,865

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,736,865

Sweden

 

 

1,724,148

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,724,148

Switzerland

 

 

4,067,016

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,067,016

Taiwan

 

 

6,057,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,057,753

United Kingdom

 

 

3,999,746

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,999,746

United States

 

 

76,401,625

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,401,625

Total Common Stock

 

 

187,767,996

 

 

 

 

2,037,572

 

 

189,805,568

Preferred Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Germany

 

 

8,256,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,256,628

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

8,256,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,256,628

Short-Term Investment

 

 

10,993,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,993,789

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

207,018,413

 

$

 

$

2,037,572

 

$

209,055,985

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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The following is a reconciliation of the investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

 

Common Stock

Beginning balance as of March 31, 2020

 

$

Accrued discounts/premiums

 

 

Realized gain/(loss)

 

 

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

Transfer into Level 3

 

 

2,037,572

Transfer out of Level 3

 

 

Ending balance as of March 31, 2021

 

$

2,037,572

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the transfers in and out of Level 3 occurred due to a halt in trading of these securities.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 96.4%

     

 

 

Health Care — 96.4%

     

 

 

3SBio*

 

772,000

 

$

682,188

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

722,648

 

 

6,525,772

AK Medical Holdings

 

238,000

 

 

303,070

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

2,362,000

 

 

6,683,945

Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

205,792

 

 

892,334

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A

 

43,703

 

 

1,924,112

Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A

 

51,408

 

 

860,456

BeiGene ADR*

 

27,847

 

 

9,692,984

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A

 

229,718

 

 

1,143,478

Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A

 

181,590

 

 

828,907

Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

73,863

 

 

1,195,101

BGI Genomics, Cl A

 

72,927

 

 

1,365,019

CanSino Biologics, Cl A*

 

13,045

 

 

731,659

CanSino Biologics, Cl H*

 

39,400

 

 

1,489,958

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

70,908

 

 

4,892,730

Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

142,856

 

 

637,074

China Medical System Holdings

 

792,000

 

 

1,566,794

China National Accord Medicines, Cl A

 

67,353

 

 

432,171

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

135,655

 

 

699,860

China Resources Pharmaceutical Group

 

905,500

 

 

564,886

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

178,690

 

 

666,152

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings

 

1,658,000

 

 

1,034,324

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

276,049

 

 

7,257,162

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

5,440,889

 

 

6,578,518

Da An Gene of Sun Yat-Sen University, Cl A

 

157,092

 

 

728,572

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A

 

3,600

 

 

20,729

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl E

 

119,040

 

 

685,443

Genscript Biotech*

 

520,000

 

 

914,997

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

252,940

 

 

1,073,642

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

82,899

 

 

1,605,243

Guangzhou Wondfo Biotech, Cl A

 

62,752

 

 

786,169

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A

 

69,450

 

 

1,588,907

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H*

 

74,400

 

 

1,470,880

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group*

 

726,000

 

 

3,478,510

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

328,841

 

 

1,848,390

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

348,447

 

 

2,111,011

Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

160,529

 

 

488,594

Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A

 

294,400

 

 

1,381,094

Hutchison China MediTech ADR*

 

44,924

 

 

1,269,103

Innovent Biologics*

 

580,500

 

 

5,887,545

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Intco Medical Technology, Cl A

 

62,129

 

$

1,530,120

Jafron Biomedical, Cl A

 

143,790

 

 

1,665,555

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

951,738

 

 

13,358,161

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A

 

184,710

 

 

738,705

Jilin Aodong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

209,834

 

 

509,138

Jinxin Fertility Group

 

836,000

 

 

1,797,930

Jinyu Bio-Technology, Cl A

 

201,177

 

 

585,944

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A

 

364,545

 

 

712,288

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A*

 

345,806

 

 

951,320

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A

 

334,300

 

 

1,493,375

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

114,959

 

 

731,678

Maccura Biotechnology, Cl A

 

101,000

 

 

625,439

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A

 

713,183

 

 

1,676,108

Microport Scientific

 

418,000

 

 

2,352,256

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

135,917

 

 

828,611

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

104,110

 

 

1,430,457

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*

 

307,400

 

 

3,855,128

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

208,883

 

 

726,818

Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass

 

109,800

 

 

664,369

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

1,492,000

 

 

2,943,910

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

364,129

 

 

2,208,238

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

315,000

 

 

1,343,150

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

342,994

 

 

1,025,134

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

460,600

 

 

904,084

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A

 

1,007,734

 

 

1,142,709

Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

191,428

 

 

499,197

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A

 

123,298

 

 

2,574,127

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

182,899

 

 

11,125,529

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

188,065

 

 

1,085,189

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

222,093

 

 

833,712

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

265,115

 

 

892,579

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

802,000

 

 

1,941,442

SSY Group

 

918,000

 

 

534,898

Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

125,892

 

 

258,262

Tianjin Chase Sun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

554,146

 

 

347,123

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

373,191

 

 

705,862

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

58,341

 

 

2,227,401

Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A

 

293,600

 

 

2,022,158

Winning Health Technology Group, Cl A

 

398,900

 

 

997,676

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

388,984

 

 

8,311,827

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

165,820

 

 

3,261,180

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

1,457,135

 

 

18,245,933

Xiamen Kingdomway Group, Cl A

 

109,755

 

 

659,246

Yifan Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

226,788

 

 

703,398

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

236,945

 

 

4,351,985

Zai Lab ADR*

 

43,970

 

 

5,866,917

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

109,724

 

 

4,798,878

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

258,172

 

 

1,011,645

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

 

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

142,300

 

$

829,136

 

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

365,590

 

 

2,130,175

 

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

94,736

 

 

851,313

 

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

206,854,896

 

       

 

 

 

HONG KONG — 3.5%

     

 

 

 

Health Care — 3.5%

     

 

 

 

Pharmaron Beijing, Cl H

 

73,200

 

 

1,383,131

 

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

6,064,750

 

 

6,069,079

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

7,452,210

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $197,685,511)

     

 

214,307,106

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(A)(B) — 0.2%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

292,977

 

 

292,977

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $292,977)

     

 

292,977

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $197,978,488)

     

 

214,600,083

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)%

     

 

(136,032

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

214,464,051

 

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2021.

(B)   This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2021 was $292,977.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

Face Amount

 

Value

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 71.0%

 

 

   

 

 

CHINA — 46.1%

 

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 2.2%

 

 

   

 

 

Fortune Star BVI

 

 

   

 

 

6.850%, 07/02/2024

 

$

200,000

 

$

211,500

Financials — 31.3%

 

 

   

 

 

Agile Group Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

8.375%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+11.254%‡

 

 

200,000

 

 

208,444

Bank of Communications

 

 

   

 

 

3.800%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.345%‡

 

 

300,000

 

 

308,977

Central Plaza Development

 

 

   

 

 

5.750%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+8.066%‡

 

 

200,000

 

 

196,967

CFLD Cayman Investment

 

 

   

 

 

8.600%, 04/08/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

74,620

China Evergrande Group

 

 

   

 

 

9.500%, 03/29/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

170,100

China Mengniu Dairy

 

 

   

 

 

3.000%, 07/18/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

209,904

Country Garden Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

8.000%, 01/27/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

212,644

Easy Tactic

 

 

   

 

 

8.625%, 02/27/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

186,088

Kaisa Group Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

9.375%, 06/30/2024

 

 

600,000

 

 

575,361

KWG Group Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

7.875%, 09/01/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

206,400

Ronshine China Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

7.350%, 12/15/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

189,100

Shimao Group Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

6.125%, 02/21/2024

 

 

300,000

 

 

315,150

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (continued)

 

Face Amount

 

Value

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

 

   

 

 

Financials (continued)

 

 

   

 

 

Sunac China Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

8.350%, 04/19/2023

 

$

200,000

 

$

208,092

   

 

   

 

3,061,847

Industrial — 2.0%

 

 

   

 

 

Suzhou City Construction Investment Group Holding

 

 

   

 

 

4.600%, 09/05/2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

199,341

Real Estate — 8.4%

 

 

   

 

 

China Aoyuan Group

 

 

   

 

 

7.950%, 02/19/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

207,094

China SCE Group Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

7.000%, 05/02/2025

 

 

200,000

 

 

201,535

Redsun Properties Group

 

 

   

 

 

9.700%, 04/16/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

208,100

Well Hope Development

 

 

   

 

 

3.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+6.927%‡

 

 

200,000

 

 

204,747

   

 

   

 

821,476

Technology — 2.2%

 

 

   

 

 

Lenovo Group

 

 

   

 

 

4.750%, 03/29/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

211,992

TOTAL CHINA

 

 

   

 

4,506,156

   

 

   

 

 

HONG KONG — 24.9%

 

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 4.5%

 

 

   

 

 

Li & Fung

 

 

   

 

 

5.250%‡

 

 

200,000

 

 

134,100

Melco Resorts Finance

 

 

   

 

 

4.875%, 06/06/2025(A)

 

 

300,000

 

 

308,250

   

 

   

 

442,350

Financials — 18.2%

 

 

   

 

 

AIA Group

 

 

   

 

 

3.125%, 03/13/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

208,876

Bank of East Asia

 

 

   

 

 

5.875%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.257%‡

 

 

250,000

 

 

266,277

China CITIC Bank International

 

 

   

 

 

7.100%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.151%‡

 

 

200,000

 

 

218,738

FWD Group

 

 

   

 

 

0.000%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+4.865%‡

 

 

300,000

 

 

274,036

Nanyang Commercial Bank

 

 

   

 

 

5.000%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+3.205%‡

 

 

550,000

 

 

563,746

NWD Finance BVI

 

 

   

 

 

5.750%‡

 

 

250,000

 

 

252,056

   

 

   

 

1,783,729

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF (concluded)

 

Face Amount

 

Value

CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)

 

 

   

 

 

Industrial — 2.2%

 

 

   

 

 

Celestial Miles

 

 

   

 

 

5.750%, VAR US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+8.205%‡

 

$

200,000

 

$

212,100

TOTAL HONG KONG

 

 

   

 

2,438,179

TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $6,971,757)

 

 

   

 

6,944,335

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 71.0%
(Cost $6,971,757)

 

 

   

 

6,944,335

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 29.0%

 

 

   

 

2,841,646

NET ASSETS — 100%

 

 

   

$

9,785,981

‡      Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

(A)   Securities sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “accredited investors.” The total market value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $308,250 and represented 3.1% of the Net Assets of the Fund.

BVI — British Virgin Islands

VAR — Variable Rate

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 98.8%‡

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 3.7%

     

 

 

Health Care — 3.7%

     

 

 

Fleury

 

2,700

 

$

12,296

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos

 

29,000

 

 

76,316

Notre Dame Intermedica Participacoes

 

4,900

 

 

71,985

Odontoprev

 

4,300

 

 

10,028

Qualicorp Consultoria e Corretora de Seguros

 

2,300

 

 

12,399

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

183,024

       

 

 

CHINA — 48.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 1.3%

     

 

 

By-health, Cl A

 

4,800

 

 

20,937

DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

2,000

 

 

25,587

Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A

 

600

 

 

19,072

       

 

65,596

Health Care — 47.4%

     

 

 

3SBio*

 

8,000

 

 

7,069

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

13,170

 

 

118,930

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

400

 

 

3,612

AK Medical Holdings

 

4,000

 

 

5,094

Akeso*

 

2,000

 

 

12,631

Alphamab Oncology*

 

3,000

 

 

4,345

Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

21,759

BeiGene*

 

3,600

 

 

93,167

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A

 

3,720

 

 

18,517

Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

19,416

BGI Genomics, Cl A*

 

1,200

 

 

22,461

CanSino Biologics, Cl H*

 

400

 

 

15,126

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

82,801

Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

11,595

China Biologic Products Holdings*

 

121

 

 

14,328

China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group*

 

25,500

 

 

189,583

China Medical System Holdings

 

9,000

 

 

17,804

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

5,413

 

 

142,304

CStone Pharmaceuticals*

 

3,000

 

 

3,569

Genetron Holdings ADR*

 

285

 

 

6,116

Genscript Biotech*

 

6,000

 

 

10,558

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

25,173

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H

 

300

 

 

5,931

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

 

18,000

 

 

86,244

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

5,240

 

 

29,454

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

5,490

 

 

33,260

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A

 

4,800

 

$

22,518

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings

 

1,600

 

 

11,618

I-Mab ADR*

 

201

 

 

9,742

InnoCare Pharma*

 

3,000

 

 

7,008

Innovent Biologics*

 

4,500

 

 

45,640

Intco Medical Technology, Cl A

 

1,100

 

 

27,091

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

15,966

 

 

224,091

Jinxin Fertility Group

 

6,000

 

 

12,904

Kangji Medical Holdings

 

4,000

 

 

4,769

Legend Biotech ADR*

 

382

 

 

11,086

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A

 

5,422

 

 

24,221

Lifetech Scientific*

 

12,000

 

 

5,510

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

1,000

 

 

4,264

Luye Pharma Group

 

11,000

 

 

7,032

Microport Scientific

 

5,000

 

 

28,137

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

2,840

 

 

17,314

Ocumension Therapeutics*

 

1,500

 

 

4,428

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

1,700

 

 

23,358

Peijia Medical*

 

2,000

 

 

6,367

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*

 

3,300

 

 

41,386

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

12,000

 

 

23,678

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

1,500

 

 

6,396

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl H*

 

600

 

 

6,267

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

3,000

 

 

5,888

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A

 

20,700

 

 

23,473

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A

 

2,100

 

 

43,842

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

237,232

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

4,400

 

 

14,814

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group

 

29,000

 

 

7,610

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

4,400

 

 

10,651

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

1,000

 

 

38,179

Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H*

 

500

 

 

4,055

Viva Biotech Holdings

 

5,500

 

 

4,740

Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A

 

4,900

 

 

33,749

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

832

 

 

16,363

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

11,781

 

 

147,519

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

73,468

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,900

 

 

83,098

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

4,650

 

 

18,221

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

6,300

 

 

36,708

       

 

2,375,282

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

2,440,878

       

 

 

HUNGARY — 1.0%

     

 

 

Health Care — 1.0%

     

 

 

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

 

1,582

 

 

46,734

TOTAL HUNGARY

     

 

46,734

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

INDIA — 13.1%

     

 

 

Health Care — 13.1%

     

 

 

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise

 

1,106

 

$

43,909

Aurobindo Pharma

 

4,648

 

 

56,026

Cadila Healthcare

 

8,293

 

 

50,009

Cipla*

 

6,744

 

 

75,185

Divi’s Laboratories*

 

2,172

 

 

107,623

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

 

1,422

 

 

87,832

Laurus Labs

 

4,527

 

 

22,414

Lupin

 

3,892

 

 

54,321

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

 

19,601

 

 

160,264

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

657,583

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 1.2%

     

 

 

Health Care — 1.2%

     

 

 

Kalbe Farma

 

383,500

 

 

41,452

Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat

 

111,100

 

 

20,117

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

61,569

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 5.3%

     

 

 

Health Care — 5.3%

     

 

 

Hartalega Holdings

 

30,100

 

 

64,824

IHH Healthcare

 

72,900

 

 

93,531

Supermax

 

26,080

 

 

23,964

Top Glove

 

76,400

 

 

83,282

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

265,601

       

 

 

POLAND — 0.2%

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.2%

     

 

 

Mercator Medical

 

97

 

 

8,530

TOTAL POLAND

     

 

8,530

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 1.3%

     

 

 

Health Care — 1.3%

     

 

 

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings*

 

3,870

 

 

37,834

Life Healthcare Group Holdings*

 

12,804

 

 

16,042

Netcare*

 

12,273

 

 

11,844

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

65,720

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 21.8%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.2%

     

 

 

Kolmar BNH

 

246

 

 

11,955

Health Care — 21.6%

     

 

 

Alteogen*

 

330

 

 

26,126

Bukwang Pharmaceutical

 

589

 

 

12,282

Cellivery Therapeutics*

 

134

 

 

15,096

Celltrion*

 

816

 

 

233,961

Celltrion Healthcare*

 

1,259

 

 

151,287

Celltrion Pharm*

 

312

 

 

41,368

Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical

 

90

 

 

10,974

Daewoong

 

333

 

 

9,622

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Genexine*

 

190

 

$

16,033

Green Cross

 

92

 

 

29,305

Green Cross Holdings

 

341

 

 

10,500

Hanall Biopharma*

 

417

 

 

8,438

Hanmi Pharm

 

98

 

 

27,406

Hanmi Science ltd

 

562

 

 

28,801

Hugel*

 

114

 

 

17,980

Ilyang Pharmaceutical

 

173

 

 

5,052

Jeil Pharmaceutical

 

147

 

 

5,183

LegoChem Biosciences*

 

200

 

 

9,914

MedPacto*

 

193

 

 

15,160

Medytox

 

42

 

 

7,065

Mezzion Pharma*

 

71

 

 

9,498

Oscotec*

 

242

 

 

8,542

Pharmicell*

 

424

 

 

5,638

Sam Chun Dang Pharm*

 

188

 

 

8,472

Samsung Biologics*

 

291

 

 

192,329

Seegene

 

241

 

 

27,704

Shin Poong Pharmaceutical

 

431

 

 

32,408

SillaJen*(A)(B)(C)

 

261

 

 

2,791

SK Biopharmaceuticals*

 

651

 

 

59,247

ST Pharm*

 

159

 

 

11,984

Yuhan

 

583

 

 

32,453

Yungjin Pharmaceutical*

 

1,613

 

 

8,751

       

 

1,081,370

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

1,093,325

       

 

 

THAILAND — 2.5%

     

 

 

Health Care — 2.5%

     

 

 

Bangkok Chain Hospital

 

20,500

 

 

9,643

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F

 

124,700

 

 

86,193

Bumrungrad Hospital

 

7,000

 

 

30,464

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

126,300

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $4,861,824)

     

 

4,949,264

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.8%
(Cost $4,861,824)

     

 

4,949,264

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.2%

     

 

59,498

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

5,008,762

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,791 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

(B)   Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

(C)   Security considered illiquid. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2021 was $2,791 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets. (Unaudited)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (concluded)

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Brazil

 

$

183,024

 

$

 

$

 

$

183,024

China

 

 

2,440,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,440,878

Hungary

 

 

46,734

 

 

 

 

 

 

46,734

India

 

 

657,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

657,583

Indonesia

 

 

61,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,569

Malaysia

 

 

265,601

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,601

Poland

 

 

8,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,530

South Africa

 

 

65,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,720

South Korea

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Consumer Staples

 

 

11,955

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,955

Health Care

 

 

1,078,579

 

 

 

 

2,791

 

 

1,081,370

Thailand

 

 

126,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

126,300

Total Common Stock

 

 

4,946,473

 

 

 

 

2,791

 

 

4,949,264

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

4,946,473

 

$

 

$

2,791

 

$

4,949,264

^      A reconciliation of Level 3 investments, including certain disclosures related to significant inputs used in valuing Level 3 investments is only presented when the Fund has over 1% of Level 3 investments at the beginning and/or end of the period in relation to net assets.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the transfers in and out of Level 3 occurred due to a halt in trading of these securities.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 95.6%‡

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 4.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Telefonica Brasil

 

4,000

 

$

31,473

Consumer Discretionary — 0.5%

     

 

 

Lojas Renner

 

5,950

 

 

44,823

Magazine Luiza

 

32,000

 

 

113,868

       

 

158,691

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

     

 

 

Ambev

 

38,000

 

 

103,165

BRF*

 

3,000

 

 

13,392

JBS

 

6,000

 

 

32,004

Raia Drogasil

 

10,000

 

 

44,586

       

 

193,147

Energy — 0.5%

     

 

 

Petroleo Brasileiro

 

31,000

 

 

131,680

Ultrapar Participacoes

 

6,000

 

 

22,594

       

 

154,274

Financials — 0.8%

     

 

 

B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao

 

14,000

 

 

135,633

Banco Bradesco

 

8,980

 

 

37,317

Banco do Brasil

 

7,000

 

 

37,872

Banco Santander Brasil

 

3,000

 

 

21,122

BB Seguridade Participacoes

 

5,000

 

 

21,487

       

 

253,431

Industrials — 0.5%

     

 

 

CCR

 

8,000

 

 

18,260

Localiza Rent a Car

 

4,020

 

 

42,701

Rumo*

 

8,000

 

 

28,566

WEG

 

6,000

 

 

79,628

       

 

169,155

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials — 1.6%

     

 

 

Klabin*

 

5,000

 

$

24,384

Suzano

 

4,000

 

 

48,776

Vale

 

24,000

 

 

414,800

       

 

487,960

Utilities — 0.1%

     

 

 

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo

 

2,000

 

 

14,521

Equatorial Energia

 

5,000

 

 

21,912

       

 

36,433

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

1,484,564

       

 

 

CHILE — 0.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Falabella

 

5,140

 

 

23,411

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Empresas COPEC

 

2,680

 

 

33,194

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Banco de Chile

 

172,818

 

 

20,431

Banco de Credito e Inversiones

 

350

 

 

18,562

Banco Santander Chile

 

456,804

 

 

28,614

       

 

67,607

Materials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Empresas CMPC

 

8,679

 

 

27,943

Utilities — 0.2%

     

 

 

Enel Americas

 

196,033

 

 

32,772

Enel Chile

 

193,507

 

 

15,106

       

 

47,878

TOTAL CHILE

     

 

200,033

       

 

 

COLOMBIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Ecopetrol

 

33,398

 

 

21,502

Financials — 0.0%

     

 

 

Bancolombia

 

1,540

 

 

12,048

TOTAL COLOMBIA

     

 

33,550

       

 

 

CZECH REPUBLIC — 0.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.0%

     

 

 

Komercni banka as

 

510

 

 

15,765

Utilities — 0.1%

     

 

 

CEZ

 

1,090

 

 

26,975

TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC

     

 

42,740

       

 

 

EGYPT — 0.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

 

9,060

 

 

33,306

TOTAL EGYPT

     

 

33,306

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GREECE — 0.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

 

1,660

 

$

26,690

TOTAL GREECE

     

 

26,690

       

 

 

HUNGARY — 0.3%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas

 

2,480

 

 

17,992

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

OTP Bank Nyrt

 

1,520

 

 

65,097

TOTAL HUNGARY

     

 

83,089

       

 

 

INDIA — 13.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.3%

     

 

 

Bharti Airtel

 

15,409

 

 

109,023

Consumer Discretionary — 0.9%

     

 

 

Bajaj Auto*

 

560

 

 

28,114

Eicher Motors*

 

900

 

 

32,054

Mahindra & Mahindra

 

5,030

 

 

54,711

Maruti Suzuki India

 

850

 

 

79,743

Tata Motors*

 

12,509

 

 

51,635

Titan

 

2,140

 

 

45,603

       

 

291,860

Consumer Staples — 1.2%

     

 

 

Dabur India

 

3,610

 

 

26,687

Godrej Consumer Products

 

2,480

 

 

24,750

Hindustan Unilever

 

6,250

 

 

207,852

ITC

 

30,027

 

 

89,736

Nestle India

 

160

 

 

37,564

       

 

386,589

Energy — 2.2%

     

 

 

Bharat Petroleum

 

5,220

 

 

30,554

Indian Oil

 

15,018

 

 

18,866

Oil & Natural Gas

 

9,610

 

 

13,426

Reliance Industries

 

23,098

 

 

632,817

       

 

695,663

Financials — 3.4%

     

 

 

Axis Bank

 

19,018

 

 

181,417

Bajaj Finance*

 

1,600

 

 

112,698

Bajaj Finserv*

 

260

 

 

34,382

Housing Development Finance

 

13,699

 

 

468,058

ICICI Bank

 

20,018

 

 

159,375

Piramal Enterprises

 

550

 

 

13,188

State Bank of India

 

15,009

 

 

74,785

       

 

1,043,903

Health Care — 0.4%

     

 

 

Aurobindo Pharma

 

1,800

 

 

