Semi-Annual Report

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index 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 Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF

KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF

KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF

KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF

September 30, 2023

   

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Schedules of Investments    
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF   1
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF   6
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF   8
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF   11
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF   13
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF   20
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF   28
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF   33
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF   36
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF   41
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF   45
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF   50
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF   55
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF   72
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF   78
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF   80
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF   82
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF   84
KraneShares China Innovation ETF   86
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF   87
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF   92
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF   94
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF   95
Glossary   99
Statements of Assets and Liabilities   100
Statements of Operations   108
Statements of Changes in Net Assets   116
Financial Highlights   139
Notes to Financial Statements   149
Approval of Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreements   173
Disclosure of Fund Expenses   186
Supplemental Information   189

 

 

 

 

 

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 their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at https://www.sec.gov.

 

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 https://www.sec.gov.

 

Fund shares may only be purchased or redeemed from a Fund in 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.

 

 

 

 

Schedule of Investments (Unaudited) September 30, 2023

 

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%                
CHINA — 100.0%                
Communication Services — 0.6%                
China South Publishing & Media Group, Cl A     7,100     $ 11,694  
Chinese Universe Publishing and Media Group, Cl A     6,700       11,523  
Shanghai Fengyuzhu Culture and Technology, Cl A     3,500       5,659  
              28,876  
Consumer Discretionary — 14.2%                
China National Gold Group Gold Jewellery, Cl A     8,200       12,414  
Chongqing Department Store, Cl A     2,600       11,751  
Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery, Cl A     9,600       8,999  
Chow Tai Seng Jewellery, Cl A     4,200       10,203  
Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl A     47,600       237,159  
Hisense Home Appliances Group, Cl A     4,600       14,856  
HLA Group, Cl A     17,400       18,342  
IKD, Cl A     3,400       11,429  
Lao Feng Xiang, Cl A     1,400       12,375  
Luolai Lifestyle Technology, Cl A     4,100       6,320  
Midea Group, Cl A     32,000       243,676  
Ningbo Peacebird Fashion, Cl A     1,300       3,335  
Zhejiang China Commodities City Group, Cl A     27,900       34,618  
Zhejiang Semir Garment, Cl A     7,600       6,415  
Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel, Cl A     17,600       12,948  
              644,840  
Consumer Staples — 5.9%                
Anhui Kouzi Distillery, Cl A     3,900       27,701  
Anhui Yingjia Distillery, Cl A     2,700       27,257  
DaShenLin Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     4,560       15,741  
Heilongjiang Agriculture, Cl A     8,500       15,353  
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A     10,700       38,757  
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A     6,500       115,445  

 

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 (continued)                
Juewei Food, Cl A     3,900     $ 20,116  
Shanghai Flyco Electrical Appliance, Cl A     600       5,717  
              266,087  
Energy — 3.8%                
Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy, Cl A     8,900       16,809  
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A     41,000       103,882  
Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy, Cl A     19,150       22,131  
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A     12,100       31,538  
              174,360  
Financials — 36.6%                
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A     337,700       166,863  
AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings, Cl A     53,700       25,797  
Bank of Communications, Cl A     287,300       227,135  
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A     130,000       128,113  
China Galaxy Securities, Cl A     12,900       19,459  
China Life Insurance, Cl A     17,500       87,095  
China Merchants Bank, Cl A     50,300       227,621  
China Merchants Securities, Cl A     38,900       74,642  
CNPC Capital, Cl A     25,600       23,261  
CSC Financial, Cl A     13,700       46,276  
GF Securities, Cl A     31,200       62,822  
Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A     47,000       93,797  
Huatai Securities, Cl A     53,600       116,311  
Jiangsu Financial Leasing, Cl A     16,240       10,365  
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A     32,800       217,443  
Postal Savings Bank of China, Cl A     113,900       77,697  
Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A     95,900       56,994  
              1,661,691  
Health Care — 6.5%                
China Animal Healthcare*(A)     4,000        
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A     11,700       35,650  
Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical, Cl A     4,100       15,385  
Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical, Cl A     4,600       12,520  
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     4,000       20,281  
Renhe Pharmacy, Cl A     10,800       10,599  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     13,600       53,386  
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A     9,200       29,624  
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A     12,400       49,612  
Sunflower Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     3,600       12,348  
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A     7,600       55,599  
              295,004  

 

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 — 16.3%                
Anhui Construction Engineering Group, Cl A     11,700     $ 7,885  
Anhui Heli, Cl A     6,200       16,866  
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A     223,500       169,640  
CRRC, Cl A     127,300       102,039  
Daqin Railway, Cl A     60,900       60,935  
Guangxi Liugong Machinery, Cl A     12,500       12,319  
Hangcha Group, Cl A     3,600       12,635  
Hangxiao Steel Structure, Cl A     20,300       10,198  
Harbin Boshi Automation, Cl A     5,000       10,987  
Hongrun Construction Group, Cl A     5,900       3,814  
Jingjin Equipment, Cl A     3,700       13,514  
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A     72,800       36,671  
Neway Valve Suzhou, Cl A     3,900       8,185  
Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A     67,500       25,478  
Shanghai Mechanical and Electrical Industry, Cl A     4,100       8,469  
Shanghai Tunnel Engineering, Cl A     22,000       17,695  
Sinosteel Engineering & Technology, Cl A     6,100       6,790  
Sinotruk Jinan Truck, Cl A     6,900       15,607  
Sumec, Cl A     4,800       4,908  
Suzhou Secote Precision Electronic, Cl A     1,300       8,406  
Tian Di Science & Technology, Cl A     16,200       12,074  
Weichai Power, Cl A     57,100       98,200  
Xiamen Xiangyu, Cl A     11,500       10,749  
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A     11,500       36,761  
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A     8,500       21,292  
ZhongYeDa Electric, Cl A     2,900       3,861  
Zhongyuan Environment-Protection, Cl A     3,400       3,598  
              739,576  
Information Technology — 0.6%                
Aisino, Cl A     12,900       21,672  
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)     65,064        
Olympic Circuit Technology, Cl A     3,300       7,704  
              29,376  
Materials — 0.8%                
China Lumena New Materials*(A)     718        
Gansu Qilianshan Cement Group, Cl A*     6,000       9,265  
Huaibei Mining Holdings, Cl A     9,900       18,955  
Shantou Dongfeng Printing, Cl A*     11,300       6,266  
Tianhe Chemicals Group*(A)     40,000        
              34,486  
Real Estate — 6.6%                
China Vanke, Cl A     72,000       129,261  
Hangzhou Binjiang Real Estate Group, Cl A     12,300       16,190  

 

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)                
Real Estate (continued)                
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A     75,700     $ 132,370  
Rongan Property, Cl A     8,400       3,297  
Seazen Holdings, Cl A*     9,000       16,368  
              297,486  
Utilities — 8.1%                
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A     29,900       23,762  
CGN Power, Cl A     79,900       34,435  
China Yangtze Power, Cl A     81,400       248,476  
Grandblue Environment, Cl A     5,400       12,808  
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A     30,500       49,272  
              368,753  
TOTAL CHINA             4,540,535  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,016,861)
            4,540,535  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $5,016,861)
            4,540,535  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.0%             1,258  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 4,541,793  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
China                                
Communication Services   $ 28,876     $     $     $ 28,876  
Consumer Discretionary     644,840                   644,840  
Consumer Staples     266,087                   266,087  
Energy     174,360                   174,360  
Financials     1,661,691                   1,661,691  
Health Care     295,004             ‡‡      295,004  
Industrials     739,576                   739,576  
Information Technology     29,376             ‡‡      29,376  
Materials     34,486             ‡‡      34,486  
Real Estate     297,486                   297,486  
Utilities     368,753                   368,753  
Total Common Stock     4,540,535                   4,540,535  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 4,540,535   $     $     $ 4,540,535  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.

 

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

 

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)

 

‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%                
CHINA — 99.9%                
Communication Services — 39.8%                
Autohome ADR     2,361,192     $ 71,662,177  
Baidu, Cl A*     19,966,934       340,097,039  
Bilibili, Cl Z*     9,030,504       124,875,168  
China Literature*     16,519,000       60,428,807  
iQIYI ADR*     17,476,496       82,838,591  
JOYY ADR     1,298,016       49,467,390  
Kanzhun ADR*     13,689,291       207,666,544  
Kingsoft     35,034,800       127,043,843  
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*     30,064,700       241,266,929  
NetEase     12,609,805       256,805,722  
Tencent Holdings     12,602,975       492,735,554  
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*     21,818,014       139,198,929  
Weibo ADR     2,976,184       37,321,347  
              2,231,408,040  
Consumer Discretionary — 42.1%                
Alibaba Group Holding*     46,854,164       512,103,327  
East Buy Holding*(A)     15,432,500       72,809,218  
JD.com, Cl A     12,308,090       180,884,617  
Meituan, Cl B*     27,909,148       408,382,222  
PDD Holdings ADR*     5,442,573       533,753,134  
TAL Education Group ADR*     16,581,385       151,056,417  
Tongcheng Travel Holdings*     42,675,800       93,722,908  
Trip.com Group*     6,102,700       217,557,006  
Vipshop Holdings ADR*     12,184,956       195,081,146  
              2,365,349,995  
Consumer Staples — 5.9%                
Alibaba Health Information Technology*     175,226,000       109,182,745  
JD Health International*     35,119,850       182,059,911  

 

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

 

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Consumer Staples (continued)                
Ping An Healthcare and Technology*     17,748,000‌     $

41,424,879‌

 
              332,667,535‌  
Financials — 3.1%                
Lufax Holding ADR     28,948,117‌       30,685,004‌  
Qifu Technology ADR     5,141,146‌       78,968,002‌  
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H*     22,272,400‌       65,692,326‌  
              175,345,332‌  
Industrials — 4.2%                
Full Truck Alliance ADR*     33,206,928‌       233,776,773‌  
                 
Information Technology — 1.0%                
Chindata Group Holdings ADR*(A)     6,768,381‌       56,177,562‌  
                 
Real Estate — 3.8%                
KE Holdings ADR     13,708,247‌       212,751,993‌  
TOTAL CHINA             5,607,477,230‌  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $7,061,241,792)
             
5,607,477,230‌
 
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.6%                
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.260%(B)(C)   90,193,314       90,193,314  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $90,193,314)
            90,193,314  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.5%
(Cost $7,151,435,106)
            5,697,670,544  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (1.5)%             (85,094,438 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 5,612,576,106  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at September 30, 2023.
(B) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.
(C) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of September 30, 2023 was $90,193,314.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.5%                
CHINA — 99.5%                
Communication Services — 1.9%                
China United Network Communications, Cl A     6,412,700     $ 4,321,636  
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A     2,912,002       2,857,745  
              7,179,381  
Consumer Discretionary — 5.9%                
BYD, Cl A     465,200       15,113,453  
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A     501,132       7,288,880  
              22,402,333  
Consumer Staples — 14.9%                
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A     454,242       2,368,548  
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A     624,212       2,272,977  
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A     147,822       2,625,422  
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A     123,089       30,385,577  
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A     144,346       4,292,292  
Muyuan Foods, Cl A     535,745       2,786,176  
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A     119,616       3,932,063  
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A     380,579       8,154,052  
              56,817,107  
Energy — 3.2%                
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A     4,907,340       4,088,468  
China Shenhua Energy, Cl A     1,020,947       4,372,034  
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A     1,500,516       3,801,877  
              12,262,379  
Financials — 19.3%                
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A     12,504,307       6,178,568  
Bank of Communications, Cl A     5,765,299       4,557,955  
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A     970,018       3,577,447  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Financials (continued)                
China Merchants Bank, Cl A     3,029,967     $ 13,711,425  
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A     1,005,414       3,945,343  
CITIC Securities, Cl A     1,798,722       5,347,469  
East Money Information, Cl A     2,329,131       4,859,183  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A     9,240,326       5,935,522  
Industrial Bank, Cl A     3,051,322       6,822,363  
Ping An Bank, Cl A     2,850,367       4,381,720  
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A     1,580,798       10,479,709  
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A     4,311,346       4,201,428  
              73,998,132  
Health Care — 8.5%                
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A     1,883,681       4,646,021  
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     1,288,139       7,945,506  
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A     244,853       9,067,534  
WuXi AppTec, Cl A     518,082       6,128,169  
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A     121,850       4,602,730  
              32,389,960  
Industrials — 14.4%                
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A     7,312,500       5,148,835  
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A     9,366,758       7,109,518  
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A     981,955       27,363,882  
NARI Technology, Cl A     1,794,315       5,464,894  
SF Holding, Cl A     1,093,459       6,123,341  
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A     331,738       4,075,609  
              55,286,079  
Information Technology — 15.2%                
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A     181,614       9,243,039  
BOE Technology Group, Cl A     14,749,645       7,814,381  
Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A     3,907,700       10,566,062  
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A*     2,982,491       11,167,329  
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A     2,805,750       11,483,714  
Tongwei, Cl A     1,771,005       7,841,694  
              58,116,219  
Materials — 10.6%                
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A     1,870,599       22,675,951  
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A     10,730,492       17,865,129  
              40,541,080  
Real Estate — 1.8%                
China Vanke, Cl A     1,708,500       3,067,245  
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A     2,103,177       3,677,655  
              6,744,900  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Utilities — 3.8%                
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A     4,507,000     $ 2,956,931  
China Yangtze Power, Cl A     3,852,670       11,760,406  
              14,717,337  
TOTAL CHINA             380,454,907  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $462,985,723)
            380,454,907  

 

    Number of Rights        
RIGHTS — 0.0%                
CHINA — 0.0%                
Health Care — 0.0%                
Kangmei Pharma‡‡*(A)     66,139        
TOTAL CHINA              
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS
(Cost $–)
             
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $462,985,723)
            380,454,907  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.5%             2,018,859  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 382,473,766  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
‡‡ Expiration date not available.

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
China   $ 380,454,907     $     $     $ 380,454,907  
Total Common Stock     380,454,907                   380,454,907  
Rights                 ‡‡       
Total Investments in Securities   $ 380,454,907     $     $     $ 380,454,907  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

 

    Face Amount(A)     Value  
GLOBAL BONDS — 56.8%                
CHINA — 56.8%                
Agricultural Development Bank of China                
2.830%, 06/16/2033     1,500,000     $ 204,431  
China Development Bank                
3.090%, 06/18/2030     820,000       114,242  
2.820%, 05/22/2033     600,000       82,474  
2.590%, 01/11/2026     1,000,000       137,662  
China Government Bond                
4.080%, 10/22/2048     1,190,000       192,078  
3.290%, 05/23/2029     1,600,000       228,167  
2.620%, 06/25/2030     1,700,000       232,118  
2.460%, 02/15/2026     1,600,000       219,924  
Export-Import Bank of China                
3.180%, 03/11/2032     1,000,000       140,013  
2.640%, 04/14/2026     1,300,000       178,884  
              1,729,993  
TOTAL GLOBAL BONDS
(Cost $1,814,589)
            1,729,993  
                 
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 40.7%                
CHINA — 27.2%                
Consumer Discretionary — 17.9%                
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, MTN                
3.300%, 03/28/2025   $ 4,000,000       544,747  
                 
Utilities — 9.3%                
China Three Gorges                
4.150%, 05/11/2026     2,000,000       284,357  
TOTAL CHINA             829,104  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Face Amount(A)     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)                
SUPRANATIONAL — 13.5%                
Government — 13.5%                
New Development Bank                
2.450%, 01/27/2025   $ 3,000,000     $ 409,760  
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $1,322,309)
            1,238,864  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.5%
(Cost $3,136,898)
            2,968,857  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 2.5%             74,827  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 3,043,684  

 

(A) In CNY unless otherwise indicated.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 99.4%                
CHINA — 99.2%                
Communication Services — 13.1%                
Autohome ADR     456     $ 13,840  
Baidu, Cl A*     5,750       97,940  
Bilibili, Cl Z*     1,100       15,211  
Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A     25,000       24,534  
iQIYI ADR*     2,365       11,210  
Kingsoft     12,600       45,690  
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*     6,300       50,557  
NetEase     4,600       93,682  
Tencent Holdings     13,458       526,164  
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*     3,190       20,352  
              899,180  
Consumer Discretionary — 23.0%                
Alibaba Group Holding*     36,024       393,733  
ANTA Sports Products     4,000       45,021  
BYD, Cl A     2,000       64,976  
BYD, Cl H     3,000       92,698  
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A     2,000       29,090  
Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A     24,338       44,896  
Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A     7,100       35,979  
Geely Automobile Holdings     20,000       23,596  
Great Wall Motor, Cl H     14,500       17,292  
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H     22,000       10,871  
H World Group ADR*     681       26,852  
Haier Smart Home, Cl A     7,400       23,970  
Haier Smart Home, Cl H     9,800       30,844  
Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A     4,000       10,305  
JD.com, Cl A     5,372       78,946  
Li Auto, Cl A*     3,100       54,742  

 

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)                
Li Ning     6,500     $ 27,347  
Meituan, Cl B*     11,566       169,237  
New Oriental Education & Technology Group*     5,000       30,453  
NIO ADR*     4,002       36,178  
PDD Holdings ADR*     1,199       117,586  
SAIC Motor, Cl A     10,157       20,632  
Shenzhou International Group Holdings     3,300       31,602  
TAL Education Group ADR*     2,520       22,957  
TravelSky Technology, Cl H     6,000       10,404  
Trip.com Group*     1,400       49,909  
Vipshop Holdings ADR*     1,609       25,760  
Yum China Holdings     1,055       58,785  
              1,584,661  
Consumer Staples — 10.5%                
Alibaba Health Information Technology*     16,000       9,969  
Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A     1,200       44,767  
China Mengniu Dairy     12,000       40,220  
China Resources Beer Holdings     6,000       32,904  
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A     5,133       26,765  
Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A     4,300       26,706  
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A     4,600       16,662  
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A     6,700       24,397  
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A     1,400       24,865  
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A     900       222,173  
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A     2,000       59,472  
Muyuan Foods, Cl A     7,502       39,015  
New Hope Liuhe, Cl A*     11,800       17,816  
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A     1,460       47,994  
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding     12,000       16,762  
Want Want China Holdings     20,000       13,049  
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A     2,800       59,991  
              723,527  
Energy — 4.1%                
China Oilfield Services, Cl H     14,000       16,803  
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A     40,800       33,992  
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H     84,500       46,178  
China Shenhua Energy, Cl H     10,000       32,432  
PetroChina, Cl A     19,600       21,468  
PetroChina, Cl H     59,984       45,188  
Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A     10,400       26,350  
Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A     6,700       17,463  
Yankuang Energy Group, Cl H     21,000       39,684  
              279,558  

 

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 — 21.4%                
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A     76,600     $ 37,849  
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H     91,397       34,076  
Bank of Beijing, Cl A     24,600       15,633  
Bank of China, Cl A     30,400       15,730  
Bank of China, Cl H     210,396       73,608  
Bank of Communications, Cl A     38,200       30,200  
Bank of Communications, Cl H     37,000       22,393  
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A     12,400       18,994  
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A     19,400       19,118  
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A     12,300       13,590  
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A     6,300       23,235  
Bank of Shanghai, Cl A     16,304       13,807  
China CITIC Bank, Cl H     28,000       13,014  
China Construction Bank, Cl A     10,500       9,079  
China Construction Bank, Cl H     241,000       136,011  
China Everbright Bank, Cl A     48,100       20,268  
China Galaxy Securities, Cl H     33,500       17,281  
China Life Insurance, Cl H     20,483       31,907  
China Merchants Bank, Cl A     15,600       70,594  
China Merchants Bank, Cl H     11,500       48,016  
China Merchants Securities, Cl A     8,300       15,926  
China Minsheng Banking, Cl A     44,600       23,507  
China Minsheng Banking, Cl H     26,000       8,897  
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A     6,300       24,722  
China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H     9,400       23,524  
CITIC Securities, Cl A     13,845       41,160  
CITIC Securities, Cl H     7,000       14,193  
East Money Information, Cl A     13,700       28,582  
Everbright Securities, Cl A     9,000       20,580  
GF Securities, Cl A     8,800       17,719  
Guosen Securities, Cl A     9,500       12,009  
Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A     7,300       14,568  
Haitong Securities, Cl A     11,000       15,023  
Huatai Securities, Cl A     10,400       22,568  
Huatai Securities, Cl H     8,000       10,215  
Huaxia Bank, Cl A     16,200       12,719  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A     58,600       37,642  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H     185,441       89,265  
Industrial Bank, Cl A     17,500       39,128  
Industrial Securities, Cl A     24,169       21,297  
New China Life Insurance, Cl A     3,500       17,693  
New China Life Insurance, Cl H     4,800       11,571  
Orient Securities, Cl A     12,300       16,173  
People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl H     47,452       17,025  
PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H     25,510       32,768  

 

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 Bank, Cl A     17,391     $ 26,734  
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A     8,900       59,002  
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H     16,500       94,489  
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A     25,000       24,363  
Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A     28,700       17,057  
              1,474,522  
Health Care — 5.3%                
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A     1,844       13,865  
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A     1,200       22,894  
China Medical System Holdings     8,000       12,115  
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group     39,520       28,964  
Genscript Biotech*     12,000       31,640  
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A     2,800       12,075  
Huadong Medicine, Cl A     2,580       14,958  
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     4,916       30,323  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     3,400       13,347  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A     6,600       16,378  
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A     1,000       37,032  
Sinopharm Group, Cl H     5,600       16,231  
Wuxi Biologics Cayman*     10,000       58,288  
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A     1,840       13,461  
Zai Lab*     4,400       10,641  
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A     600       22,664  
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A     6,132       13,668  
              368,544  
Industrials — 6.6%                
AECC Aviation Power, Cl A     3,400       17,337  
China Conch Venture Holdings     8,000       6,823  
China Eastern Airlines, Cl A*     21,400       12,924  
China Energy Engineering, Cl A     69,737       21,632  
China Merchants Port Holdings     15,654       19,488  
China Railway Group, Cl H     20,000       10,317  
China Southern Airlines, Cl A*     20,100       16,884  
CITIC     20,780       19,103  
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A     3,100       86,387  
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A     21,420       28,841  
Daqin Railway, Cl A     13,600       13,608  
Fosun International     15,000       9,480  
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A     35,600       17,933  
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A     20,400       14,980  
Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A     11,800       25,735  
SF Holding, Cl A     3,900       21,840  
Shanghai International Airport, Cl A*     1,800       9,361  
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A     15,000       10,603  

 