21,697

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

 

780

 

 

48,178

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

 

7,500

 

 

61,322

       

 

131,197

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Larsen & Toubro

 

4,000

 

$

77,627

Information Technology — 3.7%

     

 

 

HCL Technologies

 

9,009

 

 

121,081

Infosys ADR

 

31,645

 

 

592,395

Tata Consultancy Services

 

7,500

 

 

325,983

Tech Mahindra

 

3,180

 

 

43,122

Wipro

 

12,509

 

 

70,857

       

 

1,153,438

Materials — 1.1%

     

 

 

Asian Paints

 

2,120

 

 

73,574

Grasim Industries

 

2,260

 

 

44,837

Hindalco Industries

 

8,160

 

 

36,479

JSW Steel

 

5,920

 

 

37,930

UltraTech Cement

 

800

 

 

73,726

UPL

 

3,730

 

 

32,745

Vedanta

 

9,090

 

 

28,440

       

 

327,731

Utilities — 0.3%

     

 

 

GAIL India

 

14,018

 

 

25,979

NTPC

 

18,027

 

 

26,271

Power Grid Corp of India

 

16,018

 

 

47,246

       

 

99,496

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

4,316,527

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 2.2%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.3%

     

 

 

Telkom Indonesia Persero

 

460,000

 

 

108,310

Consumer Discretionary — 0.2%

     

 

 

Astra International

 

200,000

 

 

72,633

Consumer Staples — 0.2%

     

 

 

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia

 

63,000

 

 

30,362

Unilever Indonesia

 

65,000

 

 

29,423

       

 

59,785

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

United Tractors

 

15,000

 

 

22,849

Financials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Bank Central Asia

 

87,000

 

 

186,129

Bank Mandiri Persero

 

180,000

 

 

76,213

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero

 

67,000

 

 

26,408

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero

 

500,000

 

 

151,463

       

 

440,213

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

703,790

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 2.2%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.2%

     

 

 

DiGi.Com

 

30,000

 

 

26,336

Maxis

 

30,000

 

 

32,702

       

 

59,038

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Genting

 

20,000

 

$

24,262

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

Sime Darby Plantation

 

23,000

 

 

25,737

Financials — 1.1%

     

 

 

CIMB Group Holdings

 

80,000

 

 

83,733

Hong Leong Bank

 

5,000

 

 

22,549

Malayan Banking

 

56,016

 

 

111,451

Public Bank

 

130,000

 

 

131,678

       

 

349,411

Health Care — 0.1%

     

 

 

IHH Healthcare

 

20,000

 

 

25,660

Materials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Petronas Chemicals Group

 

30,000

 

 

57,880

Utilities — 0.4%

     

 

 

Petronas Gas

 

5,000

 

 

19,293

Tenaga Nasional

 

37,000

 

 

90,303

       

 

109,596

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

651,584

       

 

 

MEXICO — 3.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.7%

     

 

 

America Movil

 

280,900

 

 

191,244

Grupo Televisa

 

20,000

 

 

35,512

       

 

226,756

Consumer Staples — 0.9%

     

 

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano

 

17,000

 

 

127,954

Grupo Bimbo, Ser A

 

11,000

 

 

23,064

Wal-Mart de Mexico

 

43,000

 

 

135,659

       

 

286,677

Financials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl O

 

22,000

 

 

123,921

Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Cl O*

 

15,000

 

 

13,570

       

 

137,491

Industrials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, Cl B

 

2,000

 

 

20,856

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Cl B

 

1,450

 

 

25,725

       

 

46,581

Materials — 0.8%

     

 

 

Cemex

 

125,000

 

 

87,791

Grupo Mexico

 

29,000

 

 

152,707

       

 

240,498

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Fibra Uno Administracion

 

28,000

 

 

32,748

TOTAL MEXICO

     

 

970,751

       

 

 

PERU — 0.9%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Credicorp

 

711

 

 

97,101

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR*

 

5,719

 

$

57,362

Southern Copper

 

1,681

 

 

114,089

       

 

171,451

TOTAL PERU

     

 

268,552

       

 

 

PHILIPPINES — 1.2%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

BDO Unibank

 

21,000

 

 

44,131

Industrials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Ayala

 

3,000

 

 

45,738

JG Summit Holdings

 

36,795

 

 

45,295

SM Investments

 

3,000

 

 

59,335

       

 

150,368

Real Estate — 0.6%

     

 

 

Ayala Land

 

105,000

 

 

74,309

SM Prime Holdings

 

140,000

 

 

100,953

       

 

175,262

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

     

 

369,761

       

 

 

POLAND — 1.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

CD Projekt*

 

600

 

 

28,966

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

LPP

 

10

 

 

20,590

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Polski Koncern Naftowy ORLEN

 

2,800

 

 

45,030

Financials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

 

1,650

 

 

29,529

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski

 

8,250

 

 

68,430

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen

 

6,000

 

 

51,850

Santander Bank Polska

 

320

 

 

17,727

       

 

167,536

Materials — 0.2%

     

 

 

KGHM Polska Miedz

 

1,150

 

 

55,431

TOTAL POLAND

     

 

317,553

       

 

 

QATAR — 1.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.9%

     

 

 

Masraf Al Rayan QSC

 

37,545

 

 

44,237

Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ

 

11,009

 

 

49,769

Qatar National Bank QPSC

 

39,036

 

 

192,875

       

 

286,881

Industrials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Industries Qatar QSC

 

17,509

 

 

57,466

TOTAL QATAR

     

 

344,347

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 5.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR

 

3,480

 

 

29,023

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

X5 Retail Group GDR

 

830

 

$

26,850

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

Magnit PJSC GDR

 

2,420

 

 

36,276

Energy — 2.8%

     

 

 

Gazprom PJSC

 

83,000

 

 

250,862

LUKOIL PJSC

 

3,450

 

 

279,563

Novatek PJSC GDR

 

700

 

 

138,315

Rosneft

 

9,500

 

 

71,817

Tatneft PJSC

 

15,300

 

 

121,134

       

 

861,691

Financials — 1.1%

     

 

 

Sberbank of Russia PJSC

 

91,900

 

 

353,222

Materials — 0.9%

     

 

 

Alrosa PJSC

 

17,500

 

 

24,506

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC

 

620

 

 

195,313

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC

 

8,200

 

 

26,203

Severstal PAO

 

1,400

 

 

28,531

       

 

274,553

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

1,581,615

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 6.3%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.5%

     

 

 

MTN Group

 

14,018

 

 

82,449

MultiChoice Group

 

2,840

 

 

24,801

Vodacom Group

 

4,250

 

 

36,340

       

 

143,590

Consumer Discretionary — 3.0%

     

 

 

Absa Group

 

6,000

 

 

51,234

Mr Price Group

 

1,620

 

 

21,241

Naspers, Cl N

 

3,450

 

 

825,152

Woolworths Holdings

 

6,580

 

 

22,036

       

 

919,663

Consumer Staples — 0.4%

     

 

 

Bid

 

2,800

 

 

54,233

Clicks Group

 

1,680

 

 

27,351

Shoprite Holdings

 

2,810

 

 

29,900

Tiger Brands

 

1,090

 

 

15,557

       

 

127,041

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Exxaro Resources

 

1,740

 

 

20,487

Financials — 1.3%

     

 

 

Capitec Bank Holdings

 

260

 

 

25,000

Discovery

 

2,440

 

 

21,908

FirstRand

 

37,416

 

 

130,799

Nedbank Group

 

3,350

 

 

31,762

Old Mutual

 

33,018

 

 

28,241

Remgro

 

3,550

 

 

25,003

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials (continued)

     

 

 

Sanlam

 

12,169

 

$

49,059

Standard Bank Group

 

11,009

 

 

93,515

       

 

405,287

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Bidvest Group

 

2,240

 

 

25,847

Sasol

 

4,650

 

 

66,666

       

 

92,513

Materials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Anglo American Platinum

 

350

 

 

51,012

AngloGold Ashanti

 

3,300

 

 

71,926

Gold Fields

 

5,410

 

 

50,380

       

 

173,318

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Growthpoint Properties

 

20,016

 

 

17,893

NEPI Rockcastle

 

2,690

 

 

16,982

       

 

34,875

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

1,916,774

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 23.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.3%

     

 

 

Kakao

 

340

 

 

149,609

NAVER

 

1,250

 

 

416,391

NCSoft

 

150

 

 

115,706

SK Telecom

 

130

 

 

31,588

       

 

713,294

Consumer Discretionary — 2.4%

     

 

 

Coway

 

360

 

 

20,835

Fila Holdings

 

320

 

 

12,201

Hyundai Mobis

 

570

 

 

147,064

Hyundai Motor

 

1,250

 

 

240,777

Kangwon Land

 

810

 

 

18,107

Kia Motors

 

2,500

 

 

183,124

LG Electronics

 

950

 

 

125,911

       

 

748,019

Consumer Staples — 1.0%

     

 

 

Amorepacific

 

354

 

 

80,856

E-MART

 

130

 

 

19,642

KT&G

 

1,405

 

 

101,053

LG Household & Health Care

 

80

 

 

110,979

       

 

312,530

Energy — 0.4%

     

 

 

SK Innovation

 

530

 

 

102,558

S-Oil

 

310

 

 

22,242

       

 

124,800

Financials — 1.9%

     

 

 

DB Insurance

 

340

 

 

14,210

Hana Financial Group

 

3,000

 

 

113,453

Industrial Bank of Korea

 

1,740

 

 

14,083

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials (continued)

     

 

 

KB Financial Group

 

3,580

 

$

177,774

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

 

459

 

 

77,057

Samsung Life Insurance

 

470

 

 

32,434

Shinhan Financial Group

 

3,830

 

 

126,736

Woori Financial Group

 

3,270

 

 

29,182

       

 

584,929

Health Care — 1.1%

     

 

 

Celltrion*

 

740

 

 

212,307

Celltrion Healthcare*

 

340

 

 

40,857

Samsung Biologics*

 

147

 

 

97,156

       

 

350,320

Industrials — 1.3%

     

 

 

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

 

540

 

 

21,018

Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings

 

60

 

 

15,454

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering*

 

260

 

 

30,669

LG

 

1,213

 

 

96,890

Samsung C&T

 

971

 

 

106,817

Samsung Heavy Industries*

 

2,990

 

 

20,528

SK Holdings

 

393

 

 

97,924

       

 

389,300

Information Technology — 11.0%

     

 

 

LG Display

 

1,480

 

 

29,751

Samsung Electro-Mechanics

 

673

 

 

111,498

Samsung Electronics

 

33,516

 

 

2,410,605

Samsung SDI

 

450

 

 

262,425

Samsung SDS

 

230

 

 

39,324

SK Hynix

 

4,690

 

 

549,083

       

 

3,402,686

Materials — 1.8%

     

 

 

Hyundai Steel

 

540

 

 

22,927

Korea Zinc

 

50

 

 

18,047

LG Chemical

 

400

 

 

284,515

Lotte Chemical

 

120

 

 

31,915

POSCO

 

680

 

 

192,269

       

 

549,673

Utilities — 0.3%

     

 

 

Korea Electric Power

 

4,244

 

 

86,811

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

7,262,362

       

 

 

TAIWAN — 25.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.0%

     

 

 

Chunghwa Telecom

 

40,000

 

 

156,310

Far EasTone Telecommunications

 

27,000

 

 

60,656

Taiwan Mobile

 

27,000

 

 

92,924

       

 

309,890

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

     

 

 

President Chain Store

 

10,000

 

 

95,328

Uni-President Enterprises

 

40,000

 

 

102,338

       

 

197,666

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Formosa Petrochemical

 

10,000

 

$

33,926

Financials — 4.6%

     

 

 

Cathay Financial Holding

 

60,000

 

 

100,831

Chailease Holding

 

14,071

 

 

97,150

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank

 

150,243

 

 

92,411

China Development Financial Holding

 

182,000

 

 

66,975

CTBC Financial Holding

 

120,000

 

 

92,945

E.Sun Financial Holding

 

111,094

 

 

101,621

First Financial Holding

 

121,282

 

 

94,363

Fubon Financial Holding

 

60,000

 

 

119,441

Hua Nan Financial Holdings

 

103,567

 

 

67,694

Mega Financial Holding

 

80,000

 

 

89,440

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank*

 

64,000

 

 

94,095

Shin Kong Financial Holding

 

308,000

 

 

98,770

SinoPac Financial Holdings

 

70,000

 

 

31,525

Taishin Financial Holding

 

196,310

 

 

92,193

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding

 

106,365

 

 

78,843

Yuanta Financial Holding

 

119,280

 

 

94,060

       

 

1,412,357

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Far Eastern New Century

 

88,000

 

 

93,141

Information Technology — 17.0%

     

 

 

ASE Technology Holding

 

32,000

 

 

120,562

Asustek Computer

 

10,000

 

 

130,550

AU Optronics

 

102,000

 

 

75,250

Catcher Technology

 

10,000

 

 

74,125

Delta Electronics

 

20,000

 

 

201,871

Hon Hai Precision Industry

 

110,000

 

 

478,043

Innolux

 

60,000

 

 

44,370

Lite-On Technology

 

43,000

 

 

94,641

MediaTek

 

10,000

 

 

339,607

Novatek Microelectronics

 

10,000

 

 

201,521

Pegatron

 

34,000

 

 

88,298

Quanta Computer

 

30,000

 

 

103,039

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

 

154,000

 

 

3,168,191

United Microelectronics

 

80,000

 

 

140,749

       

 

5,260,817

Materials — 2.1%

     

 

 

Asia Cement

 

40,000

 

 

67,010

China Steel

 

137,000

 

 

124,358

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre

 

29,000

 

 

89,034

Formosa Plastics

 

40,000

 

 

141,590

Nan Ya Plastics

 

50,000

 

 

139,838

Taiwan Cement

 

50,370

 

 

82,617

       

 

644,447

TOTAL TAIWAN

     

 

7,952,244

       

 

 

THAILAND — 2.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.2%

     

 

 

Advanced Info Service

 

10,000

 

 

55,520

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.4%

     

 

 

CP ALL

 

50,000

 

$

110,800

Energy — 0.6%

     

 

 

PTT

 

105,000

 

 

137,760

PTT Exploration & Production

 

14,000

 

 

51,072

       

 

188,832

Financials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Kasikornbank

 

18,000

 

 

83,520

Siam Commercial Bank

 

18,000

 

 

64,224

       

 

147,744

Health Care — 0.1%

     

 

 

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F

 

35,000

 

 

24,192

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Airports of Thailand

 

43,000

 

 

94,944

Materials — 0.3%

     

 

 

PTT Global Chemical

 

23,000

 

 

46,184

Siam Cement

 

4,000

 

 

51,072

       

 

97,256

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Central Pattana

 

13,000

 

 

24,232

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

743,520

       

 

 

TURKEY — 0.5%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.2%

     

 

 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar

 

7,000

 

 

59,713

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri

 

2,000

 

 

21,749

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Akbank T.A.S.

 

50,036

 

 

28,354

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

 

40,036

 

 

32,363

       

 

60,717

TOTAL TURKEY

     

 

142,179

       

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.6%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.2%

     

 

 

Emirates Telecommunications Group PJSC

 

11,659

 

 

68,688

Financials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

 

13,929

 

 

23,473

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

 

19,019

 

 

75,596

       

 

99,069

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Emaar Properties PJSC

 

23,538

 

 

22,685

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

190,442

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $29,285,514)

     

 

29,635,973

       

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK(A) — 3.9%

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 2.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Lojas Americanas

 

5,000

 

 

19,741

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

PREFERRED STOCK(A) (continued)

     

 

 

Energy — 0.5%

     

 

 

Petroleo Brasileiro

 

34,000

 

$

145,749

Financials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Banco Bradesco

 

37,940

 

 

179,111

Itau Unibanco Holding

 

39,000

 

 

193,169

Itausa

 

36,000

 

 

65,454

       

 

437,734

Materials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Gerdau

 

7,000

 

 

37,338

Utilities — 0.0%

     

 

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

 

6,024

 

 

13,899

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

654,461

       

 

 

CHILE — 0.1%

     

 

 

Materials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile

 

830

 

 

44,493

       

 

 

COLOMBIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Bancolombia

 

3,070

 

 

24,376

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Surgutneftegas PJSC

 

47,000

 

 

26,139

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 1.5%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 1.5%

     

 

 

Samsung Electronics

 

7,000

 

 

451,513

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $1,272,202)

     

 

1,200,982

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $30,557,716)

     

 

30,836,955

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.5%

     

 

154,193

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

30,991,148

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

†      Real Estate Investment Trust

(A)   Currently, no stated interest rate.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company

Ser — Series

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 97.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 8.2%

     

 

 

China Literature*

 

600

 

$

5,939

Tencent Holdings

 

13,200

 

 

1,035,700

Wuhu Sanqi Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A

 

2,300

 

 

7,698

       

 

1,049,337

Consumer Discretionary — 26.6%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding ADR*

 

4,867

 

 

1,103,495

BYD, Cl A

 

2,101

 

 

52,679

BYD, Cl H

 

15,000

 

 

318,157

Geely Automobile Holdings

 

112,000

 

 

284,954

Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

5,566

Meituan, Cl B*

 

23,800

 

 

912,883

NIO ADR*

 

11,597

 

 

452,051

Suning.com, Cl A

 

10,500

 

 

11,010

TCL Technology Group, Cl A

 

16,100

 

 

22,919

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

8,506

 

 

253,989

Weifu High-Technology Group, Cl A

 

900

 

 

3,248

       

 

3,420,951

Consumer Staples — 4.4%

     

 

 

Angel Yeast, Cl A

 

900

 

 

7,577

By-health, Cl A

 

1,700

 

 

7,416

Chacha Food, Cl A

 

600

 

 

4,482

China Feihe

 

22,000

 

 

62,255

China Mengniu Dairy

 

52,000

 

 

297,642

Dali Foods Group

 

39,000

 

 

22,173

Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A

 

200

 

 

6,357

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

7,000

 

 

42,707

Laobaixing Pharmacy Chain JSC, Cl A

 

500

 

 

5,220

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples (continued)

     

 

 

Sun Art Retail Group*

 

5,000

 

$

4,090

Uni-President China Holdings

 

24,000

 

 

29,203

Want Want China Holdings

 

92,000

 

 

68,990

Yifeng Pharmacy Chain, Cl A

 

600

 

 

8,111

       

 

566,223

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A

 

5,000

 

 

3,452

Financials — 16.1%

     

 

 

Bank of Shanghai, Cl A

 

16,400

 

 

21,971

China CITIC Bank, Cl H

 

169,000

 

 

85,864

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

8,700

 

 

9,746

China Construction Bank, Cl H

 

1,405,000

 

 

1,181,910

China Everbright Bank, Cl H

 

59,000

 

 

25,726

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

 

74,500

 

 

568,732

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

 

111,500

 

 

64,682

Huaxia Bank, Cl A

 

14,600

 

 

14,330

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

24,400

 

 

89,587

Oceanwide Holdings, Cl A

 

4,900

 

 

2,054

       

 

2,064,602

Health Care — 13.9%

     

 

 

3SBio*

 

24,500

 

 

21,650

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

12,000

 

 

33,957

CanSino Biologics, Cl H*

 

1,400

 

 

52,943

Chengdu Kanghong Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

800

 

 

3,568

China Medical System Holdings

 

26,000

 

 

51,435

China National Accord Medicines, Cl A

 

500

 

 

3,208

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

800

 

 

4,127

China Resources Pharmaceutical Group

 

30,500

 

 

19,027

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

3,728

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

173,800

 

 

210,140

Genscript Biotech*

 

20,000

 

 

35,192

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

6,791

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

600

 

 

11,618

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

 

22,000

 

 

105,409

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

2,100

 

 

11,804

Microport Scientific

 

14,000

 

 

78,784

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

700

 

 

9,618

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*

 

10,100

 

 

126,665

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

44,000

 

 

86,818

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

2,200

 

 

6,575

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

15,000

 

 

29,442

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

1,100

 

 

66,912

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

25,600

 

 

61,971

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

300

 

 

11,454

Winning Health Technology Group, Cl A

 

2,500

 

 

6,253

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

2,500

 

 

53,420

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

5,400

 

 

106,202

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

43,000

 

$

538,437

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

1,500

 

 

27,551

       

 

1,784,699

Industrials — 9.7%

     

 

 

51job ADR*

 

516

 

 

32,302

A-Living Smart City Services, Cl H

 

9,000

 

 

39,938

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

31,000

 

 

145,740

China Eastern Airlines, Cl A*

 

10,800

 

 

8,987

China Everbright Environment Group

 

71,000

 

 

48,037

China Lesso Group Holdings

 

22,000

 

 

47,314

CITIC

 

112,000

 

 

106,029

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

127,666

Country Garden Services Holdings

 

31,000

 

 

314,209

Eve Energy, Cl A

 

2,100

 

 

24,053

Fosun International

 

49,000

 

 

68,573

Gotion High-tech, Cl A*

 

1,500

 

 

8,237

Greentown Service Group

 

28,000

 

 

42,570

NARI Technology, Cl A

 

5,300

 

 

25,154

Shanghai M&G Stationery, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

13,017

Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A

 

1,800

 

 

23,459

Siasun Robot & Automation, Cl A*

 

1,700

 

 

2,936

Sinotrans, Cl A

 

5,000

 

 

3,277

Sinotruk Hong Kong

 

13,500

 

 

40,459

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

8,639

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

14,200

 

 

26,667

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

24,815

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

1,700

 

 

6,545

Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

5,249

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology

 

26,000

 

 

37,122

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A

 

8,500

 

 

16,466

       

 

1,247,460

Information Technology — 4.7%

     

 

 

360 Security Technology, Cl A

 

5,500

 

 

11,669

AAC Technologies Holdings

 

13,500

 

 

67,982

Beijing Shiji Information Technology, Cl A

 

900

 

 

4,051

BYD Electronic International

 

12,500

 

 

72,996

China National Software & Service, Cl A

 

600

 

 

4,897

China TransInfo Technology, Cl A

 

1,700

 

 

4,086

GoerTek, Cl A

 

3,700

 

 

15,310

Kingdee International Software Group*

 

46,000

 

 

142,595

Lenovo Group

 

140,000

 

 

199,165

Sangfor Technologies, Cl A

 

500

 

 

18,823

TravelSky Technology, Cl H

 

18,000

 

 

42,092

Unisplendour, Cl A

 

3,251

 

 

9,830

Wangsu Science & Technology, Cl A

 

2,700

 

 

2,646

Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

12,039

       

 

608,181

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

27,500

 

$

33,866

BBMG, Cl A

 

9,600

 

 

4,316

Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology, Cl A

 

2,700

 

 

21,053

China Jushi, Cl A

 

4,100

 

 

11,998

China Molybdenum, Cl A

 

21,500

 

 

17,302

China Molybdenum, Cl H

 

69,000

 

 

41,802

GEM, Cl A

 

5,600

 

 

7,306

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing

 

24,000

 

 

22,072

Transfar Zhilian, Cl A

 

3,800

 

 

4,199

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A

 

1,500

 

 

15,715

       

 

179,629

Real Estate — 7.9%

     

 

 

China Merchants Property Operation & Service, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

3,913

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

7,700

 

 

14,400

China Overseas Land & Investment

 

74,000

 

 

192,271

China Overseas Property Holdings

 

30,000

 

 

28,015

China Vanke, Cl A

 

11,500

 

 

52,582

China Vanke, Cl H

 

33,800

 

 

132,384

CIFI Holdings Group

 

64,000

 

 

62,070

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

9,400

 

 

8,008

Guangzhou R&F Properties

 

32,000

 

 

42,230

Jinke Properties Group, Cl A

 

6,300

 

 

6,328

KWG Group Holdings

 

25,000

 

 

42,768

Logan Group

 

27,000

 

 

45,495

Longfor Group Holdings

 

35,500

 

 

235,161

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

14,100

 

 

30,580

Poly Property Services

 

2,000

 

 

13,892

Shenzhen Investment

 

60,000

 

 

20,838

Wharf Holdings

 

29,000

 

 

76,841

       

 

1,007,776

Utilities — 4.6%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

94,000

 

 

35,668

China Gas Holdings

 

49,600

 

 

203,199

China Resources Gas Group

 

18,000

 

 

99,789

ENN Energy Holdings

 

14,800

 

 

237,388

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

5,100

 

 

9,747

       

 

585,791

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

12,518,101

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 2.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.2%

     

 

 

Vinda International Holdings

 

7,000

 

 

23,635

Health Care — 1.9%

     

 

 

Hutchison China MediTech ADR*

 

1,377

 

 

38,901

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

202,000

 

 

202,144

       

 

241,045

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

264,680

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

SINGAPORE — 0.3%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

BOC Aviation

 

4,000

 

$

38,742

TOTAL SINGAPORE

     

 

38,742

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $12,481,959)

     

 

12,821,523

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $12,481,959)

     

 

12,821,523

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

17,004

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

12,838,527

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

EXCHANGE - TRADED FUND — 6.0%

     

 

 

Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF‡

 

109,950

 

$

5,641,535

TOTAL EXCHANGE - TRADED FUND
(Cost $5,654,285)

     

 

5,641,535

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 6.0%
(Cost $5,654,285)

     

 

5,641,535

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 94.0%

     

 

88,059,375

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

93,700,910

A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2021, is as follows:

Type of Contract

 

Number of
Contracts
Long

 

Expiration
Date

 

Notional
Amount

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

RGGI VINTAGE 2021^

 

1,055

 

Dec-2021

 

$

8,466,532

 

$

8,418,900

 

$

(47,632

)

CA Carbon Allowance 2021^

 

804

 

Dec-2021

 

 

14,847,469

 

 

14,882,040

 

 

34,571

 

CA Carbon Allowance 2022^

 

194

 

Dec-2022

 

 

3,748,411

 

 

3,755,840

 

 

7,429

 

Euro FX 2021^

 

55

 

Jun-2021

 

 

8,228,226

 

 

8,072,625

 

 

(155,601

)

ICE ECX Emission 2021^

 

1,239

 

Dec-2021

 

 

55,534,948

 

 

61,960,921

 

 

7,376,472

 

ICE ECX Emission 2022^

 

103

 

Dec-2022

 

 

4,656,686

 

 

5,192,067

 

 

616,086

 

           

$

95,482,272

 

$

102,282,393

 

$

7,831,325

 

^      Security is held by the KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2021.