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)                
Weichai Power, Cl A     15,088     $ 25,948  
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A     3,300       10,549  
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H     2,700       9,343  
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A     14,100       13,257  
ZTO Express Cayman ADR     1,232       29,777  
              452,150  
Information Technology — 4.6%                
BOE Technology Group, Cl A     41,900       22,199  
GDS Holdings, Cl A*     8,300       11,446  
Hanergy Thin Film Power Group*(A)     4,364          
Iflytek, Cl A     2,800       19,469  
Kingboard Holdings     4,000       8,979  
Kingdee International Software Group*     14,000       17,232  
Lenovo Group     28,000       28,851  
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A*     8,429       31,560  
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A     10,274       42,051  
Sunny Optical Technology Group     2,600       18,159  
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A*     2,020       24,177  
Xiaomi, Cl B*     37,400       58,928  
Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A     4,625       10,550  
ZTE, Cl H     6,600       19,930  
              313,531  
Materials — 4.0%                
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A     4,600       16,435  
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H     6,000       15,973  
Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A     24,900       20,813  
China National Building Material, Cl H     16,000       8,397  
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A     9,200       27,515  
CMOC Group, Cl H     48,000       30,828  
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl A     2,720       16,651  
Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A*     56,000       13,220  
Rongsheng Petrochemical, Cl A     10,950       17,900  
Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A     4,740       20,884  
Tianqi Lithium, Cl A     2,040       15,380  
Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A     2,500       30,306  
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A     2,104       10,832  
Zijin Mining Group, Cl A     17,000       28,303  
              273,437  
Real Estate — 3.3%                
China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A     8,000       13,605  
China Overseas Land & Investment     14,839       30,770  
China Resources Land     12,214       48,657  
China Vanke, Cl A     9,143       16,414  

 

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)                
Real Estate (continued)                
China Vanke, Cl H     11,700     $ 12,907  
Country Garden Holdings*     79,612       9,250  
Gemdale, Cl A     9,300       8,706  
KE Holdings ADR     1,875       29,100  
Longfor Group Holdings     7,000       12,585  
Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A     11,100       19,410  
Seazen Holdings, Cl A*     5,600       10,184  
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A*     24,000       13,934  
              225,522  
Utilities — 3.3%                
China Gas Holdings     13,200       12,455  
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H     14,000       12,191  
China Resources Gas Group     6,700       19,633  
China Resources Power Holdings     12,000       22,891  
China Yangtze Power, Cl A     18,700       57,083  
ENN Energy Holdings     2,482       20,599  
Guangdong Investment     14,000       10,690  
Huadian Power International, Cl A     44,400       31,385  
Huaneng Power International, Cl H*     39,077       18,960  
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A     11,800       23,970  
              229,857  
TOTAL CHINA             6,824,489  
                 
HONG KONG — 0.2%                
Health Care — 0.2%                
Sino Biopharmaceutical     39,500       14,273  
TOTAL HONG KONG             14,273  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $8,805,567)
            6,838,762  

 

    Number of Rights        
RIGHTS — 0.0%                
CHINA — 0.0%                
Health Care — 0.0%                
Kangmei Pharma‡‡(A)     480        
TOTAL CHINA              
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS
(Cost $–)
             
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $8,805,567)
            6,838,762  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.6%             41,359  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 6,880,121  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
‡‡ Expiration date not available.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
China                                
Communication Services   $ 899,180     $     $     $ 899,180  
Consumer Discretionary     1,584,661                   1,584,661  
Consumer Staples     723,527                   723,527  
Energy     279,558                   279,558  
Financials     1,474,522                   1,474,522  
Health Care     368,544                   368,544  
Industrials     452,150                   452,150  
Information Technology     313,531             ‡‡      313,531  
Materials     273,437                   273,437  
Real Estate     225,522                   225,522  
Utilities     229,857                   229,857  
Hong Kong     14,273                   14,273  
Total Common Stock     6,838,762                   6,838,762  
Rights                 ‡‡       
Total Investments in Securities   $ 6,838,762     $     $     $ 6,838,762  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%                
CHINA — 42.0%                
Energy — 2.6%                
China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H     174,000     $ 95,088  
Guanghui Energy, Cl A     13,800       14,471  
              109,559  
Financials — 4.1%                
Bank of Changsha, Cl A     8,500       9,555  
Bank of Chengdu, Cl A     8,000       15,109  
Bank of Guiyang, Cl A     7,727       5,928  
Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A     12,500       19,147  
Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A     32,755       32,280  
Bank of Nanjing, Cl A     21,791       24,076  
Bank of Ningbo, Cl A     13,946       51,433  
Bank of Suzhou, Cl A     7,700       7,282  
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A     18,700       10,267  
              175,077  
Industrials — 17.4%                
Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A     3,508       14,469  
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A     69,200       48,725  
China Communications Services, Cl H     16,000       6,721  
China Conch Venture Holdings     10,000       8,529  
China Energy Engineering, Cl A     68,500       21,248  
China First Heavy Industries, Cl A*     14,500       6,130  
China Railway Group, Cl H     29,500       15,217  
China State Construction Engineering, Cl A     88,600       67,249  
China XD Electric, Cl A     10,800       7,189  
CRRC, Cl H     31,000       14,962  
Dajin Heavy Industry, Cl A     1,300       4,634  
Daqin Railway, Cl A     32,032       32,051  
Dongfang Electric, Cl A     5,800       12,451  

 

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)                
Fangda Carbon New Material, Cl A*     8,500‌     $ 6,743‌  
Farasis Energy Gan Zhou, Cl A*     2,463‌       6,815‌  
Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A     7,200‌       9,121‌  
Gotion High-tech, Cl A*     3,700‌       11,782‌  
Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology, Cl A     1,000‌       4,532‌  
Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H     10,000‌       9,027‌  
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic, Cl A     2,800‌       24,558‌  
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A     7,200‌       14,675‌  
Jiangxi Special Electric Motor, Cl A*     3,600‌       4,388‌  
Liaoning Port, Cl A     39,800‌       8,577‌  
Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A     37,700‌       18,990‌  
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A     4,800‌       10,396‌  
NARI Technology, Cl A     16,952‌       51,630‌  
Ningbo Deye Technology, Cl A     900‌       9,566‌  
Ningbo Orient Wires & Cables, Cl A     1,500‌       8,196‌  
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A     916‌       5,277‌  
North Industries Group Red Arrow, Cl A     2,900‌       5,875‌  
Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A     36,400‌       26,729‌  
Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A     2,200‌       4,795‌  
Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A     18,700‌       7,058‌  
Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A*     26,700‌       17,151‌  
Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A     14,710‌       10,398‌  
Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A     2,750‌       25,097‌  
Shenzhen International Holdings     9,993‌       6,163‌  
Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems, Cl A     4,000‌       5,803‌  
Sichuan Road & Bridge, Cl A     15,300‌       18,207‌  
Sieyuan Electric, Cl A     1,600‌       11,349‌  
Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, Cl A     604‌       10,497‌  
TBEA, Cl A     10,667‌       21,698‌  
Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A*     3,800‌       6,733‌  
XCMG Construction Machinery, Cl A     24,948‌       21,812‌  
Xiangtan Electric Manufacturing, Cl A*     2,800‌       6,153‌  
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings     22,700‌       27,608‌  
Zhefu Holding Group, Cl A     11,100‌       5,911‌  
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H     10,000‌       7,457‌  
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A     3,300‌       8,266‌  
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H     3,700‌       12,803‌  
Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A     5,600‌       6,303‌  
              737,714‌  
Materials — 3.5%                
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H     8,500‌       22,629‌  
China National Building Material, Cl H     27,000‌       14,169‌  
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A     7,624‌       22,802‌  
China Rare Earth Resources And Technology, Cl A     2,000‌       7,903‌  

 

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)                
Materials (continued)                
China Resources Cement Holdings     18,000     $ 4,620  
Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power, Cl A     4,700       11,018  
Jinduicheng Molybdenum, Cl A     6,800       10,360  
Shenghe Resources Holding, Cl A     3,700       5,520  
Tangshan Jidong Cement, Cl A     5,600       5,795  
Western Mining, Cl A     5,000       8,819  
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A     3,000       7,062  
Yintai Gold, Cl A     5,800       11,328  
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium, Cl A     10,700       7,769  
Yunnan Tin, Cl A     3,400       6,687  
              146,481  
Utilities — 14.4%                
Beijing Enterprises Holdings     3,500       12,066  
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A     8,200       6,517  
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A     13,600       6,104  
CGN Power, Cl H     75,000       19,440  
China Gas Holdings     19,200       18,117  
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H     23,000       20,028  
China National Nuclear Power, Cl A     39,900       39,978  
China Power International Development     35,000       12,736  
China Resources Gas Group     6,500       19,047  
China Resources Power Holdings     14,635       27,918  
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A     60,500       39,693  
China Yangtze Power, Cl A     51,700       157,816  
Datang International Power Generation, Cl A     21,800       7,959  
ENN Energy Holdings     5,600       46,477  
ENN Natural Gas, Cl A     5,400       12,911  
GD Power Development, Cl A     37,700       19,042  
Huadian Power International, Cl A     17,942       12,682  
Huaneng Power International, Cl H*     31,000       15,041  
Kunlun Energy     28,000       24,133  
SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A     15,706       25,373  
Shanghai Electric Power, Cl A     5,900       7,183  
Shenergy, Cl A     10,319       8,993  
Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A     10,000       8,757  
Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A     9,384       19,062  
Wintime Energy Group, Cl A*     46,900       8,948  
Zhejiang Zheneng Electric Power, Cl A*     23,600       13,767  
              609,788  
TOTAL CHINA             1,778,619  

 

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)                
HONG KONG — 0.2%                
Industrials — 0.2%                
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Cl U     42,100     $ 7,241  
TOTAL HONG KONG             7,241  
                 
INDIA — 3.7%                
Energy — 0.5%                
Great Eastern Shipping     2,124       21,669  
                 
Industrials — 0.9%                
AIA Engineering     914       38,663  
                 
Materials — 2.3%                
Fine Organic Industries     158       9,124  
PI Industries     1,772       73,683  
Vinati Organics     546       12,140  
              94,947  
TOTAL INDIA             155,279  
                 
INDONESIA — 4.6%                
Energy — 2.0%                
Adaro Energy Indonesia     306,000       56,429  
Indo Tambangraya Megah     8,400       15,748  
Medco Energi Internasional     133,500       13,907  
              86,084  
Materials — 2.6%                
Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper     58,100       41,728  
Merdeka Copper Gold*     256,200       47,742  
Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia     29,700       18,401  
              107,871  
TOTAL INDONESIA             193,955  
                 
ISRAEL — 5.8%                
Industrials — 3.1%                
Elbit Systems     559       111,316  
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services     2,045       21,370  
              132,686  
Materials — 2.7%                
ICL Group     16,463       91,115  
Israel     81       20,655  
              111,770  
TOTAL ISRAEL             244,456  

 

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)                
KAZAKHSTAN — 1.4%                
Energy — 1.4%                
NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR     1,371     $ 60,239  
TOTAL KAZAKHSTAN             60,239  
                 
KUWAIT — 9.7%                
Financials — 9.7%                
Kuwait Finance House     172,780       409,797  
TOTAL KUWAIT             409,797  
                 
MALAYSIA — 3.1%                
Industrials — 0.9%                
Pentamaster     10,600       11,694  
Sime Darby     57,900       27,253  
              38,947  
Materials — 2.2%                
Petronas Chemicals Group     59,500       91,115  
TOTAL MALAYSIA             130,062  
                 
PHILIPPINES — 4.9%                
Industrials — 4.9%                
Aboitiz Equity Ventures     35,940       31,858  
Ayala     5,270       58,125  
International Container Terminal Services     21,610       79,143  
JG Summit     55,942       37,673  
TOTAL PHILIPPINES             206,799  
                 
POLAND — 1.8%                
Materials — 1.8%                
KGHM Polska Miedz     2,966       76,069  
TOTAL POLAND             76,069  
                 
RUSSIA — 0.0%                
Energy — 0.0%                
Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)     33,666        
Sovcomflot PJSC(A)     9,110        
Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)     143,400        
               
Materials — 0.0%                
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC*(A)     1,239        
Polymetal International*(A)     7,154        

 

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)                
Materials (continued)                
Segezha Group PJSC*(A)     78,500     $  
               
TOTAL RUSSIA              
                 
SINGAPORE — 10.4%                
Financials — 6.6%                
Oversea-Chinese Banking     29,712       278,856  
                 
Industrials — 3.8%                
Keppel     12,700       63,272  
Singapore Airlines     13,000       61,528  
Singapore Technologies Engineering     13,700       39,246  
              164,046  
TOTAL SINGAPORE             442,902  
                 
SOUTH AFRICA — 3.1%                
Materials — 3.1%                
Impala Platinum Holdings     18,573       97,462  
Kumba Iron Ore     1,380       33,314  
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA             130,776  
                 
THAILAND — 5.1%                
Energy — 4.5%                
PTT     209,100       192,375  
                 
Materials — 0.6%                
Indorama Ventures     34,400       24,563  
TOTAL THAILAND             216,938  
                 
TURKEY — 3.0%                
Industrials — 3.0%                
Kontrolmatik Enerji Ve Muhendislik     1,912       23,224  
Turk Hava Yollari AO*     11,727       103,732  
TOTAL TURKEY             126,956  
                 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.9%                
Industrials — 0.9%                
Air Arabia PJSC     48,641       37,212  
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES             37,212  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,445,352)
            4,217,300  

 

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

 

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    Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.0%                
RUSSIA — 0.0%                
Energy — 0.0%                
Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)     136,600     $  
                 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $74,846)
             
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $5,520,198)
            4,217,300  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.3%             12,835  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 4,230,135  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(B) Currently, no stated interest rate.

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
China   $ 1,778,619     $     $     $ 1,778,619  
Hong Kong     7,241                   7,241  
India     155,279                   155,279  
Indonesia     193,955                   193,955  
Israel     244,456                   244,456  
Kazakhstan     60,239                   60,239  
Kuwait     409,797                   409,797  
Malaysia     130,062                   130,062  
Philippines     206,799                   206,799  
Poland     76,069                   76,069  
Russia                                
Energy                 ‡‡       
Materials                 ‡‡       
Singapore     442,902                   442,902  
South Africa     130,776                   130,776  
Thailand     216,938                   216,938  
Turkey     126,956                   126,956  
United Arab Emirates     37,212                   37,212  
Total Common Stock     4,217,300                   4,217,300  
Preferred Stock                                
Russia                                
Energy                 ‡‡       
Total Preferred Stock                        
Total Investments in Securities   $ 4,217,300     $     $     $ 4,217,300  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 100.2%                
BRAZIL — 9.0%                
Consumer Discretionary — 3.4%                
MercadoLibre*     307     $ 389,239  
                 
Financials — 4.8%                
Cielo     124,000       86,958  
Pagseguro Digital, Cl A*     10,248       88,235  
StoneCo, Cl A*     7,981       85,157  
XP, Cl A     12,237       282,063  
              542,413  
Information Technology — 0.8%                
TOTVS     15,900       85,771  
TOTAL BRAZIL             1,017,423  
                 
CHINA — 38.3%                
Communication Services — 17.2%                
Baidu, Cl A*     24,664       420,102  
Bilibili, Cl Z*     21,820       301,730  
JOYY ADR     2,429       92,569  
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*     37,300       299,330  
NetEase     21,100       429,713  
Tencent Holdings     10,375       405,629  
              1,949,073  
Consumer Discretionary — 13.4%                
Alibaba Group Holding*     39,000       426,259  
JD.com, Cl A     26,925       395,701  
Meituan, Cl B*     26,898       393,579  
Trip.com Group*     8,450       301,237  
              1,516,776  

 

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 Staples — 5.4%                
Alibaba Health Information Technology*     516,000     $ 321,518  
JD Health International*     56,600       293,412  
              614,930  
Information Technology — 2.3%                
Kingdee International Software Group*     213,000       262,176  
TOTAL CHINA             4,342,955  
                 
EGYPT — 0.8%                
Financials — 0.8%                
Fawry for Banking & Payment Technology Services SAE*     513,211       85,867  
TOTAL EGYPT             85,867  
                 
GREECE — 2.6%                
Consumer Discretionary — 2.6%                
OPAP     17,466       293,285  
TOTAL GREECE             293,285  
                 
INDIA — 6.3%                
Consumer Discretionary — 3.6%                
MakeMyTrip*     2,272       92,061  
Zomato*     257,057       314,197  
              406,258  
Financials — 2.7%                
One 97 Communications*     29,362       303,269  
TOTAL INDIA             709,527  
                 
INDONESIA — 0.7%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7%                
Bukalapak.com*     5,391,600       76,051  
TOTAL INDONESIA             76,051  
                 
JAPAN — 2.4%                
Communication Services — 2.4%                
Nexon     15,400       275,905  
TOTAL JAPAN             275,905  
                 
MALAYSIA — 0.8%                
Industrials — 0.8%                
My EG Services     540,600       91,535  

 

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)                
Information Technology — 0.0%                
AGMO HOLDINGS*     1,070     $ 132  
TOTAL MALAYSIA             91,667  
                 
RUSSIA — 0.0%                
Communication Services — 0.0%                
VK GDR*(A)     49,503        
Yandex, Cl A*(A)     31,479        
               
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
Ozon Holdings PLC ADR*(A)     58,005        
                 
Industrials — 0.0%                
HeadHunter Group PLC ADR*(A)     11,746        
TOTAL RUSSIA              
                 
SINGAPORE — 4.3%                
Communication Services — 4.3%                
Sea ADR*     11,207       492,548  
TOTAL SINGAPORE             492,548  
                 
SOUTH AFRICA — 3.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 3.5%                
Naspers, Cl N*     2,490       399,886  
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA             399,886  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 24.8%                
Communication Services — 21.7%                
AfreecaTV     1,355       84,449  
Com2uSCorp     2,575       85,299  
Kakao     8,406       273,784  
Kakao Games*(B)     14,663       276,548  
Krafton*     2,661       296,981  
NAVER     2,595       387,500  
NCSoft     1,644       271,076  
Netmarble*(B)     7,691       239,952  
Pearl Abyss*     8,105       279,897  
Studio Dragon*     2,402       91,673  
Wemade     3,482       95,217  
Wysiwyg Studios*     41,733       79,946  
              2,462,322  
Consumer Discretionary — 2.4%                
Coupang, Cl A*     16,266       276,522  

 

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)                
Information Technology — 0.7%                
Douzone Bizon     3,596‌     $ 77,282‌  
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA             2,816,126‌  
                 
SWEDEN — 0.9%                
Information Technology — 0.9%                
Truecaller, Cl B*     27,728‌       97,291‌  
TOTAL SWEDEN             97,291‌  
                 
TAIWAN — 2.8%                
Consumer Discretionary — 2.8%                
momo.com     20,300‌       315,689‌  
TOTAL TAIWAN             315,689‌  
                 
THAILAND — 0.6%                
Communication Services — 0.6%                
BEC World     383,200‌       71,562‌  
TOTAL THAILAND             71,562‌  
                 
URUGUAY — 2.4%                
Financials — 2.4%                
Dlocal, Cl A*     14,429‌       276,604‌  
TOTAL URUGUAY             276,604‌  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $20,730,584)
            11,362,386‌  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 3.0%                
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.260%(C)(D)     340,822       340,822  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $340,822)
            340,822  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.2%
(Cost $21,071,406)
            11,703,208  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (3.2)%             (364,119 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 11,339,089  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(B) Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at September 30, 2023.
(C) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.
(D) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of September 30, 2023 was $340,822.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
Brazil   $ 1,017,423     $     $     $ 1,017,423  
China     4,342,955                   4,342,955  
Egypt     85,867                   85,867  
Greece     293,285                   293,285  
India     709,527                   709,527  
Indonesia     76,051                   76,051  
Japan     275,905                   275,905  
Malaysia     91,667                   91,667  
Russia                                
Communication Services                 ‡‡       
Consumer Discretionary                 ‡‡       
Industrials                 ‡‡       
Singapore     492,548                   492,548  
South Africa     399,886                   399,886  
South Korea     2,816,126                   2,816,126  
Sweden     97,291                   97,291  
Taiwan     315,689                   315,689  
Thailand     71,562                   71,562  
Uruguay     276,604                   276,604  
Total Common Stock     11,362,386                   11,362,386  
Short-Term Investment     340,822                   340,822  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 11,703,208     $     $     $ 11,703,208  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 97.0%                
Consumer Discretionary — 38.6%                
BYD, Cl A     24,300     $ 789,460  
BYD, Cl H     233,000       7,199,576  
Li Auto, Cl A*     371,300       6,556,662  
NIO ADR*     665,843       6,019,221  
Seres Group, Cl A     135,400       1,035,513  
Tianneng Power International     1,012,000       958,783  
XPeng, Cl A*     460,900       4,116,518  
Yadea Group Holdings     1,832,694       3,402,436  
              30,078,169  
Industrials — 27.6%                
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A     45,600       263,495  
Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A     2,942,300       2,071,715  
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings*     1,780,500       381,933  
China Conch Venture Holdings     2,175,500       1,855,544  
China Everbright Environment Group     5,528,216       1,905,831  
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A     227,950       6,352,220  
Dajin Heavy Industry, Cl A     57,400       204,602  
Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group, Cl H     577,000       173,870  
Farasis Energy Gan Zhou, Cl A*     109,488       302,958  
Ginlong Technologies, Cl A     35,750       385,236  
Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A     310,235       393,023  
GoodWe Technologies, Cl A     15,548       282,104  
Gotion High-tech, Cl A     159,900       509,169  
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Cl A     7,487       281,774  
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A     204,200       442,271  
Pylon Technologies, Cl A     15,788       283,223  
Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A     92,700       202,049  
Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems, Cl A     168,100       243,876  

 

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)                
Industrials (continued)                
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A     133,500     $ 1,640,131  
Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A     162,009       287,072  
Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection, Cl A     153,300       372,426  
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H     779,900       2,698,633  
              21,533,155  
Information Technology — 18.7%                
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A     645,660       467,911  
Chindata Group Holdings ADR*     213,421       1,771,394  
Flat Glass Group, Cl A     142,400       553,515  
Flat Glass Group, Cl H     642,000       1,442,724  
Hengdian Group DMEGC Magnetics, Cl A     146,200       327,888  
JA Solar Technology, Cl A     297,268       1,043,697  
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*     171,228       844,154  
LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A     681,446       2,551,536  
Risen Energy, Cl A     102,500       267,865  
Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A     448,400       949,021  
Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy, Cl A     164,220       502,865  
Tuya ADR*     341,122       528,739  
Xinyi Solar Holdings     4,389,588       3,284,407  
              14,535,716  
Materials — 0.3%                
Shenzhen Dynanonic, Cl A     24,940       262,074  
                 
Real Estate — 1.0%                
Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H     2,532,800       407,481  
SOHO China*     3,119,000       366,386  
              773,867  
Utilities — 10.8%                
Beijing Enterprises Water Group     6,028,500       1,316,258  
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A     351,300       279,179  
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A     582,000       261,214  
China Datang Renewable Power, Cl H     3,564,000       846,421  
China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H     4,615,800       4,019,453  
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A     2,572,500       1,687,753  
              8,410,278  
TOTAL CHINA             75,593,259  
                 
HONG KONG — 2.7%                
Industrials — 0.3%                
China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group     736,000       211,444  
                 
Real Estate — 0.8%                
Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust     3,625,000       610,967  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Utilities — 1.6%                
Canvest Environmental Protection Group     732,000     $ 423,394  
Concord New Energy Group     10,360,000       859,823  
              1,283,217  
TOTAL HONG KONG             2,105,628  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $98,579,470)
            77,698,887  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $98,579,470)
            77,698,887  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.3%             200,987  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 77,899,874  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 94.7%                 
AUSTRALIA — 8.9%                
Materials — 8.9%                
Allkem*     372,999     $ 2,831,021  
IGO     475,321       3,883,727  
Lynas Rare Earths*     571,225       2,503,255  
Mineral Resources     40,029       1,747,198  
Pilbara Minerals     1,286,420       3,570,091  
TOTAL AUSTRALIA             14,535,292  
                 