‡      For financial information on the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF, please go to the Securities Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

CA — California

ECX — European Climate Exchange

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

EUR — European

ICE — Intercontinental Exchange

RGGI — Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments used as of March 31, 2021, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

Exchange - Traded Fund

 

$

5,641,535

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,641,535

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

5,641,535

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,641,535

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (concluded)

Other Financial Instruments

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

Futures Contracts*

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation

 

$

8,034,558

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

8,034,558

 

Unrealized Depreciation

 

 

(203,233

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(203,233

)

Total Other Financial Instruments

 

$

7,831,325

 

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,831,325

 

*       Futures are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

146

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 88.3%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 88.3%

     

 

 

Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A

 

588,485

 

$

3,201,993

AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology, Cl A

 

239,069

 

 

2,463,126

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

7,229,730

 

 

6,908,859

BYD Electronic International

 

479,000

 

 

2,797,188

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A

 

343,524

 

 

2,192,706

Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A

 

4,419,354

 

 

9,679,040

GDS Holdings ADR*

 

42,458

 

 

3,442,919

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing, Cl A

 

115,500

 

 

3,008,084

GoerTek, Cl A

 

834,222

 

 

3,451,979

Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology, Cl A

 

147,023

 

 

2,920,203

JCET Group, Cl A*

 

410,521

 

 

2,139,199

Lingyi iTech Guangdong, Cl A

 

1,940,277

 

 

2,418,988

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

2,115,005

 

 

10,905,112

Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A

 

41,441

 

 

3,846,487

Montage Technology, Cl A

 

284,896

 

 

2,657,385

NAURA Technology Group, Cl A

 

137,118

 

 

2,999,744

Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A

 

1,246,509

 

 

4,422,778

Shennan Circuits, Cl A

 

129,925

 

 

1,743,172

Shenzhen Goodix Technology, Cl A

 

129,389

 

 

2,209,860

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

267,800

 

 

6,103,861

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A

 

137,200

 

 

2,237,248

Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A

 

204,371

 

 

7,996,422

Wingtech Technology, Cl A

 

280,355

 

 

4,187,464

Wuhan Guide Infrared, Cl A

 

380,083

 

 

2,074,433

Yealink Network Technology, Cl A

 

222,780

 

 

2,314,655

Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A

 

571,500

 

 

2,148,830

ZTE, Cl H

 

1,759,000

 

 

4,466,253

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

104,937,988

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 11.6%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 11.6%

     

 

 

Hua Hong Semiconductor*

 

317,000

 

 

1,726,804

Xiaomi, Cl B*

 

3,656,000

 

 

12,109,152

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

13,835,956

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $123,881,986)

     

 

118,773,944

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $123,881,986)

     

 

118,773,944

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

106,207

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

118,880,151

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

147

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF (concluded)

*       Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

148

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 100.0%‡

     

 

 

 

CHINA — 100.0%

     

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 39.2%

     

 

 

 

ANTA Sports Products

 

138,000

 

$

2,250,757

 

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

52,900

 

 

2,467,785

 

Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl A

 

307,200

 

 

2,935,658

 

Haidilao International Holding

 

120,000

 

 

820,380

 

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

409,100

 

 

1,944,117

 

Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A

 

52,100

 

 

289,991

 

Huazhu Group ADR*

 

32,134

 

 

1,764,157

 

Li Ning

 

239,000

 

 

1,552,457

 

Midea Group, Cl A

 

269,765

 

 

3,380,902

 

Oppein Home Group, Cl A

 

28,400

 

 

682,211

 

Shanghai Jinjiang International Hotels, Cl A

 

33,300

 

 

281,679

 

Yum China Holdings

 

41,831

 

 

2,476,813

 

Zhejiang Supor, Cl A

 

40,400

 

 

440,563

 

       

 

21,287,470

 

Consumer Staples — 60.8%

     

 

 

 

Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A

 

11,800

 

 

377,981

 

Anhui Kouzi Distillery, Cl A

 

48,800

 

 

461,135

 

China Mengniu Dairy

 

309,000

 

 

1,768,678

 

Dali Foods Group

 

299,000

 

 

169,990

 

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

123,700

 

 

3,012,751

 

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

323,735

 

 

2,022,974

 

Hengan International Group

 

78,000

 

 

512,680

 

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

407,000

 

 

2,483,114

 

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery Joint-Stock, Cl A

 

98,600

 

 

2,475,069

 

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

21,100

 

 

6,460,693

 

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

80,800

 

 

2,771,081

 

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

157,852

 

 

2,406,562

 

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

28,300

 

 

1,435,445

 

Want Want China Holdings

 

731,000

 

 

548,171

 

Wens Foodstuffs Group

 

708,731

 

 

1,827,673

 

Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A

 

103,400

 

 

4,223,180

 

       

 

32,957,177

 

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

54,244,647

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $57,500,435)

     

 

54,244,647

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $57,500,435)

     

 

54,244,647

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.0%

     

 

(25,374

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

54,219,273

 

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

149

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

*       Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

150

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.3%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.3%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 6.9%

     

 

 

Autel Intelligent Technology, Cl A*

 

78,825

 

$

802,522

Beijing Roborock Technology, Cl A

 

31,765

 

 

5,649,844

       

 

6,452,366

Health Care — 14.6%

     

 

 

Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A*

 

84,066

 

 

1,975,702

BrightGene Bio-Medical Technology, Cl A*

 

65,118

 

 

400,363

Micro-Tech Nanjing, Cl A

 

63,738

 

 

1,797,161

Qingdao Haier Biomedical, Cl A*

 

151,437

 

 

1,993,940

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology, Cl A*

 

26,262

 

 

445,091

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A*

 

109,810

 

 

1,434,131

Shanghai MicroPort Endovascular MedTech, Cl A*

 

45,933

 

 

2,032,794

Shanghai Shen Lian Biomedical, Cl A

 

78,082

 

 

151,851

Shenzhen Chipscreen Biosciences, Cl A*

 

326,365

 

 

1,902,619

Shenzhen Lifotronic Technology, Cl A*

 

60,349

 

 

214,954

Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceutical*

 

114,626

 

 

1,052,060

Xiamen Amoytop Biotech, Cl A*

 

64,609

 

 

321,706

       

 

13,722,372

Industrials — 8.8%

     

 

 

Farasis Energy Gan Zhou, Cl A*

 

238,634

 

 

937,995

Guangdong Jia Yuan Technology Shares, Cl A*

 

183,780

 

 

2,083,113

Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

352,862

 

 

3,072,457

Suntar Environmental Technology, Cl A

 

159,081

 

 

379,445

Zhejiang HangKe Technology, Cl A

 

191,521

 

 

1,798,100

       

 

8,271,110

Information Technology — 64.2%

     

 

 

Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A

 

327,256

 

 

4,100,426

Anji Microelectronics Technology Shanghai, Cl A*

 

33,739

 

 

961,488

Appotronics, Cl A

 

288,321

 

 

949,176

Arcsoft, Cl A

 

323,180

 

 

2,456,901

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A*

 

146,784

 

 

7,248,372

Cambricon Technologies*

 

51,044

 

 

1,096,078

China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A*

 

4,117,462

 

 

3,558,192

China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A

 

580,734

 

 

4,939,762

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

151

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2021

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Information Technology (continued)

     

 

 

DBAPP Security, Cl A

 

35,295

 

$

1,421,924

Espressif Systems Shanghai, Cl A*

 

63,759

 

 

986,043

Guangzhou Fangbang Electronics, Cl A

 

51,029

 

 

552,195

Hillstone Networks, Cl A

 

143,117

 

 

701,930

Montage Technology, Cl A

 

719,476

 

 

6,710,957

National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A*

 

789,726

 

 

2,830,939

Piesat Information Technology, Cl A

 

131,809

 

 

705,130

Qi An Xin Technology Group, Cl A*

 

119,015

 

 

1,606,771

Raytron Technology, Cl A

 

354,225

 

 

4,788,721

Shanghai Bright Power Semiconductor, Cl A

 

29,351

 

 

883,500

Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology, Cl A*

 

47,854

 

 

2,137,282

Shenzhen Qingyi Photomask, Cl A

 

127,120

 

 

335,954

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A

 

254,724

 

 

8,128,713

Suzhou HYC Technology, Cl A

 

61,333

 

 

315,302

Traffic Control Technology, Cl A

 

127,058

 

 

747,685

Trina Solar, Cl A*

 

460,929

 

 

1,303,151

UCloud Technology, Cl A

 

80,529

 

 

457,557

Willfar Information Technology, Cl A

 

71,470

 

 

230,928

       

 

60,155,077

Materials — 4.8%

     

 

 

Jiangsu Cnano Technology, Cl A*

 

221,473

 

 

1,731,292

Ningbo Solartron Technology, Cl A

 

134,635

 

 

556,089

Western Superconducting Technologies, Cl A*

 

281,005

 

 

2,165,398

       

 

4,452,779

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

93,053,704

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $103,299,435)

     

 

93,053,704

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.3%
(Cost $103,299,435)

     

 

93,053,704

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.7%

     

 

668,055

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

93,721,759

‡      Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2021, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, there have been no transfers in or out of Level 3.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

152

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF

 

KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A
Share ETF

Assets:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

12,563,015

 

$

3,842,215,253

*

 

$

801,662,042

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

7,431

 

 

66,221,740

 

 

 

5,032,671

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

1,374,605

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

 

 

15,149,996

 

 

 

4,400,095

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

 

 

362,298

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,739

Total Assets

 

 

12,570,451

 

 

3,923,949,287

 

 

 

812,473,152

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

46,055,725

 

 

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

 

 

199,656,233

 

 

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

13,671,132

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

7,420

 

 

2,265,121

 

 

 

409,963

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

10

 

 

2,698

 

 

 

665

Authorized Participant Subscription Received in Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,698,793

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

 

 

36,230

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

 

 

2,115

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

7,430

 

 

261,689,254

 

 

 

10,109,421

Net Assets

 

$

12,563,021

 

$

3,662,260,033

 

 

$

802,363,731

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

11,373,028

 

$

3,322,558,637

 

 

$

633,517,247

Total Distributable Earnings

 

 

1,189,993

 

 

339,701,396

 

 

 

168,846,484

Net Assets

 

$

12,563,021

 

$

3,662,260,033

 

 

$

802,363,731

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

400,000

 

 

48,450,000

 

 

 

18,250,000

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

31.41

 

$

75.59

 

 

$

43.97

Cost of Investments

 

$

11,832,245

 

$

3,620,642,247

 

 

$

621,087,177

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

1,382,289

*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan

 

 

 

 

192,461,874

 

 

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

153

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
E Fund China
Commercial
Paper ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI One Belt
One Road
Index ETF

Assets:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

 

$

22,357,848

 

$

10,039,366

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

12,161,487

 

 

1,545

 

 

97

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

51,935

 

 

60,748

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,076

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

 

 

81

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

12,161,487

 

 

22,411,409

 

 

10,106,287

 

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Payable to Custodian

 

 

21,447

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

5,817

 

 

9,431

 

 

5,953

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

8

 

 

37

 

 

11

 

Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,264

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

27,272

 

 

9,468

 

 

7,228

 

Net Assets

 

$

12,134,215

 

$

22,401,941

 

$

10,099,059

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

11,606,151

 

$

22,114,405

 

$

12,644,783

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

528,064

 

 

287,536

 

 

(2,545,724

)

Net Assets

 

$

12,134,215

 

$

22,401,941

 

$

10,099,059

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

350,000

 

 

650,000

 

 

350,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

34.67

 

$

34.46

 

$

28.85

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

 

$

22,187,618

 

$

8,355,023

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

12,259,311

 

 

1,545

 

 

97

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

154

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets Consumer
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
Clean Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Electric Vehicles
and
Future Mobility
Index ETF

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

111,267,863

*

 

$

140,819,400

 

 

$

209,055,985

*

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

101,244

 

 

 

466,395

 

 

 

474,053

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

1,826

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

287,808

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

47,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

66,980

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

6,044

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,513

 

Total Assets

 

 

111,424,904

 

 

 

141,285,818

 

 

 

209,941,339

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

266,060

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

770,626

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,993,789

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

49,949

 

 

 

112,201

 

 

 

109,936

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

32

 

 

 

286

 

 

 

327

 

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

21

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,443

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

820,628

 

 

 

112,487

 

 

 

11,371,555

 

Net Assets

 

$

110,604,276

 

 

$

141,173,331

 

 

$

198,569,784

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

108,577,896

 

 

$

162,497,792

 

 

$

183,674,780

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

2,026,380

 

 

 

(21,324,461

)

 

 

14,895,004

 

Net Assets

 

$

110,604,276

 

 

$

141,173,331

 

 

$

198,569,784

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

3,450,002

 

 

 

3,500,002

 

 

 

4,700,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

32.06

 

 

$

40.34

 

 

$

42.25

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

107,032,703

 

 

$

148,357,695

 

 

$

195,563,519

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

1,770

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

214,589

 

*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan

 

 

732,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,578,384

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

155

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Health Care
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CCBS China
Corporate High Yield
Bond USD
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Emerging Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

214,600,083

*

 

$

6,944,335

 

 

$

4,949,264

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

240,006

 

 

 

2,742,669

 

 

 

59,831

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Receivable due from Administrator

 

 

44,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

292

 

 

 

104,613

 

 

 

9,917

 

Total Assets

 

 

214,884,945

 

 

 

9,791,617

 

 

 

5,019,013

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

292,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

127,579

 

 

 

5,628

 

 

 

3,682

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

309

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,541

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

420,894

 

 

 

5,636

 

 

 

10,251

 

Net Assets

 

$

214,464,051

 

 

$

9,785,981

 

 

$

5,008,762

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

193,930,221

 

 

$

9,972,482

 

 

$

5,231,478

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

20,533,830

 

 

 

(186,501

)

 

 

(222,716

)

Net Assets

 

$

214,464,051

 

 

$

9,785,981

 

 

$

5,008,762

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

5,600,002

 

 

 

250,001

 

 

 

150,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

38.30

 

 

$

39.14

 

 

$

33.39

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

197,978,488

 

 

$

6,971,757

 

 

$

4,861,824

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

*Includes Market Value of Securities
on Loan

 

 

292,977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

156

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities/Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex China
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Global Carbon
ETF
(1)

Assets:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

30,836,955

 

$

12,821,523

 

$

5,641,535

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

120,015

 

 

21,840

 

 

63,582,382

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

2,537

 

 

327

 

 

13,024,261

Cash Collateral on Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,002,766

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

56,693

 

 

746

 

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

139

 

 

 

 

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,407,969

Variation Margin Receivable on Future Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

776,840

Total Assets

 

 

31,016,339

 

 

12,844,436

 

 

94,435,753

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax

 

 

19,073

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

6,051

 

 

5,866

 

 

37,173

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

61

 

 

43

 

 

190

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

Authorized Participant Subscription Received in Advanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

697,480

Total Liabilities

 

 

25,191

 

 

5,909

 

 

734,843

Net Assets

 

$

30,991,148

 

$

12,838,527

 

$

93,700,910

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

30,389,614

 

$

12,469,264

 

$

85,857,210

Total Distributable Earnings

 

 

601,534

 

 

369,263

 

 

7,843,700

Net Assets

 

$

30,991,148

 

$

12,838,527

 

$

93,700,910

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

1,000,002

 

 

400,000

 

 

3,300,000

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

30.99

 

$

32.10

 

$

28.39

Cost of Investments

 

$

30,557,716

 

$

12,481,959

 

$

5,654,285

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

2,518

 

 

327

 

 

13,092,096

(1)    KraneShares Global Carbon ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

157

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)

March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares CICC
China 5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF

 

KraneShares CICC
China Consumer
Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

118,773,944

 

 

$

54,244,647

 

 

$

93,053,704

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

7,271,663

 

 

 

 

 

 

371,462

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

365,051

 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

 

 

5,104,477

 

 

 

3,390,913

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

353

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

131,150,085

 

 

 

57,635,913

 

 

 

93,790,217

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

12,188,110

 

 

 

505,267

 

 

 

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

 

2,602,706

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

80,688

 

 

 

31,703

 

 

 

68,264

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

848

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

288

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

194

 

Payable to Custodian

 

 

 

 

 

276,847

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

12,269,934

 

 

 

3,416,640

 

 

 

68,458

 

Net Assets

 

$

118,880,151

 

 

$

54,219,273

 

 

$

93,721,759

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

132,744,349

 

 

$

60,114,055

 

 

$

105,090,557

 

Total Distributable Loss

 

 

(13,864,198

)

 

 

(5,894,782

)

 

 

(11,368,798

)

Net Assets

 

$

118,880,151

 

 

$

54,219,273

 

 

$

93,721,759

 

Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization – no par value)

 

 

5,150,002

 

 

 

2,100,002

 

 

 

4,450,000

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

23.08

 

 

$

25.82

 

 

$

21.06

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

123,881,986

 

 

$

57,500,435

 

 

$

103,299,435

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

367,877

 

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

158

 

Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF

 

KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A
Share ETF

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

474,482

 

 

$

5,864,511

 

 

$

10,291,478

 

Interest Income

 

 

206

 

 

 

3,604

 

 

 

6,672

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

 

 

 

3,716,046

 

 

 

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(47,448

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,030,366

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

427,240

 

 

 

9,584,161

 

 

 

9,267,784

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

85,899

 

 

 

21,040,968

 

 

 

5,436,182

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

1,116

 

 

 

223,648

 

 

 

51,591

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

 

 

 

376,498

 

 

 

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

626

 

 

 

85,485

 

 

 

20,101

 

Total Expenses

 

 

87,641

 

 

 

21,726,599

 

 

 

5,507,874

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,393,898

)

Net Expenses

 

 

87,641

 

 

 

21,726,599

 

 

 

4,113,976

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

339,599

 

 

 

(12,142,438

)

 

 

5,153,808

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

1,039,043

 

 

 

759,722,139

 

 

 

30,577,538

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

296

 

 

 

(48,941

)

 

 

117,456

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,039,339

 

 

 

759,673,198

 

 

 

30,694,994

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

1,788,574

 

 

 

393,639,917

 

 

 

205,315,078

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

(826

)

 

 

(5,570

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,788,574

 

 

 

393,639,091

 

 

 

205,309,508

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

2,827,913

 

 

 

1,153,312,289

 

 

 

236,004,502

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

3,167,512

 

 

$

1,141,169,851

 

 

$

241,158,310

 

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

159

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
E Fund China
Commercial
Paper ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI One Belt
One Road
Index ETF

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

 

 

$

112,243

 

 

$

265,578

 

Interest Income

 

 

310,617

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

34

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(1,567

)

 

 

(9,373

)

 

 

(29,072

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

309,050

 

 

 

102,880

 

 

 

236,540

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

88,514

 

 

 

60,182

 

 

 

64,348

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

1,074

 

 

 

553

 

 

 

678

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

522

 

 

 

263

 

 

 

293

 

Total Expenses

 

 

90,110

 

 

 

60,998

 

 

 

65,319

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(15,620

)

 

 

(17,700

)

 

 

 

Reimbursement for Trustees’ Fees

 

 

 

 

 

(70

)

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

74,490

 

 

 

43,228

 

 

 

65,319

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

234,560

 

 

 

59,652

 

 

 

171,221

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

14,506

 

 

 

606,737

 

 

 

(153,290

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,020,904

 

 

 

7,475

 

 

 

(2,148

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,035,410

 

 

 

614,212

 

 

 

(155,438

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

115,617

 

 

 

98,616

 

 

 

3,962,183

 

Affiliated Investments

 

 

77

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,264

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(98,672

)

 

 

66

 

 

 

456

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

17,022

 

 

 

98,682

 

 

 

3,961,375

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,052,432

 

 

 

712,894

 

 

 

3,805,937

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

1,286,992

 

 

$

772,546

 

 

$

3,977,158

 

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

160

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Consumer
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
Clean
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Electric
Vehicles and
Future Mobility
Index ETF

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

988,394

 

 

$

67,036

 

 

$

507,502

 

Interest Income

 

 

143

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

68

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

11,093

 

 

 

 

 

 

122,971

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(119,146

)

 

 

(1,205

)

 

 

(44,837

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

880,484

 

 

 

65,895

 

 

 

585,704

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

717,814

 

 

 

380,689

 

 

 

434,111

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

6,705

 

 

 

2,015

 

 

 

3,290

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

1,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,383

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

723

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

660

 

Total Expenses

 

 

726,349

 

 

 

382,768

 

 

 

450,444

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(179,584

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

546,765

 

 

 

382,768

 

 

 

450,444

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

333,719

 

 

 

(316,873

)

 

 

135,260

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

21,229,409

 

 

 

(11,401,068

)

 

 

5,225,082

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(135,411

)

 

 

(75,257

)

 

 

(45,676

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

21,093,998

 

 

 

(11,476,325

)

 

 

5,179,406

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

8,849,312

 

 

 

(7,419,202

)

 

 

17,029,121

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(67

)

 

 

(12

)

 

 

2,762

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

8,849,245

 

 

 

(7,419,214

)

 

 

17,031,883

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

29,943,243

 

 

 

(18,895,539

)

 

 

22,211,289

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

30,276,962

 

 

$

(19,212,412

)

 

$

22,346,549

 

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

161

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Health Care
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CCBS China
Corporate High
Yield Bond USD
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

540,202

 

 

$

 

 

$

22,553

 

Interest Income

 

 

77

 

 

 

611,335

 

 

 

4

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

19,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,068

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(42,978

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,625

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

517,243

 

 

 

611,335

 

 

 

25,000

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

1,016,580

 

 

 

69,069

 

 

 

26,083

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

7,941

 

 

 

852

 

 

 

203

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

2,021

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

1,137

 

 

 

426

 

 

 

38

 

Total Expenses

 

 

1,027,679

 

 

 

70,347

 

 

 

26,726

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(182,461

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

845,218

 

 

 

70,347

 

 

 

26,726

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

(327,975

)

 

 

540,988

 

 

 

(1,726

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

14,325,160

 

 

 

(205,922

)

 

 

277,878

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(113,694

)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,928

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

14,211,466

 

 

 

(205,922

)

 

 

273,950

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

14,169,467

 

 

 

905,654

 

 

 

90,478

 

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,541

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

14,169,467

 

 

 

905,654

 

 

 

83,915

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

28,380,933

 

 

 

699,732

 

 

 

357,865

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

28,052,958

 

 

$

1,240,720

 

 

$

356,139

 

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

162

 

Statements of Operations/Consolidated Statement of Operations (continued)

For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex
China
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares
Global
Carbon
ETF
(2)(3)

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

168,684

 

 

$

9,357

 

 

$

7,466

 

Interest Income

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(21,812

)

 

 

(122

)

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

146,880

 

 

 

9,235

 

 

 

7,472

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

38,639

 

 

 

22,584

 

 

 

97,539

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

250

 

 

 

180

 

 

 

582

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Expenses

 

 

38,961

 

 

 

22,764

 

 

 

98,121

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(18,746

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

20,215

 

 

 

22,764

 

 

 

98,121

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

126,665

 

 

 

(13,529

)

 

 

(90,649

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

328,121

 

 

 

72,993

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,082,983

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(26,909

)

 

 

458

 

 

 

(899,401

)

Net Realized Gain on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

301,212

 

 

 

73,451

 

 

 

183,582

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

901,852

 

 

 

339,564

 

 

 

(12,750

)

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

(19,073

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,831,325

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

(67,808

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

882,805

 

 

 

339,564

 

 

 

7,750,767

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,184,017

 

 

 

413,015

 

 

 

7,934,349

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

1,310,682

 

 

$

399,486

 

 

$

7,843,700

 

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(1)    Commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

(2)    Commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

(3)    KraneShares Global Carbon ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

163

 

Statements of Operations (concluded)

For the Period Ended March 31, 2021

 

KraneShares
CICC China
5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer
Leaders Index
ETF
(2)

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF
(3)

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

 

 

$

5,244

 

 

$

 

Interest Income

 

 

11

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

11

 

 

 

5,258

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

352,397

 

 

 

68,262

 

 

 

84,101

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

1,746

 

 

 

117

 

 

 

198

 

Total Expenses

 

 

354,143

 

 

 

68,379

 

 

 

84,299

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(63,250

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

290,893

 

 

 

68,379

 

 

 

84,299

 

Net Investment Loss

 

 

(290,882

)

 

 

(63,121

)

 

 

(84,299

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(8,293,903

)

 

 

(2,501,973

)

 

 

(1,120,241

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(238,672

)

 

 

(75,563

)

 

 

(49,232

)

Net Realized (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(8,532,575

)

 

 

(2,577,536

)

 

 

(1,169,473

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(5,108,042

)

 

 

(3,255,788

)

 

 

(10,245,731

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(625

)

 

 

260

 

 

 

(2,826

)

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(5,108,667

)

 

 

(3,255,528

)

 

 

(10,248,557

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(13,641,242

)

 

 

(5,833,064

)

 

 

(11,418,030

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(13,932,124

)

 

$

(5,896,185

)

 

$

(11,502,329

)

†       See Note 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(1)    Commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

(2)    Commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

(3)    Commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

164

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

KraneShares CICC China Leaders
100 Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

339,599

 

 

$

25,038

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,039,339

 

 

 

55,274

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,788,574

 

 

 

(1,543,284

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

3,167,512

 

 

 

(1,462,972

)

Distributions:

 

 

(333,476

)

 

 

(39,838

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,577,028

 

 

 

20,344,770

 

Redeemed

 

 

(8,120,748

)

 

 

(5,369,307

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(6,543,720

)

 

 

14,975,463

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(3,709,684

)

 

 

13,472,653

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

16,272,705

 

 

 

2,800,052

 

End of Year

 

$

12,563,021

 

 

$

16,272,705

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

750,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(300,000

)

 

 

(200,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(250,000

)

 

 

550,000

 

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

165

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares CSI China
Internet ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(12,142,438

)

 

$

(865,457

)

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

759,673,198

 

 

 

35,638,760

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

393,639,091

 

 

 

(225,886,506

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

1,141,169,851

 

 

 

(191,113,203

)

Distributions:

 

 

(10,272,264

)

 

 

(1,580,181

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

2,135,821,640

 

 

 

1,377,877,818

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,918,097,016

)

 

 

(946,051,196

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

217,724,624

 

 

 

431,826,622

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

1,348,622,211

 

 

 

239,133,238

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

2,313,637,822

 

 

 

2,074,504,584

 

End of Year

 

$

3,662,260,033

 

 

$

2,313,637,822

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

28,550,000

 

 

 

28,300,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(31,300,000

)

 

 

(21,200,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(2,750,000

)

 

 

7,100,000

 

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

166

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A
Share ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

5,153,808

 

 

$

9,311,869

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

30,694,994

 

 

 

(6,057,172

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

205,309,508

 

 

 

(39,732,518

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

241,158,310

 

 

 

(36,477,821

)

Distributions:

 

 

(5,683,472

)

 

 

(9,500,578

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

161,140,212

 

 

 

237,310,081

 

Redeemed

 

 

(101,758,942

)

 

 

(287,859,292

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

59,381,270

 

 

 

(50,549,211

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

294,856,108

 

 

 

(96,527,610

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

507,507,623

 

 

 

604,035,233

 

End of Year

 

$

802,363,731

 

 

$

507,507,623

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

3,850,000

 

 

 

7,550,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(2,800,000

)

 

 

(9,300,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

(1,750,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

167

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares E Fund China
Commercial Paper ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

234,560

 

 

$

432,951

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

1,035,410

 

 

 

(701,280

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

17,022

 

 

 

(288,779

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

1,286,992

 

 

 

(557,108

)

Distributions:

 

 

(312,960

)

 

 

 

Return of Capital:

 

 

 

 

 

(521,147

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,637,962

 

 

 

1,658,813

 

Redeemed

 

 

(3,401,610

)

 

 

(6,478,959

)

Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,763,648

)

 

 

(4,820,146

)

Total Decrease in Net Assets

 

 

(789,616

)

 

 

(5,898,401

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

12,923,831

 

 

 

18,822,232

 

End of Year

 

$

12,134,215

 

 

$

12,923,831

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(200,000

)

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(150,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

168

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI All China
Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

59,652

 

 

$

108,597

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

614,212

 

 

 

577

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

98,682

 

 

 

(621,245

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

772,546

 

 

 

(512,071

)

Distributions:

 

 

(69,738

)

 

 

(115,192

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

18,880,596

 

 

 

1,316,745

 

Redeemed

 

 

(4,240,586)

 

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

14,640,010

 

 

 

1,316,745

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

15,342,818

 

 

 

689,482

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

7,059,123

 

 

 

6,369,641

 

End of Year

 

$

22,401,941

 

 

$

7,059,123

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(150,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

350,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

169

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road
Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

171,221

 

 

$

511,254

 

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(155,438

)

 

 

(1,409,296

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

3,961,375

 

 

 

(1,259,147

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

3,977,158

 

 

 

(2,157,189

)

Distributions:

 

 

(164,798

)

 

 

(523,629

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,450,298

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(2,268,750

)

 

 

(11,535,830

)

Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(818,452

)

 

 

(11,535,830

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

2,993,908

 

 

 

(14,216,648

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

7,105,151

 

 

 

21,321,799

 

End of Year

 

$

10,099,059

 

 

$

7,105,151

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(500,000

)

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(500,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

170

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer
Technology Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

333,719

 

 

$

107,579

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

21,093,998

 

 

 

(458,535

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

8,849,245

 

 

 

(2,902,678

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

30,276,962

 

 

 

(3,253,634

)

Distributions:

 

 

(1,338,886

)

 

 

(337,518

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

173,316,041

 

 

 

11,065,406

 

Redeemed

 

 

(114,134,410

)

 

 

(13,669,916

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

59,181,631

 

 

 

(2,604,510

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

88,119,707

 

 

 

(6,195,662

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

22,484,569

 

 

 

28,680,231

 

End of Year

 

$

110,604,276

 

 

$

22,484,569

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

6,050,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(3,750,000

)

 

 

(600,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

2,300,000

 

 

 

(100,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

171

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean
Technology Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(316,873

)

 

$

116,324

 

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(11,476,325

)

 

 

(233,523

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(7,419,214

)

 

 

(401,841

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(19,212,412

)

 

 

(519,040

)

Distributions:

 

 

(3,785

)

 

 

(108,818

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

193,801,449

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(35,072,442

)

 

 

(1,768,056

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

158,729,007

 

 

 

(1,768,056

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

139,512,810

 

 

 

(2,395,914

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

1,660,521

 

 

 

4,056,435

 

End of Year

 

$

141,173,331

 

 

$

1,660,521

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

4,250,000

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(850,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

3,400,000

 

 

 

(100,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

172

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and
Future Mobility Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

135,260

 

 

$

422,584

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

5,179,406

 

 

 

729,774

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

17,031,883

 

 

 

(1,325,142

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

22,346,549

 

 

 

(172,784

)

Distributions:

 

 

(132,013

)

 

 

(391,574

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

161,319,449

 

 

 

1,039,945

 

Redeemed

 

 

(2,079,774

)

 

 

(16,385,856

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

159,239,675

 

 

 

(15,345,911

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

181,454,211

 

 

 

(15,910,269

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

17,115,573

 

 

 

33,025,842

 

End of Year

 

$

198,569,784

 

 

$

17,115,573

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

3,900,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(750,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

3,800,000

 

 

 

(700,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

173

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI All China
Health Care Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(327,975

)

 

$

78,117

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

14,211,466

 

 

 

(3,814,600

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

14,169,467

 

 

 

2,531,292

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

28,052,958

 

 

 

(1,205,191

)

Distributions:

 

 

(469

)

 

 

(54,459

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

180,686,733

 

 

 

14,879,626

 

Redeemed

 

 

(26,384,777

)

 

 

(20,514,237

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

154,301,956

 

 

 

(5,634,611

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

182,354,445

 

 

 

(6,894,261

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

32,109,606

 

 

 

39,003,867

 

End of Year

 

$

214,464,051

 

 

$

32,109,606

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

4,950,000

 

 

 

600,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(700,000

)

 

 

(1,000,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

4,250,000

 

 

 

(400,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

174

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High
Yield Bond USD Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

540,988

 

 

$

623,025

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(205,922

)

 

 

127,239

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

905,654

 

 

 

(1,171,693

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

1,240,720

 

 

 

(421,429

)

Distributions:

 

 

(688,389

)

 

 

(601,337

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,959,913

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(3,923,289

)

 

 

 

Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,963,376

)

 

 

 

Total Decrease in Net Assets

 

 

(1,411,045

)

 

 

(1,022,766

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

11,197,026

 

 

 

12,219,792

 

End of Year

 

$

9,785,981

 

 

$

11,197,026

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

 

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

 

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

175

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets
Healthcare Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Year Ended
March 31, 2020

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(1,726

)

 

$

615

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

273,950

 

 

 

(214,719

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

83,915

 

 

 

(108,988

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

356,139

 

 

 

(323,092

)

Distributions

 

 

(820

)

 

 

(18,337

)

Return of Capital

 

 

 

 

 

(611

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

5,219,345

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,608,536

)

 

 

(3,091,737

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

3,610,809

 

 

 

(3,091,737

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

3,966,128

 

 

 

(3,433,777

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

1,042,634

 

 

 

4,476,411

 

End of Year

 

$

5,008,762

 

 

$

1,042,634

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

 

Redeemed

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(150,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

(150,000

)

(1)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

176

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex
China Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31, 2021

 

Period Ended
March 31, 2020
(1)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

126,665

 

 

$

60,170

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

301,212

 

 

 

(22,714

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

882,805

 

 

 

(623,173

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

1,310,682

 

 

 

(585,717

)

Distributions:

 

 

(49,799

)

 

 

(73,632

)

Capital Share Transactions:(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

27,889,564

 

 

 

2,500,050

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

27,889,564

 

 

 

2,500,050

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

29,150,447

 

 

 

1,840,701

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

1,840,701

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

30,991,148

 

 

$

1,840,701

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

100,002

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

100,002

 

(1)    Commenced operations on April 12, 2019.

(2)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

177

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets/Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Global
Carbon ETF

   

Period Ended
March 31, 2021
(1)

 

Period Ended
March 31, 2021
(2)(3)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(13,529

)

 

$

(90,649

)

Net Realized Gain on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

73,451

 

 

 

183,582

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

339,564

 

 

 

7,750,767

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

399,486

 

 

 

7,843,700

 

Distributions:

 

 

(30,223

)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

12,469,264

 

 

 

85,857,210

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

12,469,264

 

 

 

85,857,210

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

12,838,527

 

 

 

93,700,910

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Year

 

$

12,838,527

 

 

$

93,700,910

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

3,300,000

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

3,300,000

 

(1)    Commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

(2)    Commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

(3)    KraneShares Global Carbon ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd.

(4)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

178

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

 

KraneShares CICC
China 5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer
Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF

   

Period Ended
March 31, 2021
(1)

 

Period Ended
March 31, 2021
(2)

 

Period Ended
March 31, 2021
(3)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(290,882

)

 

$

(63,121

)

 

$

(84,299

)

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(8,532,575

)

 

 

(2,577,536

)

 

 

(1,169,473

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(5,108,667

)

 

 

(3,255,528

)

 

 

(10,248,557

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(13,932,124

)

 

 

(5,896,185

)

 

 

(11,502,329

)

Capital Share Transactions:(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

165,052,118

 

 

 

68,243,083

 

 

 

105,224,088

 

Redeemed

 

 

(32,239,843

)

 

 

(8,127,625

)

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

132,812,275

 

 

 

60,115,458

 

 

 

105,224,088

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

118,880,151

 

 

 

54,219,273

 

 

 

93,721,759

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Year

 

$

118,880,151

 

 

$

54,219,273

 

 

$

93,721,759

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

6,550,002

 

 

 

2,400,002

 

 

 

4,450,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,400,000

)

 

 

(300,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

5,150,002

 

 

 

2,100,002

 

 

 

4,450,000

 

(1)    Commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

(2)    Commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

(3)    Commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

(4)    Includes transaction costs related to creations and redemptions.

Amounts designated as “—” are $0 or have been rounded to $0.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

179

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss) on
Investments
($)

 

Total from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from Capital
Gains
($)

 

Return of
Capital
($)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(1)

2021

 

25.03

 

0.80

 

6.41

 

7.21

 

(0.83)

 

 

2020

 

28.00

 

0.06

 

(2.98)

 

(2.92)

 

(0.05)

 

 

2019

 

33.88

 

0.66

 

(2.09)

 

(1.43)

 

(0.68)

 

(3.77)

 

2018(2)

 

34.06

 

0.24

 

7.22

 

7.46

 

(0.30)

 

(7.34)

 

2017

 

28.02

 

0.21

 

6.54

 

6.75

 

(0.33)

 

 

(0.38)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

2021

 

45.19

 

(0.28)

 

30.90

 

30.62

 

(0.22)

 

 

2020

 

47.04

 

(0.02)

 

(1.79)

 

(1.81)

 

(0.04)

 

 

2019

 

61.11

 

0.10

 

(12.90)

 

(12.80)

 

(0.01)

 

(1.26)

 

2018(2)

 

42.21

 

(0.19)

 

19.43

 

19.24 

 

(0.34)

 

 

2017

 

35.76

 

(0.27)

 

7.13

 

6.86

 

(0.30)

 

 

(0.11)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

2021

 

29.51

 

0.30

 

14.46

 

14.76

 

(0.30)

 

 

2020

 

31.88

 

0.47

 

(2.34)

 

(1.87)

 

(0.50)

 

 

2019

 

34.47

 

0.60

 

(2.27)

 

(1.67)

 

(0.52)

 

(0.40)

 

2018(2)

 

28.38

 

0.21

 

6.22

 

6.43

 

(0.18)

 

(0.16)

 

2017

 

30.37

 

(0.01)

 

(0.67)

 

(0.68)

 

 

(0.85)

 

(0.46)

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

2021

 

32.31

 

0.60

 

2.57

 

3.17

 

(0.81)

 

 

2020

 

34.22

 

0.81

 

(1.75)

 

(0.94)

 

 

 

(0.97)

2019

 

37.23

 

1.31

 

(2.29)

 

(0.98)

 

(1.95)

 

 

(0.08)

2018(2)

 

32.82

 

1.07

 

3.34

 

4.41

 

 

 

2017

 

34.18

 

0.61

 

(1.96)

 

(1.35)

 

 

 

(0.01)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

2021

 

23.53

 

0.22

 

11.06

 

11.28

 

(0.35)

 

 

2020

 

25.48

 

0.36

 

(1.93)

 

(1.57)

 

(0.38)

 

 

2019

 

26.96

 

0.18

 

(1.23)

 

(1.05)

 

(0.43)

 

 

2018(2)

 

22.56

 

0.45

 

4.28

 

4.73

 

(0.33)

 

 

2017

 

21.66

 

0.37

 

1.88

 

2.25

 

(0.70)

 

(0.47)

 

(0.18)

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
^ The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses of the money market funds.
^^ The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses from investments in other investment companies.
(1) Effective November 1, 2018, the KraneShares Zacks New China ETF was renamed the KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF.
(2) March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.
(3) As of July 28, 2017, pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee and/or reimburse the Fund in an amount equal to the fees paid by the Fund to counsel to the Independent Trustees of the Trust until July 31, 2018.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

180

 

Total from
Distributions
($)

 

Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End
of Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
(%)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
(%)

 

Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average Net
Assets
(%)

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

                             

(0.83)

 

31.41

 

28.90

 

12,563

 

0.69

 

0.69

 

2.68

 

143

(0.05)

 

25.03

 

(10.45)

 

16,273

 

0.69

 

0.69

 

0.23

 

126

(4.45)

 

28.00

 

(0.62)

 

2,800

 

0.70

 

0.70

 

2.21

 

181

(7.64)

 

33.88

 

22.57

 

5,082

 

0.71(3)

 

0.71(3)

 

0.64

 

105

(0.71)

 

34.06

 

24.54

 

3,406

 

0.84

 

0.84

 

0.55

 

86

                             

(0.22)

 

75.59

 

67.77

 

3,662,260

 

0.70(4)

 

0.70(4)

 

(0.39)

 

89

(0.04)

 

45.19

 

(3.85)

 

2,313,638

 

0.73(5)

 

0.73(5)

 

(0.05)

 

33

(1.27)

 

47.04

 

(20.44)

 

2,074,505

 

0.75(6)

 

0.76(6)

 

0.20

 

70

(0.34)

 

61.11

 

45.62

 

1,628,622

 

0.70(3)

 

0.70(3)

 

(0.33)

 

29

(0.41)

 

42.21

 

19.44

 

291,257

 

0.81

 

0.81

 

(0.72)

 

35

                             

(0.30)

 

43.97

 

50.00

 

802,364

 

0.59

 

0.79

 

0.74

 

35

(0.50)

 

29.51

 

(5.98)

 

507,508

 

0.59

 

0.80

 

1.52

 

91

(0.92)

 

31.88

 

(4.01)

 

604,035

 

0.60

 

0.80

 

2.05

 

106

(0.34)

 

34.47

 

22.68

 

353,324

 

0.60

 

0.80

 

0.61

 

52

(1.31)

 

28.38

 

(2.04)

 

52,494

 

0.72(7)

 

0.84(7)

 

(0.04)

 

95

                             

(0.81)

 

34.67

 

9.91

 

12,134

 

0.57^

 

0.69^

 

1.80^

 

(0.97)

 

32.31

 

(2.75)

 

12,924

 

0.57^

 

0.70^

 

2.46^

 

(2.03)

 

34.22

 

(2.52)

 

18,822

 

0.58^

 

0.70^

 

3.76^

 

 

37.23

 

13.44

 

13,030

 

0.77^(3)(8)

 

0.89^(3)(8)

 

3.10^

 

(0.01)

 

32.82

 

(3.95)(9)

 

9,845

 

0.95^

 

1.07^

 

1.84^

 

                             

(0.35)

 

34.46

 

47.97

 

22,402

 

0.49

 

0.69

 

0.67

 

45

(0.38)

 

23.53

 

(6.30)

 

7,059

 

0.49

 

0.69

 

1.47

 

7

(0.43)

 

25.48

 

(3.52)

 

6,370

 

0.67

 

0.69

 

0.74

 

62

(0.33)

 

26.96

 

20.99

 

2,696

 

0.63^^(3)

 

0.72^^(3)

 

1.75^^

 

3

(1.35)

 

22.56

 

11.24

 

2,256

 

0.37^^

 

0.73^^

 

1.70^^

 

25

(4) During the year ended March 31, 2021, the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $3,716,046 in security lending income. The expense ratios include $376,498 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.69% and 0.69%, respectively.
(5) During the year ended March 31, 2020, the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $5,794,534 in security lending income. The expense ratios include $579,613 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.69% and 0.69%, respectively.
(6) During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $9,746,130 in security lending income. The expense ratios include $968,632 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.69% and 0.70%, respectively.
(7) As of February 17, 2017, pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
(8) The expenses during the year include a one-time, non-recurring expense. Had this expense not been included, the net and gross expense ratios for the period would have been 0.59% and 0.71%, respectively.
(9) Fund received reimbursement from third-party for dilution to shareholders for an accounting error. Absent the reimbursement, total return would have been (4.44)%.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

181

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss) on
Investments
($)

 

Total from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from Capital
Gains
($)

 

Return of
Capital
($)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

2021

 

17.76

 

0.48

 

11.16

 

11.64

 

(0.55)

 

 

2020

 

23.69

 

0.70

 

(5.58)

 

(4.88)

 

(1.05)

 

 

2019

 

25.64

 

0.48

 

(1.82)

 

(1.34)

 

(0.61)

 

 

2018(1)(3)

 

25.00

 

0.08

 

0.59(4)

 

0.67

 

(0.03)

 

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

2021

 

19.55

 

0.11

 

13.14

 

13.25

 

(0.74)

 

 

2020

 

22.94

 

0.10

 

(3.07)

 

(2.97)

 

(0.42)

 

 

2019

 

26.48

 

 

(3.54)

 

(3.54)

 

 

 

2018(1)(6)

 

25.00

 

(0.03)

 

1.51(4)

 

1.48

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(8)

2021

 

16.60

 

(0.28)

 

24.02

 

23.74

 

#

 

 

2020

 

20.28

 

0.70

 

(3.29)

 

(2.59)

 

(1.09)

 

 

2019

 

23.86

 

0.39

 

(3.61)

 

(3.22)

 

(0.36)

 

 

2018(1)(9)

 

25.00

 

(0.09)

 

(1.05)

 

(1.14)

 

 

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

2021

 

19.02

 

0.08

 

23.21

 

23.29

 

(0.06)

 

 

2020

 

20.64

 

0.33

 

(1.51)

 

(1.18)

 

(0.44)

 

 

2019

 

23.30

 

0.21

 

(2.62)

 

(2.41)

 

(0.25)

 

 

2018(1)(11)

 

25.00

 

0.02

 

(1.72)

 

(1.70)

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

2021

 

23.78

 

(0.09)

 

14.61

 

14.52

 