BELGIUM — 1.9%                
Materials — 1.9%                
Umicore     131,674       3,129,751  
TOTAL BELGIUM             3,129,751  
                 
CANADA — 3.4%                
Industrials — 2.5%                
Magna International     75,630       4,071,825  
                 
Materials — 0.9%                
Lithium Americas*(A)     86,487       1,476,420  
TOTAL CANADA             5,548,245  
                 
CHINA — 33.4%                
Consumer Discretionary — 17.7%                
BAIC BluePark New Energy Technology, Cl A*     1,001,300       722,896  
BYD, Cl A     134,100       4,356,651  
Geely Automobile Holdings     3,656,000       4,313,341  
Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H     1,814,000       896,363  
Li Auto, Cl A*     351,200       6,201,722  
NIO ADR*(A)     389,394       3,520,122  
Seres Group, Cl A     278,600       2,130,679  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Consumer Discretionary (continued)                
Shenzhen Kedali Industry, Cl A     42,136     $ 556,242  
XPeng, Cl A*     534,200       4,771,196  
Yadea Group Holdings     712,000       1,321,843  
              28,791,055  
Industrials — 7.6%                
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A     90,400       522,368  
China Baoan Group, Cl A     464,807       664,762  
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A     224,820       6,265,003  
Eve Energy, Cl A     367,460       2,275,647  
Gotion High-tech, Cl A     319,689       1,017,985  
Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology, Cl A     83,200       377,073  
Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material, Cl A     84,934       424,801  
Qingdao TGOOD Electric, Cl A     190,600       477,955  
Shenzhen Yinghe Technology, Cl A     111,200       355,010  
              12,380,604  
Materials — 8.1%                
Chengxin Lithium Group, Cl A     161,600       495,951  
CMOC Group, Cl A     3,196,600       2,592,994  
CNGR Advanced Material, Cl A     120,850       840,140  
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl A     285,558       1,748,053  
GEM, Cl A     919,040       768,206  
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology, Cl A     339,594       1,259,888  
Ningbo Shanshan, Cl A     408,400       779,159  
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A     361,900       1,454,902  
Shenzhen Senior Technology Material, Cl A     229,100       410,985  
Tianqi Lithium, Cl H(A)     62,800       351,613  
Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A     256,051       602,721  
Youngy, Cl A     43,700       327,971  
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A     305,463       1,572,649  
              13,205,232  
TOTAL CHINA             54,376,891  
                 
GERMANY — 2.9%                
Consumer Discretionary — 1.9%                
Mercedes-Benz Group     23,311       1,626,199  
Volkswagen     11,320       1,494,536  
              3,120,735  
Information Technology — 1.0%                
Infineon Technologies     48,180       1,599,437  
TOTAL GERMANY             4,720,172  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
JAPAN — 8.1%                
Consumer Discretionary — 4.2%                
Panasonic Holdings     598,200     $ 6,742,653‌  
                 
Industrials — 3.8%                
Nidec     134,600‌       6,251,718‌  
                 
Materials — 0.1%                
W-Scope*     32,200‌       219,234‌  
TOTAL JAPAN             13,213,605‌  
                 
NETHERLANDS — 0.4%                
Industrials — 0.4%                
Alfen Beheer BV*     14,100‌       599,374‌  
TOTAL NETHERLANDS             599,374‌  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 10.0%                
Industrials — 4.6%                
Ecopro(A)       18,758‌       3,516,951‌  
LG Energy Solution*     11,161‌       3,941,172‌  
              7,458,123‌  
Information Technology — 5.0%                
L&F(A)     15,391‌       1,977,768‌  
Samsung SDI     16,154‌       6,129,278‌  
              8,107,046‌  
Materials — 0.4%                
SK IE Technology*     12,098‌       663,444‌  
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA             16,228,613‌  
                 
SWEDEN — 0.7%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7%                
Volvo Car, Cl B*     304,853‌       1,247,001‌  
TOTAL SWEDEN             1,247,001‌  
                 
UNITED STATES — 25.0%                
Consumer Discretionary — 15.3%                
Aptiv*     68,469‌       6,750,359‌  
Fisker*(A)     133,467‌       856,858‌  
Ford Motor     141,783‌       1,760,945‌  
Lucid Group*(A)     513,247‌       2,869,051‌  
Rivian Automotive, Cl A*     211,022‌       5,123,614‌  
Tesla*     29,842‌       7,467,065‌  
              24,827,892‌  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Industrials — 2.7%                
ChargePoint Holdings*(A)     206,158     $

1,024,605

 
Nikola*(A)     379,831       596,334  
Plug Power*(A)     366,298       2,783,865  
              4,404,804  
Information Technology — 0.8%                
SolarEdge Technologies*     10,161       1,315,951  
                 
Materials — 6.2%                
Albemarle     36,418       6,192,517  
Livent*     117,107       2,155,940  
MP Materials*     92,893       1,774,256  
              10,122,713  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             40,671,360  
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $203,263,947)
            154,270,304  
                 
PREFERRED STOCK — 4.8%                
CHILE — 2.5%                
Industrials — 2.5%                
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(B)     67,286       3,980,746  
                 
GERMANY — 2.3%                
Consumer Discretionary — 2.3%                
Dr Ing hc F Porsche(B)     39,887       3,758,503  
               
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $9,664,992)
            7,739,249  
                 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 9.8%                
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.260%(C)(D)     15,913,771       15,913,771  
               
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $15,913,771)
            15,913,771  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS —109.3%
(Cost $228,842,710)
            177,923,324  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (9.3)%             (15,084,301 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 162,839,023  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at September 30, 2023.
(B) Currently, no stated interest rate.
(C) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.
(D) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of September 30, 2023 was $15,913,771.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 96.3%                
Health Care — 96.3%                
3SBio     580,000     $ 485,071  
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A     886,714       2,187,043  
Akeso*     160,000       735,458  
Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A     111,992       276,531  
Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A     33,624       700,105  
Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A     55,730       349,797  
BeiGene*     218,818       3,006,291  
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A     156,742       551,390  
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A     130,490       981,126  
Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A     80,322       528,957  
Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     39,763       312,614  
BGI Genomics, Cl A     39,327       281,603  
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A     45,788       545,126  
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A     38,408       732,761  
China Medical System Holdings     426,000       645,104  
China Meheco, Cl A     142,300       241,797  
China National Medicines, Cl A     71,755       326,484  
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group     498,000       330,650  
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A     93,990       646,574  
China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings     958,000       446,472  
Chongqing Taiji Industry Group, Cl A*     52,900       338,787  
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A     227,972       1,522,890  
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group     2,828,889       2,073,306  
Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A     61,240       412,371  
Genscript Biotech*     370,000       975,568  
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A     133,540       575,895  
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A     44,299       379,163  
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A     35,550       324,967  
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group     374,000       509,055  
Huadong Medicine, Cl A     166,741       966,701  
Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A     173,347       528,196  
Hubei Jumpcan Pharmaceutical, Cl A     87,600       328,722  
Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A     155,300       515,624  
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings     110,200       617,706  
Imeik Technology Development, Cl A     20,500       1,098,107  
Innovent Biologics*     366,000       1,787,509  

 

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)                
iRay Technology, Cl A     9,931     $ 334,021  
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     606,428       3,740,572  
Jiangsu Nhwa Pharmaceutical, Cl A     95,900       348,943  
Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A     95,210       450,061  
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A     181,645       308,902  
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     265,554       394,736  
Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A     178,800       403,210  
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     59,359       300,960  
Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A*     372,083       347,276  
Microport Scientific     261,600       395,480  
Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A     153,684       267,679  
Ovctek China, Cl A     85,093       299,926  
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A     141,075       602,194  
Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     105,083       258,461  
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H     789,200       693,284  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     201,429       790,703  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H     157,500       370,028  
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A*     72,844       384,929  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A     264,594       656,605  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H     233,200       363,861  
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A     640,934       612,277  
Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A     106,177       426,558  
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A     114,855       4,253,375  
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A     74,600       650,392  
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     105,965       431,234  
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A     158,750       511,172  
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A     140,215       560,994  
Sinopharm Group, Cl H     425,200       1,232,409  
Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A     189,491       279,071  
Topchoice Medical, Cl A*     30,441       368,513  
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A     152,800       493,691  
WuXi AppTec, Cl A     243,920       2,885,225  
WuXi AppTec, Cl H(A)     114,884       1,375,202  
Wuxi Biologics Cayman*     1,036,135       6,039,386  
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A     172,823       1,264,313  
Zai Lab*     296,900       718,002  
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A     57,234       2,161,942  
Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A     140,772       327,500  
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A     85,500       340,087  
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A     293,830       654,949  
TOTAL CHINA             64,563,644  

 

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)                
HONG KONG — 1.7%                
Health Care — 1.7%                
Sino Biopharmaceutical     3,277,750     $ 1,184,398  
TOTAL HONG KONG             1,184,398  
                 
UNITED STATES — 1.9%                
Health Care — 1.9%                
Legend Biotech ADR*     18,929       1,271,461  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             1,271,461  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $81,753,122)
            67,019,503  

 

    Number of Rights        
RIGHTS — 0.0%                
CHINA — 0.0%                
Health Care — 0.0%                
Kangmei Pharma‡‡*(B)     118,157        
TOTAL CHINA              
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS
(Cost $–)
             

 

    Shares        
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 1.3%                
Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 5.260%(C)(D)     869,140       869,140  
                 
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT

(Cost $869,140)

            869,140  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.2%
(Cost $82,622,262)
            67,888,643  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (1.2)%             (837,961 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 67,050,682  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Certain securities or partial positions of certain securities are on loan at September 30, 2023.
(B) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(C) The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2023.
(D) This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of September 30, 2023 was $869,140.
Expiration date not available.

 

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 (concluded)

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^      Total  
Common Stock                                
China   $ 64,563,644     $     $     $ 64,563,644  
Hong Kong     1,184,398                   1,184,398  
United States     1,271,461                   1,271,461  
Total Common Stock     67,019,503                   67,019,503  
Short-Term Investment     869,140                   869,140  
Rights                 ‡‡       
Total Investments in Securities   $ 67,888,643     $     $     $ 67,888,643  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

 

    Face Amount     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS — 94.8%                
AUSTRALIA — 3.1%                
Financials — 3.1%                
Macquarie Bank                
6.125%, USSW5 + 3.703%(A)(B)   $ 250,000     $ 222,327  
QBE Insurance Group, MTN                
5.250%, H15T5Y + 3.047%(A)(B)     250,000       231,826  
              454,153  
TOTAL AUSTRALIA             454,153  
                 
CHINA — 26.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 2.7%                
Fortune Star BVI                
5.000%, 05/18/2026     250,000       173,925  
GLP China Holdings, MTN                
4.974%, 02/26/2024     250,000       220,000  
              393,925  
Financials — 8.9%                
Far East Horizon, MTN                
3.375%, 02/18/2025     200,000       181,013  
Huarong Finance 2017, MTN                
4.250%, 11/07/2027     200,000       166,000  
Huarong Finance 2019, MTN                
4.250%(A)(B)     400,000       338,120  
Huarong Finance II, MTN                
5.500%, 01/16/2025     300,000       282,000  
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance                
3.125%, 07/16/2025     400,000       354,573  
              1,321,706  
Materials — 1.6%                
China Hongqiao Group                
6.250%, 06/08/2024     250,000       243,725  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)

 

    Face Amount     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)                
Real Estate — 11.7%                
Greentown China Holdings                
5.650%, 07/13/2025   $ 200,000     $ 154,100  
4.700%, 04/29/2025     200,000       154,000  
Hopson Development Holdings                
6.800%, 12/28/2023     200,000       182,918  
RKPF Overseas 2019 A                
6.700%, 09/30/2024     200,000       137,058  
Shui On Development Holding                
5.750%, 11/12/2023     550,000       514,800  
5.500%, 03/03/2025     200,000       106,200  
Yanlord Land HK                
6.800%, 02/27/2024     431,000       384,021  
5.125%, 05/20/2026     200,000       116,000  
              1,749,097  
Utilities — 1.6%                
China Oil & Gas Group                
4.700%, 06/30/2026     300,000       239,250  
TOTAL CHINA             3,947,703  
                 
HONG KONG — 12.6%                
Consumer Discretionary — 6.5%                
Li & Fung, MTN                
5.000%, 08/18/2025     450,000       414,788  
Melco Resorts Finance                
5.625%, 07/17/2027     200,000       178,762  
5.250%, 04/26/2026     200,000       185,500  
4.875%, 06/06/2025     200,000       188,863  
              967,913  
Financials — 1.3%                
Bank of East Asia, MTN                
5.825%, H15T5Y + 5.527%(A)(B)     250,000       198,825  
                 
Health Care — 1.2%                
PCGI Intermediate, MTN                
4.750%, 10/28/2024     200,000       188,040  
                 
Industrials — 2.6%                
Celestial Miles                
5.750%(A)(B)     400,000       385,200  
                 
Real Estate — 1.0%                
NWD Finance BVI                
6.150%(A)(B)     200,000       143,800  
TOTAL HONG KONG             1,883,778  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)

 

    Face Amount     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)                
INDIA — 19.4%                
Communication Services — 1.3%                
Network i2i                
5.650%, H15T5Y + 4.274%(A)(B)   $ 200,000     $ 194,500  
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 1.2%                
JSW Infrastructure, MTN                
4.950%, 01/21/2029     200,000       175,631  
                 
Energy — 4.8%                
Continuum Energy Levanter Pte                
4.500%, 02/09/2027     178,250       166,367  
Greenko Power II                
4.300%, 12/13/2028     185,500       158,581  
Greenko Solar Mauritius                
5.550%, 01/29/2025     400,000       385,000  
              709,948  
Financials — 1.9%                
Shriram Finance, MTN                
4.150%, 07/18/2025     300,000       283,155  
                 
Industrials — 8.9%                
GMR Hyderabad International Airport                
4.250%, 10/27/2027     200,000       177,300  
India Airport Infrastructure                
6.250%, 10/25/2025     250,000       243,441  
JSW Steel                
3.950%, 04/05/2027     200,000       175,124  
Magnum Holdings                
5.375%, 10/31/2026     400,000       354,044  
Periama Holdings                
5.950%, 04/19/2026     400,000       379,200  
              1,329,109  
Utilities — 1.3%                
Diamond II                
7.950%, 07/28/2026     200,000       196,032  
TOTAL INDIA             2,888,375  
                 
INDONESIA — 7.3%                
Energy — 1.3%                
Medco Bell Pte                
6.375%, 01/30/2027     200,000       187,965  
                 
Financials — 2.2%                
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero                
4.300%, H15T5Y + 3.466%(A)(B)     400,000       325,622  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (continued)

 

    Face Amount     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)                
Industrials — 1.1%                
Japfa Comfeed Indonesia                
5.375%, 03/23/2026   $ 200,000     $ 164,750  
                 
Materials — 2.7%                
Nickel Industries                
11.250%, 10/21/2028     200,000       205,600  
6.500%, 04/01/2024     200,000       197,100  
              402,700  
TOTAL INDONESIA             1,081,037  
                 
MACAU — 13.2%                
Consumer Discretionary — 13.2%                
Champion Path Holdings                
4.500%, 01/27/2026     200,000       176,216  
MGM China Holdings                
5.875%, 05/15/2026     200,000       190,237  
5.250%, 06/18/2025     200,000       191,026  
4.750%, 02/01/2027     200,000       179,500  
Studio City Finance                
6.500%, 01/15/2028     200,000       169,500  
6.000%, 07/15/2025     250,000       237,925  
Wynn Macau                
5.500%, 10/01/2027     200,000       178,442  
5.500%, 01/15/2026     250,000       233,673  
5.125%, 12/15/2029     500,000       412,496  
              1,969,015  
TOTAL MACAU             1,969,015  
                 
PHILIPPINES — 3.8%                
Communication Services — 1.2%                
Globe Telecom                
4.200%(A)(B)     200,000       185,380  
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 2.6%                
Jollibee Worldwide Pte                
3.900%(A)(B)     200,000       190,100  
Royal Capital BV                
5.000%(A)(B)     200,000       193,000  
              383,100  
TOTAL PHILIPPINES             568,480  
                 
THAILAND — 6.1%                
Financials — 6.1%                
Kasikornbank, MTN                
5.275%, H15T5Y + 4.940%(A)(B)     200,000       187,770  
4.000%, H15T5Y + 3.337%(A)(B)     400,000       343,255  
Krung Thai Bank                
4.400%, H15T5Y + 3.530%(A)(B)     200,000       179,250  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (concluded)

 

    Face Amount     Value  
CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS (continued)                
Financials (continued)                
TMBThanachart Bank, MTN                
4.900%, H15T5Y + 3.256%(A)(B)   $ 200,000     $ 191,500  
              901,775  
TOTAL THAILAND             901,775  
                 
UNITED KINGDOM — 1.3%                
Financials — 1.3%                
Standard Chartered                
7.750%, H15T5Y + 4.976%(A)(B)     200,000       193,670  
                 
VIETNAM — 1.5%                
Utilities — 1.5%                
Mong Duong Finance Holdings BV                
5.125%, 05/07/2029     250,000       225,878  
                 
TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS                
(Cost $15,026,972)             14,113,864  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 94.8%
(Cost $15,026,972)
            14,113,864  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 5.2%             780,460  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 14,894,324  

 

(A) Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.
(B) Variable or floating rate security. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. The rates for certain securities are not based on published reference rates and spreads and are either determined by the issuer or agent based on current market conditions; by using a formula based on the rates of underlying loans; or by adjusting periodically based on prevailing interest rates.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 100.0%                
BRAZIL — 8.5%                
Health Care — 8.5%                
Fleury     2,835     $ 8,581  
Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos*     46,904       44,044  
Hypera     4,500       33,391  
Odontoprev     3,700       8,050  
Rede D’Or Sao Luiz     14,100       71,582  
TOTAL BRAZIL             165,648  
                 
CHINA — 40.3%                
Consumer Staples — 1.8%                
JD Health International*     7,050       36,547  
                 
Health Care — 38.5%                
3D Medicines*     500       873  
3SBio     5,500       4,600  
Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A     19,495       48,084  
AK Medical Holdings     2,000       1,688  
Akeso*     2,000       9,193  
Alphamab Oncology*     1,000       1,098  
Angelalign Technology     400       2,485  
Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A     3,500       12,312  
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A     3,000       22,556  
Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A     800       15,263  
China Medical System Holdings     6,000       9,086  
China Resources Medical Holdings     2,500       1,638  
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A     2,100       14,446  
Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A     5,120       34,199  
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group     26,000       19,055  
Genscript Biotech*     4,000       10,547  
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A     1,000       8,559  
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group     14,000       19,056  
Huadong Medicine, Cl A     3,740       21,683  
Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A     3,500       11,621  
Hygeia Healthcare Holdings     1,200       6,726  

 

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)                
InnoCare Pharma*     3,000     $ 2,279  
Innovent Biologics*     3,000       14,652  
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     12,859       79,317  
Jinxin Fertility Group*     5,500       2,626  
Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A     3,300       7,442  
Lifetech Scientific*     10,000       3,064  
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H     600       1,965  
Luye Pharma Group*     8,000       3,585  
Microport Scientific     4,000       6,047  
New Horizon Health*     1,000       2,400  
Remegen, Cl H*     500       2,573  
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H     10,000       8,785  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H     1,500       3,524  
Shanghai MicroPort MedBot Group*     2,000       4,622  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H     2,000       3,121  
Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A     14,400       13,756  
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A     2,200       81,472  
Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A     1,600       13,949  
Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     2,400       9,767  
Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A     3,500       11,270  
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A     2,400       9,602  
Simcere Pharmaceutical Group     6,000       4,903  
Sinopharm Group, Cl H     3,200       9,275  
Topchoice Medical, Cl A*     700       8,474  
Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A     3,300       10,662  
WuXi AppTec, Cl H     858       10,271  
Wuxi Biologics Cayman*     8,781       51,182  
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A     3,480       25,459  
Zai Lab*     2,100       5,079  
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A     1,300       49,106  
Zhejiang NHU, Cl A     6,624       14,765  
              749,762  
TOTAL CHINA             786,309  
                 
HUNGARY — 1.7%                
Health Care — 1.7%                
Richter Gedeon Nyrt     1,371       33,324  
TOTAL HUNGARY             33,324  
                 
INDONESIA — 3.1%                
Health Care — 3.1%                
Kalbe Farma     312,700       35,509  
Metro Healthcare Indonesia TBK*     239,900       7,451  

 

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)                
Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat     99,100     $ 17,313  
TOTAL INDONESIA             60,273  
                 
MALAYSIA — 4.9%                
Health Care — 4.9%                
IHH Healthcare     62,400       77,747  
KPJ Healthcare     32,200       7,818  
Top Glove     59,400       9,804  
TOTAL MALAYSIA             95,369  
                 
SOUTH AFRICA — 2.5%                
Health Care — 2.5%                
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings     3,232       29,477  
Life Healthcare Group Holdings     10,303       11,080  
Netcare     10,529       7,545  
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA             48,102  
                 
SOUTH KOREA — 23.5%                
Health Care — 23.5%                
Alteogen*     372       18,774  
Celltrion     751       77,470  
Celltrion Healthcare     1,191       55,605  
Celltrion Pharm*     286       14,158  
Classys     400       11,220  
Dentium     78       6,179  
Green Cross     85       6,847  
Hanmi Pharm     92       20,280  
Hanmi Science     538       13,142  
HLB*     962       21,383  
Hugel*     90       8,337  
Medytox     56       10,479  
Sam Chun Dang Pharm     174       9,903  
Samsung Biologics*     164       82,766  
SK Biopharmaceuticals*     557       35,581  
SK Bioscience*     557       27,945  
ST Pharm     139       7,870  
Yuhan     549       30,825  
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA             458,764  
                 
THAILAND — 8.3%                
Health Care — 8.3%                
Bangkok Chain Hospital     20,900       11,307  
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F     112,600       82,720  
Bumrungrad Hospital     5,700       41,953  
Chularat Hospital, Cl F     87,500       7,834  

 

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)                
Mega Lifesciences     6,800     $ 8,310  
Thonburi Healthcare Group     6,000       10,752  
TOTAL THAILAND             162,876  
                 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 6.0%                
Health Care — 1.0%                
Burjeel Holdings     22,446       18,394  
                 
Industrials — 5.0%                
International Holding PJSC*     898       97,940  
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES             116,334  
                 
UNITED STATES — 1.2%                
Health Care — 1.2%                
Legend Biotech ADR*     337       22,636  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             22,636  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,805,910)
            1,949,635  

 

    Number of Rights        
RIGHTS — 0.0%                
CHINA — 0.0%                
Health Care — 0.0%                
Kangmei Pharma‡‡*(A)     5,516        
TOTAL CHINA              
                 
TOTAL RIGHTS
(Cost $–)
             
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $2,805,910)
            1,949,635  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.0%             (969 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 1,948,666  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
Expiration date not available.