#

 

 

2020

 

22.29

 

0.07

 

1.48

 

1.55

 

(0.06)

 

 

2019

 

26.65

 

0.02

 

(4.30)

 

(4.28)

 

(0.04)

 

(0.04)

 

2018(1)(13)

 

25.00

 

(0.03)

 

1.68

 

1.65

 

 

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
^ The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses from investments in other investment companies.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
(1) March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.
(2) As of July 28, 2017, pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee and/or reimburse the Fund in an amount equal to the fees paid by the Fund to counsel to the Independent Trustees of the Trust until July 31, 2018.
(3) The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

182

 

Total from
Distributions
($)

 

Net
Asset Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End
of Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
(%)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
(%)

 

Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average Net
Assets
(%)

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

                             

(0.55)

 

28.85

 

65.82

 

10,099

 

0.79

 

0.79

 

2.07

 

39

(1.05)

 

17.76

 

(21.78)

 

7,105

 

0.80

 

0.80

 

3.03

 

30

(0.61)

 

23.69

 

(4.94)

 

21,322

 

0.79

 

0.79

 

2.05

 

72

(0.03)

 

25.64

 

2.67

 

32,048

 

0.79^†(2)(5)

 

0.80^†(2)(5)

 

0.52^†(5)

 

1††

                             

(0.74)

 

32.06

 

67.85

 

110,604

 

0.59

 

0.79

 

0.36

 

112

(0.42)

 

19.55

 

(13.29)

 

22,485

 

0.81

 

0.81

 

0.46

 

56

 

22.94

 

(13.37)

 

28,680

 

0.80

 

0.80

 

(0.02)

 

119

 

26.48

 

5.92

 

23,828

 

0.79†(2)(7)

 

0.79†(2)(7)

 

(0.23)†(7)

 

††

                             

 

40.34

 

143.03

 

141,173

 

0.78

 

0.78

 

(0.65)

 

164

(1.09)

 

16.60

 

(13.17)

 

1,661

 

0.79

 

0.79

 

3.81

 

53

(0.36)

 

20.28

 

(13.28)

 

4,056

 

0.79

 

0.80

 

1.92

 

147

 

23.86

 

(4.56)

 

7,158

 

0.78†(2)(10)

 

0.79†(2)(10)

 

(0.78)†(10)

 

36††

                             

(0.06)

 

42.25

 

122.46

 

198,570

 

0.70

 

0.70

 

0.21

 

81

(0.44)

 

19.02

 

(6.15)

 

17,116

 

0.72

 

0.72

 

1.57

 

53

(0.25)

 

20.64

 

(10.19)

 

33,026

 

0.70

 

0.70

 

0.98

 

74

 

23.30

 

(6.80)

 

26,798

 

0.70†(12)

 

0.70†(12)

 

0.43†(12)

 

18††

                             

 

38.30

 

61.06

 

214,464

 

0.65

 

0.79

 

(0.25)

 

45

(0.06)

 

23.78

 

6.95

 

32,110

 

0.69

 

0.79

 

0.32

 

101

(0.08)

 

22.29

 

(15.99)

 

39,004

 

0.79

 

0.79

 

0.08

 

71

 

26.65

 

6.60

 

3,998

 

0.82†(14)

 

0.82†(14)

 

(0.82)†(14)

 

††

(4) Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.
(5) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratios would have been 0.78%, 0.79% and 0.53%, respectively.
(6) The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.
(7) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratios would have been 0.78%, 0.78% and (0.22)%, respectively.
(8) Effective March 19, 2021, the KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF was renamed the KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF.
(9) The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.
(10) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratios would have been 0.78%, 0.79% and (0.78)%, respectively.
(11) The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.
(12) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratios would have been 0.69%, 0.69% and 0.44%, respectively.
(13) The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.
(14) The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratios would have been 0.79%, 0.79% and (0.79)%, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

183

 

Financial Highlights (concluded)

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31 (unless otherwise indicated)

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

Net Realized
and
Unrealized
Gain
(Loss) on
Investments
($)

 

Total from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from Capital
Gains
($)

 

Return of
Capital
($)

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

2021

 

37.32

 

2.10

 

2.44

 

4.54

 

(2.58)

 

(0.14)

 

2020

 

40.73

 

2.08

 

(3.49)

 

(1.41)

 

(1.81)

 

(0.19)

 

2019(1)

 

40.00

 

1.55

 

0.67

 

2.22

 

(1.31)

 

#

 

(0.18)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

2021

 

20.85

 

(0.02)

 

12.57

 

12.55

 

(0.01)

 

 

2020

 

22.38

 

0.01

 

(1.16)

 

(1.15)

 

(0.37)

 

 

(0.01)

2019(2)

 

25.00

 

(0.04)

 

(2.58)

 

(2.62)

 

#

 

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

2021

 

18.41

 

0.55

 

12.53

 

13.08

 

(0.50)

 

 

2020(3)

 

25.00

 

0.60

 

(6.45)

 

(5.85)

 

(0.74)

 

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

2021(4)

 

25.00

 

(0.07)

 

7.32

 

7.25

 

 

(0.15)

 

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

2021(5)(6)

 

20.00

 

(0.12)

 

8.51

 

8.39

 

 

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

2021(7)

 

25.00

 

(0.06)

 

(1.86)

 

(1.92)

 

 

 

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

2021(8)

 

25.00

 

(0.05)

 

0.87

 

0.82

 

 

 

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

2021(9)

 

25.00

 

(0.03)

 

(3.91)

 

(3.94)

 

 

 

* Per share data calculated using average shares method.
** Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
Annualized.
†† Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.
(3) The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
(4) The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.
(5) The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020. Effective March 19, 2021, the KFA Global Carbon ETF was renamed the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF.
(6) KraneShares Global Carbon ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd.
(7) The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
(8) The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.
(9) The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

184

 

Total from
Distributions
($)

 

Net
Asset
Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End
of Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses
to Average
Net Assets
(%)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(Excluding
Waivers)
(%)

 

Ratio of Net
Investment
Income
(Loss) to
Average Net
Assets
(%)

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

                             

(2.72)

 

39.14

 

12.32

 

9,786

 

0.69

 

0.69

 

5.32

 

53

(2.00)

 

37.32

 

(3.72)

 

11,197

 

0.70

 

0.70

 

5.12

 

70

(1.49)

 

40.73

 

5.72

 

12,220

 

0.69

 

0.69

 

5.13

 

38††

                             

(0.01)

 

33.39

 

60.18

 

5,009

 

0.80

 

0.80

 

(0.05)

 

73

(0.38)

 

20.85

 

(5.25)

 

1,043

 

0.80

 

0.80

 

0.04

 

61

 

22.38

 

(10.47)

 

4,476

 

0.79

 

0.79

 

(0.34)

 

57††

                             

(0.50)

 

30.99

 

71.19

 

30,991

 

0.30

 

0.58

 

1.90

 

19

(0.74)

 

18.41

 

(24.31)

 

1,841

 

0.50

 

0.60

 

2.54

 

5††

                             

(0.15)

 

32.10

 

29.05

 

12,839

 

0.58

 

0.58

 

(0.35)

 

30††

                             

 

28.39

 

41.95

 

93,701

 

0.78

 

0.78

 

(0.72)

 

0††

                             

 

23.08

 

(7.68)

 

118,880

 

0.64

 

0.78

 

(0.64)

 

59††

                             

 

25.82

 

3.28

 

54,219

 

0.68

 

0.68

 

(0.63)

 

50††

                             

 

21.06

 

(15.76)

 

93,722

 

0.88

 

0.88

 

(0.88)

 

12††

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.

185

 

Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements

1. ORGANIZATION

KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware Statutory Trust formed on February 3, 2012. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2021, the Trust had 24 operational series. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the following 18 series: KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF), KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (formerly KFA Global Carbon ETF), KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund, other than KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF and KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF is a non-diversified Fund. KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF and KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF are diversified Funds, as defined under Section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane” or the ‘‘Adviser’’), a Delaware limited liability company, serves as the investment adviser for the Funds and is subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees (the ‘‘Board’’). The Adviser is responsible for managing the investment activities of the Funds, the Funds’ business affairs and other administrative matters. The Adviser may use sub-advisers (each, a “Sub-Adviser” or collectively, the “Sub-Advisers”) to perform the day-to-day management of the Funds.

China International Capital Corporation (USA) Holdings Inc., a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited owns a majority stake in Krane. Central Huijin Investment Limited, a mainland Chinese-domiciled entity, and HKSCC Nominees Limited, currently holds approximately 40.2% and 30.7%, respectively, of the shares of China International Capital Corporation Limited. Central Huijin Investment Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Investment Corporation, which is a mainland Chinese sovereign wealth fund. KFA One Holdings, LLC, located at 280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor, New York, New York, 10017, holds the remaining equity interests in Krane and Jonathan Krane, through his equity interests in KFA One Holdings, LLC, beneficially owns more than 10% of the equity interests in Krane.

The KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (“Subsidiary”). The Subsidiary is organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempt limited company. Information regarding the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF and its subsidiary has been consolidated in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets and Consolidated Financial Highlights.

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”), (the “Exchange”). Market prices for Fund shares (“Shares”) may be different from their net asset value (“NAV”). The Funds issue and redeem Shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of Shares, typically 50,000 or 100,000 Shares or multiples thereof, called “Creation Units”. This does not mean, however, that individual investors will be able to redeem and purchase Shares directly with the

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series of the Trust. Only Authorized Participants can redeem and purchase Creation Units of Shares directly. Each Fund will issue and redeem Shares for a basket of securities and/or a balancing cash amount. Individual shares trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day.

The investment objective of each Fund is to seek investment results that generally correspond (before fees and expenses) to its respective index listed below (each, an “Underlying Index”):

KraneShares Funds   Index
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF   CSI CICC Select 100 Index
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF   CSI Overseas China Internet Index
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF   MSCI China A Index
KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF   CSI Diversified High Grade Commercial Paper Index
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF   MSCI China All Shares Index
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF   MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF   Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology ETF   MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF   Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF   MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index
KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF   Solactive USD China Corporate High Yield Bond Index
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF   Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF   MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF   MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF   CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Leaders Index
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF   CICC China Consumer Leaders Index
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF   SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board 50 Index

The investment objective of the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF is to seek to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index over a complete market cycle. The KraneShares Global Carbon ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed by the Funds. The Funds are investment companies that apply the accounting and reporting guidance issued in Topic 946 by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”).

USE OF ESTIMATES — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and could have a material impact to the Funds.

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SECURITY VALUATION — The NAV per share of each Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of a Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities and withholdings) by the total number of shares of a Fund outstanding, rounded to the nearest cent. Expenses and fees, including without limitation, the management, administration and distribution fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV per share for each Fund normally is calculated by the Administrator and determined as of the regularly scheduled close of the regular trading session on the NYSE (ordinarily 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time) on each day that the Exchange is open.

Prices for most securities held by the Funds are provided daily by independent pricing agents. In calculating the values of each Fund’s portfolio securities, securities listed on a securities exchange (i.e., exchange-traded equity securities), market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on NASDAQ), including securities traded over the counter, are valued by the Funds’ independent pricing agents at the last reported sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded (or at the time as of which the Fund’s NAV is calculated if a security’s exchange is normally open at that time). If there is no such reported sale, such securities are valued at the most recently reported bid price. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used.

If available, debt securities are priced based upon valuations provided by independent, third-party pricing agents. Such values generally reflect the last reported sales price if the security is actively traded. The third-party pricing agents may also value debt securities at an evaluated bid price by employing methodologies that utilize actual market transactions, broker-supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. Debt obligations with remaining maturities of sixty days or less may be valued at their amortized cost, which approximates market value.

The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency and converted to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. The value of a swap contract is equal to the obligation (or rights) under the swap contract, which will generally be equal to the net amounts to be paid or received under the contract based upon the relative values of the positions held by each party to the contract as determined by the applicable independent, third party pricing agent. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last reported sales price on the exchange on which they are listed. If there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, long positions are valued at the most recent bid price, and short positions are valued at the most recent ask price. Futures are valued at the settlement price established by the board of trade on which they are traded. Foreign currency forward contracts are valued at the current day’s interpolated foreign exchange rate, as calculated using the current day’s spot rate and the 30-, 60-, 90- and 180-day forward rates provided by an independent pricing agent. The exchange rates used for valuation are captured as of the close of the London Stock Exchange each day normally at 4:00 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time. If a security price cannot be obtained from an independent, third-party pricing agent, the Fund seeks to obtain bid and ask prices from two broker-dealers who make a market in the portfolio instrument and determines the average of the two. As of and during the year ended March 31, 2021, the Funds did not hold options, swaps or foreign currency forward contracts.

Investments in open-end investment companies that do not trade on an exchange are valued at the end of day NAV per share. Investments in open-end investment companies that trade on an exchange are valued in the same manner as other exchange-traded equity securities (described above).

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Securities for which market prices are not ‘‘readily available,’’ or are not deemed to reflect current market values, or are debt securities where no evaluated price is available from the Trust’s third-party pricing agents pursuant to established methodologies, are fair valued in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Some of the more common reasons that may necessitate that a security be valued using ‘‘fair value’’ pricing may include, but are not limited to: the security’s trading has been halted or suspended; the security’s primary trading market is temporarily closed; or the security has not been traded for an extended period of time.

In addition, a Fund may fair value its securities if an event that may materially affect the value of a Fund’s securities that trade outside of the United States (a ‘‘Significant Event’’) has occurred between the time of the security’s last close and the time that a Fund calculates its NAV. A Significant Event may relate to a single issuer or to an entire market sector, country or region. Events that may be Significant Events may include: government actions, natural disasters, armed conflict, acts of terrorism and significant market fluctuations. If Krane becomes aware of a Significant Event that has occurred with respect to a portfolio instrument or group of portfolio instruments after the closing of the exchange or market on which the portfolio instrument or portfolio instruments principally trade, but before the time at which a Fund calculates its NAV, it will notify the Administrator and may request that an ad hoc meeting of the Fair Valuation Committee be called.

With respect to trade-halted securities, the Trust typically will fair value a trade-halted security by adjusting the security’s last market close price by the security’s sector performance, as measured by a predetermined index, unless Krane recommends and the Trust’s Fair Valuation Committee determines to make additional adjustments. Certain foreign securities exchanges have mechanisms in place that confine one day’s price movement in an individual security to a pre-determined price range (the “Exchange Range”) based on that day’s opening price (‘‘Collared Securities’’). Fair value determinations for such Collared Securities will generally be capped based on the Exchange Range relevant to that security. As an example, China A-Shares can only be plus or minus ten percent in one day of trading on the relevant mainland China equity exchange. As a result, the fair value price determination for China A-Shares on a given day will generally be capped plus or minus ten percent.

Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that a fair value determination for a security is materially different than the value that could actually be realized upon the sale of the security or that another fund that uses market quotations or its own fair value procedures to price the same securities. In addition, fair value pricing could result in a difference between the prices used to calculate a Fund’s NAV and the prices used by the Underlying Index. This may adversely affect a Fund’s ability to track the Underlying Index.

Trading in securities on many foreign exchanges is normally completed before the close of business on each Business Day. In addition, securities trading in a particular country or countries may not take place on each Business Day or may take place on days that are not Business Days. Changes in valuations on certain securities may occur at times or on days on which the Funds’ NAV is not calculated and on which Fund shares do not trade and sales and redemptions of shares do not occur. As a result, the value of the Funds’ portfolio securities and the net asset value of its shares may change on days when share purchases or sales cannot occur. Fund shares are purchased or sold on a national securities exchange at market prices, which may be higher or lower than NAV. Transactions in Fund shares will be priced at NAV only if shares are purchased or redeemed directly from a Fund in Creation Units. No secondary sales will be made to brokers or dealers at a concession by the Distributor or by a Fund. Purchases and sales of shares in the secondary market, which will not involve a Fund, will be subject to customary brokerage commissions and charges.

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As of March 31, 2021, the total market value of securities valued in accordance with Fair Value Procedures is as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Fair Valued
Amount

 

% of
Net Assets

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

 

0.0%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

 

2,735,698

 

0.3%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

26,291

 

0.1%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

11,745

 

0.1%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

1,058

 

0.0%

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

2,037,572

 

1.0%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

2,791

 

0.1%

In accordance with the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements and disclosure under U.S. GAAP, the Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure the fair value. The objective of a fair value measurement is to determine the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (an exit price). Accordingly, the fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices in non-active markets, quoted prices for similar investments, fair value of investments for which the Funds have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term, and short-term investments valued at amortized cost).

Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments, broker quotes, fair value of investments for which the Funds do not have the ability to fully redeem tranches at net asset value as of the measurement date or within the near term).

Investments are classified within the level of the lowest significant input considered in determining fair value. Investments classified within Level 3 whose fair value measurement considers several inputs may include Level 1 or Level 2 inputs as components of the overall fair value measurement. For details of the investment classification, refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and to distribute annually all or substantially all of its taxable income and gains to shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes have been made in the financial statements.

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The Funds evaluate tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether it is “more-likely-than-not” (i.e., greater than 50 percent) that each tax position will be sustained upon examination by a taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. The Funds did not record any tax provisions in the current period. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

As of March 31, 2021, management of the Funds has reviewed all open tax years since inception and concluded that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on specific identification. Dividend income is recorded, net of any applicable withholding tax, on the ex-dividend date, or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date and includes the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discount calculated using the effective interest method.

Dividend income received from affiliated funds is recognized on the ex-dividend date and is recorded as income distributions in the Statement of Operations. Capital gain distributions received from affiliated funds are recognized on ex-dividend date and are recorded on the Statement of Operations as such. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sales of affiliated funds are on the basis of specific identification. See details on the Statements of Operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCY — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. The Funds report certain foreign-currency-related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for Federal income tax purposes.

FUTURES — The KraneShares Global Carbon ETF will utilize the Subsidiary for purposes of investing in carbon credit futures that are the same as or similar to those included in the Index. Initial margin deposits of cash or securities are made upon entering into futures contracts. The contracts are marked-to-market daily and the resulting changes in value are accounted for as unrealized gains and losses. Variation margin payments are paid or received, depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the amount invested in the contract.

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As of March 31, 2021, the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF had open futures contracts. Refer to the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments for details regarding open futures contracts as of March 31, 2021.

For the period ended March 31, 2021, the average monthly notional amount of futures contracts was $26,318,676.

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — The Funds distribute their net investment income at least annually. Any net realized capital gains are distributed annually. All distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

CASH OVERDRAFT CHARGES — Per the terms of an agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”),the Funds’ Custodian, if a Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.00%. Cash overdraft charges are included in “Interest Expense” on the Statements of Operations.

SECURITIES LENDING — The Funds may lend securities from their portfolios to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions. In connection with such loans, a Fund remains the beneficial owner of the loaned securities and continues to receive payments in amounts approximately equal to the interest, dividends or other distributions payable on the loaned securities. A Fund also has the right to terminate a loan at any time. A Fund does not have the right to vote on securities while they are on loan. Loans of portfolio securities will not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of a Fund’s total assets (including the value of all assets received as collateral for the loan). A Fund will receive collateral consisting of cash in the form of U.S. dollars, foreign currency, or securities issued or fully guaranteed by the U.S. Government which will be maintained at all times in an amount equal to at least 102% on domestic securities and 105% on international securities of the current market value of the loaned securities. If the collateral consists of cash, a Fund will reinvest the cash and pay the borrower a pre-negotiated fee or “rebate” from any return earned on the investment. Should the borrower of the securities fail financially, a Fund may experience delays in recovering the loaned securities or exercising its rights in the collateral. In a loan transaction, a Fund will also bear the risk of any decline in value of securities acquired with cash collateral. Krane and a sub-adviser are subject to potential conflicts of interest because the compensation paid to them increases in connection with any net income received by a Fund from a securities lending program. Each Fund pays Krane 10% of any net monthly income received from the investment of cash collateral and loan fees received from borrowers in respect of each securities loan (net of any amounts paid to the custodian and/or securities lending agent or rebated to borrowers) (see Note 3).

The following table discloses the securities on loan as of March 31, 2021:

KraneShares Funds

 

Market Value
Securities on Loan

 

Cash Collateral for
Securities on Loan

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

192,461,874

 

$

199,656,233

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

732,703

 

 

770,626

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

10,578,384

 

 

10,993,789

CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem Shares at NAV and only in large blocks of Shares (each block of Shares for a Fund is a Creation Unit of 50,000 Shares, 100,000 Shares, or multiples thereof).

Except when aggregated in Creation Units, Shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Shares of a Fund may only be purchased or redeemed by certain Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the

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Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company (‘‘DTC’’) participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the Shares directly from a Fund. Rather, most retail investors will purchase Shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees when buying or selling Shares. If a Creation Unit is purchased or redeemed for cash, a higher transaction fee may be charged.

The following table discloses Creation Unit breakdown for the year ended March 31, 2021:

KraneShares Funds

 

Creation
Unit
Shares

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Subscriptions

 

Value at
March 31,
2021

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Redemptions

 

Maximum
Variable
Transaction
Fee*

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

50,000

 

$

1,700

 

$

1,570,500

 

$

1,700

 

2.00%

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

3,779,500

 

 

500

 

2.00%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

50,000

 

 

7,500

 

 

2,198,500

 

 

7,500

 

2.00%

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,000

 

 

1,733,500

 

 

1,000

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

4,900

 

 

1,723,000

 

 

4,900

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

3,600

 

 

1,442,500

 

 

3,600

 

2.00%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,500

 

 

1,603,000

 

 

1,500

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

800

 

 

2,017,000

 

 

800

 

2.00%

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

800

 

 

2,112,500

 

 

800

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,200

 

 

1,915,000

 

 

1,200

 

2.00%

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index Fund

 

50,000

 

 

1,000

 

 

1,957,000

 

 

1,000

 

2.00%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,100

 

 

1,669,500

 

 

2,100

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

100,000

 

 

17,500

 

 

3,099,000

 

 

17,500

 

2.00%

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,100

 

 

1,605,000

 

 

2,100

 

2.00%

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

1,419,500

 

 

500

 

2.00%

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

1,154,000

 

 

500

 

2.00%

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

900

 

 

1,291,000

 

 

900

 

2.00%

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,250

 

 

1,053,000

 

 

2,250

 

2.00%

*       As a percentage of the Creation Unit(s) purchased/redeemed.

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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Idle cash and currency balances may be swept into various overnight sweep accounts and are classified as cash equivalents on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. These amounts, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits. Amounts swept are available on the next business day.

3. DERIVATIVES TRANSACTIONS

The following tables are KraneShares Global Carbon ETF exposure by type of risk on derivatives held throughout the period.

The fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2021, was as follows:

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location

 

Asset
Derivatives

 

Liability
Derivatives

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

$

8,034,558

 

$

(47,632

)

Foreign Exchange
Risk Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

 

 

 

(155,601

)

       

$

8,034,558

 

$

(203,233

)

*       Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Futures Contracts is included in distributable earnings (loss).

The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period ended March 31, 2021, was as follows:

The amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income:

 

Net
Realized
Gain/(Loss)*

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)**

 

Total

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

$

1,122,955

 

 

$

7,986,926

 

 

$

9,109,881

 

Foreign Exchange Risk
Futures contracts

 

 

(39,972

)

 

 

(155,601

)

 

 

(195,573

)

   

$

1,082,983

 

 

$

7,831,325

 

 

$

8,914,308

 

*       Futures contracts are included in net realized gain on Futures Contracts.

**     Futures contracts are included in change in unrealized depreciation on Futures Contracts.

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT — The Adviser serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust on behalf of each Fund and the Adviser (the “Agreement”). Under the Agreement, Krane is responsible for reviewing, supervising and administering each Fund’s investment program and the general management and administration of the Trust. In addition to these services, to the extent a Fund engages in securities lending, Krane will: (i) assist the securities lending agent of the Fund (the “Agent”) to determine which securities are available for loan, (ii) monitor the Agent’s activities to ensure that securities loans are effected in accordance with Krane’s instructions and in accordance with applicable procedures and guidelines adopted by the Board, (iii) make recommendations to the Board regarding the Fund’s participation in securities lending; (iv) prepare appropriate periodic reports for, and seek appropriate periodic approvals from, the Board with respect to securities lending activities, (v) respond to Agent inquiries concerning the Agent’s activities, and (vi) such other related duties as Krane deems necessary or

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appropriate (this provision became effective with respect to the Funds on the later of October 5, 2017, or the date the Fund commenced operations). The Board of Trustees of the Trust supervises Krane and establishes policies that Krane must follow in its management activities.

The Agreement requires the Adviser to pay all operating expenses of the Funds, except: (a) interest and taxes (including, but not limited to, income, excise, transaction, transfer and withholding taxes); (b) expenses of the Funds incurred with respect to the acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities and the execution of portfolio transactions, including brokerage commissions and short sale dividend or interest expense; (c) expenses incurred in connection with any distribution plan adopted by the Trust in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act, including distribution fees; (d) “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” (as defined by Form N-1A under the 1940 Act); (e) litigation expenses; (f) the compensation payable to the Adviser under the Agreement; (g) compensation and expenses of the Independent Trustees (including any fees of independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees); and (h) any expenses determined to be extraordinary expenses by the Board. In addition, effective on the later of October 5, 2017, or the date the Fund commenced operations, under the Agreement, while the fees and expenses related to the Funds’ securities lending-related activities reduce the gross revenues and income of the Funds from such activities, they are not fees and expenses for which Krane is responsible.

Each Agreement provides that each Fund pays a unitary (or unified) fee to the Adviser for advisory and management services provided to the Fund, subject to the exceptions noted herein. In this context, there exists a risk that a Trust service provider will seek recourse against the Trust if is not timely paid by Krane for the fees and expenses for which it is responsible, which could materially adversely affect the Funds. Pursuant to the Agreement between the Trust and the Adviser, the Funds below pay the Adviser a fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at the following annual rates, based on a percentage of the average daily net assets of each Fund. In addition, as compensation for the services provided by the Adviser in connection with any securities lending-related activities, each Fund pays the Adviser 10% of the monthly investment income received from the investment of cash collateral and loan fees received from borrowers in respect to securities loans (net of any amounts paid to the custodian and/or securities lending agent or rebated to borrowers), included on the Statements of Operations as “Security Lending Fees”.

KraneShares Funds

 

Management
Fee

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index Fund

 

0.68%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

0.58%

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KraneShares Funds

 

Management
Fee

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

0.58%

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index

 

0.78%

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

0.88%

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2021, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee for the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF by 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and reduce its management fee in an amount equal to any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses incurred by the Fund from its investments in the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2021. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2021. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board.

Effective January 8, 2021, pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2021. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated. Prior to January 8, 2021, Krane had contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Effective June 18, 2020, pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waived its management fee for the KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2021, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. Prior to June 18, 2020, Krane had contractually agreed to waived its management fee for the KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF by 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily assets.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.14% of the average daily net assets of KraneShares CICC China

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5G & Semiconductor Index ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2021, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

The Adviser and each Sub-Adviser bear all of their own costs associated with providing these advisory services.

SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT — Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera”), operating out of Hong Kong, serves as the Sub-Adviser to the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds, subject to the supervision by the Adviser and the Board. For the services Bosera provides to KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, the Adviser pays Bosera a fee equal to 50% of the net revenue the Adviser receives from the Funds.

CCB Securities Ltd. (“CCBS”), located at 18/F CCB Centre, 18 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong, serves as the sub-adviser of KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF. CCBS is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the Fund, subject to the supervision of Krane and the Board. The Adviser has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with CCBS pursuant to which the Adviser has agreed to pay CCBS a fee equal to 50% of net revenue earned by the Adviser from the Fund. For these purposes, net revenue is defined as gross revenue less gross fund-related expenses (including any waiver by the Adviser of its compensation under the investment advisory agreement and any payments or reimbursements by Krane of the Fund’s expenses).

Climate Finance Partners (“CFP”) serves as the Sub-Adviser of the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF. CFP provides non-discretionary sub-advisory services to the Fund, which will includes research and portfolio modeling services related to the Fund’s investments and the monitoring of such investments. For the services CFP provides to KraneShares Global Carbon ETF, the Adviser pays CFP a fee equal to 32% of the sum of: (i) the total gross advisory fee due to Krane from the Fund under the terms of the Advisory Agreement minus (ii) any applicable fee waivers from time to time entered into between the Fund and Krane.

E Fund Management (Hong Kong) Co., Limited (‘‘E Fund”), operating out of Hong Kong, serves as the Sub-Adviser to the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund, subject to the supervision by the Adviser and the Board. For the services E Fund provides to KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF, the Adviser pays E Fund a fee equal to 50% of the net revenue the Adviser receives from the Fund.

DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT — SEI Investments Distribution Co. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company, and an affiliate of the administrator, serves as the Funds’ distributor of Creation Units pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. The Distributor does not maintain any secondary market in Fund shares.

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (“Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with its Plan, each Fund is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. For the year ended March 31, 2021, no fees were charged under the Plan. Fees would only be charged under the Plan upon approval by the Board.

ADMINISTRATOR, CUSTODIAN AND TRANSFER AGENT — SEI Investments Global Funds Services (the “Administrator”) serves as the Funds’ Administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement. BBH serves as the Funds’ Custodian and Transfer Agent pursuant to a Custodian and Transfer Agent Agreement.

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4. BASIS FOR CONSOLIDATION FOR THE KRANESHARES GLOBAL CARBON ETF

The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF include the accounts of the Fund’s Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for the Fund. The Subsidiary has a fiscal year end of March 31 for financial statement consolidation purposes.

The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“IRC”). The Subsidiary’s taxable income is included in the calculation of the Fund’s taxable income. Net losses of the Subsidiary are not deductible by the Fund either in the current period or carried forward to future periods.

The KraneShares Global Carbon ETF’s investment in the Subsidiary may not exceed 25% of the value of its total assets.

A summary of the investments in the Subsidiary is as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Inception
Date of
Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary
Net Assets at
March 31, 2021

 

% of Total
Net Assets at
March 31, 2021

KFA Global Carbon, Subsidiary, Ltd.

 

July 29, 2020

 

$

19,293,965

 

20.59

%

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the year ended March 31, 2021, the purchases and sales of investments in securities excluding in-kind transactions, long-term U.S. Government and short-term securities were:

KraneShares Funds

 

Purchases

 

Sales and
Maturities

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

17,966,088

 

$

24,484,925

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

2,770,214,860

 

 

2,706,525,170

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

 

302,143,811

 

 

243,716,450

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

14,603,614

 

 

3,914,935

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

3,169,465

 

 

3,685,335

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

131,794,728

 

 

99,083,103

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

239,523,673

 

 

81,464,538

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

84,293,574

 

 

54,206,940

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

211,295,040

 

 

57,598,703

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

 

5,079,144

 

 

10,140,995

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

5,707,436

 

 

2,405,846

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

22,191,933

 

 

1,305,994

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

12,275,587

 

 

1,771,510

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

 

5,654,285

 

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

206,876,170

 

 

74,700,254

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

77,583,920

 

 

17,581,511

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

111,597,768

 

 

7,178,092

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During the year ended March 31, 2021, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.

For the year ended March 31, 2021, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

KraneShares Funds

 

Purchases

 

Sales and
Maturities

 

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

1,461,435,248

 

$

(1,349,234,549

)

 

$

350,934,846

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

4,882,634

 

 

(971,929

)

 

 

345,773

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

779,806

 

 

(1,093,690

)

 

 

(43,666

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

96,900,519

 

 

(71,528,449

)

 

 

14,928,913

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

130,376,453

 

 

(1,653,622

)

 

 

269,006

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

355,815

 

 

(117,414

)

 

 

14,547

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

6,903,891

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

1,904,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. TAX INFORMATION

The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. These book/tax differences may be temporary or permanent. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, they are charged or credited to distributable earnings (loss) or paid-in capital, as appropriate, in the period that the differences arise.

The permanent differences primarily consist of foreign currency translations, reclassification of long term capital gain distribution on REITs, investments in PFICs, net operating loss, perpetual bond adjustments and distribution reclassification. The permanent difference that is credited or charged to Paid-in Capital and Distributable Earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 are primarily related to redemptions in-kind, net operating loss and utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions.

KraneShares Funds

 

Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)

 

Paid-in
Capital

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

(342,219,730

)

 

$

342,219,730

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

(340,647

)

 

 

340,647

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

44,365

 

 

 

(44,365

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

(16,760,035

)

 

 

16,760,035

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

(229,956

)

 

 

229,956

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

74,396

 

 

 

(74,396

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

(8,684

)

 

 

8,684

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

67,926

 

 

 

(67,926

)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

1,403

 

 

 

(1,403

)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

133,531

 

 

 

(133,531

)

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The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years or periods ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020 were as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

 

Return of
Capital

 

Totals

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

 

   

 

 

2021

 

$

333,476

 

$

 

$

 

$

333,476

2020

 

 

39,838

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,838

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

 

2021

 

$

4,346,283

 

$

5,925,981

 

$

 

$

10,272,264

2020

 

 

1,580,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,580,181

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

2021

 

$

5,683,472

 

$

 

$

 

$

5,683,472

2020

 

 

9,500,578

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,500,578

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

2021

 

$

312,960

 

$

 

$

 

$

312,960

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

521,147

 

 

521,147

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

2021

 

$

69,738

 

$

 

$

 

$

69,738

2020

 

 

115,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,192

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

2021

 

$

164,798

 

$

 

$

 

$

164,798

2020

 

 

523,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

523,629

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

2021

 

$

1,338,886

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,338,886

2020

 

 

337,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

337,518

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

2021

 

$

3,785

 

$

 

$

 

$

3,785

2020

 

 

108,818

 

 

 

 

 

 

108,818

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

2021

 

$

132,013

 

$

 

$

 

$

132,013

2020

 

 

391,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

391,574

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

2021

 

$

 

$

469

 

$

 

$

469

2020

 

 

54,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,459

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

2021

 

$

688,389

 

$

 

$

 

$

688,389

2020

 

 

570,699

 

 

30,638

 

 

 

 

601,337

   

 

 

200

 

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KraneShares Funds

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

 

Return of
Capital

 

Totals

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

2021

 

$

820

 

$

 

$

 

$

820

2020

 

 

18,337

 

 

 

 

611

 

 

18,948

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

2021

 

$

49,799

 

$

 

$

 

$

49,799

2020

 

 

73,632

 

 

 

 

 

 

73,632

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

2021

 

$

30,223

 

$

 

$

 

$

30,223

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

2021

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

2021

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

2021

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

2021

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

As of March 31, 2021, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders
100 Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF

 

KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A
Share ETF

 

KraneShares E
Fund China
Commercial
Paper ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All
China
Index ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

355,056

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

633,985

 

 

$

 

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

 

 

157,940

 

 

 

253,353,244

 

 

 

6,517,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

230,067

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,025

)

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,119

)

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

(23,808

)

 

 

(6,086,844

)

 

 

(916,524

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,588

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

700,806

 

 

 

92,434,993

 

 

 

163,245,555

 

 

 

(97,896

)

 

 

91,176

 

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

(1

)

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Distributable Earnings

 

$

1,189,993

 

 

$

339,701,396

 

 

$

168,846,484

 

 

$

528,064

 

 

$

287,536

 

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KraneShares
MSCI One Belt
One Road
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Consumer
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
Clean Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Electric
Vehicles and
Future Mobility
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Health Care
Index ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

42,050

 

 

$

250,504

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,797,170

 

 

 

8,974,227

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

(4,145,635

)

 

 

 

 

(1,021,417

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,589,789

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(281,323

)

 

 

 

 

 

(388,582

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

1,557,862

 

 

 

1,775,876

 

 

(16,431,930

)

 

 

12,111,870

 

 

 

11,948,187

 

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(14,036

)

 

 

(2

)

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

$

(2,545,724

)

 

$

2,026,380

 

$

(21,324,461

)

 

$

14,895,004

 

 

$

20,533,830

 

 

KraneShares
CCBS China
Corporate
High Yield
Bond USD
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex
China Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Global
Carbon ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

40,525

 

 

$

 

 

$

83,928

 

$

104,372

 

$

7,929,892

 

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

370,444

 

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

(180,673

)

 

 

(284,697

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

(36,247

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

(56,161

)

 

 

62,142

 

 

 

147,162

 

 

264,890

 

 

(86,193

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

46,055

 

 

 

(161

)

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

$

(186,501

)

 

$

(222,716

)

 

$

601,534

 

$

369,263

 

$

7,843,700

 

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KraneShares
CICC China 5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer
Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(1,471

)

Post October Losses

 

 

(2,163,819

)

 

 

(1,087,696

)

 

 

 

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

(461,628

)

 

 

(137,280

)

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

(11,238,750

)

 

 

(4,669,806

)

 

 

(11,367,327

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Distributable Losses

 

$

(13,864,198

)

 

$

(5,894,782

)

 

$

(11,368,798

)

Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021 and November 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, respectively, that in accordance with federal income tax regulations, the Funds have elected to defer and treat as having arisen in the following fiscal year.

Other temporary differences primarily consist of late year and specified loss deferrals, PFIC mark to market, perpetual bond adjustments, and book adjustments not recognized for tax.

The Funds have capital losses carried forward as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Short-Term
Loss

 

Long-Term
Loss

 

Total

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

$

8,025

 

$

 

$

8,025

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

2,381,247

 

 

1,764,388

 

 

4,145,635

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

792,699

 

 

228,718

 

 

1,021,417

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

 

31,707

 

 

148,966

 

 

180,673

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

284,697

 

 

 

 

284,697

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

1,471

 

 

 

 

1,471

During the year ended March 31, 2021, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards, to offset capital gains:

KraneShares Funds

 

Amount
Utilized

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

486,901

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

126,978,517

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

 

20,470,797

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

 

14,474

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

128,223

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

36,941

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

3,721,922

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

808,707

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

3,212,141

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

7,682,624

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

224,621

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

5,648

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The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation and depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and investments in passive foreign investment companies. The federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at March 31, 2021 were as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Federal Tax
Cost

 

Aggregated Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

 

Aggregated Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

 

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

11,862,209

 

$

1,389,599

 

$

(688,793

)

 

$

700,806

 

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

3,749,779,320

 

 

541,520,124

 

 

(449,085,131

)

 

 

92,434,993

 

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

 

638,412,542

 

 

207,679,380

 

 

(44,433,825

)

 

 

163,245,555

 

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

 

 

 

 

 

(97,896

)

 

 

(97,896

)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

22,266,664

 

 

1,027,331

 

 

(936,155

)

 

 

91,176

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

8,480,105

 

 

2,238,762

 

 

(679,636

)

 

 

1,559,126

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

109,490,395

 

 

9,455,917

 

 

(7,680,039

)

 

 

1,775,878

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

157,251,330

 

 

7,251,407

 

 

(23,683,337

)

 

 

(16,431,930

)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

196,945,039

 

 

20,431,761

 

 

(8,319,891

)

 

 

12,111,870

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

202,358,919

 

 

22,496,163

 

 

(10,547,976

)

 

 

11,948,187

 

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

 

7,000,496

 

 

201,167

 

 

(257,328

)

 

 

(56,161

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

4,880,450

 

 

431,231

 

 

(362,547

)

 

 

68,684

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

30,670,186

 

 

1,273,538

 

 

(1,107,302

)

 

 

166,236

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

12,556,633

 

 

758,791

 

 

(493,901

)

 

 

264,890

 

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

 

5,654,285

 

 

 

 

(86,215

)

 

 

(86,215

)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

130,012,069

 

 

6,228,116

 

 

(17,466,866

)

 

 

(11,238,750

)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

58,914,713

 

 

766,792

 

 

(5,436,598

)

 

 

(4,669,806

)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

104,418,205

 

 

1,500,302

 

 

(12,867,629

)

 

 

(11,367,327

)

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Uncertainties in the Chinese tax rules governing the taxation of income distributions and capital gains from investments in A Shares could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Funds. China generally imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on dividends and interest derived by non-Chinese resident investors (including, for example, Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFII”)) from Chinese companies and those companies which are not Chinese tax residents, but which are deemed to be Chinese tax residents (e.g., under Notice 7). China also imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on capital gains derived by non-residents from investment in actual and constructive Chinese resident companies. The Chinese withholding taxes applied to dividends, interest and capital gains may, in principle, be subject to a reduced rate under an applicable Chinese tax treaty, but the application of such treaties in the case of a non-resident (e.g., in the case of a QFII acting on behalf of non-resident investors, such as the Funds) is also uncertain. The imposition of such taxes could have a material adverse effect on the Funds’ returns. The People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) rules regarding the taxation of non-resident investors are quickly evolving and certain of the tax regulations to be issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or the PRC Ministry of Finance to clarify matters may apply retrospectively. Such retroactively applied rules may be adverse to the Funds and their shareholders. It is also unclear how China’s value added tax (“VAT”) may be affected by tax treaty provisions. If such a tax is collected, the expenses will be passed on and borne by the Funds. The imposition of such taxes, as well as future changes in applicable PRC tax law, may adversely affect the Funds. If the Funds expect VAT to be imposed, they reserve the right to establish a reserve for such tax. If the Funds establish such a reserve but are not ultimately subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares while the reserve was in place will effectively bear the tax and may not benefit from the later release, if any, of the reserve. Conversely, if the Funds do not establish such a reserve but ultimately are subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares prior to the tax being withheld, reserved or paid will have effectively avoided the tax, even if they benefited from investments in a Fund. Effective November 17, 2014, QFIIs, RQFIIs (i.e., QFIIs investing in Yuan, rather than foreign currency) and non-Chinese resident investors investing through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect are exempted temporarily from the 10% capital gains tax that normally applies to sales of A Shares on a public Chinese exchange (such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange). However, such investors are still required to pay capital gains tax for gains realized on trades executed before November 17, 2014.

On November 7, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued Circular 108. This circular announced a three year exemption from corporate income tax withholding (“WHT”) and Value Added Tax (“VAT”) for China-sourced bond interest derived by overseas institutional investors. The WHT and VAT exemptions apply from November 7, 2018 to November 6, 2021.

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

As with all ETFs, shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investment could lose money. Each Fund is subject to certain of the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. A more complete description of principal risks is included in each Fund’s prospectus under the heading “Principal Risks”. The following risks pertain to all Funds, unless otherwise noted.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS RISK — The Fund may hold cash or cash equivalents. Generally, such positions offer less potential for gain than other investments. Holding cash or cash equivalents, even

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strategically, may lead to missed investment opportunities. This is particularly true when the market for other investments in which the Fund may invest is rapidly rising. If the Fund holds cash uninvested it will be subject to the credit risk of the depositing institution holding the cash.

CAP AND TRADE RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — There is no assurance that cap and trade programs will continue to exist. Cap and trade may not prove to be an effective method of reduction in GHG emissions. As a result or due to other factors, cap and trade programs may be terminated or may not be renewed upon their expiration. New technologies may arise that may diminish or eliminate the need for cap and trade markets. Ultimately, the cost of emissions credits is determined by the cost of actually reducing emissions levels. If the price of credits becomes too high, it will be more economical for companies to develop or invest in green technologies, thereby suppressing the demand for credits and adversely affecting the price of the Fund.

Cap and trade programs set emission limits (i.e., the right to emit a certain quantity of GHG emissions), which can be allocated or auctioned to the parties regulated under the program up to the total emissions cap. This allocation may be larger or smaller than is needed for a stable price of credits and can lead to large price volatility, which could affect the value of the Fund. Depending upon the industries covered under each cap and trade mechanism represented in the Index, unpredictable demand for their products and services can affect the value of GHG emissions credits. For example, very mild winters or very cool summers can decrease demand for electric utilities and therefore require fewer carbon credits to offset reduced production and GHG emissions.

CHINA RISK — The Chinese economy is generally considered an emerging market and can be significantly affected by economic and political conditions in China and surrounding Asian countries. In addition, the Chinese economy is export-driven and highly reliant on trade. A downturn in the economies of China’s primary trading partners could slow or eliminate the growth of the Chinese economy and adversely impact the Fund’s investments. The Chinese government strictly regulates the payment of foreign currency denominated obligations and sets monetary policy. The Chinese government may introduce new laws and regulations that could have an adverse effect on the Fund. Although China has begun the process of privatizing certain sectors of its economy, privatized entities may lose money and/or be re-nationalized.

In the Chinese securities markets, a small number of issuers may represent a large portion of the entire market. The Chinese securities markets are subject to more frequent trading halts, low trading volume and price volatility. Further, the Chinese economy is heavily dependent upon trading with key partners. Recent developments in relations between the United States and China have heightened concerns of increased tariffs and restrictions on trade between the two countries. An increase in tariffs or trade restrictions or even the threat of such developments, could lead to significant reduction in international trade, which could have a negative impact on China’s export industry and a commensurately negative impact on the Fund.

The RMB Bond market is volatile with a risk of trading suspensions in particular securities and government interventions. Trading in RMB Bonds may be suspended without warning and for lengthy periods. Information on such trading suspensions, including as to their expected length, may be unavailable. Securities affected by trading suspensions may be or become illiquid. In recent years, Chinese entities have incurred significant levels of debt and Chinese financial institutions currently hold relatively large amounts of non-performing debt. Thus, there exists a possibility that widespread defaults could occur, which could trigger a financial crisis, freeze Chinese debt and finance markets and make certain Chinese securities illiquid.

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In addition, trade relations between the U.S. and China have recently been strained. Worsening trade relations between the two countries could adversely impact the Fund, particularly to the extent that the Chinese government restricts foreign investments in on-shore Chinese companies or the U.S. government restricts investments by U.S. investors in China including by limiting the ability of Chinese issuers to list on the U.S. exchanges. Worsening trade relations may also result in market volatility and volatility in the price of Fund shares. In addition, the U.S government has imposed restrictions on the ability of U.S. investors to hold and/or acquire securities of certain Chinese companies, which may
adversely impact the Fund, may mean that the Fund’s Underlying Index may need to adjust its methodology or could increase tracking error for the Fund.

CHINESE CREDIT RATINGS RISK (KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF and KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF) — The debt securities included in Underlying Index securities, and therefore the securities held by the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF Fund, will generally be rated by Chinese ratings agencies (and not by U.S. nationally recognized statistical ratings organizations (“NRSROs”)). The rating criteria and methodology used by Chinese rating agencies may be different from those adopted by NRSROs and international credit rating agencies. Therefore, such rating systems may not provide an equivalent standard for comparison with securities rated by NRSROs or other international credit rating agencies.

COMMODITY-LINKED DERIVATIVES RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — The value of a commodity-linked derivative investment typically is based upon the price movements of a physical commodity and may be affected by changes in overall market movements, volatility of the Index, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. Investments in commodity-linked derivatives may be subject to greater volatility than non-derivative based investments. Commodity-linked derivatives also may be subject to credit and interest rate risks that in general affect the values of debt securities.

COMMODITY POOL REGISTRATION RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — Under amended regulations promulgated by the CFTC, the Fund and the Subsidiary will be considered commodity pools upon commencement of operations, and therefore each will be subject to regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC rules. Krane will register as a commodity pool operator and will manage the Fund and the Subsidiary in accordance with CFTC rules, as well as the rules that apply to registered investment companies. Commodity pools are subject to additional laws, regulations and enforcement policies, all of which may potentially increase compliance costs and may affect the operations and financial performance of the Fund and the Subsidiary. Additionally, positions in futures and other contracts may have to be liquidated at disadvantageous times or prices to prevent the Fund from exceeding any applicable position limits established by the CFTC. Such actions may subject the Fund to substantial losses.