 

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 Healthcare Index ETF (concluded)

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^     Total  
Common Stock                                
Brazil   $ 165,648     $     $     $ 165,648  
China     786,309                   786,309  
Hungary     33,324                   33,324  
Indonesia     60,273                   60,273  
Malaysia     95,369                   95,369  
South Africa     48,102                   48,102  
South Korea     458,764                   458,764  
Thailand     162,876                   162,876  
United Arab Emirates     116,334                   116,334  
United States     22,636                   22,636  
Total Common Stock     1,949,635                   1,949,635  
Rights                 ‡‡       
Total Investments in Securities   $ 1,949,635     $     $     $ 1,949,635  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.
Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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 — 95.7%                
AUSTRALIA — 0.2%                
Materials — 0.2%                
Anglogold Ashanti     3,843     $ 62,159  
TOTAL AUSTRALIA             62,159  
                 
BRAZIL — 5.8%                
Communication Services — 0.1%                
Telefonica Brasil     4,700       40,547  
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 0.2%                
Lojas Renner     8,225       22,020  
Magazine Luiza*     51,300       21,729  
              43,749  
Consumer Staples — 0.6%                
Ambev     44,300       116,034  
Raia Drogasil     12,168       67,146  
              183,180  
Energy — 1.0%                
Petroleo Brasileiro     36,600       277,067  
Ultrapar Participacoes     10,700       40,083  
              317,150  
Financials — 1.1%                
B3 - Brasil Bolsa Balcao     49,000       120,317  
Banco Bradesco     23,188       58,650  
Banco do Brasil     11,300       106,516  
Banco Santander Brasil     3,600       18,737  
BB Seguridade Participacoes     5,900       36,789  
              341,009  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Industrials — 0.8%                
CCR     9,400     $ 24,208  
Localiza Rent a Car     6,920       80,963  
Rumo     9,400       42,857  
WEG     14,100       102,175  
              250,203  
Materials — 1.7%                
Klabin     5,900       28,067  
Suzano     6,900       74,828  
Vale     30,900       417,211  
              520,106  
Utilities — 0.3%                
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo     2,400       29,264  
Equatorial Energia     10,500       67,256  
              96,520  
TOTAL BRAZIL             1,792,464  
                 
CHILE — 0.7%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
Falabella     6,017       13,375  
                 
Energy — 0.1%                
Empresas Copec     3,138       22,129  
                 
Financials — 0.3%                
Banco de Chile     532,555       53,944  
Banco de Credito e Inversiones     520       13,251  
Banco Santander Chile     531,412       24,478  
              91,673  
Materials — 0.1%                
Empresas CMPC     10,138       18,567  
                 
Utilities — 0.2%                
Enel Americas*     227,921       26,023  
Enel Chile     662,230       40,030  
              66,053  
TOTAL CHILE             211,797  
                 
COLOMBIA — 0.2%                
Financials — 0.2%                
Bancolombia     5,903       44,951  
TOTAL COLOMBIA             44,951  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
CZECH REPUBLIC — 0.2%                
Financials — 0.0%                
Komercni Banka     581     $ 16,972  
                 
Utilities — 0.2%                
CEZ     1,238       52,741  
TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC             69,713  
                 
EGYPT — 0.1%                
Financials — 0.1%                
Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE     21,159       41,086  
TOTAL EGYPT             41,086  
                 
GREECE — 0.1%                
Communication Services — 0.1%                
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization     1,858       27,186  
TOTAL GREECE             27,186  
                 
HUNGARY — 0.4%                
Energy — 0.1%                
MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas     2,888       22,000  
                 
Financials — 0.2%                
OTP Bank Nyrt     1,773       64,292  
                 
Health Care — 0.1%                
Richter Gedeon Nyrt     1,430       34,758  
TOTAL HUNGARY             121,050  
                 
INDIA — 20.0%                
Communication Services — 0.9%                
Bharti Airtel     26,215       292,452  
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 1.9%                
Bajaj Auto     659       40,185  
Eicher Motors     1,053       43,709  
Mahindra & Mahindra     7,433       139,120  
Maruti Suzuki India     1,261       161,124  
Tata Motors     14,563       110,519  
Titan     2,492       94,493  
              589,150  
Consumer Staples — 2.2%                
Dabur India     13,509       89,733  
Godrej Consumer Products*     7,334       87,576  
Hindustan Unilever     7,270       215,855  
ITC     34,945       187,010  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Consumer Staples (continued)                
Nestle India     327     $ 88,628  
              668,802  
Energy — 0.4%                
Bharat Petroleum     6,073       25,348  
Indian Oil     48,606       53,235  
Oil & Natural Gas     20,662       47,735  
              126,318  
Financials — 6.6%                
Axis Bank     22,139       276,387  
Bajaj Finance     2,026       190,563  
Bajaj Finserv     3,101       57,517  
HDFC Bank     32,401       595,531  
ICICI Bank     37,325       427,856  
Jio Financial Services*     22,023       61,315  
Kotak Mahindra Bank     13,814       288,736  
State Bank of India     17,464       125,878  
              2,023,783  
Health Care — 0.7%                
Aurobindo Pharma     2,098       23,101  
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories     913       61,427  
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries     8,726       121,751  
              206,279  
Industrials — 0.7%                
Larsen & Toubro     5,783       210,560  
                 
Information Technology — 4.3%                
HCL Technologies     10,489       155,969  
Infosys ADR     36,755       628,878  
Tata Consultancy Services     8,726       370,786  
Tech Mahindra     6,022       88,675  
Wipro     14,557       71,180  
              1,315,488  
Materials — 1.7%                
Asian Paints     4,068       154,852  
Grasim Industries     2,635       61,635  
Hindalco Industries     16,255       96,434  
JSW Steel     6,893       64,712  
UltraTech Cement     936       93,045  
UPL     4,339       32,200  
Vedanta     10,584       28,365  
              531,243  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Utilities — 0.6%                
GAIL India     24,471     $ 36,659  
NTPC     28,281       83,626  
Power Grid Corp of India     33,140       79,716  
              200,001  
TOTAL INDIA             6,164,076  
                 
INDONESIA — 3.4%                
Communication Services — 0.4%                
Telkom Indonesia Persero     535,300       129,885  
                 
Consumer Staples — 0.1%                
Charoen Pokphand Indonesia*     73,100       25,660  
Unilever Indonesia     75,500       18,270  
              43,930  
Energy — 0.3%                
Adaro Energy Indonesia     305,900       56,410  
United Tractors     17,100       31,257  
              87,667  
Financials — 2.3%                
Bank Central Asia     506,000       288,932  
Bank Mandiri Persero     418,600       163,187  
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero     77,800       51,976  
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero     581,400       196,559  
              700,654  
Industrials — 0.3%                
Astra International     232,400       93,607  
TOTAL INDONESIA             1,055,743  
                 
MALAYSIA — 2.2%                
Communication Services — 0.2%                
CelcomDigi Bhd     34,900       32,482  
Maxis     34,900       30,030  
              62,512  
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
Genting     22,900       20,338  
                 
Consumer Staples — 0.1%                
Sime Darby Plantation     26,500       24,156  
                 
Financials — 1.2%                
CIMB Group Holdings     95,455       110,393  
Hong Leong Bank     6,200       25,749  
Malayan Banking     64,916       121,529  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Financials (continued)                
Public Bank     150,900     $ 130,484  
              388,155  
Health Care — 0.1%                
IHH Healthcare     22,900       28,532  
                 
Materials — 0.2%                
Petronas Chemicals Group     34,900       53,444  
                 
Utilities — 0.4%                
Petronas Gas     5,900       21,161  
Tenaga Nasional     43,200       91,916  
              113,077  
TOTAL MALAYSIA             690,214  
                 
MEXICO — 4.8%                
Communication Services — 0.9%                
America Movil     289,000       250,943  
Grupo Televisa     55,200       33,637  
              284,580  
Consumer Staples — 1.5%                
Fomento Economico Mexicano     19,400       212,469  
Grupo Bimbo, Ser A     12,900       62,368  
Wal-Mart de Mexico     50,000       188,739  
              463,576  
Financials — 0.9%                
Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl O     26,500       222,799  
Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Cl O*     17,600       34,707  
              257,506  
Industrials — 0.4%                
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, Cl B     4,800       79,116  
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Cl B     1,675       41,113  
              120,229  
Materials — 0.9%                
Cemex*     145,500       95,194  
Grupo Mexico     26,500       125,787  
Southern Copper     829       62,416  
              283,397  
Real Estate — 0.2%                
Fibra Uno Administracion     32,600       54,494  
TOTAL MEXICO             1,463,782  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)              
PERU — 0.5%                
Financials — 0.3%                
Credicorp     813     $ 104,039  
                 
Materials — 0.2%                
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR     6,611       56,326  
TOTAL PERU             160,365  
                 
PHILIPPINES — 1.1%                
Financials — 0.2%                
BDO Unibank     29,304       73,498  
                 
Industrials — 0.4%                
Ayala     3,490       38,493  
JG Summit     43,435       29,250  
SM Investments     3,490       52,033  
              119,776  
Real Estate — 0.5%                
Ayala Land     119,400       62,153  
SM Prime     162,900       87,243  
              149,396  
Utilities — 0.0%                
ACEN     2,490       216  
TOTAL PHILIPPINES             342,886  
                 
POLAND — 1.4%                
Communication Services — 0.1%                
CD Projekt     706       20,250  
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3%                
LPP     33       98,281  
                 
Energy — 0.2%                
ORLEN     3,261       43,853  
                 
Financials — 0.7%                
Bank Polska Kasa Opieki     1,927       44,565  
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski*     9,612       76,455  
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen     6,982       66,172  
Santander Bank Polska*     376       31,010  
              218,202  
Materials — 0.1%                
KGHM Polska Miedz     1,343       34,444  
TOTAL POLAND             415,030  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)            
QATAR — 1.2%                
Financials — 1.0%                
Masraf Al Rayan     45,520     $ 27,875  
Qatar Islamic Bank     13,350       68,070  
Qatar National Bank     47,322       200,209  
              296,154  
Industrials — 0.2%                
Industries Qatar     21,227       79,951  
TOTAL QATAR             376,105  
                 
ROMANIA — 0.2%                
Real Estate — 0.2%                
NEPI Rockcastle     10,882       60,130  
TOTAL ROMANIA             60,130  
                 
RUSSIA — 0.0%                
Communication Services — 0.0%                
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR*(A)(B)     3,839        
                 
Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%                
X5 Retail Group GDR*(A)(B)     915        
                 
Consumer Staples — 0.0%                
Magnit PJSC GDR*(A)(B)     2,616        
                 
Energy — 0.0%                
Gazprom PJSC(A)(B)     89,700        
LUKOIL PJSC(A)(B)     3,729        
Novatek PJSC GDR*(A)(B)     756        
Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)(B)     10,270        
Tatneft PJSC(A)(B)     16,537        
               
Financials — 0.0%                
Sberbank of Russia PJSC(A)(B)     99,330        
                 
Materials — 0.0%                
Alrosa PJSC(A)(B)     18,910        
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(A)(B)     670        
Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(A)(B)     8,860        
Severstal PAO*(A)(B)     1,512        
               
TOTAL RUSSIA              

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)              
SOUTH AFRICA — 5.5%                
Communication Services — 0.5%                
MTN Group     16,311     $ 97,705  
Vodacom Group     8,564       48,076  
              145,781  
Consumer Discretionary — 1.5%                
Absa Group     6,988       64,849  
Naspers, Cl N     2,232       358,452  
Woolworths Holdings     7,651       27,547  
              450,848  
Consumer Staples — 0.6%                
Bid     3,261       73,089  
Clicks Group     1,957       26,868  
Shoprite Holdings     6,225       79,249  
              179,206  
Energy — 0.0%                
Exxaro Resources     2,017       18,456  
                 
Financials — 1.9%                
Capitec Bank     1,012       92,197  
Discovery*     6,946       50,570  
FirstRand     43,525       147,537  
Nedbank Group     4,404       47,302  
Old Mutual     83,169       53,240  
Remgro     4,123       32,499  
Sanlam     14,156       49,345  
Standard Bank Group     12,815       124,971  
              597,661  
Industrials — 0.4%                
Bidvest Group     2,612       37,820  
Sasol     5,412       74,983  
              112,803  
Materials — 0.5%                
Anglo American Platinum     686       25,706  
Gold Fields     11,020       120,095  
              145,801  
Real Estate — 0.1%                
Growthpoint Properties     43,841       24,551  
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA             1,675,107  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)            
SOUTH KOREA — 17.8%                
Communication Services — 1.0%                
Kakao     2,493     $ 81,197  
NAVER     1,224       182,774  
NCSoft     181       29,845  
              293,816  
Consumer Discretionary — 2.0%                
Coway     423       12,946  
Hyundai Mobis     671       119,590  
Hyundai Motor     1,461       206,905  
Kangwon Land     947       10,597  
Kia     2,911       175,601  
LG Electronics     1,112       83,149  
              608,788  
Consumer Staples — 0.6%                
Amorepacific     412       37,249  
KT&G     1,639       104,821  
LG H&H     99       32,758  
              174,828  
Energy — 0.5%                
HD Hyundai     1,022       50,214  
SK Innovation*     634       69,912  
S-Oil     364       21,364  
              141,490  
Financials — 2.0%                
DB Insurance     399       26,434  
Hana Financial Group     3,494       109,916  
Industrial Bank of Korea     2,033       16,889  
KB Financial Group     4,172       170,974  
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance     532       102,702  
Samsung Life Insurance     552       28,758  
Shinhan Financial Group     4,460       117,664  
Woori Financial Group     3,806       34,579  
              607,916  
Health Care — 0.8%                
Celltrion     922       95,111  
Celltrion Healthcare     1,639       76,521  
Samsung Biologics*     173       87,307  
              258,939  
Industrials — 1.1%                
Hyundai Engineering & Construction     634       17,032  
Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering     305       25,089  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Industrials (continued)                
LG     1,270     $ 78,869‌  
Samsung C&T     1,136‌       90,583‌  
Samsung Heavy Industries*     10,958‌       63,666‌  
SK Holdings     458‌       49,622‌  
SK Square*     841‌       26,462‌  
              351,323‌  
Information Technology — 7.8%                
LG Display     1,725‌       16,759‌  
Samsung Electro-Mechanics     781‌       79,524‌  
Samsung Electronics     33,990‌       1,722,926‌  
Samsung SDI     528‌       200,338‌  
Samsung SDS     275‌       27,553‌  
SK Hynix     4,304‌       365,843‌  
              2,412,943‌  
Materials — 1.8%                
Hyundai Steel     634‌       17,877‌  
Korea Zinc     63‌       23,624‌  
LG Chemical     470‌       172,932‌  
Lotte Chemical     145‌       14,732‌  
POSCO Holdings     795‌       315,196‌  
              544,361‌  
Utilities — 0.2%                
Korea Electric Power     4,943‌       66,009‌  
TOTAL SOUTH KOREA             5,460,413‌  
                 
TAIWAN — 25.5%                
Communication Services — 1.1%                
Chunghwa Telecom     47,000‌       168,894‌  
Far EasTone Telecommunications     34,000‌       76,573‌  
Taiwan Mobile     34,000‌       99,639‌  
              345,106‌  
Consumer Staples — 0.6%                
President Chain Store     12,000‌       97,582‌  
Uni-President Enterprises     47,000‌       102,065‌  
              199,647‌  
Energy — 0.1%                
Formosa Petrochemical     12,000‌       29,962‌  
                 
Financials — 5.7%                
Cathay Financial Holding     70,000‌       96,606‌  
Chailease Holding     23,615‌       132,412‌  
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank     184,150‌       98,406‌  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Financials (continued)                
China Development Financial Holding     216,000     $ 78,958‌  
CTBC Financial Holding       182,000‌       138,133‌  
E.Sun Financial Holding       150,397‌       112,982‌  
First Financial Holding     150,605‌       123,869‌  
Fubon Financial Holding     85,827‌       161,389‌  
Hua Nan Financial Holdings     122,567‌       77,837‌  
Mega Financial Holding       99,414‌       116,105‌  
Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank*     75,000‌       100,486‌  
Shin Kong Financial Holding     356,000‌       102,233‌  
SinoPac Financial Holdings     84,211‌       45,392‌  
Taishin Financial Holding     264,300‌       146,558‌  
Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding     136,114‌       107,945‌  
Yuanta Financial Holding     145,285‌       112,743‌  
              1,752,054‌  
Industrials — 0.3%                
Far Eastern New Century     105,000‌       93,516‌  
                 
Information Technology — 15.9%                
ASE Technology Holding     38,000‌       128,902‌  
Asustek Computer     12,000‌       136,429‌  
AUO     95,600‌       48,569‌  
Catcher Technology     12,000‌       67,843‌  
Delta Electronics     24,000‌       241,260‌  
Hon Hai Precision Industry     105,000‌       338,285‌  
Innolux     125,001‌       50,921‌  
Lite-On Technology     47,000‌       176,903‌  
MediaTek     12,000‌       273,230‌  
Novatek Microelectronics     12,000‌       157,247‌  
Pegatron     37,000‌       87,799‌  
Quanta Computer     36,000‌       267,096‌  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing     171,000‌       2,770,496‌  
United Microelectronics     94,000‌       131,621‌  
              4,876,601‌  
Materials — 1.8%                
Asia Cement     47,000‌       57,875‌  
China Steel     157,000‌       122,806‌  
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre     36,000‌       68,586‌  
Formosa Plastics     47,000‌       116,188‌  
Nan Ya Plastics     59,000‌       121,727‌  
Taiwan Cement     69,404‌       71,489‌  
              558,671‌  
TOTAL TAIWAN             7,855,557‌  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
THAILAND — 2.2%                
Communication Services — 0.3%                
Advanced Info Service     11,800‌     $ 73,887‌  
              73,887‌  
Consumer Staples — 0.3%                
CP ALL     55,900‌       92,879‌  
              92,879‌  
Energy — 0.6%                
PTT     121,200‌       111,506‌  
PTT Exploration & Production     17,000‌       79,835‌  
              191,341‌  
Health Care — 0.3%                
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F     106,800‌       78,459‌  
              78,459‌  
Industrials — 0.3%                
Airports of Thailand     50,200‌       96,161‌  
              96,161‌  
Materials — 0.3%                
Indorama Ventures     36,300‌       25,920‌  
PTT Global Chemical     26,600‌       25,203‌  
Siam Cement     6,100‌       50,424‌  
              101,547‌  
Real Estate — 0.1%                
Central Pattana     16,300‌       28,314‌  
              28,314‌  
TOTAL THAILAND             662,588‌  
                 
TURKEY — 0.8%                
Consumer Staples — 0.3%                
BIM Birlesik Magazalar     8,142‌       81,583‌  
                 
Energy — 0.3%                
Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri     16,296‌       94,513‌  
                 
Financials — 0.2%                
Akbank     58,231‌       71,071‌  
TOTAL TURKEY             247,167‌  
                 
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.3%                
Communication Services — 0.5%                
Emirates Telecommunications Group PJSC     25,472‌       141,748‌  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Financials — 0.6%                
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC     25,850‌     $ 60,878‌  
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC     38,100‌       141,069‌  
              201,947‌  
Real Estate — 0.2%                
Emaar Properties PJSC     28,538‌       62,467‌  
TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES             406,162‌  
                 
UNITED STATES — 0.1%                
Consumer Staples — 0.1%                
JBS     7,000‌       25,244‌  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             25,244‌  
               
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $32,713,722)
            29,430,975‌  
                 
PREFERRED STOCK — 3.7%                
BRAZIL — 2.5%                
Energy — 0.9%                
Petroleo Brasileiro(C)     39,600       274,064‌  
                 
Financials — 1.4%                
Banco Bradesco(C)     52,871       151,054‌  
Itau Unibanco Holding(C)     38,000       206,581‌  
Itausa(C)     47,882       86,577‌  
              444,212‌  
Materials — 0.1%                
Gerdau(C)     8,575        41,340‌  
                 
Utilities — 0.1%                
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais(C)     9,923       24,603‌  
TOTAL BRAZIL             784,219‌  
                 
CHILE — 0.3%                
Industrials — 0.3%                
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(C)     1,475       87,263‌  
                 
COLOMBIA — 0.1%                
Financials — 0.1%                
Bancolombia(C)     3,583       23,981‌  
                 
RUSSIA — 0.0%                
Energy — 0.0%                
Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)(C)     50,900       —‌  

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (continued)

 

  Shares     Value  
PREFERRED STOCK (continued)                
SOUTH KOREA — 0.8%                
Information Technology — 0.8%                
Samsung Electronics(C)     6,396     $ 258,324  
               
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $1,169,618)
            1,153,787  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.4%
(Cost $33,883,340)
            30,584,762  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.6%             173,153  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 30,757,915  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.
Real Estate Investment Trust
(A) Level 3 security in accordance with fair value hierarchy.
(B) Due to the financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and its markets, and the inability to liquidate the positions due to market closures and restrictions, the Russian securities have been determined to be worthless.
(C) Currently, no stated interest rate.

 

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 (continued)

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3^      Total  
Common Stock                                
Australia   $ 62,159     $     $     $ 62,159  
Brazil     1,792,464                   1,792,464  
Chile     211,797                   211,797  
Colombia     44,951                   44,951  
Czech Republic     69,713                   69,713  
Egypt     41,086                   41,086  
Greece     27,186                   27,186  
Hungary     121,050                   121,050  
India     6,164,076                   6,164,076  
Indonesia     1,055,743                   1,055,743  
Malaysia     690,214                   690,214  
Mexico     1,463,782                   1,463,782  
Peru     160,365                   160,365  
Philippines     342,886                   342,886  
Poland     415,030                   415,030  
Qatar     376,105                   376,105  
Romania     60,130                   60,130  
Russia                                
Communication Services                 ‡‡       
Consumer Discretionary                 ‡‡       
Consumer Staples                 ‡‡       
Energy                 ‡‡       
Financials                 ‡‡       
Materials                 ‡‡       
South Africa     1,675,107                   1,675,107  
South Korea     5,460,413                   5,460,413  
Taiwan     7,855,557                   7,855,557  
Thailand     662,588                   662,588  
Turkey     247,167                   247,167  
United Arab Emirates     406,162                   406,162  
United States     25,244                   25,244  
Total Common Stock     29,430,975                   29,430,975  
Preferred Stock                                
Brazil     784,219                   784,219  
Chile     87,263                   87,263  
Colombia     23,981                   23,981  
Russia                                
Energy                 ‡‡       
South Korea     258,324                   258,324  
Total Preferred Stock     1,153,787                   1,153,787  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 30,584,762     $     $     $ 30,584,762  

 

^ 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 end of the period in relation to net assets.

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)

 

‡‡ Security or securities with a market value of $0.