CONCENTRATION RISK — Because the Fund’s assets are expected to be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Underlying Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that may affect that industry or group of industries or sector. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single industry or a group of related industries, and the securities of companies in that industry or group of industries could react similarly to these or other developments. Depending on the composition of each Fund’s Underlying Index, the Fund may be subject to principal risks, as outlined in each Fund’s prospectus. Each Fund may have significant exposure to other industries or sectors over time.

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CURRENCY RISK — The Fund’s assets will be invested in instruments denominated in foreign currencies and the income received by the Fund may be in foreign currencies. The Fund will compute and expects to distribute its income in U.S. dollars, and the computation of income will be made on the date that the income is earned by the Fund at the foreign exchange rate in effect on that date. The Fund will conduct its foreign currency exchange transactions either on a spot (i.e., cash) basis at the spot rate prevailing in the foreign currency exchange market at the time the Fund wishes to enter into the transaction, or through forward, futures or options contracts to purchase or sell foreign currencies.

The Fund’s NAV is determined on the basis of the U.S. dollar. The Fund may therefore lose value if the local currency of a foreign investment depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Fund’s holdings goes up. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably, which may adversely affect the Fund. The Fund may also be subject to delays in converting or transferring U.S. dollars to foreign currencies and vice versa. This may adversely affect the Fund’s performance over time.

CUSTODY RISKS (KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — In accordance with Chinese regulations, A-Shares acquired through a QFII or RQFII license will be held in the joint names of the Fund and Bosera. While Bosera may not use such an account for any purpose other than for maintaining the Fund’s assets, the Fund’s assets may not be as well protected as they would be if it were possible for them to be registered and held solely in the name of the Fund. There is a risk that creditors of Bosera may assert that the securities are owned by Bosera and that regulatory actions taken against Bosera may affect the Fund. The risk is particularly acute in the case of cash deposited with a People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) sub-custodian (“PRC Custodian”) because it may not be segregated, and it may be treated as a debt owing from the PRC Custodian to the Fund as a depositor. Thus, in the event of a PRC Custodian bankruptcy, liquidation, or similar event, the Fund may face difficulties and/or encounter delays in recovering its cash.

DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS RISK (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF and KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF) — The Fund may hold the securities of Chinese and other non-U.S. companies in the form of depositary receipts, including American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts. Investing in depositary receipts entails the risks associated with foreign investments. The underlying securities of the depositary receipts in the Fund’s portfolio are subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that may affect the value of the Fund’s portfolio. In addition, the value of the securities underlying the depositary receipts may change materially when the U.S. markets are not open for trading, which will affect the value of the depositary receipts. Like direct investments in foreign securities, investments in depositary receipts involve political and economic risks distinct from those associated with investing in the securities of U.S. issuers.

DERIVATIVES RISK — The use of derivatives (including swaps, futures, forwards, structured notes and options) may involve leverage, which includes risks that are different from, and greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in a reference asset, because a small investment in a derivative can result in a large impact on the Fund and may cause the Fund to be more volatile. In addition, derivatives can be illiquid and imperfectly correlate with the reference asset, resulting

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in unexpected returns that could materially adversely affect the Fund. Certain derivatives (such as swaps and options) are bi-lateral agreements that expose the Fund to counterparty risk, which is the risk of loss in the event that the counterparty to an agreement fails to perform under it. In that case, the Fund may suffer losses potentially equal to, or greater than, the full value of the derivative if the counterparty fails to perform its obligations. Counterparty risks are compounded by the fact that there are only a limited number of ways available to invest in certain reference assets and, therefore, there may be few counterparties to swaps or options based on those reference assets. Investments in derivatives may expose the Fund to leverage, which may cause the Fund to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. Many derivatives are subject to segregation requirements that require the Fund to segregate the market or notional value of the derivatives, which could impede the portfolio management of the Fund.

EMERGING MARKETS RISK — The Fund’s investments in emerging markets are subject to greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets. This is due to, among other things, greater market volatility, greater risk of asset seizures and capital controls, lower trading volume, political and economic instability, greater risk of market shutdown and more governmental limitations on foreign investments than typically found in developed markets. The economies of emerging markets, and China in particular, may be heavily reliant upon international trade and may suffer disproportionately if international trading declines or is disrupted.

ESG RISK (KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF) — Issuers with businesses with high ESG ratings may be difficult to identify and investments in them maybe volatile. Even companies with high ESG ratings may not necessarily compare favorably with respect to the ESG practices of other issuers. The ESG investment strategy limits the types and number of investment opportunities available and, as a result, the strategy may underperform other strategies that do not have an ESG focus. The ESG investment strategy may result in the Fund’s investing in securities or industry sectors that underperform the market as a whole or underperform other funds screened for ESG standards. Investing based on ESG criteria is qualitative and subjective by nature and there is no guarantee that the criteria used by the Fund will reflect the beliefs or values of any particular investor.

ETF RISK. As an ETF, the Fund is subject to the following risks:

Authorized Participants Concentration Risk.    The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that may act as Authorized Participants. To the extent they cannot or are otherwise unwilling to engage in creation and redemption transactions with the Fund and no other Authorized Participant steps in, shares of the Fund may trade like closed-end fund shares at a significant discount to net asset value (“NAV”) and may face delisting from the Exchange.

Cash Transactions Risk.    Like other ETFs, the Fund sells and redeems its shares only in large blocks called Creation Units and only to “Authorized Participants.” Unlike many other ETFs, however, the Fund expects to effect its creations and redemptions at least partially or fully for cash, rather than in-kind securities. Thus, an investment in the Fund may be less tax-efficient than an investment in other ETFs as the Fund may recognize a capital gain that it could have avoided by making redemptions in-kind. As a result, the Fund may pay out higher capital gains distributions than ETFs that redeem in-kind. Further, paying redemption proceeds in cash rather than through in-kind delivery of portfolio securities may require the Fund to dispose of or sell portfolio investments to obtain the cash needed to distribute redemption proceeds at an inopportune time.

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International Closed Market Trading Risk.    Because certain of the Fund’s investments trade in markets that are closed when the Fund and Exchange are open, there are likely to be deviations between current pricing of an underlying security and stale pricing, resulting in the Fund trading at a discount or premium to NAV greater than those incurred by other ETFs.

New Fund Risk (KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF).    The Fund is new. If the Fund does not grow large in size once it commences trading, it will be at greater risk than larger funds of wider bid-ask spreads for its shares, trading at a greater premium or discount to NAV, liquidation and/or a stop to trading.

Premium/Discount Risk.    There may be times when the market price of the Fund’s shares is more than the NAV intra-day (at a premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (at a discount). As a result, shareholders of the Fund may pay more than NAV when purchasing shares and receive less than NAV when selling Fund shares. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility or periods of steep market declines. In such market conditions, market or stop loss orders to sell Fund shares may be executed at prices well below NAV.

Secondary Market Trading Risk.    Investors buying or selling shares in the secondary market will normally pay brokerage commissions, which are often a fixed amount and may be a significant proportional cost for investors buying or selling relatively small amounts of shares. Secondary market trading is subject to bid-ask spreads and trading in Fund shares may be halted by the Exchange because of market conditions or other reasons. If a trading halt occurs, a shareholder may temporarily be unable to purchase or sell shares of the Fund. In addition, although the Fund’s shares are listed on the Exchange, there can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares will develop or be maintained or that the Fund’s shares will continue to be listed.

EQUITY SECURITIES RISK — The values of equity securities are subject to factors such as market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. Equity securities are subject to volatile changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes. In the event of liquidation, equity securities are generally subordinate in rank to debt and other securities of the same issuer.

FIXED INCOME SECURITIES RISK (KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF, KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF and KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) Fixed income securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will not make timely interest payments or repay the principal of the debt issued (i.e., it defaults on its obligations). Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a debt resulting from changes in the level of interest rates. When interest rates go up, the prices of most debt instruments go down; and when interest rates go down, the prices of most debt instruments go up. Debt instruments with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes, typically making them more volatile. The current low-interest-rate environment heightens the risks associated with rising interest rates. Maturity risk refers to the value of the Fund’s fixed income investments is also dependent on their maturity. Generally, the longer the maturity of a fixed income security, the greater its sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

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FOREIGN SECURITIES RISK — Investments in securities of non-U.S. issuers may be less liquid than investments in U.S. issuers as foreign trading markets are not typically as active as U.S. markets and may have less governmental regulation and oversight. For example, non-U.S. issuers may be subject to different accounting, auditing, financial reporting and investor protection standards than U.S. issuers. As a result, there may be less information publicly available about non-U.S. issuers. Investments in non-U.S. securities also involve risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations and political or economic instability. Foreign markets also may have clearance and settlement procedures that make it difficult for the Funds to buy and sell securities. These factors could result in a loss to the Funds by causing the Funds to be unable to dispose of an investment or to miss an attractive investment opportunity, or by causing the Funds’ assets to be uninvested for some period of time.

FOREIGN INVESTMENTS RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — Investments in non-U.S. instruments may involve risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations and political or economic instability. Foreign markets also may have clearance and settlement procedures that make it difficult for the Fund to buy and sell securities. These factors could result in a loss to the Fund by causing the Fund to be unable to dispose of an investment or to miss an attractive investment opportunity, or by causing the Fund’s assets to be uninvested for some period of time.

FRONTIER MARKETS RISK (KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF and KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF) — Frontier market countries generally have smaller economies and less developed capital markets or legal, regulatory and political systems than traditional emerging market countries. As a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in frontier market countries.

FUTURES STRATEGY RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — The use of futures contracts is subject to special risk considerations. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts include: (a) an imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the reference asset and the price of the futures contract; (b) possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures contract when desired; (c) losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d) the inability to predict correctly the direction of market prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e) if the Fund has insufficient cash, it may have to sell securities or financial instruments from its portfolio to meet daily variation margin requirements, which may lead to the Fund selling securities or financial instruments at a loss.

As a futures contract the Fund owns approaches its settlement date, the Fund may sell that futures contract and reinvest the proceeds in a similar contract with a more distant settlement date. This process is referred to as “rolling” a futures contract. The successful use of such a strategy depends upon the Adviser’s skill and experience. Although the Fund will attempt to roll from an expiring futures contract to another contract that the Adviser believes will generate the greatest yield for the Fund, the Fund nevertheless may incur a cost to “roll” the contract. In a commodity futures market where current month expiring contracts trade at a lower price than next month’s contract, a situation referred to as “contango,” then, absent the impact of the overall movement in commodity prices, the Fund may experience an adverse impact because it would be selling less expensive contracts and buying more expense contracts. In the event of a prolonged period of contango, and absent the impact of rising or falling commodity prices, there could be a significant negative impact on the Fund when it “rolls” its futures contract positions.

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GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS RISK — The Funds’ investments will be focused in a particular country, countries, or region and therefore a Fund may be susceptible to adverse market, political, regulatory, and geographic events affecting that country, countries or region. Such geographic focus also may subject the Fund to a higher degree of volatility than a more geographically diversified fund.

HIGH PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RISK (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF and KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — The Fund may incur high turnover rates, which may increase the Fund’s brokerage commission costs and negatively impact the Fund’s performance. Such portfolio turnover also may generate net short-term capital gains.

HONG KONG RISK (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — The economy of Hong Kong has few natural resources and any fluctuation or shortage in the commodity markets could have a significant adverse effect on the Hong Kong economy. Hong Kong is also heavily dependent on international trade and finance. Additionally, the continuation and success of the current political, economic, legal and social policies of Hong Kong is dependent on and subject to the control of the Chinese government. China may change its policies regarding Hong Kong at any time. Any such change may adversely affect market conditions and the performance of Chinese and Hong Kong issuers and, thus, the value of securities in the Fund’s portfolio.

INVESTMENT IN INVESTMENT COMPANIES RISK — The Fund may invest in other investment companies, including those advised, sponsored or otherwise serviced by the Adviser, the Sub-Adviser and/or their affiliates. The Fund will indirectly be exposed to the risks of investments by such funds. Moreover, the Fund will incur its pro rata share of the underlying fund’s expenses. The Adviser and the Sub-Adviser are subject to conflicts of interest in allocating Fund assets to investment companies that are advised, sponsored or otherwise serviced by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser and/or their affiliates. To the extent that the Fund invests in investment companies or other pooled investment vehicles that are not registered pursuant to the 1940 Act, including foreign investment companies, it will not enjoy the protections of the U.S. law.

IPO RISK (KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — Securities issued in IPOs have no trading history, and information about the companies may be available for very limited periods. In addition, the prices of securities sold in IPOs may be highly volatile. At any particular time or from time to time, the Fund may not be able to invest in securities issued in IPOs, or invest to the extent desired, because, for example, only a small portion (if any) of the securities being offered in an IPO may be available to the Fund. In addition, as the Fund increases in size, the impact of IPOs on the Fund’s performance will generally decrease.

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LARGE CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — Investments in large capitalization companies may go in and out of favor based on market and economic conditions and may underperform other market segments. Some large capitalization companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges and attain the high growth rate of successful smaller companies, especially during extended periods of economic expansion. As such, returns on investments in stocks of large capitalization companies could trail the returns on investments in stocks of small and mid-capitalization companies.

LIQUIDITY RISK — Certain of the Funds’ investments are subject to liquidity risk, which exists when an investment is or becomes difficult to purchase or sell at a reasonable time or price. If a transaction is particularly large or if the relevant market is or becomes illiquid, it may not be possible to initiate a transaction or liquidate, which may cause the Funds to suffer significant losses and difficulties in meeting redemptions. If a number of securities held by the Funds halt trading, it may have a cascading effect and cause the Funds to halt trading. Volatility in market prices will increase the risk of the Funds being subject to a trading halt.

MANAGEMENT RISK — Because the Fund may not fully replicate the Underlying Index and may hold less than the total number of securities in the Underlying Index, the Fund is subject to management risk. This is the risk that Krane or its subadviser’s E Fund’s security selection process, which is subject to a number of constraints, may not produce the intended results.

MARKET RISK — The values of the Fund’s holdings could decline generally or could underperform other investments. In addition, there is a risk that policy changes by the U.S. Government, Federal Reserve, and/or other government actors could cause volatility in global financial markets, negative sentiment and higher levels of Fund redemptions, which could have a negative impact on the Fund and could result in losses. Geopolitical and other risks, including environmental and public health risks may add to instability in world economies and markets generally. Changes in value may be temporary or may last for extended periods. Further, the Fund is susceptible to the risk that certain investments may be difficult or impossible to sell at a favorable time or price. Market developments may also cause the Fund’s investments to become less liquid and subject to erratic price movements. Such market developments may also cause the Fund to encounter difficulties in timely honoring redemptions, especially if market events cause an increased incidence of shareholder redemptions.

MID-CAPITALIZATION COMPANY RISK (KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF and KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF) — Investing in the securities of medium capitalization companies involves greater risk and the possibility of greater price volatility than investing in larger capitalization companies. Since medium-sized companies may have limited

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operating histories, product lines and financial resources, the securities of these companies may be less liquid and more volatile. They may also be sensitive to (expected) changes in interest rates and earnings.

NON-DIVERSIFIED FUND RISK (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF, KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — Because the Fund is non-diversified and may invest a greater portion of its assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund, changes in the market value of a single portfolio holding could cause greater fluctuations in the Fund’s share price than would occur in a diversified fund. This may increase the Fund’s volatility and cause the performance of a single portfolio holding or a relatively small number of portfolio holdings to have a greater impact on the Fund’s performance.

PASSIVE INVESTMENT RISK — The Fund is not actively managed, does not seek to “beat” the Underlying Index and does not take temporary defensive positions when markets decline. Therefore, the Fund may not sell a security due to current or projected underperformance of a security, industry or sector. There is no guarantee that the Underlying Index will create the desired exposure. The Underlying Index may not contain an appropriate mix of securities, but the Fund’s investment objective and principal investment strategies impose limits on the Fund’s ability to invest in securities not included in the Underlying Index.

REGULATORY RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon) — The Fund is subject to the risk that a change in U.S. law and related regulations will impact the way the Fund operates, increase the particular costs of the Fund’s operations and/or change the competitive landscape. Additional legislative or regulatory changes could occur that may materially and adversely affect the Fund.

Regulatory risk related to changes in regulation and enforcement of cap and trade programs could also adversely affect market behavior. If fines or other penalties for non-compliance are not enforced, incentives to purchase GHG credits will deteriorate, which could result in a decline in the price of emissions credits and a drop in the value of the Fund. In addition, as cap and trade markets develop, new regulation with respect to these markets may arise, which could have a negative effect on the value and liquidity of the cap and trade markets and the Fund.

RQFII AND QFII LICENSE RISK (KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF) — Krane may choose to use a RQFII or QFII license and quota in the future to invest directly in RMB Bonds. The RQFII rules were adopted relatively recently and are novel. Chinese regulators may revise or discontinue the RQFII program at any time. The Fund’s investments may be limited to the quota obtained by Krane in its capacity as a RQFII or QFII on behalf of the Fund. There is no guarantee that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”) will ultimately grant a RQFII or QFII license or quota for the Fund, and the application process may take a significant amount of time. In addition, a reduction or elimination of the quota may have a material adverse effect on the ability of the Fund to achieve its investment objectives. The Fund may need to rely exclusively on investments through Bond Connect, the CIBM Program or the Exchange-Traded Bond Market to purchase RMB Bonds.

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SECURITIES LENDING RISK — To the extent a Fund lends its securities, it may be subject to the following risks: (1) borrowers of the Funds’ securities typically provide collateral in the form of cash that is reinvested in securities; (2) the securities in which the collateral is invested may not perform sufficiently to cover the return collateral payments owed to borrowers; (3) delays may occur in the recovery of securities from borrowers, which could interfere with the Funds’ ability to vote proxies or to settle transactions; and (4) there is the risk of possible loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially.

Small and Mid-Capitalization Company Risk (KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF, KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF and KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF) — Investing in the securities of small and medium capitalization companies involves greater risk and the possibility of greater price volatility than investing in larger capitalization companies and more established companies. Since small and medium-sized companies may have limited operating histories, product lines and financial resources, the securities of these companies may lack sufficient market liquidity and can be sensitive to expected changes in interest rates, borrowing costs and earnings.

SOUTH KOREA RISK (KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF) — The Fund may be susceptible to adverse market, political, regulatory and geographic events affecting South Korea. The South Korean economy is dependent on the economies of other Asian countries, especially China and Southeast Asia, and the United States as key trading partners. Furthermore, South Korea’s economy may be significantly affected by currency fluctuations and increasing competition from Asia’s other low-cost emerging economies. Also, tensions with North Korea could escalate and lead to further uncertainty in the political and economic climate of South Korea.

SOVERIGN AND QUASI-SOVEREIGN DEBT RISK (KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF) — The governmental authority that controls the repayment of sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt may be unwilling or unable to repay the principal and/or interest when due including due to the extent of its foreign reserves, the availability of sufficient foreign exchange ,the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole the debtor’s policy towards the International Monetary Fund, and the political constraints to which the debtor is subject. If an issuer of government or quasi-government debt defaults on payments of principal and/or interest, the Fund may have limited legal recourse against the issuer and/or guarantor. During periods of economic uncertainty, the market prices of sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds may be more volatile and result in losses. In the past, certain governments of emerging market countries have declared themselves unable to meet their financial obligations on a timely basis, which has resulted in losses for investors.

SUBSIDIARY INVESTMENT RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — By investing in the Subsidiary, the Fund is indirectly exposed to the risks associated with the Subsidiary’s investments. Since the Subsidiary is organized under the law of the Cayman Islands and is not registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), the Fund will not receive all of the protections offered to shareholders of registered investment companies. Changes in the laws of the United States and/or the Cayman Islands could result in the inability of the Fund and/or the Subsidiary to operate as intended, which may negatively affect the Fund and its shareholders.

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Tax Risk — In order to qualify for the favorable tax treatment generally available to regulated investment companies, the Fund must satisfy certain income, asset diversification and distribution requirements each year. If the Fund were to fail to qualify as a regulated investment company, it would be taxed in the same manner as an ordinary corporation, and distributions to its shareholders would not be deductible by the Fund in computing its taxable income, which would adversely affect the Fund’s performance.

Tracking Error Risk — The Fund’s return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the Underlying Index. This may be due to, among other factors, the Fund holding cash under certain circumstances in lieu of Underlying Index securities, such as when the Fund is subject to delays converting U.S. dollars into a foreign currency to purchase foreign securities. The Fund may not be able to invest in certain components of the Underlying Index due to legal restrictions imposed by foreign governments or other regulatory reasons. In addition, securities included in the Underlying Index may be suspended from trading. To the extent that the Fund employs a representative sampling strategy or calculates its NAV based on fair value prices and the value of the Underlying Index is based on securities’ closing prices on local foreign markets, the Fund’s ability to track the Underlying Index may be adversely affected. Changes in currency exchange rates or delays in converting currencies may also cause tracking error.

U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS RISK (KraneShares Global Carbon ETF) — Obligations of U.S. Government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. Government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so. Additionally, market prices and yields of securities supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government or other countries may decline or be negative for short or long periods of time.

VALUATION RISK — Independent market quotations for the non-U.S. securities held by the Funds may not be readily available and such securities may be fair valued. Fair valuation is subjective and different market participants may assign different prices to the same security. As a result, there is a risk that the Funds may not be able to sell a security at the price assigned to the security by the Fund. In addition, the securities in which the Funds invest may trade on days that the Funds do not price their shares; as a result, the value of Fund shares may change on days when investors cannot purchase or sell their holdings.

8. OTHER

At March 31, 2021, all shares issued by the Funds were in Creation Unit aggregations to Authorized Participants through primary market transactions (e.g., transactions directly with the Funds). However, the individual shares that make up those Creation Units are traded on the NYSE Arca Exchange (e.g., secondary market transactions). Some of those individual shares have been bought and sold by persons that are not Authorized Participants. Each Authorized Participant has entered into an agreement with the Funds’ Distributor.

9. INDEMNIFICATIONS

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds and, therefore, cannot be established; however, based on experience, the risk of loss from such claims is considered remote.

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10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued.

Effective on or about June 4, 2021 the name of the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF (KCNY) will change to the KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays China Bond Inclusion Index ETF. The ticker of the Fund will change from KCNY to KBND and the Underlying Index for the Fund will change from the CSI Diversified High Grade Commercial Paper Index to the Bloomberg Barclays China Inclusion Focused Bond Index. Krane has also agreed to a contractual waiver of its management fee by 0.20% of the average daily net assets of the KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays China Bond Inclusion Index ETF until August 1, 2022.

Since April 8, 2021, Krane has also voluntarily agreed to waive its management fee by an additional 0.48% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This voluntary waiver has been in addition to the current contractual management fee waiver of 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. As a result of the voluntary waiver and the contractual waiver, the Fund’s entire management fee of 0.68% of average daily net assets has been, and will continue to be, waived until on or about June 4, 2021.

Based on this evaluation, other than the above, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees

KraneShares Trust:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities and the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of the funds listed in the Appendix, eighteen of the funds comprising KraneShares Trust (collectively, the Funds), including the schedules of investments (except for KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF) and the consolidated schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2021, the related statements of operations and consolidated statement of operations for the year or period then ended listed in the Appendix, the statements of changes in net assets and the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two year period then ended listed in the Appendix, and the related notes and consolidated notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights and consolidated financial highlights (collectively, the financial highlights) for each of the years or periods in the five year period then ended listed in the Appendix. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of March 31, 2021, the results of its operations for the year or period then ended listed in the Appendix, the changes in its net assets for each of the years or periods in the two year period then ended listed in the Appendix, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five year period then ended listed in the Appendix, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2021, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more KraneShares investment companies since 2017.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 28, 2021

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Appendix

Funds with commencement of operations prior to March 31, 2019:

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2021

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2021

Financial highlights or each of the years in the five-year period ended March 31, 2021

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (Formerly, KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2021

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2021

Financial highlights or each of the years or periods in the four-year period ended March 31, 2021

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2021

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2021

Financial highlights or each of the years or periods in the three-year period ended March 31, 2021

Fund with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2020:

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2021

Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2021 and the period from April 12, 2019 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2020

Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2021:

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from July 28, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021

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KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (Formerly, KFA Global Carbon ETF)

Consolidated statement of assets and liabilities and the consolidated schedule of investments, as of March 31, 2021

Consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the period from July 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from November 23, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from December 8, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from January 26, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021

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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited)

March 31, 2021

Set forth below are the names, addresses, years of birth, positions with the Trust, terms of office and lengths of time served; the principal occupations for the last five years; number of Funds in fund complex overseen; and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-857-2638. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of March 31, 2021.