 

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

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%                
CHINA — 99.2%                
Communication Services — 21.2%                
37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A     700     $ 2,085  
Baidu, Cl A*     12,550       213,764  
China Literature*     600       2,195  
China Ruyi Holdings*     32,000       8,294  
Kanzhun ADR*     1,232       18,690  
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*     13,100       105,127  
NetEase     10,800       219,948  
Perfect World, Cl A     600       1,087  
Tencent Holdings     9,500       371,419  
              942,609  
Consumer Discretionary — 30.8%                
Alibaba Group Holding*     35,236       385,120  
Bosideng International Holdings     20,000       8,606  
BYD, Cl A     601       19,525  
BYD, Cl H     5,500       169,947  
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A     600       8,727  
China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl H     400       5,306  
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group     11,200       16,875  
East Buy Holding*     2,500       11,795  
Ecovacs Robotics, Cl A     100       666  
Geely Automobile Holdings     34,000       40,113  
Haier Smart Home, Cl A     2,100       6,802  
Haier Smart Home, Cl H     13,800       43,434  
Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A     300       1,110  
JD.com, Cl A     13,250       194,727  
Jiumaojiu International Holdings     5,000       6,806  
Li Auto, Cl A*     6,300       111,250  
MINISO Group Holding ADR     533       13,805  

 

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 Discretionary (continued)                
NIO ADR*     7,798     $ 70,494‌  
Pop Mart International Group     2,800‌       8,276‌  
Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, Cl A     1,300‌       1,327‌  
Tongcheng Travel Holdings*     6,800‌       14,934‌  
Vipshop Holdings ADR*     1,912‌       30,611‌  
XPeng, Cl A*     5,900‌       52,696‌  
Yadea Group Holdings     8,000‌       14,852‌  
Yum China Holdings     2,349‌       130,886‌  
              1,368,690‌  
Consumer Staples — 4.3%                
Alibaba Health Information Technology*     12,000‌       7,477‌  
Angel Yeast, Cl A     300‌       1,383‌  
Anjoy Foods Group, Cl A     100‌       1,702‌  
By-health, Cl A     600‌       1,564‌  
China Feihe     20,000‌       11,798‌  
China Mengniu Dairy     18,000‌       60,331‌  
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A     1,200‌       4,347‌  
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A     2,200‌       8,011‌  
Nongfu Spring, Cl H     9,800‌       56,308‌  
Ping An Healthcare and Technology*     3,100‌       7,236‌  
Uni-President China Holdings     8,000‌       5,618‌  
Want Want China Holdings     27,000‌       17,617‌  
Yihai International Holding     3,000‌       5,171‌  
Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings, Cl A     400‌       1,887‌  
              190,450‌  
Energy — 0.0%                
Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A     1,400‌       1,245‌  
                 
Financials — 16.8%                
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A     28,700‌       14,181‌  
Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H     165,000‌       61,518‌  
China Construction Bank, Cl H     541,000‌       305,320‌  
China Merchants Bank, Cl A     6,900‌       31,224‌  
China Merchants Bank, Cl H     22,000‌       91,856‌  
Far East Horizon     8,000‌       5,761‌  
Huatai Securities, Cl A     2,500‌       5,425‌  
Huatai Securities, Cl H     7,200‌       9,193‌  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A     21,200‌       13,618‌  
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H     366,000‌       176,181‌  
Postal Savings Bank of China, Cl A     9,800‌       6,685‌  
Postal Savings Bank of China, Cl H     44,000‌       22,248‌  
              743,210‌  

 

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 — 9.0%                
3SBio     10,500‌     $ 8,781‌  
Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A     400‌       3,008‌  
China Medical System Holdings     7,000‌       10,600‌  
China Resources Pharmaceutical Group     8,500‌       5,644‌  
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A     400‌       2,752‌  
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group     51,800‌       37,965‌  
Genscript Biotech*     8,000‌       21,093‌  
Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A     500‌       2,156‌  
Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A     200‌       1,712‌  
Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A     100‌       914‌  
Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group     8,000‌       10,889‌  
Huadong Medicine, Cl A     600‌       3,479‌  
Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, Cl A     2,100‌       12,953‌  
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A     700‌       1,190‌  
Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     894‌       1,329‌  
Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     200‌       1,014‌  
Microport Scientific     4,600‌       6,954‌  
Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A     525‌       2,241‌  
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H     14,000‌       12,299‌  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A     800‌       3,140‌  
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H     3,000‌       7,048‌  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A     1,000‌       2,482‌  
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H     4,100‌       6,397‌  
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A     500‌       18,516‌  
Sinopharm Group, Cl H     7,600‌       22,028‌  
Topchoice Medical, Cl A*     200‌       2,421‌  
WuXi AppTec, Cl A     920‌       10,882‌  
WuXi AppTec, Cl H     2,100‌       25,138‌  
Wuxi Biologics Cayman*     22,000‌       128,233‌  
Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A     620‌       4,536‌  
Zai Lab*     5,200‌       12,575‌  
Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A     200‌       7,555‌  
Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A     300‌       1,193‌  
              399,117‌  
Industrials — 7.4%                
Air China, Cl A     3,900‌       4,325‌  
Air China, Cl H     10,000‌       6,754‌  
Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H*     12,000‌       5,562‌  
Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A     200‌       1,156‌  
BOC Aviation     1,200‌       8,374‌  
China Baoan Group, Cl A     900‌       1,287‌  
China Communications Services, Cl H     14,000‌       5,881‌  
China Conch Venture Holdings     8,500‌       7,250‌  
China Eastern Airlines, Cl A     5,700‌       3,442‌  

 

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)                
Industrials (continued)                
China Everbright Environment Group     21,000     $ 7,240‌  
China Southern Airlines, Cl A*     3,800‌       3,192‌  
China Southern Airlines, Cl H*     12,000‌       5,838‌  
CITIC     33,000‌       30,338‌  
Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A     1,500‌       41,800‌  
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A     4,300‌       5,790‌  
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl H     17,000‌       17,430‌  
Fosun International     13,500‌       8,532‌  
Ginlong Technologies, Cl A     100‌       1,078‌  
Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A     1,200‌       1,520‌  
Haitian International Holdings     3,000‌       6,359‌  
JD Logistics*     11,100‌       14,102‌  
Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H     8,000‌       7,222‌  
Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A     1,200‌       2,446‌  
Kuang-Chi Technologies, Cl A     700‌       1,387‌  
Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A     800‌       1,733‌  
SF Holding, Cl A     1,700‌       9,520‌  
Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A     4,200‌       2,698‌  
Shanghai M&G Stationery, Cl A     400‌       2,004‌  
Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A     450‌       4,107‌  
Shenzhen International Holdings     8,413‌       5,188‌  
Shuangliang Eco-Energy Systems, Cl A     600‌       870‌  
Sinotruk Hong Kong     3,500‌       6,739‌  
Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A     500‌       6,143‌  
Sunwoda Electronic, Cl A     600‌       1,392‌  
Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A     600‌       1,063‌  
Weichai Power, Cl A     2,300‌       3,956‌  
Weichai Power, Cl H     11,000‌       14,972‌  
Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A     800‌       2,557‌  
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H     8,000‌       5,965‌  
Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A     600‌       1,503‌  
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A     2,400‌       2,256‌  
ZTO Express Cayman ADR     2,408‌       58,201‌  
              329,172‌  
Information Technology — 1.7%                
AAC Technologies Holdings     4,500‌       7,700‌  
Kingdee International Software Group     16,000‌       19,694‌  
Lenovo Group     42,000‌       43,277‌  
TCL Technology Group, Cl A     6,300‌       3,528‌  
              74,199‌  
Materials — 2.0%                
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A     1,300‌       4,645‌  
Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H     6,500‌       17,304‌  
China Jushi, Cl A     1,386‌       2,568‌  

 

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 (continued)              
China Resources Cement Holdings     14,000     $ 3,593  
CMOC Group, Cl A     5,900       4,786  
CMOC Group, Cl H     21,000       13,487  
CNGR Advanced Material, Cl A     200       1,390  
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl A     540       3,306  
Ganfeng Lithium Group, Cl H     2,280       9,359  
GEM, Cl A     1,700       1,421  
Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong, Cl A     2,200       3,488  
Shandong Nanshan Aluminum, Cl A     3,900       1,681  
Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A     770       3,096  
Shenzhen Capchem Technology, Cl A     200       1,203  
Sinoma Science & Technology, Cl A     500       1,411  
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl A     2,400       1,021  
Skshu Paint, Cl A     196       1,844  
Tianqi Lithium, Cl A     400       3,016  
Western Mining, Cl A     800       1,411  
Yunnan Chihong Zinc & Germanium, Cl A     1,700       1,234  
Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A     300       2,466  
Zangge Mining, Cl A     500       1,566  
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A     580       2,986  
              88,282  
Real Estate — 4.0%                
China Jinmao Holdings Group     32,000       4,127  
China Overseas Land & Investment     22,000       45,619  
China Resources Land     18,000       71,707  
China Vanke, Cl A     3,300       5,924  
China Vanke, Cl H     12,400       13,680  
Country Garden Services Holdings     12,000       12,380  
Greentown China Holdings     5,500       5,709  
Longfor Group Holdings     10,500       18,877  
              178,023  
Utilities — 2.0%                
Beijing Enterprises Water Group     24,000       5,240  
CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A     1,300       1,033  
CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A     2,200       987  
China Resources Gas Group     5,300       15,531  
China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A     9,600       6,298  
ENN Energy Holdings     4,500       37,348  
ENN Natural Gas, Cl A     900       2,152  
Kunlun Energy     22,000       18,961  
              87,550  
TOTAL CHINA             4,402,547  

 

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)                
HONG KONG — 0.6%                
Consumer Staples — 0.1%                
Vinda International Holdings     2,000     $ 4,806  
                 
Health Care — 0.5%                
Sino Biopharmaceutical     59,000       21,319  
TOTAL HONG KONG             26,125  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,269,227)
            4,428,672  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8%
(Cost $5,269,227)
            4,428,672  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.2%             9,464  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 4,438,136  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 100.0%                
CHINA — 100.0%                
Communication Services — 1.1%                
Kunlun Tech, Cl A     25,200‌     $ 132,611‌  
                 
Industrials — 1.8%                
Hongfa Technology, Cl A     23,200‌       106,833‌  
Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, Cl A     6,100‌       106,013‌  
              212,846‌  
Information Technology — 97.1%                
ACM Research Shanghai, Cl A     9,998‌       161,626‌  
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A     13,457‌       278,070‌  
Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A*     9,410‌       81,433‌  
Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A     53,285‌       148,905‌  
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A     10,098‌       513,926‌  
BOE Technology Group, Cl A     837,930‌       443,936‌  
BYD Electronic International     50,500‌       230,195‌  
Cambricon Technologies, Cl A*     9,154‌       155,734‌  
Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A     42,464‌       180,679‌  
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A     29,708‌       220,555‌  
China Zhenhua Group Science & Technology, Cl A     12,000‌       133,362‌  
Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A     437,474‌       1,182,890‌  
GigaDevice Semiconductor, Cl A     15,200‌       205,706‌  
GoerTek, Cl A     77,322‌       167,469‌  
Guangzhou Shiyuan Electronic Technology, Cl A     15,700‌       109,231‌  
Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics, Cl A     32,200‌       107,661‌  
Hengtong Optic-electric, Cl A     54,200‌       105,041‌  
Hua Hong Semiconductor*     30,000‌       75,997‌  
Hygon Information Technology, Cl A     51,810‌       383,859‌  
Iflytek, Cl A     49,200‌       342,102‌  
Ingenic Semiconductor, Cl A     11,000‌       111,287‌  
JCET Group, Cl A     39,200‌       164,101‌  
Lingyi iTech Guangdong, Cl A     156,600‌       122,946‌  
Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A     159,105‌       651,204‌  
Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A     11,969‌       191,711‌  
Montage Technology, Cl A     26,023‌       177,517‌  
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A*     62,043‌       168,355‌  
NAURA Technology Group, Cl A     11,818‌       391,406‌  
Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A     111,900‌       236,832‌  

 

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

 

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

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Information Technology (continued)                
SenseTime Group, Cl B*     576,000     $ 105,171  
SG Micro, Cl A     10,200       108,877  
Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology, Cl A     3,111       106,489  
Shennan Circuits, Cl A     11,500       105,076  
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A     16,077       321,595  
Sunny Optical Technology Group     25,900       180,893  
Suzhou TFC Optical Communication, Cl A     8,500       110,833  
TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy Technology, Cl A     90,700       291,057  
Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A     19,100       228,599  
Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A     26,806       342,388  
Wingtech Technology, Cl A     28,355       169,879  
WUS Printed Circuit Kunshan, Cl A     40,400       124,819  
Xiaomi, Cl B*     459,600       724,154  
Yealink Network Technology, Cl A     29,432       143,974  
Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A     66,900       204,490  
Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical, Cl A     29,520       193,309  
Zhongji Innolight, Cl A     17,600       279,735  
ZTE, Cl H     153,200       462,621  
              11,647,695  
TOTAL CHINA             11,993,152  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $14,168,109)
            11,993,152  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $14,168,109)
            11,993,152  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.0%             5,430  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 11,998,582  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%                
CHINA — 99.9%                
Consumer Discretionary — 33.2%                
ANTA Sports Products     24,400     $ 274,630  
Bosideng International Holdings     106,000       45,611  
DR, Cl A     11,400       51,760  
Ecovacs Robotics, Cl A     4,900       32,618  
Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl A     52,200       260,078  
Haidilao International Holding     48,000       128,705  
Haier Smart Home, Cl A     106,500       344,975  
Li Ning     63,500       267,156  
Midea Group, Cl A     60,565       461,194  
Oppein Home Group, Cl A     4,400       57,910  
              1,924,637  
Consumer Staples — 64.5%                
China Mengniu Dairy     78,000       261,432  
China Resources Beer Holdings     48,000       263,233  
Chongqing Brewery, Cl A     5,336       62,443  
Eastroc Beverage Group, Cl A     2,300       57,729  
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A     39,827       207,670  
Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A     29,035       105,169  
Hengan International Group     18,500       58,936  
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A     71,300       259,629  
Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A     14,417       256,056  
Kweichow Moutai, Cl A     2,300       567,775  
Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A     13,400       398,464  
Proya Cosmetics, Cl A     3,920       54,665  
Shanghai Bairun Investment Holding Group, Cl A     14,100       55,794  
Shanghai Flyco Electrical Appliance, Cl A     12,117       115,453  
Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A     7,900       259,692  
Tsingtao Brewery, Cl H     18,000       147,322  
Want Want China Holdings     131,000       85,473  
Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A     24,400       522,779  
              3,739,714  
Real Estate — 2.2%                
Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A     104,000       60,381  

 

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

 

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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Real Estate (continued)                
Youngor Group, Cl A     66,300     $ 64,701  
              125,082  
TOTAL CHINA             5,789,433  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $6,955,654)
            5,789,433  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $6,955,654)
            5,789,433  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.1%             4,497  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 5,793,930  

 

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

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 99.5%                
CHINA — 99.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 5.3%                
Beijing Roborock Technology, Cl A     22,879     $ 927,498  
Ninebot*     125,280       598,909  
Tianneng Battery Group, Cl A     39,903       190,868  
              1,717,275  
Health Care — 6.5%                
Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A     56,151       668,502  
iRay Technology, Cl A     14,918       501,788  
MGI Tech, Cl A     10,967       112,714  
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A*     111,677       590,134  
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare, Cl A     16,715       238,804  
              2,111,942  
Industrials — 8.4%                
AVIC Chengdu UAS, Cl A     39,580       254,242  
GoodWe Technologies, Cl A     30,145       546,939  
Hoymiles Power Electronics, Cl A     9,769       367,650  
Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A     92,009       530,023  
Pylon Technologies, Cl A     25,548       458,309  
Sany Heavy Energy, Cl A     41,845       172,475  
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl A     76,424       417,273  
              2,746,911  
Information Technology — 74.2%                
3peak, Cl A     20,935       522,966  
ACM Research Shanghai, Cl A     25,228       407,831  
Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A     126,115       2,605,993  
Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A*     84,902       734,732  
ASR Microelectronics, Cl A*     60,954       527,321  
Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A     53,801       2,738,141  
Cambricon Technologies, Cl A*     60,706       1,032,771  
China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A     753,742       546,238  
China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A     153,889       1,142,484  
Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai, Cl A*     1,221,657       440,992  

 

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

 

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KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Information Technology (continued)                
GalaxyCore, Cl A     146,526     $ 308,910  
Guobo Electronics, Cl A     10,535       121,751  
Hwatsing Technology, Cl A     13,896       365,245  
Hygon Information Technology, Cl A     67,740       501,884  
Jinko Solar, Cl A     582,871       808,015  
Loongson Technology, Cl A*     10,564       125,972  
Montage Technology, Cl A     231,766       1,581,000  
National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A*     398,051       1,080,118  
Piotech, Cl A     16,366       535,087  
Qi An Xin Technology Group, Cl A*     79,874       564,158  
Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology, Cl A     16,921       579,217  
Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group, Cl A     77,569       507,846  
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A     93,720       1,874,722  
SICC, Cl A*     25,197       189,866  
SUPCON Technology, Cl A     137,428       901,634  
Suzhou Novosense Microelectronics, Cl A     12,445       202,970  
Trina Solar, Cl A     316,707       1,328,859  
Verisilicon Microelectronics Shanghai, Cl A*     72,766       598,747  
Xinjiang Daqo New Energy, Cl A     186,874       1,036,999  
Yuneng Technology, Cl A     9,838       171,350  
              24,083,819  
Materials — 5.1%                
Cathay Biotech, Cl A     51,301       390,929  
Hunan Changyuan Lico, Cl A     282,805       331,878  
Western Superconducting Technologies, Cl A     132,535       832,422  
Zhongfu Shenying Carbon Fiber, Cl A     23,745       98,295  
              1,653,524  
TOTAL CHINA             32,313,471  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $44,503,524)
            32,313,471  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $44,503,524)
            32,313,471  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 0.5%             158,116  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 32,471,587  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 89.4%                
CHINA — 89.4%                
Communication Services — 28.6%                
Baidu, Cl A*     15,600     $ 265,715  
Bilibili, Cl Z*     7,760       107,306  
China Literature*     13,000       47,556  
Kingsoft     27,000       97,908  
Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*     68,500       549,707  
NetEase     13,305       270,964  
Tencent Holdings     14,200       555,174  
Weibo, Cl A     80       1,024  
              1,895,354  
Consumer Discretionary — 35.1%                
Alibaba Group Holding*     51,800       566,160  
East Buy Holding*     14,000       66,051  
Haier Smart Home, Cl H     69,026       217,252  
JD.com, Cl A     35,110       515,983  
Li Auto, Cl A*     15,100       266,646  
Meituan, Cl B*     18,180       266,020  
NIO, Cl A*     1,480       13,502  
Trip.com Group*     3,850       137,250  
XPeng, Cl A*     31,100       277,769  
              2,326,633  
Consumer Staples — 4.6%                
Alibaba Health Information Technology*     152,000       94,711  
JD Health International*     31,600       163,813  
Ping An Healthcare and Technology*     18,300       42,713  
              301,237  
Financials — 1.1%                
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H*     24,200       71,378  
                 
Information Technology — 20.0%                
BYD Electronic International     22,500       102,562  
GDS Holdings, Cl A*     10,800       14,893  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Information Technology (continued)                
Hua Hong Semiconductor*     19,000     $ 48,132  
Kingdee International Software Group*     79,000       97,239  
Lenovo Group     224,000       230,811  
SenseTime Group, Cl B*     523,000       95,493  
Sunny Optical Technology Group     20,240       141,362  
Xiaomi, Cl B*     375,000       590,857  
              1,321,349  
TOTAL CHINA             5,915,951  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $5,729,454)
            5,915,951  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 89.4%
(Cost $5,729,454)
            5,915,951  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 10.6%             703,755  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 6,619,706  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS — 99.0%                
KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF(A)     12,862     $ 192,531  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF*(A)     15,695       429,572  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF(A)     20,034       355,804  
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(A)     10,183       253,557  
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF*(A)     9,856       125,922  
TOTAL EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $2,281,345)
            1,357,386  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.0%
(Cost $2,281,345)
            1,357,386  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 1.0%             13,584  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 1,370,970  

 

* Non-income producing security.
(A) Affiliated Investment.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Value as of
3/31/2023
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Value as of
9/30/2023
    Dividend
Income
    Capital
Gain
Distributions
 
KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF                                        
$ 262,320     $     $ (32,788 )   $ (24,417 )   $ (12,584 )   $ 192,531     $     $  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF                                        
  472,684       14,898             (58,010 )           429,572              
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF                                        
  368,272       37,901             (50,369 )           355,804              
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF                                        
  320,491             (29,064 )     (22,064 )     (15,806 )     253,557              
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF                                        
  172,534       —        (4,447 )     (39,612 )     (2,553 )     125,922              
$ 1,596,301     $ 52,799     $ (66,299 )   $ (194,472 )   $ (30,943 )   $ 1,357,386     $        

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 98.4%                
AUSTRALIA — 16.7%                
Communication Services — 1.9%                
carsales.com     2,841     $ 51,230  
                 
Financials — 1.6%                
Steadfast Group     11,818       43,018  
                 
Health Care — 3.1%                
EBOS Group     1,396       28,686  
Sonic Healthcare     2,855       54,910  
              83,596  
Industrials — 1.3%                
Computershare     2,158       36,156  
                 
Information Technology — 1.8%                
Altium     942       26,270  
Technology One     2,093       20,952  
              47,222  
Materials — 3.0%                
Brickworks     3,315       53,423  
Northern Star Resources     4,277       28,874  
              82,297  
Real Estate — 1.5%                
Charter Hall Group     6,636       40,644  
                 
Utilities — 2.5%                
APA Group     12,555       67,255  
TOTAL AUSTRALIA             451,418  

 

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

 

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KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
CHINA — 19.6%                
Consumer Discretionary — 2.4%                
Bosideng International Holdings     154,000     $ 66,265  
                 
Financials — 2.8%                
Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H     13,000       74,446  
                 
Health Care — 8.0%                
China Medical System Holdings     56,000       84,803  
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group     40,000       29,316  
Sinopharm Group, Cl H     34,800       100,865  
              214,984  
Real Estate — 2.6%                
China Resources Land     18,000       71,707  
                 
Utilities — 3.8%                
Guangdong Investment     134,000       102,316  
TOTAL CHINA             529,718  
                 
HONG KONG — 10.8%                
Financials — 0.9%                
AIA Group     3,000       24,458  
                 
Industrials — 1.2%                
Techtronic Industries     3,500       33,964  
                 
Real Estate — 2.6%                
Swire Properties     33,200       69,267  
                 
Utilities — 6.1%                
CK Infrastructure Holdings     21,000       99,344  
Hong Kong & China Gas     93,000       64,835  
              164,179  
TOTAL HONG KONG             291,868  
                 
INDIA — 1.1%                
Information Technology — 1.1%                
Infosys ADR     1,799       30,781  
TOTAL INDIA             30,781  
                 
INDONESIA — 1.3%                
Financials — 1.3%                
Bank Central Asia     61,800       35,288  
TOTAL INDONESIA             35,288  

 

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

 

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KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)

 

  Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
JAPAN — 35.3%                
Communication Services — 1.7%                
Hakuhodo DY Holdings     1,200     $ 9,887  
KDDI     600       18,403  
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone     15,500       18,343  
              46,633  
Consumer Discretionary — 3.9%                
Fujitsu General     300       5,642  
Open House Group     500       17,001  
Rinnai     500       9,382  
Sekisui Chemical     1,200       17,313  
Sekisui House     1,300       25,935  
Seria     600       8,854  
TS Tech     2,000       22,731  
              106,858  
Consumer Staples — 4.2%                
Asahi Group Holdings     500       18,730  
Kao     400       14,880  
Lion     900       8,902  
Morinaga     500       18,100  
Seven & i Holdings     300       11,771  
Sundrug     500       13,587  
Takara Holdings     2,200       17,706  
Welcia Holdings     300       5,194  
Yakult Honsha     200       4,869  
              113,739  
Financials — 3.9%                
Chiba Bank     1,900       13,847  
SBI Holdings     1,500       31,643  
Tokio Marine Holdings     1,000       23,220  
Tokyo Century     500       19,990  
Zenkoku Hosho     500       16,455  
              105,155  
Health Care — 3.7%                
Alfresa Holdings     1,500       24,678  
Astellas Pharma     1,200       16,678  
Mani     800       9,725  
Medipal Holdings     1,200       20,325  
Shionogi     300       13,441  
Ship Healthcare Holdings     600       9,121  
Terumo     200       5,311  
              99,279  

 

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

 

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KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Industrials — 4.9%                
Benefit One     700     $ 5,074  
COMSYS Holdings     1,300       27,233  
EXEO Group     1,500       30,799  
Hikari Tsushin     100       15,262  
Kurita Water Industries     300       10,482  
Sanwa Holdings     2,400       31,973  
SHO-BOND Holdings     300       11,813  
              132,636  
Information Technology — 4.3%                
Azbil     500       15,339  
Murata Manufacturing     600       10,993  
NEC Networks & System Integration     1,200       15,794  
Nomura Research Institute     400       10,435  
NTT Data Group     400       5,373  
Oracle Japan NIP     200       14,877  
Otsuka     500       21,216  
SCSK     900       15,736  
TIS     300       6,620  
              116,383  
Materials — 2.6%                
Nippon Sanso Holdings     700       16,629  
Nissan Chemical     400       17,046  
Nitto Denko     300       19,718  
Shin-Etsu Chemical     600       17,462  
              70,855  
Real Estate — 5.4%                
Aeon Mall     1,200       14,153  
Hulic     2,600       23,365  
Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest     31       20,151  
Japan Real Estate Investment     5       19,534  
Mori Hills REIT Investment     20       18,991  
Nomura Real Estate Holdings     1,000       25,150  
Tokyo Tatemono     1,700       23,559  
              144,903  
Utilities — 0.7%                
Nippon Gas     1,200       17,820  
TOTAL JAPAN             954,261  

 

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

 

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KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (concluded)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
NEW ZEALAND — 1.2%                
Health Care — 1.2%                
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare     2,444     $ 31,690  
TOTAL NEW ZEALAND             31,690  
                 
PHILIPPINES — 2.1%                
Industrials — 2.1%                
International Container Terminal Services     15,210       55,704  
TOTAL PHILIPPINES             55,704  
                 
TAIWAN — 9.5%                
Financials — 1.3%                
Chailease Holding     6,120       34,316  
                 
Information Technology — 8.2%                
Advantech     4,300       45,953  
Sinbon Electronics     6,000       60,129  
Wistron     37,000       116,339  
              222,421  
TOTAL TAIWAN             256,737  
                 
THAILAND — 0.8%                
Financials — 0.8%                
Krungthai Card     17,400       21,026  
TOTAL THAILAND             21,026  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,683,655)
            2,658,491  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.4%
(Cost $2,683,655)
            2,658,491  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 1.6%             42,115  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 2,700,606  

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
Real Estate Investment Trust

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
EXCHANGE - TRADED FUND — 102.0%                
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF*(A)     4,079,312     $ 111,650,769  
TOTAL EXCHANGE - TRADED FUND
(Cost $112,276,414)
            111,650,769  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.0%
(Cost $112,276,414)
            111,650,769  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – (2.0)%             (2,159,893 )
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 109,490,876  
                 
WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%
(Premiums Received  $(5,071,281))
          $ (3,697,049 )

 

* Non-income producing security.
(A) Affiliated Investment.

 

A list of open option contracts held by the Fund at September 30, 2023 was as follows: 

 

Description   Number of
Contracts
    Notional
Amount
    Exercise
Price
    Expiration
Date
  Market
Value
 
WRITTEN OPTIONS — (3.4)%                                    
Call Options                                    
KWEB US*     (620 )     (1,696,940 )   $ 28.90     10/06/23   $ (4,755 )
KWEB US*     (4,186 )     (11,457,082 )     27.51     10/27/23     (439,321 )
KWEB US*     (486 )     (1,330,182 )     27.31     10/27/23     (55,856 )
KWEB US*     (3,564 )     (9,754,668 )     26.94     10/27/23     (481,568 )
KWEB US*     (3,078 )     (8,424,486 )     26.53     10/27/23     (492,695 )
KWEB US*     (795 )     (2,175,915 )     27.89     10/20/23     (55,555 )
KWEB US*     (477 )     (1,305,549 )     27.78     10/20/23     (35,498 )
KWEB US*     (474 )     (1,297,338 )     27.07     11/03/23     (67,265 )
KWEB US*     (5,498 )     (15,048,026 )     27.70     10/20/23     (428,184 )
KWEB US*     (954 )     (2,611,098 )     27.50     10/20/23     (83,084 )
KWEB US*     (636 )     (1,740,732 )     28.00     10/13/23     (31,170 )
KWEB US*     (318 )     (870,366 )     27.96     10/13/23     (16,040 )
KWEB US*     (159 )     (435,183 )     27.67     10/13/23     (9,847 )
KWEB US*     (3,010 )     (8,238,370 )     27.49     10/13/23     (210,911 )
KWEB US*     (5,800 )     (15,874,600 )     29.71     10/06/23     (19,082 )
KWEB US*     (1,272 )     (3,481,464 )     27.65     10/20/23     (101,900 )
KWEB US*     (9,466 )     (25,908,442 )     27.37     11/03/23     (1,164,318 )
Total Written Options (Premiums Received $5,071,281)                               $ (3,697,049 )

 

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

 

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KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF (concluded)

 

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of September 30, 2023, based on the inputs used to value them:

 

Investments in Securities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Exchange - Traded Fund     111,650,769‌       —‌       —‌       111,650,769‌  
Total Investments in Securities   $ 111,650,769‌     $     $ —‌     $

111,650,769‌

 

 

Liabilities   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Written Options           (3,697,049 )     —‌       (3,697,049 )
Total Liabilities   $     $ (3,697,049 )   $ —‌     $

(3,697,049

)

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Value as of
3/31/2023
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Value as of
9/30/2023
    Dividend
Income
    Capital
Gain
Distributions
 
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF                              
                                                             
$ 5,642,645     $ 180,830,237     $ (70,698,569 )   $ (297,614 )   $ (3,825,930 )   $ 111,650,769     $     $  

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF

 

 

  Shares     Value  
EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS — 89.8%                
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF(A)     136,635     $ 2,673,400  
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF(A)     68,897       1,766,774  
TOTAL EXCHANGE - TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $4,502,764)
            4,440,174  
                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 89.8%
(Cost $4,502,764)
            4,440,174  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 10.2%             502,151  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 4,942,325  

 

(A) Affiliated Investment.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

Transactions with affiliated companies during the period ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

Value as of
8/25/2023
    Purchases at
Cost
    Proceeds
from Sale
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
    Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Value as of
9/30/2023
    Dividend
Income
    Capital
Gain
Distributions
 
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF                        
$     $ 4,336,761   $ (1,693,486 )   $ (15,046 )   $ 45,171     $ 2,673,400     $     $  
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF                        
      2,954,223       (1,156,786 )     (47,544 )     16,881       1,766,774              
$     $ 7,290,984   $ (2,850,272 )   $ (62,590 )   $ 62,052     $ 4,440,174     $        

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF

 

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK — 92.8%                
CHINA — 0.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.5%                
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group     5,400     $ 8,136  
TOTAL CHINA             8,136  
                 
DENMARK — 1.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 1.5%                
Pandora     259       26,903  
TOTAL DENMARK             26,903  
                 
FRANCE — 30.8%                
Consumer Discretionary — 10.1%                
Hermes International SCA     57       104,391  
Kering     159       72,707  
              177,098  
Consumer Staples — 4.2%                
Pernod Ricard     398       66,515  
Remy Cointreau     63       7,714  
              74,229  
Financials — 4.0%                
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton     93       70,540  
                 
Health Care — 4.0%                
EssilorLuxottica     395       69,071  
                 
Materials — 8.5%                
L’Oreal     360       149,868  
TOTAL FRANCE             540,806  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
GERMANY — 0.6%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.6%                
HUGO BOSS     153     $ 9,706  
TOTAL GERMANY             9,706  
                 
HONG KONG — 0.7%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.7%                
Melco Resorts & Entertainment ADR*     1,317       13,025  
TOTAL HONG KONG             13,025  
                 
ITALY — 8.9%                
Consumer Discretionary — 8.0%                
Brunello Cucinelli     99       7,552  
Ferrari     315       93,282  
Moncler     537       31,316  
PRADA     1,500       8,829  
              140,979  
Consumer Staples — 0.9%                
Davide Campari-Milano     1,320       15,603  
TOTAL ITALY             156,582  
                 
JAPAN — 5.2%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.3%                
Casio Computer     600       5,040  
                 
Consumer Staples — 4.9%                
Kao     1,200       44,639  
Shiseido     1,200       42,218  
              86,857  
TOTAL JAPAN             91,897  
                 
MACAU — 3.5%                
Consumer Discretionary — 3.5%                
Galaxy Entertainment Group     6,000       36,122  
Sands China*     8,400       25,741  
TOTAL MACAU             61,863  
                 
SINGAPORE — 0.6%                
Consumer Discretionary — 0.6%                
Genting Singapore     16,800       10,401  
TOTAL SINGAPORE             10,401  
                 
SWITZERLAND  — 7.3%                
Consumer Discretionary — 7.3%                
Cie Financiere Richemont, Cl A     879       107,617  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (continued)

 

    Shares     Value  
COMMON STOCK (continued)                
Consumer Discretionary (continued)                
Swatch Group     81     $ 20,843  
TOTAL SWITZERLAND             128,460  
                 
UNITED KINGDOM — 10.3%                
Consumer Discretionary — 1.7%                
Burberry Group     1,056       24,599  
Watches of Switzerland Group*     648       4,231  
              28,830  
Consumer Staples — 8.6%                
Diageo     4,099       151,793  
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM             180,623  
                 
UNITED STATES — 22.9%                
Consumer Discretionary — 18.0%                
Boyd Gaming     201       12,227  
Caesars Entertainment*     606       28,088  
Capri Holdings*     421       22,149  
Deckers Outdoor*     72       37,014  
Las Vegas Sands     867       39,743  
MGM Resorts International     888       32,643  
Penn Entertainment*     513       11,773  
Ralph Lauren, Cl A     123       14,279  
Red Rock Resorts, Cl A     135       5,535  
Samsonite International*     3,600       12,365  
Signet Jewelers     135       9,694  
Tapestry     742       21,333  
Vail Resorts     113       25,074  
VF     1,098       19,402  
Wynn Resorts     276       25,505  
              316,824  
Consumer Staples — 4.9%                
Coty, Cl A*     1,017       11,157  
Estee Lauder, Cl A     467       67,505  
Inter Parfums     54       7,254  
              85,916  
TOTAL UNITED STATES             402,740  
                 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $1,701,415)
            1,631,142  
               
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 92.8%
(Cost $1,701,415)
            1,631,142  
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES – 7.2%             126,374  
NET ASSETS - 100%           $ 1,757,516  

 

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

 

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KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (concluded)

 

Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
* Non-income producing security.

 

As of September 30, 2023, 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.

 

See “Glossary” for abbreviations.

 

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

 

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Glossary (abbreviations which may be used in preceding Schedule of Investments):

 

Fund Abbreviations

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

H15T5Y — US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 5 Year

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

MTN — Medium Term Note

PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company

USSW5 — USD Swap Semi 30/360 5 Year Current

 

99

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF
    KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A 50 Connect
Index ETF
 
Assets:                        
Investments at Value   $ 4,540,535     $ 5,697,670,544 *   $ 380,454,907  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     3,754       2,708,313       938,451  
Foreign Currency at Value     5             1,255,439  
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     8       15,371       568  
Dividend and Interest Receivable           5,546,073        
Prepaid Expenses     40       48,834       3,303  
Total Assets     4,544,342       5,705,989,135       382,652,668  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Payable for Management Fees     2,549       3,183,019       178,902  
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral           90,193,314        
Payable for Securities Lending Fees           36,696        
Total Liabilities     2,549       93,413,029       178,902  
Net Assets   $ 4,541,793     $ 5,612,576,106     $ 382,473,766  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 6,098,293     $ 11,764,330,652     $ 610,573,356  
Total Distributable Loss     (1,556,500 )     (6,151,754,546 )     (228,099,590 )
Net Assets   $ 4,541,793     $ 5,612,576,106     $ 382,473,766  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest  (unlimited authorization - no par value)     200,000       203,450,000       16,900,000  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 22.71     $ 27.59     $ 22.63  
Cost of Investments   $ 5,016,861     $ 7,151,435,106     $ 462,985,723  
Cost of Foreign Currency     5             1,250,257  
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan           87,004,801        

 

* Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan.

 

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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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
Bloomberg China
Bond Inclusion
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI All China
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI One
Belt One Road
Index ETF
 
Assets:                  
Investments at Value   $ 2,968,857     $ 6,838,762     $ 4,217,300  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     26,373       26,462       12,742  
Foreign Currency at Value     11,433       2,182       4,555  
Dividend and Interest Receivable     38,292       8,110       2,382  
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     14       8       8  
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold           7,296        
Reclaim Receivable                 109  
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts           1       1  
Prepaid Expenses     76       46       32  
Total Assets     3,045,045       6,882,867       4,237,129  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Payable for Management Fees     1,361       2,746       2,718  
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax                 4,276  
Total Liabilities     1,361       2,746       6,994  
Net Assets   $ 3,043,684     $ 6,880,121     $ 4,230,135  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 3,639,904     $ 14,897,564     $ 8,878,840  
Total Distributable Loss     (596,220 )     (8,017,443 )     (4,648,705 )
Net Assets   $ 3,043,684     $ 6,880,121     $ 4,230,135  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)     100,000       350,000       200,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 30.44     $ 19.66     $ 21.15  
Cost of Investments   $ 3,136,898     $ 8,805,567     $ 5,520,198  
Cost of Foreign Currency     11,410       2,169       4,547  

 

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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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    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   $ 11,703,208 *   $ 77,698,887     $ 177,923,324 *
Foreign Currency at Value     106,560       224       191,170  
Cash and Cash Equivalents           67,043       234,801  
Reclaim Receivable     5,870             366,604  
Dividend and Interest Receivable     2,102       184,267       134,731  
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee           135       214  
Prepaid Expenses     213       689       1,370  
Total Assets     11,817,953       77,951,245       178,852,214  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral     340,822             15,913,771  
Payable to Custodian     93,537              
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax     39,952              
Payable for Management Fees     4,476       51,371       95,088  
Payable for Trustees’ Fee     53              
Payable for Securities Lending Fees     24             3,402  
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts               930  
Total Liabilities     478,864       51,371       16,013,191  
Net Assets   $ 11,339,089     $ 77,899,874     $ 162,839,023  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 68,060,227     $ 161,493,617     $ 278,362,927  
Total Distributable Loss     (56,721,138 )     (83,593,743 )     (115,523,904 )
Net Assets   $ 11,339,089     $ 77,899,874     $ 162,839,023  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest  (unlimited authorization - no par value)     800,002       3,100,002       5,900,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 14.17     $ 25.13     $ 27.60  
Cost of Investments   $ 21,071,406     $ 98,579,470     $ 228,842,710  
Cost of Foreign Currency     106,409       203       189,525  
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan     324,536             15,254,850  

 

* Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan.

 

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

 

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

 

102

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
MSCI All
China Health Care
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Asia Pacific
High Income
Bond ETF
    KraneShares
Emerging Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF
 
Assets:                        
Investments at Value   $ 67,888,643 *   $ 14,113,864     $ 1,949,635  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     9,263       701,697       2,592  
Foreign Currency at Value     3,602       383       1,107  
Dividend and Interest Receivable     52,645       223,291       1,813  
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     103       30       4  
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts     4              
Prepaid Expenses     700       140       15  
Total Assets     67,954,960       15,039,405       1,955,166  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral     869,140              
Payable for Management Fees     35,066       9,581       1,249  
Payable for Securities Lending Fees     72              
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased           135,500        
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax                   5,246  
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts                   5  
Total Liabilities     904,278       145,081       6,500  
Net Assets   $ 67,050,682     $ 14,894,324     $ 1,948,666  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 156,114,871     $ 24,869,422     $ 3,759,926  
Total Distributable Loss     (89,064,189 )     (9,975,098 )     (1,811,260 )
Net Assets   $ 67,050,682     $ 14,894,324     $ 1,948,666  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial  Interest  (unlimited authorization - no par value)     3,750,002       600,001       100,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 17.88     $ 24.82     $ 19.49  
Cost of Investments   $ 82,622,262     $ 15,026,972     $ 2,805,910  
Cost of Foreign Currency     3,594       377       1,104  
*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan     827,432              

 

* Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan.

 

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

 

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

 

103

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex China
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CICC China 5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF
 
Assets:                        
Investments at Value   $ 30,584,762     $ 4,428,672     $ 11,993,152  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     183,247       6,921       9,293  
Foreign Currency at Value     22,366       135       2,619  
Dividend and Interest Receivable     74,043       4,507        
Reclaim Receivable     1,162              
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     93       8       30  
Prepaid Expenses     162       35       96  
Total Assets     30,865,835       4,440,278       12,005,190  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax     101,961              
Payable for Management Fees     5,933       2,142       6,598  
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts     26             10  
Total Liabilities     107,920       2,142       6,608  
Net Assets   $ 30,757,915     $ 4,438,136     $ 11,998,582  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 35,254,875     $ 8,616,093     $ 29,064,875  
Total Distributable Loss     (4,496,960 )     (4,177,957 )     (17,066,293 )
Net Assets   $ 30,757,915     $ 4,438,136     $ 11,998,582  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest  (unlimited authorization - no par value)     1,200,002       250,000       800,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 25.63     $ 17.75     $ 15.00  
Cost of Investments   $ 33,883,340     $ 5,269,227     $ 14,168,109  
Cost of Foreign Currency     20,986       119       2,614  

 

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

 

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

 

104

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer Leaders
Index ETF
    KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Hang Seng TECH
Index ETF
 
Assets:                        
Investments at Value   $ 5,789,433     $ 32,313,471     $ 5,915,951  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     4,417       116,093       8,213  
Foreign Currency at Value     6       65,553       65  
Dividend and Interest Receivable     3,327              
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     10       63       17  
Receivable for Capital Shares Sold                 25  
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold                 699,159  
Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts                 56  
Prepaid Expenses     48       308       50  
Total Assets     5,797,241       32,495,488       6,623,536  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Payable for Management Fees     3,311       23,901       3,830  
Total Liabilities     3,311       23,901       3,830  
Net Assets   $ 5,793,930     $ 32,471,587     $ 6,619,706  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 27,891,815     $ 69,773,229     $ 11,206,977  
Total Distributable Loss     (22,097,885 )     (37,301,642 )     (4,587,271 )
Net Assets   $ 5,793,930     $ 32,471,587     $ 6,619,706  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest  (unlimited authorization - no par value)     350,002       2,550,000       550,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 16.55     $ 12.73     $ 12.04  
Cost of Investments   $ 6,955,654     $ 44,503,524     $ 5,729,454  
Cost of Foreign Currency     6       65,417       65  

 

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

 

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

 

105

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
China
Innovation ETF
    KraneShares
S&P Pan Asia
Dividend Aristocrats
Index ETF
    KraneShares
China Internet and
Covered Call
Strategy ETF
 
Assets:                        
Investments at Value   $     $ 2,658,491   $  
Affiliated Investments at Value     1,357,386             111,650,769  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     13,709             419,108  
Foreign Currency at Value           287,782        
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     2       6       366  
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold           17,365       1,135,610  
Dividend and Interest Receivable           13,930        
Prepaid Expenses     12       18       22  
Total Assets     1,371,109       2,977,592       113,205,875  
                         
Liabilities:                        
Written Options at Value                 3,697,049  
Payable for Management Fees     139       1,539       17,950  
Payable to Custodian           275,447        
Total Liabilities     139       276,986       3,714,999  
Net Assets   $ 1,370,970     $ 2,700,606     $ 109,490,876  
                         
Net Assets Consist of:                        
Paid-in Capital   $ 2,448,505     $ 2,500,050     $ 119,861,142  
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)     (1,077,535 )     200,556       (10,370,266 )
Net Assets   $ 1,370,970     $ 2,700,606     $ 109,490,876  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)     100,002       100,002       6,350,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 13.71     $ 27.01     $ 17.24  
Cost of Investments   $     $ 2,683,655   $  
Cost of Affiliated Investments     2,281,345             112,276,414  
Cost of Foreign Currency           293,371        
Written Options, Premiums Received                 5,071,281  

 

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

 

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

 

106

 

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
Dynamic Emerging
Markets
Strategy ETF
    KraneShares
Global Luxury
Index ETF
 
Assets:                
Investments at Value   $     $ 1,631,142  
Affiliated Investments at Value     4,440,174        
Cash and Cash Equivalents     502,463       74,533  
Receivable for Trustees’ Fee     59        
Receivable for Investment Securities Sold           105,831  
Dividend and Interest Receivable           336  
Reclaim Receivable           470  
Total Assets     4,942,696       1,812,312  
                 
Liabilities:                
Payable for Management Fees     371       533  
Payable for Investment Securities Purchased           29,292  
Payable to Custodian           24,915  
Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts           53  
Payable for Trustees’ Fee           3  
Total Liabilities     371       54,796  
Net Assets   $ 4,942,325     $ 1,757,516  
                 
Net Assets Consist of:                
Paid-in Capital   $ 4,943,075     $ 1,830,915  
Total Distributable Loss     (750 )     (73,399 )
Net Assets   $ 4,942,325     $ 1,757,516  
Outstanding Shares of Beneficial Interest (unlimited authorization - no par value)     200,002       75,002  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share   $ 24.71     $ 23.43  
Cost of Investments   $     $ 1,701,415  
Cost of Affiliated Investments     4,502,764        

 

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

 

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

 

107

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF
    KraneShares
Bosera MSCI China
A 50 Connect
Index ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 183,339     $ 22,086,901     $ 9,773,773  
Interest Income     186       123,132       23,373  
Security Lending Income           1,393,720        
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (18,418 )           (978,468 )
Total Investment Income     165,107       23,603,753       8,818,678  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     17,379       18,443,230       1,602,161  
Trustees’ Fees     141       145,571       11,073  
Security Lending Fees           139,008        
Insurance Expense     41       48,432       3,384  
Total Expenses     17,561       18,776,241       1,616,618  
Management Fee Waiver                 (472,434 )
Net Expenses     17,561       18,776,241       1,144,184  
Net Investment Income     147,546       4,827,512       7,674,494  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     54,644       (385,094,848 )     (45,854,365 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (2,747 )     (39,743 )     (15,253 )
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     51,897       (385,134,591 )     (45,869,618 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     (490,989 )     (433,864,232 )     (22,359,775 )
Foreign Currency Translations                 (7,128 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (490,989 )     (433,864,232 )     (22,366,903 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (439,092 )     (818,998,823 )     (68,236,521 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (291,546 )   $ (814,171,311 )   $ (60,562,027 )

 

See Note 4 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.

 

108

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
Bloomberg China
Bond Inclusion
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI All China
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI One
Belt One Road
Index ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $     $ 199,611     $ 134,272  
Interest Income     96,341       676       457  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld           (16,977 )     (11,367 )
Total Investment Income     96,341       183,310       123,362  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     19,187       26,332       17,148  
Trustees’ Fees     157       203       117  
Insurance Expense     77       51       32  
Total Expenses     19,421       26,586       17,297  
Management Fee Waiver     (5,643 )     (7,745 )      
Net Expenses     13,778       18,841       17,297  
Net Investment Income     82,563       164,469       106,065  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     (2,601 )     (709,401 )     (115,422 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (413,224 )     154       (1,101 )
Net Realized Loss     (415,825 )     (709,247 )     (116,523 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     122,640       (373,293 )     (242,606 )
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities                 (1,953 )
Foreign Currency Translations     523       12       (81 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     123,163       (373,281 )     (244,640 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (292,662 )     (1,082,528 )     (361,163 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (210,099 )   $ (918,059 )   $ (255,098 )

 

See Note 4 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.

 

109

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    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   $ 54,741     $ 1,147,832     $ 1,710,283  
Interest Income     177       2,571       8,545  
Security Lending Income     4,445             249,550  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (1,776 )     (37,602 )     (159,361 )
Total Investment Income     57,587       1,112,801       1,809,017  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     64,990       337,823       605,462  
Trustees’ Fees     542       2,362       4,780  
Security Lending Fees     436             8,545  
Insurance Expense     218       698       17,316  
Total Expenses     66,186       340,883       636,103  
Management Fee Waiver     (16,664 )            
Net Expenses     49,522       340,883       636,103  
Net Investment Income     8,065       771,918       1,172,914  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     (6,925,523 )     (21,153,600 )     (8,835,823 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (29,949 )     (382 )     (25,368 )
Net Realized Loss     (6,955,472 )     (21,153,982 )     (8,861,191 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     5,433,243       9,222,536       (10,120,684 )
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities     (39,952 )            
Foreign Currency Translations     431       (254 )     (7,972 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     5,393,722       9,222,282       (10,128,656 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (1,561,750 )     (11,931,700 )     (18,989,847 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (1,553,685 )   $ (11,159,782 )   $ (17,816,933 )

 

See Note 4 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.

 

110

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
MSCI All China
Health Care
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Asia Pacific
High Income
Bond ETF
    KraneShares
Emerging Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 931,558     $     $ 16,273
Interest Income     5,896       2,190,773       83  
Security Lending Income     2,611              
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (74,967 )           (1,202 )
Total Investment Income     865,098       2,190,773       15,154  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     309,873       65,199       8,117  
Trustees’ Fees     2,177       515       55  
Security Lending Fees     310              
Insurance Expense     712       144       15  
Total Expenses     313,072       65,858       8,187  
Management Fee Waiver     (55,618 )            
Net Expenses     257,454       65,858       8,187  
Net Investment Income     607,644       2,124,915       6,967  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     (15,586,984 )     (2,268,860 )     (94,046 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (9,661 )           (2,457 )
Net Realized Loss     (15,596,645 )     (2,268,860 )     (96,503 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     2,910,571       (524,366 )     (57,021 )
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities                 170  
Foreign Currency Translations     64       (6 )     (17 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     2,910,635       (524,372 )     (56,868 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (12,686,010 )     (2,793,232 )     (153,371 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (12,078,366 )   $ (668,317 )   $ (146,404 )

 

See Note 4 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.

 

111

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex China
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CICC China 5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 666,746     $ 110,529     $ 115,032  
Interest Income     3,580       158       379  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (113,738 )     (7,697 )     (11,261 )
Total Investment Income     556,588       102,990       104,150  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     91,078       13,601       54,387  
Trustees’ Fees     801       125       369  
Insurance Expense     169       35       99  
Total Expenses     92,048       13,761       54,855  
Management Fee Waiver     (54,961 )           (9,762 )
Net Expenses     37,087       13,761       45,093  
Net Investment Income     519,501       89,229       59,057  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     75,465       (688,101 )     (2,611,021 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (1,571 )     (9 )     (417 )
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     73,894       (688,110 )     (2,611,438 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     129,830       59,533       197,882  
Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities     (77,521 )            
Foreign Currency Translations     576       13       11  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     52,885       59,546       197,893  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     126,779       (628,564 )     (2,413,545 )
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ 646,280     $ (539,335 )   $ (2,354,488 )

 

See Note 4 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.

 

112

 

 

Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer Leaders
Index ETF
    KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Hang Seng TECH
Index ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $ 141,126     $ 273,914     $ 29,051  
Interest Income     302       2,528       1,067  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld     (11,881 )     (27,396 )     (545 )
Total Investment Income     129,547       249,046       29,573  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     21,099       184,141       23,429  
Trustees’ Fees     166       1,122       182  
Insurance Expense     49       315       51  
Total Expenses     21,314       185,578       23,662  
Net Investment Income     108,233       63,468       5,911  
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments     (19,724 )     (4,018,850 )     (73,644 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (372 )     (1,364 )     (745 )
Net Realized Loss     (20,096 )     (4,020,214 )     (74,389 )
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments     (1,264,032 )     (7,824,722 )     (626,741 )
Foreign Currency Translations     (9 )     (4,305 )     120  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (1,264,041 )     (7,829,027 )     (626,621 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (1,284,137 )     (11,849,241 )     (701,010 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (1,175,904 )   $ (11,785,773 )   $ (695,099 )

 

See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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

 

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Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
China
Innovation ETF
    KraneShares
S&P Pan Asia
Dividend Aristocrats
Index ETF
    KraneShares
China Internet and
Covered Call
Strategy ETF
 
Investment Income:                        
Dividend Income   $     $ 75,294     $  
Interest Income     110       (1,560 )     11,655  
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld           (5,340 )      
Total Investment Income     110       68,394       11,655  
                         
Expenses:                        
Management Fees     1,835       9,398       51,172  
Trustees’ Fees     39       73       872  
Insurance Expense     11       18       26  
Total Expenses     1,885       9,489       52,070  
Management Fee Waiver     (1,101 )            
Net Expenses     784       9,489       52,070  
Net Investment Income (Loss)     (674 )     58,905       (40,415 )
                         
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                        
Investments           154,766        
Affiliated Investments     (30,943 )           (3,825,930 )
Foreign Currency Translations           (1,437 )      
Written Options                 6,415,501  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     (30,943 )     153,329       2,589,571  
                         
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                        
Investments           (134,951 )      
Affiliated Investments     (194,472 )           (297,614 )
Foreign Currency Translations           (5,607 )      
Written Options                 1,574,279  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (194,472 )     (140,558 )     1,276,665  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)     (225,415 )     12,771       3,866,236  
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (226,089 )   $ 71,676     $ 3,825,821  

 

See Note 4 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.

 

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Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

For the Period Ended September 30, 2023

 

    KraneShares
Dynamic Emerging
Markets
StrategyETF(1)
    KraneShares
Global Luxury
Index ETF(2)
 
Investment Income:                
Dividend Income   $     $ 3,113  
Interest Income     245        
Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld           (368 )
Total Investment Income     245       2,745  
                 
Expenses:                
Management Fees     444       533  
Trustees’ Fees     13       3  
Total Expenses     457       536  
Net Investment Income (Loss)     (212 )     2,209  
                 
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:                
Investments           (4,182 )
Affiliated Investments     62,052        
Foreign Currency Translations           (1,322 )
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     62,052       (5,504 )
                 
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:                
Investments           (70,273 )
Affiliated Investments     (62,590 )      
Foreign Currency Translations           169  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (62,590 )     (70,104 )
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss     (538 )     (75,608 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations   $ (750 )   $ (73,399 )

 

See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.
(1) Commenced operations on August 25, 2023.
(2) Commenced operations on September 7, 2023.

 

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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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

    KraneShares CICC
China Leaders 100
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 147,546     $ 230,718  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     51,897       (1,258,764 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (490,989 )     (273,162 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (291,546 )     (1,301,208 )
Distributions           (267,141 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     2,042       29,678  
Redeemed     (1,133,278 )     (2,571,456 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (1,131,236 )     (2,541,778 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (1,422,782 )     (4,110,127 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     5,964,575       10,074,702  
End of Year/Period   $ 4,541,793     $ 5,964,575  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed     (50,000 )     (100,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (50,000 )     (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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares CSI China
Internet ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 4,827,512     $ 38,506,083  
Net Realized Loss     (385,134,591 )     (2,232,381,235 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (433,864,232 )     2,302,138,220  
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (814,171,311 )     108,263,068  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     948,967,826       3,037,376,264  
Redeemed     (633,889,797 )     (3,273,504,223 )
Increase (Decrease)  in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     315,078,029       (236,127,959 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (499,093,282 )     (127,864,891 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     6,111,669,388       6,239,534,279  
End of Year/Period   $ 5,612,576,106     $ 6,111,669,388  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     31,400,000       100,950,000  
Redeemed     (23,550,000 )     (116,750,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     7,850,000       (15,800,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Bosera MSCI
China A 50 Connect
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 7,674,494     $ 10,123,340  
Net Realized Loss     (45,869,618 )     (101,610,228 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (22,366,903 )     (2,789,412 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (60,562,027 )     (94,276,300 )
Distributions           (111,275,241 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     44,905,759       254,963,186  
Redeemed     (72,743,033 )     (137,931,980 )
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (27,837,274 )     117,031,206  
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (88,399,301 )     (88,520,335 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     470,873,067       559,393,402  
End of Year/Period   $ 382,473,766     $ 470,873,067  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     1,900,000       7,300,000  
Redeemed     (3,050,000 )     (4,350,000 )
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (1,150,000 )     2,950,000  

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Bloomberg
China Bond Inclusion
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 82,563     $ 293,571  
Net Realized Loss     (415,825 )     (472,712 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     123,163       (436,378 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (210,099 )     (615,519 )
Distributions     (65,514 )     (93,427 )
Return of Capital           (233,872 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     39,325       1,710,911  
Redeemed     (7,865,176 )     (3,208,976 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (7,825,851 )     (1,498,065 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (8,101,464 )     (2,440,883 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     11,145,148       13,586,031  
End of Year/Period   $ 3,043,684     $ 11,145,148  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           50,000  
Redeemed     (250,000 )     (100,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (250,000 )     (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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI All China
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
  Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 164,469     $ 171,637  
Net Realized Loss     (709,247 )     (6,451,205 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (373,281 )     4,729,548  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (918,059 )     (1,550,020 )
Distributions           (311,974 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     8,973       3,417,132  
Redeemed     (1,005,314 )     (8,941,286 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (996,341 )     (5,524,154 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (1,914,400 )     (7,386,148 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     8,794,521       16,180,669  
End of Year/Period   $ 6,880,121     $ 8,794,521  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued             150,000  
Redeemed     (50,000 )     (400,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (50,000 )     (250,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI One Belt
One Road Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 106,065     $ 168,844  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     (116,523 )     46,956  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (244,640 )     (1,348,801 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (255,098 )     (1,133,001 )
Distributions           (215,731 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued           12,878  
Redeemed           (2,468,601 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           (2,455,723 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (255,098 )     (3,804,455 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     4,485,233       8,289,688  
End of Year/Period   $ 4,230,135     $ 4,485,233  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed           (100,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions           (100,000 )

 

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

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Emerging Markets
Consumer Technology
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 8,065     $ 249,218  
Net Realized Loss     (6,955,472 )     (21,075,830 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     5,393,722     12,501,817
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (1,553,685 )     (8,324,795 )
               
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     25,804     2,557,125
Redeemed     (17,694,603 )     (19,605,280 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (17,668,799 )     (17,048,155 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (19,222,484 )     (25,372,950 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     30,561,573     55,934,523
End of Year/Period   $ 11,339,089   $ 30,561,573
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           150,000
Redeemed     (1,200,000 )     (1,250,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (1,200,000 )     (1,100,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI China
Clean Technology
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 771,918     $ 458,574  
Net Realized Loss     (21,153,982 )     (32,327,369 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     9,222,282       533,752  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (11,159,782 )     (31,335,043 )
Distributions           (1,776,032 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     8,928       5,598,103  
Redeemed     (6,559,813 )     (23,735,159 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (6,550,885 )     (18,137,056 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (17,710,667 )     (51,248,131 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     95,610,541       146,858,672  
End of Year/Period   $ 77,899,874     $ 95,610,541  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           150,000  
Redeemed     (250,000 )     (800,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (250,000 )     (650,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Electric Vehicles
and Future Mobility
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 1,172,914     $ 2,256,078  
Net Realized Loss     (8,861,191 )     (41,632,141 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (10,128,656 )     (23,323,322 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (17,816,933 )     (62,699,385 )
Distributions           (2,090,551 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     4,439,409       5,211,336  
Redeemed     (8,889,193 )     (52,076,878 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (4,449,784 )     (46,865,542 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (22,266,717 )     (111,655,478 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     185,105,740       296,761,218  
End of Year/Period   $ 162,839,023     $ 185,105,740  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     150,000       150,000  
Redeemed     (300,000 )     (1,600,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (150,000 )     (1,450,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI All
China Health Care
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 607,644     $ 376,911  
Net Realized Loss     (15,596,645 )     (41,140,859 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     2,910,635     23,296,248  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (12,078,366 )     (17,467,700 )
Distributions           (50,955 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     10,073       11,751,147  
Redeemed     (15,373,065 )     (36,551,437 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (15,362,992 )     (24,800,290 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (27,441,358 )     (42,318,945 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     94,492,040       136,810,985  
End of Year/Period   $ 67,050,682     $ 94,492,040  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           550,000  
Redeemed     (800,000 )     (1,750,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (800,000 )     (1,200,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Asia Pacific
High Income Bond ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 2,124,915     $ 1,813,772  
Net Realized Loss     (2,268,860 )     (3,640,259 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (524,372 )     924,584  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (668,317 )     (901,903 )
Distributions     (736,597 )     (2,002,618 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                 
Issued     468       4,213,744  
Redeemed     (3,746,503 )     (7,799,091 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (3,746,035 )     (3,585,347 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (5,150,949 )     (6,489,868 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     20,045,273       26,535,141  
End of Year/Period   $ 14,894,324     $ 20,045,273  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           150,000  
Redeemed     (150,000 )     (300,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (150,000 )     (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.

 

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    KraneShares Emerging
Markets Healthcare
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income (Loss)   $ 6,967     $ (1,704 )
Net Realized Loss     (96,503 )     (360,813 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (56,868 )     (6,688 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (146,404 )     (369,205 )
Distributions           (4,560 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (146,404 )     (373,765 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     2,095,070       2,468,835  
End of Year/Period   $ 1,948,666     $ 2,095,070  

 

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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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI Emerging
Markets ex China
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 519,501     $ 745,190  
Net Realized Gain (Loss)     73,894       (1,579,020 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     52,885       (2,861,210 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     646,280       (3,695,040 )
Distributions           (693,378 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                 
Issued           14,955,300  
Redeemed           (13,153,943 )
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           1,801,357  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     646,280       (2,587,061 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     30,111,635       32,698,696  
End of Year/Period   $ 30,757,915     $ 30,111,635  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           600,000  
Redeemed           (500,000 )
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions           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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 89,229     $ 108,423  
Net Realized Loss     (688,110 )     (2,245,862 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     59,546       1,510,945  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (539,335 )     (626,494 )
Distributions           (100,843 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                 
Issued           12,606  
Redeemed           (2,245,452 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           (2,232,846 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (539,335 )     (2,960,183 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     4,977,471       7,937,654  
End of Year/Period   $ 4,438,136     $ 4,977,471  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed           (100,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions           (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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares CICC China 5G
& Semiconductor
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 59,057     $ 74,429  
Net Realized Loss     (2,611,438 )     (2,842,161 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     197,893       268,365  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (2,354,488 )     (2,499,367 )
Distributions           (45,914 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     1,061       3,203  
Redeemed     (744,403 )     (4,057,370 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (743,342 )     (4,054,167 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (3,097,830 )     (6,599,448 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     15,096,412       21,695,860  
End of Year/Period   $ 11,998,582     $ 15,096,412  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed     (50,000 )     (250,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (50,000 )     (250,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares CICC China
Consumer Leaders
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 108,233     $ 134,895  
Net Realized Loss     (20,096 )     (11,363,452 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (1,264,041 )     10,214,006  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (1,175,904 )     (1,014,551 )
Distributions           (68,755 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                 
Issued           293,649  
Redeemed           (36,769,983 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           (36,476,334 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (1,175,904 )     (37,559,640 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     6,969,834       44,529,474  
End of Year/Period   $ 5,793,930     $ 6,969,834  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed           (1,900,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions           (1,900,000 )

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares SSE
STAR Market 50
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income (Loss)   $ 63,468     $ (222,457 )
Net Realized Loss     (4,020,214 )     (14,314,363 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (7,829,027 )     7,885,520  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (11,785,773 )     (6,651,300 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     819,230       2,467,586  
Redeemed     (4,691,380 )     (13,360,925 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     (3,872,150 )     (10,893,339 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (15,657,923 )     (17,544,639 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     48,129,510       65,674,149  
End of Year/Period   $ 32,471,587     $ 48,129,510  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     50,000       150,000  
Redeemed     (350,000 )     (800,000 )
Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     (300,000 )     (650,000 )

 

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

 

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

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares Hang Seng TECH
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 5,911‌     $ 31,932‌  
Net Realized Loss     (74,389 )     (4,108,228 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (626,621 )     2,353,946  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (695,099 )     (1,722,350 )
Distributions     —‌       (11,428 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Issued     —‌       7,531,750  
Redeemed     —‌       (4,053,614 )
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     —‌       3,478,136  
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets     (695,099 )     1,744,358  
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     7,314,805       5,570,447  
End of Year/Period   $ 6,619,706     $ 7,314,805  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     —‌       550,001  
Redeemed     —‌       (400,000 )
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     —‌       150,001  

 

(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares China
Innovation ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Year Ended
March 31,
2023
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Loss   $ (674 )   $ (634 )
Net Realized Loss     (30,943 )     (87,288 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (194,472 )     23,085  
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (226,089 )     (64,837 )
Distributions           (110,615 )
Return of Capital           (53,934 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(1)                
Redeemed           (1,011,132 )
Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           (1,011,132 )
Total Decrease in Net Assets     (226,089 )     (1,240,518 )
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     1,597,059       2,837,577  
End of Year/Period   $ 1,370,970     $ 1,597,059  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Redeemed           (50,000 )
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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares S&P Pan Asia
Dividend Aristocrats
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Period Ended
March 31,
2023(1)
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Income   $ 58,905     $ 36,318  
Net Realized Gain     153,329       5,115  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (140,558 )     109,776  
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     71,676       151,209  
Distributions           (22,329 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(2)                
Issued           2,500,050  
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions           2,500,050  
Total Increase in Net Assets     71,676       2,628,930  
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     2,628,930        
End of Year/Period   $ 2,700,606     $ 2,628,930  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued           100,002  
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions           100,002  

 

(1) Commenced operations on September 14, 2022.
(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares China Internet
and Covered Call
Strategy ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023
    Period Ended
March 31,
2023(1)
 
    (unaudited)        
Operations:                
Net Investment Loss   $ (40,415 )   $ (1,113 )
Net Realized Gain     2,589,571       395,952  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     1,276,665       (528,078 )
Net Increase (Decrease)  in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     3,825,821       (133,239 )
Distributions     (13,668,008 )     (395,952 )
Return of Capital           (139,051 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:(2)                
Issued     119,953,725       5,982,226  
Redeemed     (5,934,646 )      
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     114,019,079       5,982,226  
Total Increase in Net Assets     104,176,892       5,313,984  
                 
Net Assets:                
Beginning of Year/Period     5,313,984        
End of Year/Period   $ 109,490,876     $ 5,313,984  
                 
Share Transactions:                
Issued     6,425,000       250,002  
Redeemed     (325,000 )      
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     6,100,000       250,002  

 

(1) Commenced operations on January 12, 2023.
(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

    KraneShares
Dynamic Emerging
Markets
Strategy ETF
 
    Period Ended
September  30,
2023(1)
 
Operations:        
Net Investment Loss   $ (212 )
Net Realized Gain     62,052  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (62,590 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (750 )
         
Capital Share Transactions:(2)        
Issued     7,491,762  
Redeemed     (2,548,687 )
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     4,943,075  
Total Increase in Net Assets     4,942,325  
         
Net Assets:        
Beginning of Year/Period      
End of Year/Period   $ 4,942,325  
         
Share Transactions:        
Issued     300,000  
Redeemed     (100,000 )
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     200,000  

 

(1) Commenced operations on August 25, 2023.
(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.

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

 

    KraneShares
Global Luxury
Index ETF
 
    Period Ended
September 30,
2023(1)
 
Operations:        
Net Investment Income   $ 2,209  
Net Realized Loss     (5,504 )
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)     (70,104 )
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations     (73,399 )
         
Capital Share Transactions:(2)        
Issued     1,830,915  
Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions     1,830,915  
Total Increase in Net Assets     1,757,516  
         
Net Assets:        
Beginning of Year/Period      
End of Year/Period   $ 1,757,516  
         
Share Transactions:        
Issued     75,000  
Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions     75,000  

 

(1) Commenced operations on September 7, 2023.
(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.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Periods Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

For the Years Ended March 31

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
2023***   23.86   0.68   (1.83)   (1.15)      
2023   28.78   0.87   (4.72)   (3.85)   (0.84)   (0.23)  
2022   31.41   0.62   0.30   0.92   (0.63)   (2.92)  
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)  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF
2023***   31.25   0.03   (3.69)   (3.66)      
2023   29.52   0.18   1.55   1.73      
2022   75.59   (0.05)   (43.44)   (43.49)     (2.58)  
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)  
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF
2023***   26.09   0.45   (3.91)   (3.46)      
2023   37.05   0.57   (5.28)   (4.71)   (0.54)   (5.71)  
2022   43.97   0.43   (3.41)   (2.98)   (0.49)   (3.45)  
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)  
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF
2023***   31.84   0.46   (1.49)   (1.03)   (0.37)    
2023   33.97   0.68   (2.05)   (1.37)   (0.22)     (0.54)
2022   34.67   0.55   1.12   1.67   (2.37)    
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)

 

* 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.
*** For the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.
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 of the money market funds.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) During the year ended March 31, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $3,155,440, $3,419,311, $3,716,046, $5,794,534, and $9,746,130, respectively, in security lending income. The expense ratios include $301,354, $337,352, $376,498, $579,613, and $968,632, respectively, in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.69%, 0.68%, 0.69%, 0,69%, and 0.69%, respectively.