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held
by Trustee

Interested Trustee2

   

Jonathan Krane1

(1968)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Trustee and Chairman of the Board, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present. Principal of Krane Capital LLC from 2009 to 2011. Chief Executive Officer of Emma Entertainment from 2004 to 2009.

 

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None

Independent Trustees2

   

Patrick P. Campo

(1970)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2017

 

From 2019 to present, Director of Research, and from 2013 to 2019, Director of Long Short Equity, Titan Advisors.

 

28

 

None

John Ferguson

(1966)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Operating Officer of Shrewsbury River Capital from 2017 to 2020. Chief Operating Officer of Kang Global Investors LP (hedge fund adviser) from 2014 to 2016. President of Alden Global Capital, LLC (hedge fund adviser) from 2012 to 2014 (formerly, Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2012). Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of K2 Advisors, L.L.C. from 2005 to 2011.

 

28

 

None

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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2021

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held
by Trustee

Independent Trustees2

   

Matthew Stroyman

(1968)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2012

 

Founder and President of BlackRidge Ventures from 2018 to present (principal investment activities and strategic advisory services in a variety of industries to clients and partners that include institutional investment firms, family offices and high net-worth individuals). Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arcturus (real estate asset and investment management services firm) from 2007 to 2017.

 

28

 

None

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Officer

 

Other
Directorships
Held
by Officer

Officers2

   

Jonathan Krane

(1968)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present

 

28

 

None

Jennifer Tarleton

(formerly Krane)

(1966)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Vice President and Secretary, No set term; served since 2012

 

Vice President of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present.

 

28

 

None

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March 31, 2021

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Officer

 

Other
Directorships
Held
by Officer

Officers2

   

Michael Quain

(1957)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Chief Compliance Officer and Anti-Money Laundering Officer, No set term; served since June 2015

 

Principal/President of Quain Compliance Consulting, LLC from 2014 to present. First Vice President of Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. from May 2013 to September 2013.

 

28

 

None

Eric Olsen3

(1970)

SEI Investments Company

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

 

Assistant Treasurer, No set term; served since 2021

 

Director of Accounting, SEI Investments Global Fund Services (March 2021 to present); Deputy Head of Fund Operations, Traditional Assets, Aberdeen Standard Investments (August 2013 to February 2021)

 

28

 

None

David Adelman

(1964)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,
New York, 10017

 

Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2001

 

Managing Director and the General Counsel, Krane Fund Advisors, LLC from 2021. Partner, Reed Smith LLP from 2015 to 2021.

 

28

 

None

Jonathan Shelon

(1974)

280 Park Avenue

32nd Floor

New York,

New York, 10017

 

Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2019

 

Chief Operating Officer, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2015 to present. Chief Operating Officer, CICC Wealth Management (USA) LLC from 2018 to present. Chief Investment Officer of Specialized Strategies, J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2015.

 

28

 

None

1 Mr. Krane is an “interested” person of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his ownership and controlling interest in the Adviser.
2 Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.
3 These officers of the Trust also serve as officers of one or more funds for which SEI Investments Company or an affiliate acts as investment manager, administrator or distributor.

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Liquidity Risk Management Program (Unaudited) March 31, 2021

Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Trust, on behalf of its separate series (“Funds”), has established a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”). The Program is designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk. Liquidity risk is defined as the risk that a Fund could not meet requests to redeem its shares without significant dilution of remaining shareholders. The Board has designated a cross-functional committee, which is composed of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) compliance and capital markets personnel and the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer, to administer the Program (the “Program Administrator”). The Program Administrator is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Program to assess and review, on an ongoing basis, the Funds’ liquidity risk.

The Program includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of the Funds’ liquidity risk factors and the periodic classification (or re-classification, as necessary,) of the Funds’ investments into buckets (highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid and illiquid) based on the number of days that it is reasonably expected to convert them into cash, in current market conditions, without significantly changing their value. In conducting its assessment, the Program Administrator utilizes information about each Fund’s investment strategy, its flows, the efficacy of its arbitrage mechanism (as indicated by the premiums and/or discounts and bid-ask spreads of its shares), the characteristics of the Fund’s shareholders and the Fund’s ability to honor redemptions in kind.

At a meeting of the Board in May 2020, the Program Administrator provided the Board with a written report that addressed the operation of the Program and assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation from June 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 (the “Annual Report”). In the Annual Report, the Program Administrator confirmed that the Program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk and that the Program has been implemented and operated effectively. In addition, at subsequent quarterly meetings of the Board, the Program Administrator provided the Board with a summary of each Fund’s liquidity profile during the preceding quarter and the operation of the Program with respect thereto.

224

 

Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

Approval of New Fund Advisory Agreements

At a meeting on May 28, 2020, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of KraneShares Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the existing investment advisory agreement (“Advisory Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust with respect to each of KraneShares CICC China 5G and Technology Leaders Index ETF (“KFVG”), KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (“KBUY”), and KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (“KSTR”) (collectively, the “New Funds”).

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held May 26, 2020, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request relating to the Board’s consideration of the Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Funds. The Board also considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane is an ongoing one and, as a result, the Board considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meeting related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane to each operational series of the Trust. The Board also receives additional information from Krane outside of the regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees.

In evaluating the Advisory Agreement with respect to each of the New Funds, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by Krane; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by each New Fund under the Advisory Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and Krane’s profitability expectations with respect to its services to the New Funds; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized by Krane as the New Funds grow and whether investors will share in the benefits of economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the New Funds.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services

Based on the written and oral reports received prior to and at the May 26, 2020 executive session of the Independent Trustees and the May 28, 2020 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to each of the New Funds under the Advisory Agreement. Among other things, the Board considered the personnel, experience and resources of Krane, and Krane’s ability to provide or obtain the services necessary to manage the New Funds. The Board took note of the qualifications and experience of Krane’s senior personnel that will provide services to the New Funds, including the significant experience in the exchange traded fund industry of Krane’s recently appointed Head of Capital Markets. The Board recognized that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring the New Funds, assessing the market appeal of the investment strategy of each of the New Funds, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board also considered the financial condition of Krane and its current ownership structures. In this regard, the Board noted that Krane is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources.

The Board considered that Krane will be responsible for establishing and monitoring the New Funds’ investment programs and for the day-to-day investment activities of the New Funds, subject to the Board’s oversight. The Board also considered that the New Funds may participate in the securities lending program established by Krane. The Board considered that Krane’s portfolio managers

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currently successfully manage a number of other funds. The Board considered that Krane recently hired additional compliance personnel and noted its undertaking to continue to evaluate its existing compliance and operational staff and to seek and retain qualified staff in these areas as its business continues to grow.

The Board noted Krane’s representation that KSTR will provide U.S. investors with exposure to companies traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market, and noted that a QFII license is required to trade on such exchange. The Board also considered Krane’s representations that KFVG will provide U.S. investors with access to a unique investment strategy focused on companies engaged in 5G and semiconductor related businesses in China. The Board considered the effort expended by Krane to structure and bring such unique products to market.

Investment Performance

The Board noted that, because the New Funds have not yet commenced investment operations, they have no investment performance. The Board considered that, once the New Funds commence operations, it would receive regular reports regarding the performance of the New Funds relative to their peer funds, including tracking error compared to their peer funds. The Board also considered its experience with Krane’s management of existing operational series of the Trust that pursue different investment strategies and Krane’s significant experience in managing portfolios with various investment objectives.

Compensation

The Board reviewed and considered the proposed compensation to be paid by each New Fund to Krane in light of the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided to each New Fund. The Board received written presentations from Krane prior to and at its May 28, 2020 meeting and had the opportunity to ask questions of senior representatives of Krane at that meeting and the May 26, 2020 executive session of the Independent Trustees. The Board considered that Krane proposes to enter into a unitary fee arrangement with each New Fund, under which Krane, and not the New Funds, is responsible for paying many of the New Funds’ expenses, including those of the New Funds’ principal service providers. The Board noted information provided by Krane regarding the amounts it will pay to the New Funds’ service providers under the unitary fee arrangement.

The Board noted that the proposed advisory fee rates for KFVG and KSTR were above the median for fees paid by funds in their respective peer group funds and the proposed advisory fee rates for KBUY was in line with the fees paid by funds in the peer group identified by Krane. In its evaluation of the proposed fees compared to other market participants, the Board considered Krane’s representations regarding the competitive marketplace for the New Funds.

The Board recognized that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring KVFG and KSTR, including assessing the market appeal of the investment strategies, and arranging service providers for the Trust. They noted the unique investment strategies proposed for KFVG and KSTR and considered that managing KSTR will require a QFII license. The Board also recognized the time, effort and expense incurred by Krane to be first to market with a fund that invests in securities traded on the STAR market.

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The Board also considered the compensation paid to Krane by other advisory clients, including existing operational series of the Trust, as compared to the New Funds. The Board recognized that Krane may receive additional compensation resulting from any securities lending-related services it provides to the New Funds. The Board took note that it was not possible to estimate what such compensation might amount to and that such compensation will be monitored to ensure it is appropriate in light of the services to be provided by Krane.

Costs and Profitability

The Board considered the estimated cost of services and profitability of Krane with respect to the New Funds. The Board noted that, because the New Funds had not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable services to the New Funds under the Advisory Agreement would be to Krane. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its financial stability and its profitability and had an opportunity to pose questions to Krane’s chief executive officer (“CEO”) and other senior members of management related to these matters, Krane’s broader business strategy and how launching the New Funds could impact Krane’s profitability. The Board considered information from Krane regarding the range of assets the New Funds are expected to gather. The Board also considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and profitability with respect to existing operational series of the Trust and the similarities and differences between those series and the New Funds. The Board noted Krane’s commitment to the New Funds, including its proposal of a unitary fee structure under which Krane will bear many of the New Funds’ expenses as well as the risk of failing to raise assets adequate to cover such costs.

Other Benefits

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the New Funds’ operations, including potential benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the assets of the New Funds to engage in soft-dollar transactions and that Krane affiliates could potentially benefit from any trades that the New Funds conduct through a broker-dealer affiliated with the majority owner of Krane. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the New Funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services to the New Funds as they grow larger, including the extent to which this would be reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the New Funds to Krane. The Board noted that the proposed advisory fees for the New Funds do not include breakpoints, and that it was difficult — before the commencement of investment operations — to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board took note, however, that Krane consistently reinvests a portion of its profits in its business, including through the addition of compliance and operations personnel, as appropriate, and that such reinvestment benefits the Trust. Based on these and other considerations, including that the New Funds were newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Advisory Agreement.

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Conclusion

The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to its consideration of the Advisory Agreement and the Independent Trustees met in executive session with Krane’s CEO and Independent Trustee counsel to address such standards and recent developments in this area of the law, to consider Krane’s financial stability and strategic initiatives, and to consider how the New Funds and other strategic initiatives would impact Krane’s business and staffing. The Board noted that, once the New Funds become operational, it will monitor the New Funds at its regular meetings, during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees, and outside of the Board meetings. Based on its review, including consideration of each of the factors referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangements, as outlined in the Agreements, were reasonable.

Approval of Subadvisory Agreement for KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF and Consideration of Reduction in Advisory Fee

At a meeting on August 11, 2020, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) of KraneShares Trust (“Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the existing sub-advisory agreement (the “Subadvisory Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera”) on behalf of KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index (“KSTR”). The Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, also approved a proposed reduction in the fee payable by KSTR to Krane under the existing advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Krane and the Trust, on behalf of KSTR.

In advance of the meeting, the Board received and considered (i) information provided by Bosera in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request relating to the Board’s consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement. The Board also considered that its evaluation process is an ongoing one and, as a result, the Board considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meeting related to, among other matters, the services provided by subadvisers to certain operational series of the Trust.

In evaluating the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by Bosera; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by KSTR under the Advisory Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and Krane’s profitability expectations with respect to its services to KSTR, including in light of Krane’s obligation to pay Bosera’s subadvisory fees; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized by Krane as KSTR grows and whether the Advisory Agreement would enable investors to share in the benefits of economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane and Bosera anticipate that they may receive from their relationship with the Trust and KSTR.

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services

Based on the written and oral reports received prior to and at the meeting of the Board held on August 11, 2020, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Bosera to KSTR under the Subadvisory Agreement. Among other things, the Board considered Krane’s substantial experience in working with Bosera as the subadviser to KraneShares

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Bosera MSCI China A Shares ETF (“KBA”), the increasing sophistication of Bosera’s compliance infrastructure, and Bosera’s ability to provide such services as may be necessary to manage KSTR including, in particular, the fact that Bosera has the licensure necessary to transact in securities listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market, an exchange recently established by the Shanghai Stock Exchange to list science and technology companies.

Investment Performance

The Board noted that, because KSTR has not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board considered that, once KSTR commences operations, the Board will receive regular reports regarding the performance of KSTR relative to its peer funds, including tracking error against its underlying index relative to its peer funds. The Board also considered its experience with Krane’s management of existing operational series of the Trust that pursue different investment strategies and Krane’s prior experience in overseeing a portfolio managed by Bosera.

Compensation

The Board considered that Krane proposed to reduce the unitary fee payable by KSTR under the Advisory Agreement and that Krane would pay Bosera its subadvisory fee out of such unitary fee. The Board noted that, in part, the fee reduction was proposed because Krane will not have to separately obtain a QFII license since KSTR will rely on Bosera’s QFII license to transact in STAR Market securities.

Although the Board received information regarding the fees payable by Krane to Bosera under the Subadvisory Agreement, the Board noted the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and Bosera with respect to the negotiation of subadvisory fee rates. The Board also considered that Krane (and not KSTR) will pay Bosera’s subadvisory fees.

Costs and Profitability

The Board noted that it previously considered the estimated cost of services and profitability of Krane with respect to KSTR. The Board noted that, because KSTR has not yet launched, it is difficult to estimate how profitable the services to KSTR under the Advisory Agreement will be to Krane. The Board considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and profitability with respect to the existing operational series of the Trust and the similarities and differences between those series and KSTR. The Board noted that KSTR will pay a unitary fee and that, under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, Krane will bear many of KSTR’s expenses, including Bosera’s subadvisory fees, as well as the risk that KSTR fails to raise assets adequate to cover certain such costs.

The Board did not specifically consider information regarding the costs of third-party services or any profit that Bosera projects it will realize from its relationship with KSTR. The Board noted the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and Bosera with respect to the negotiation of the subadvisory fee rate on behalf of KSTR, and considered that Krane, and not KSTR, is responsible for paying Bosera’s fees under the Subadvisory Agreement.

Other Benefits

The Board considered the extent to which Bosera could potentially benefit from KSRT, including any trades that KSTR conducts through a broker-dealer affiliated with Bosera. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Bosera from its relationship with KSTR.

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Economies of Scale

The Board noted that it previously considered if Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services to KSTR as KSTR’s assets grow. Although the Board received information from Bosera related to possible economies of scale, the Board did not specifically consider such information in light of the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and Bosera with respect to the negotiation of the subadvisory fee rate on behalf of KSTR.

Conclusion

The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance to its review of the Subadvisory Agreement and the proposed new fee structure for KSTR. Different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards applicable to its consideration of the Subadvisory Agreement and had the opportunity to question Krane’s executive management with respect to its decision to propose a subadviser for KSTR and to reduce the proposed fee structure for KSTR. The Board noted that, once KSTR becomes operational, it will monitor KSTR at its regular meetings, during executive sessions of the Independent Trustees, and outside of the Board meetings. Based on its review, including consideration of each factor referenced above, the Board determined, in the exercise of its reasonable business judgment, that the advisory arrangements, as outlined in the Subadvisory Agreement and the existing Advisory Agreement, were reasonable.

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited)

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage expenses; and (2) ongoing costs. All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for brokerage fees as a result of their investment in the Fund. Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.

The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021).

The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:

Actual Fund Return.    This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

Hypothetical 5% Return.    This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.

NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, including brokerage commissions on the purchases and sale of Fund shares. Therefore, the expense examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account
Value
10/1/2020

 

Ending Account
Value
3/31/2021

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratios

 

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(1)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,092.90

 

0.69

%

 

$

3.60

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.49

 

0.69

 

 

 

3.48

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,120.00

 

0.70

%

 

$

3.70

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.44

 

0.70

 

 

 

3.53

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,127.50

 

0.59

%

 

$

3.13

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.99

 

0.59

 

 

 

2.97

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,045.30

 

0.57

%

 

$

2.91

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.09

 

0.57

 

 

 

2.87

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,139.70

 

0.49

%

 

$

2.61

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.49

 

0.49

 

 

 

2.47

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,360.30

 

0.79

%

 

$

4.65

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.99

 

0.79

 

 

 

3.98

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,173.70

 

0.59

%

 

$

3.20

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.99

 

0.59

 

 

 

2.97

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,306.40

 

0.78

%

 

$

4.49

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.04

 

0.78

 

 

 

3.93

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,451.50

 

0.70

%

 

$

4.28

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.44

 

0.70

 

 

 

3.53

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,143.30

 

0.65

%

 

$

3.47

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.69

 

0.65

 

 

 

3.28

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,025.30

 

0.69

%

 

$

3.48

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.49

 

0.69

 

 

 

3.48

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,098.60

 

0.80

%

 

$

4.19

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.94

 

0.80

 

 

 

4.03

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,332.60

 

0.27

%

 

$

1.57

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,023.59

 

0.27

 

 

 

1.36

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Beginning
Account
Value
10/1/2020

 

Ending Account
Value
3/31/2021

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratios

 

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(1)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,254.90

 

0.58

%

 

$

3.26

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.04

 

0.58

 

 

 

2.92

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,399.20

 

0.90

%

 

$

5.38

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.44

 

0.90

 

 

 

4.53

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

Actual Fund Return(2)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

923.20

 

0.64

%

 

$

2.16

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.74

 

0.64

 

 

 

3.23

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

Actual Fund Return(3)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,032.80

 

0.68

%

 

$

2.16

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.54

 

0.68

 

 

 

3.43

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

Actual Fund Return(4)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

842.40

 

0.88

%

 

$

1.42

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.54

 

0.88

 

 

 

4.43

(1)    Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) unless otherwise indicated.

(2)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 128/365 (to reflect the period from 11/23/20 - 3/31/21).

(3)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 114/365 (to reflect the period from 12/8/20- 3/31/21).

(4)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 64/365 (to reflect the period from 1/26/21- 3/31/21).

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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited)

For shareholders that do not have a March 31, 2021 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a March 31, 2021 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

Return of
Capital
(1)

 

Long-Term
Capital
Gain
Distributions

 

Ordinary
Income
Distributions

 

Total
Distributions

 

Qualifying for
Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction
(2)

 

Qualifying
Dividend
Income
(3)

 

U.S.
Government
Interest
(4)

 

Interest
Related
Dividends
(5)

 

Short Term
Capital Gain
Dividends
(6)

 

Foreign Tax
Credit

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

62.37

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.03

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

12.46

%

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

0.00

%

 

92.73

%  

 

7.27

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

24.62

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.06

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

15.35

%

KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.41

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

11.85

%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

93.32

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.05

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

15.00

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.03

%  

 

13.53

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

3.21

%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.05

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

89.32

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.01

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

23.01

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

1.29

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.72

%  

 

49.23

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.03

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

30.46

%

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.82

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

100.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Global Carbon ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%  

 

0.00

%

(1)    Return of capital is a payment received from the fund that is not considered to be taxable income. The return of capital distribution is considered to be a return of the investor’s original investment and reduces the investor’s cost basis in the fund.

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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (concluded)

(2) Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and are reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).
(3) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Dividend Income” as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.
(4) “U.S. Government Interest” represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax. However, for shareholders who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.
(5) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.
(6) The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.
(7) The following Funds intend to pass through a foreign tax credit to their shareholders. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the total amount of foreign source income and amount of foreign tax to be paid is as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Foreign
Source
Income

 

Foreign Tax
Credit Pass
Through

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

422,464

 

$

47,448

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF

 

 

6,019,694

 

 

1,030,366

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

72,581

 

 

9,373

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

201,705

 

 

29,072

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

867,268

 

 

119,125

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

73,302

 

 

39,448

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

147,550

 

 

21,812

The allocable share of foreign tax credit will be reported on Form 1099-DIV.

235

 

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)

Net asset value, or “NAV”, is the price per Share at which the Funds issue and redeem Shares to Authorized Participants. It is calculated in accordance with the policies described in Note 2 in Notes to Financial Statements. The “Market Price” of the Funds generally is determined using the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading, as of the time that the Funds’ NAV is calculated. The Funds’ Market Price may be at, above or below their NAV. The NAV of the Funds will fluctuate with changes in the market value of their holdings. The Market Price of the Funds will fluctuate in accordance with changes in their NAV, as well as market supply and demand of Fund Shares.

Premiums or discounts are the differences (expressed as a percentage) between the NAV and Market Price of the Funds on a given day, generally at the time NAV is calculated. A premium is the amount that the Funds are trading above the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. A discount is the amount that the Funds are trading below the reported NAV, expressed as a percentage of the NAV. Shareholders may pay more than NAV when they buy Fund Shares and receive less than NAV when they sell those Shares, because Shares are bought and sold at Market Price.

Further information regarding premiums and discounts is available on the Funds’ website at http://kraneshares.com. The premium and discount information contained on the website represents past performance and cannot be used to predict future results.

236

 

Privacy Notice

Adopted December 18, 2020

PRIVACY NOTICE

KRANE SHARES TRUST

FACTS

WHAT DOES KRANE SHARES TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

   

Why?

Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

   

What?

The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or service that you have with us. This information can include:

•   Social Security number and wire transfer instructions

•   account transactions and transaction history

•   investment experience and purchase history

When you are no longer our customer, we may continue to share your information as described in this notice.

   

How?

All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Krane Shares Trust chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

Reasons we can share
your personal information:

Does Krane Shares Trust
share information?

Can you limit this sharing?

For our everyday business purposes such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus.

YES

NO

For our marketing purposes  to offer our products and services to you.

NO

We don’t share

For joint marketing with other financial companies.

NO

We don’t share

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Privacy Notice (concluded)

Reasons we can share
your personal information:

Does Krane Shares Trust
share information?

Can you limit this sharing?

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your transactions and records.

NO

We don’t share

For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes information about your credit worthiness.

NO

We don’t share

For nonaffiliates to market to you

NO

We don’t share

QUESTIONS?

 

Call 1-212-933-0393

What we do:

 

How does Krane Shares Trust protect my personal information?

To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.

Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.

How does Krane Shares Trust collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you open an account We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.

Why can’t I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

•   sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness.

•   affiliates from using your information to market to you.

•   sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you.

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

Definitions

 

Affiliates

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

Nonaffiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

•   Krane Shares Trust does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

•   Krane Shares Trust does not jointly market.

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KraneShares Trust:

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

1-855-857-2638

http://kraneshares.com/

Investment Adviser:

Krane Funds Advisors, LLC

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

Distributor:

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

Administrator:

SEI Investments Global Funds Services

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

 

KraneShares Trust:

280 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

KRS-AR-001-0800