 

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

 

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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, as
applicable)
(%)~
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets
(%)
  Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
                               
  22.71   (4.82)   4,542   0.69   0.69   5.79   63 †† 
(1.07)   23.86   (13.15)   5,965   0.69   0.69   3.52   90  
(3.55)   28.78   2.77   10,075   0.68   0.68   2.00   167  
(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  
                               
  27.59   (11.71)   5,612,576   0.69   0.69   0.18   15 †† 
  31.25   5.86   6,111,669   0.69(1)   0.69   0.61   60  
(2.58)   29.52   (57.99)   6,239,534   0.69(1)   0.69   (0.12)   60  
(0.22)   75.59   67.77   3,662,260   0.70(1)   0.70   (0.39)   89  
(0.04)   45.19   (3.85)   2,313,638   0.73(1)   0.73   (0.05)   33  
(1.27)   47.04   (20.44)   2,074,505   0.75(1)   0.76   0.20   70  
                               
  22.63   (13.26)   382,474   0.56   0.78   3.75   25 †† 
(6.25)   26.09   (12.63)   470,873   0.55   0.78   1.83   68  
(3.94)   37.05   (7.96)   559,393   0.59   0.79   0.97   89  
(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  
                               
(0.37)   30.44   (3.24)   3,044   0.49^   0.69^   2.93^   87 †† 
(0.76)   31.84   (3.98)   11,145   0.49   0.69   2.15   151  
(2.37)   33.97   4.89   13,586   0.42   0.68   1.59   159  
(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^    

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Periods Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

For the Years Ended March 31

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 All China Index ETF
2023***   21.99   0.44   (2.77)   (2.33)      
2023   24.89   0.50   (2.15)   (1.65)   (0.77)   (0.48)  
2022   34.46   0.47   (8.71)   (8.24)   (0.40)   (0.93)  
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)    
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF
2023***   22.43   0.53   (1.81)   (1.28)      
2023   27.63   0.73   (4.85)   (4.12)   (1.08)    
2022   28.85   0.95   (1.18)   (0.23)   (0.99)    
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)    
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF
2023***   15.28   0.01   (1.12)   (1.11)      
2023   18.04   0.10   (2.86)   (2.76)      
2022   32.06   (0.05)   (13.90)   (13.95)   (0.01)   (0.06)  
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)      
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF
2023***   28.54   0.24   (3.65)   (3.41)      
2023   36.71   0.12   (7.75)   (7.63)   (0.10)   (0.44)  
2022   40.34   0.21   (3.65)   (3.44)   (0.19)    
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)    
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF
2023***   30.60   0.20   (3.20)   (3.00)      
2023   39.57   0.33   (8.98)   (8.65)   (0.32)    
2022   42.25   0.08   0.39(3)   0.47   (0.52)   (2.63)  
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)    

 

* 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.
*** For the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.
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.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

 

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

 

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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, as
applicable)
(%)~
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets
(%)
  Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
                               
  19.66   (10.60)   6,880   0.49   0.69   4.26   †† 
(1.25)   21.99   (6.44)   8,795   0.49   0.69   2.19   55  
(1.33)   24.89   (24.35)   16,181   0.48   0.68   1.49   18  
(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  
                               
  21.15   (5.71)   4,230   0.79   0.79   4.84   12 †† 
(1.08)   22.43   (14.98)   4,485   0.79   0.79   2.96   34  
(0.99)   27.63   (1.11)   8,290   0.78   0.78   3.12   36  
(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  
                               
  14.17   (7.26)   11,339   0.60   0.80   0.10   28 †† 
  15.28   (15.30)   30,562   0.60(1)   0.80   0.66   87  
(0.07)   18.04   (43.57)   55,935   0.59   0.79   (0.17)   97  
(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  
                               
  25.13   (11.95)   77,900   0.79   0.79   1.78   32 †† 
(0.54)   28.54   (20.71)   95,611   0.79   0.79   0.38   49  
(0.19)   36.71   (8.61)   146,859   0.78   0.78   0.48   62  
  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  
                               
  27.60   (9.80)   162,839   0.71   0.71   1.32   16 †† 
(0.32)   30.60   (21.78)   185,106   0.72(2)   0.72   0.99   69  
(3.15)   39.57   0.04   296,761   0.70   0.70   0.17   114  
(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  

 

~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) The expense ratio includes $6,087 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.58%.
(2) The expense ratio includes $67,245 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.69%.
(3) 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.

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Periods Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31

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 All China Health Care Index ETF
2023***   20.77   0.15   (3.04)   (2.89)      
2023   23.79   0.07   (3.08)   (3.01)   (0.01)    
2022   38.30   (0.02)   (10.44)   (10.46)     (4.05)  
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)  
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF
2023***   26.73   2.88   (3.76)   (0.88)   (1.03)    
2023   29.48   2.23   (2.44)   (0.21)   (2.54)    
2022   39.14   1.78   (9.26)   (7.48)   (1.88)     (0.30)
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
2023***   20.95   0.07   (1.53)   (1.46)      
2023   24.69   (0.02)   (3.67)   (3.69)   (0.05)    
2022   33.39   0.09   (8.68)   (8.59)   (0.11)    
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)   #     

 

* 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.
*** For the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.
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.
# Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.
(3) The expense ratio includes $1,908 in security lending fees paid to the Adviser. Had these fees been excluded, the expense ratios would have been 0.64%.

 

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

 

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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, as
applicable)
(%)~
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets
(%)
  Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
                               
  17.88   (13.91)   67,051   0.65   0.79   1.53   7 †† 
(0.01)   20.77   (12.65)   94,492   0.65(3)   0.79   0.35   32  
(4.05)   23.79   (28.88)   136,811   0.65   0.79   (0.04)   44  
  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  
                               
(1.03)   24.82   (3.34)   14,894   0.69   0.69   22.16   67 †† 
(2.54)   26.73   (0.44)   20,045   0.69   0.69   8.19   119  
(2.18)   29.48   (19.73)   26,535   0.68   0.68   5.33   150  
(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 †† 
                               
  19.49   (6.97)   1,949   0.79   0.79   0.67   20 †† 
(0.05)   20.95   (14.97)   2,095   0.79   0.79   (0.08)   36  
(0.11)   24.69   (25.77)   2,469   0.81   0.81   0.29   28  
(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 †† 

 

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

 

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Financial Highlights (concluded)

 

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Periods Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31

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 Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF
2023***   25.09   0.43   0.11   0.54      
2023   29.73   0.91   (4.56)   (3.65)   (0.99)    
2022   30.99   0.79   (0.56)   0.23   (0.73)   (0.76)  
2021   18.41   0.55   12.53   13.08   (0.50)    
2020(1)   25.00   0.60   (6.45)   (5.85)   (0.74)    
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF
2023***   19.91   0.36   (2.52)   (2.16)      
2023   22.68   0.40   (2.77)   (2.37)   (0.40)    
2022   32.10   0.39   (9.18)   (8.79)   (0.33)   (0.30)  
2021(2)   25.00   (0.07)   7.32   7.25     (0.15)  
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF
2023***   17.76   0.07   (2.83)   (2.76)      
2023   19.72   0.08   (1.99)   (1.91)   (0.05)    
2022   23.08   0.04   (3.40)   (3.36)      
2021(3)   25.00   (0.06)   (1.86)   (1.92)      
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF
2023***   19.91   0.31   (3.67)   (3.36)      
2023   19.79   0.26   0.06   0.32   (0.20)    
2022   25.82   0.15   (6.06)   (5.91)   (0.12)    
2021(4)   25.00   (0.05)   0.87   0.82      

 

* 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.
*** For the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.
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.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
(1) The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.
(3) The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
(4) The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

 

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

 

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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, as
applicable)
(%)~
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets
(%)
  Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
                               
  25.63   2.15   30,758   0.24   0.59   3.31   4 †† 
(0.99)   25.09   (12.12)   30,112   0.24   0.59   3.55   50  
(1.49)   29.73   0.57   32,699   0.23   0.58   2.52   23  
(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 †† 
                               
  17.75   (10.85)   4,438   0.59   0.59   3.81   25 †† 
(0.40)   19.91   (10.38)   4,977   0.59   0.59   1.97   42  
(0.63)   22.68   (27.63)   7,938   0.59   0.59   1.30   57  
(0.15)   32.10   29.05   12,839   0.58   0.58   (0.35)   30 †† 
                               
  15.00   (15.54)   11,999   0.65   0.79   0.85   35 †† 
(0.05)   17.76   (9.62)   15,096   0.65   0.79   0.47   25  
  19.72   (14.56)   21,696   0.65   0.79   0.17   58  
  23.08   (7.68)   118,880   0.64   0.78   (0.64)   59 †† 
                               
  16.55   (16.88)   5,794   0.69   0.69   3.49   13 †† 
(0.20)   19.91   1.64   6,970   0.69   0.69   1.32   46  
(0.12)   19.79   (22.98)   44,529   0.68   0.68   0.63   62  
  25.82   3.28   54,219   0.68   0.68   (0.63)   50 †† 

 

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

 

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Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

For the Periods Ended September 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

For the Years/Periods Ended March 31

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 SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF
2023***   16.89   0.02   (4.18)   (4.16)      
2023   18.76   (0.07)   (1.80)   (1.87)      
2022   21.06   (0.14)   (2.16)   (2.30)      
2021(1)   25.00   (0.03)   (3.91)   (3.94)      
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF
2023***   13.30   0.01   (1.27)   (1.26)      
2023   13.93   0.05   (0.66)   (0.61)   (0.02)    
2022(2)   25.00   0.01   (11.08)   (11.07)      
KraneShares China Innovation ETF
2023***   15.97   (0.01)   (2.25)   (2.26)      
2023   18.92   (0.01)   (1.29)   (1.30)     (1.11)   (0.54)
2022(3)   25.00   (0.01)   (6.03)   (6.04)   (0.04)    
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF
2023***   26.29   0.59   0.13   0.72      
2023(4)   25.00   0.37   1.14   1.51   (0.22)    
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF
2023***   21.26   (0.02)   1.14   1.12   (5.14)    
2023(5)   25.00   (0.01)   (0.91)   (0.92)   (2.09)     (0.73)
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF
2023***(6)   25.00     (0.29)   (0.29)      
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF
2023***(7)   25.00   0.05   (1.62)   (1.57)      

 

* 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.
~ During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).
*** For the six-month period ended September 30, 2023.
(1) The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.
(2) The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2021.
(3) The Fund commenced operations on October 5, 2021.
(4) The Fund commenced operations on September 15, 2022.
(5) The Fund commenced operations on January 12, 2023.
(6) The Fund commenced operations on August 25, 2023.
(7) The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2023.

 

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

 

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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, as
applicable)
(%)~
  Ratio of Net
Investment
Income (Loss)
to Average Net
Assets
(%)
  Portfolio
Turnover
(%)
                               
  12.73   (24.63)   32,472   0.89   0.89   0.30   14 †† 
  16.89   (9.97)   48,130   0.89   0.89   (0.44)   43  
  18.76   (10.92)   65,674   0.88   0.88   (0.57)   78  
  21.06   (15.76)   93,722   0.88   0.88   (0.88)   12 †† 
                               
  12.04   (9.47)   6,620   0.69   0.69   0.17   22 †† 
(0.02)   13.30   (4.37)   7,315   0.69   0.69   0.42   126  
  13.93   (44.28)   5,570   0.68   0.68   0.09   60 †† 
                               
  13.71   (14.15)   1,371   0.11   0.26   (0.09)   4 †† 
(1.65)   15.97   (6.60)   1,597   0.14   0.26   (0.03)   4  
(0.04)   18.92   (24.19)   2,838   0.25   0.25   (0.06)   4 †† 
                               
  27.01   2.74   2,701   0.69   0.69   4.27   35 †† 
(0.22)   26.29   6.08   2,629   0.68   0.68   2.68   35 †† 
                               
(5.14)   17.24   6.46   109,491   0.26   0.26   (0.20)   1 †† 
(2.82)   21.26   (3.56)   5,314   0.26   0.26   (0.14)   †† 
                               
  24.71   (1.16)   4,942   0.10   0.10   (0.05)   †† 
                               
  23.43   (6.28)   1,758   0.69   0.69   2.83   †† 

 

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

 

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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 (the “Investment Company Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of September 30, 2023, the Trust had thirty-three operational series. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the following 21 series: KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF, KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index 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 Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF, KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF, KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF, KraneShares China Innovation ETF, KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF, KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF, KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF and KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF, KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF and KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF are diversified Funds. All other Funds are non-diversified Funds, as defined under Section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act. 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. As of September 30, 2023, Central Huijin Investment Limited, a mainland Chinese-domiciled entity, and HKSCC Nominees Limited, held approximately 40.1% and 39.4%, 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.

 

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (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 25,000, 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 series of the Trust. Only Authorized Participants can redeem and purchase Creation Units of Shares

 

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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 of the following Funds is to seek to provide a total return or investments results that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of 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 50 Connect Index ETF   MSCI China A 50 Connect Index
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF   Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond 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 Index ETF   MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF   Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF   MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 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
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF   Hang Seng TECH Index
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF   S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats® Index
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF   Solactive Global Luxury Index

 

KraneShares China Innovation ETF, KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF, and Kraneshares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF invest in underlying funds but do not directly 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”).

 

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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.

 

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 (as defined below) and determined as of the regularly scheduled close of normal trading on each day that the NYSE is scheduled to be open for business (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time). Any assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted into U.S. dollars at the current market rates on the date of valuation as quoted by one or more sources.

 

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 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 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.

 

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 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. 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, except as discussed below for FLEX 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. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) options are valued based upon prices determined by the applicable independent, third party pricing agent.

 

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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. As of and during the period ended September 30, 2023, the Funds did not hold swaps or foreign currency forward contracts.

 

FLEX (short for flexible) options are normally valued using a model-based price provided by a third-party pricing vendor. On days when a trade in a FLEX options occurs, the trade price will be used to value such FLEX options in lieu of the model price.

 

On certain days, the settlement price for futures may not be available at the time the Fund calculates its NAV. On such days, the best available price (which is typically the last trade price) may be used to value futures.

 

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).

 

Securities issued by a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fund will be valued at the subsidiary’s net asset value, which will be determined using the same pricing policies and procedures applicable to the Fund.

 

Investments 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 third-party pricing agents pursuant to established methodologies, are fair valued in accordance with the Adviser’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. 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 Adviser 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’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 based on that day’s opening price (“Collared Securities”). Fair value determinations for Collared Securities will generally be capped based on any applicable pre-determined “limit down” or “limit up” prices established by the relevant foreign securities exchange. As an example, China A-Shares can only

 

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be plus or minus ten percent in one day of trading in the relevant mainland China equity market. As a result, the fair value price determination 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 its Underlying Index.

 

Trading in securities on many foreign exchanges is normally completed before the close of business on each Business Day (a “Business Day”, as used herein, is any day on which the Exchange is open for business). 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 a Fund’s 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 a Fund’s 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 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.

 

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).

 

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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 (the “Code”), 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.

 

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 September 30, 2023, 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.

 

OPTIONS — The KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF writes (sells) at the money FLexible EXchange® call options (“FLEX options”) on the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (“Underlying Fund”). The KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF will cover such options by holding the Underlying Fund. FLEX options are exchange-traded options contracts with uniquely customizable terms like exercise price, style, and expiration date. Each FLEX option written will generally (i) have an expiration date greater than 30 days; (ii) have an exercise price generally at the prevailing market price of the Underlying Fund; and (iii) be traded on a national securities exchange. The KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF will attempt to hold each FLEX option written until expiration. However, if there are redemptions in the

 

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KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF, it may not be able to hold such options until expiration. In addition, each FLEX option written generally will only be subject to exercise on its expiration date.

 

As of September 30, 2023, the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF had open written option positions. Refer to the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF’s Schedule of Investments for details regarding open options as of September 30, 2023. All options held during the period were equity options.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2023, the average monthly cost for written options held during the period by the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF was $2,918,570.

 

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.

 

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund, except for the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF, the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF and the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF, intends to pay out dividends, if any, at least annually; each of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF, the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF and the KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF intend to pay out dividends, if any, at least monthly. 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 BBH Overdraft Base Rate 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 in an amount equal to at least 100% 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

 

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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 4).

 

The following table discloses the securities on loan as of September 30, 2023:

 

KraneShares Funds   Market Value
Securities on Loan
    Cash Collateral for
Securities on Loan
 
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF   $ 87,004,801     $ 90,193,314  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF     324,536       340,822  
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     15,254,850       15,913,771  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF     827,432       869,140  

 

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 25,000 Shares, 50,000 Shares, 100,000 Shares, or multiples thereof). In its discretion, the Trust reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of each Fund’s shares that constitute a Creation Unit.

 

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 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 period ended September 30, 2023:

 

KraneShares Funds   Creation
Unit
Shares
    Standard
Transaction
Fee -
Subscriptions
    Value at
September 30,
2023
    Standard
Transaction
Fee -
Redemptions
    Maximum
Variable
Transaction
Fee*
 
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF     50,000     $ 1,700     $ 1,135,500     $ 1,700       2.00 %
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF     50,000       500       1,379,500       500       2.00 %
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF     50,000       850       1,131,500       850       2.00 %
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF     50,000       500       1,522,000       500       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF     50,000       4,250       983,000       4,250       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF     50,000       3,600       1,057,500       3,600       2.00 %
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF     50,000       1,500       708,500       1,500       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF     50,000       800       1,256,500       800       2.00 %

 

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KraneShares Funds   Creation
Unit
Shares
    Standard
Transaction
Fee -
Subscriptions
    Value at
September 30,
2023
    Standard
Transaction
Fee -
Redemptions
    Maximum
Variable
Transaction
Fee*
 
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     50,000     $ 800     $ 1,380,000     $ 800       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF     50,000       1,200       894,000       1,200       2.00 %
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF     50,000       600       1,241,000       600       2.00 %
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF     50,000       2,100       974,500       2,100       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF     100,000       15,000       2,563,000       15,000       2.00 %
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF     50,000       2,100       887,500       2,100       2.00 %
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF     50,000       500       750,000       500       2.00 %
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF     50,000       500       827,500       500       2.00 %
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF     50,000       2,250       636,500       2,250       2.00 %
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF     50,000       550       602,000       550       2.00 %
KraneShares China Innovation ETF     50,000       50       685,500       50       2.00 %
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF     50,000       1,800       1,350,500       1,800       2.00 %
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF     50,000       10       862,000       10       2.00 %
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF     50,000       15       1,235,500       15       2.00 %
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF     25,000       625       585,750       625       2.00 %

 

* As a percentage of the Creation Unit(s) purchased/redeemed.

 

The Adviser may adjust the transaction fees from time to time based on actual experience.

 

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 show the derivatives categorized by underlying risk exposure.

 

The fair value of derivative instruments located on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2023 was as follows:

 

KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF        
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location   Asset
Derivatives
    Liability
Derivatives
 
Equity contracts   Options and Swaptions written, at value   $     $ 3,697,049  

 

 

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KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF

           
    Asset     Liability  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Location   Derivatives     Derivatives  
  $     $ 3,697,049  

 

The effect of derivative instruments on the Statements of Operations for the period ended September 30, 2023:

 

Amount of realized gain or (loss) on derivatives recognized in income:

 

Change in unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) on derivatives recognized in income:

 

KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF

 

Derivatives Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments   Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
Equity contracts   $ 6,415,501     $ 1,547,279  
  $ 6,415,501     $ 1,547,279  

 

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) determine which securities are available for loan and notify the securities lending agent for a Fund (the “Agent”), (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 appropriate. The Board 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 Investment Company 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, 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.

 

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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 it 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 50 Connect Index ETF   0.78%
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index 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 Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF   0.68%
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF   0.78%
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF   0.58%
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF   0.58%
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%
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF   0.68%
KraneShares China Innovation ETF   0.25%
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF   0.68%
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF   0.94%*
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF   0.10%
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF   0.68%

 

* The Fund’s management fee of 0.94% of the Fund’s average daily net assets is reduced by the amount of any acquired fund fees and expenses incurred by the Fund that are attributable to the Fund’s investment in affiliated acquired funds such as KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF. This fee reduction is currently expected to be 0.69% of the Fund’s average daily net assets reducing the Fund’s management fee to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

The Adviser bears all of its own costs associated with providing these advisory services.

 

Pursuant to the terms of Fee Waiver Agreements, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the below listed Funds by the following amounts of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2024. The Fee Waiver Agreements may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreements will terminate if the Agreement for a Fund is terminated.

 

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KraneShares Funds   Fee Waiver
Fee
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF   0.23%
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF   0.20%
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF   0.20%
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF   0.20%
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF   0.14%
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF   0.35%
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF   0.14%

 

Effective June 1, 2022, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.15% of the average daily net assets of KraneShares China Innovation ETF. This contractual fee waiver will continue until the date of the Fund’s first investment in an initial public offering (“IPO”) and or a pre-IPO, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the fee waiver will terminate if the Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

 

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 50 Connect Index 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 50 Connect Index ETF, the Adviser pays Bosera a fee equal to 50% of the net revenue the Adviser receives from the Fund. For the services Bosera provides to KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF, the Adviser pays Bosera a twelve basis points (0.12%) sub-advisory fee based upon the monthly average assets under management of KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF.

 

Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (“Nikko”) serves as the investment sub-adviser to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF. Nikko is responsible for the day-to-day investment management of the Fund, subject to the supervision of Krane and the Board. Nikko delegates to its affiliate Nikko Asset Management Asia, Ltd. (“Nikko Asia”), a registered investment adviser with the SEC, certain of its responsibilities for the management of the Fund. Krane has entered into a Sub-Advisory Agreement with Nikko pursuant to which Krane has agreed to pay Nikko 36.77% of the sum of: (i) the total gross advisory fee due to the Adviser from the Fund under the terms of the Agreement minus (ii) any applicable fee waivers from time to time entered into between the Fund and the Adviser.

 

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 Investment Company 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 period ended September 30, 2023, 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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5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the period ended September 30, 2023, 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   $ 3,273,904     $ 4,261,925  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF     1,032,807,419       833,941,185  
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF     99,882,919       121,386,978  
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF     4,296,218       8,529,060  
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF     204,179       1,019,698  
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF     639,607       513,973  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF     4,835,798       16,823,861  
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF     27,499,441       32,717,747  
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     28,012,344       28,825,633  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF     5,525,810       19,987,829  
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF     8,074,695       10,920,071  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF     415,650       410,182  
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF     1,700,449       1,227,998  
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF     1,254,181       1,171,453  
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF     4,864,408       5,555,354  
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF     926,079       817,859  
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF     5,647,744       9,458,577  
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF     1,485,151       1,812,832  
KraneShares China Innovation ETF     52,799       66,299  
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF     863,774       832,511  
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF     61,731,655       61,826,247  
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF     15,978       545,408  
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF     1,270,698       105,831  

 

For the period ended September 30, 2023, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.

 

For the period ended September 30, 2023, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

 

KraneShares Funds   Purchases     Sales     Realized Gain/
(Loss)
 
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF   $ 329,191,412     $ 214,365,647     $ (13,012,541 )
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF           50,736       (1,507 )
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF           5,673,512       (1,220,744 )
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF           803,713       (919 )
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     2,537,455       4,888,876       148,410  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF           368,769       29,589  
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF     119,098,582       5,928,753       659,139  

 

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KraneShares Funds   Purchases     Sales     Realized Gain/
(Loss)
 
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF   $ 7,275,006     $ 2,304,863     $ 65,050  
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF     540,729              

 

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 tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years or periods ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 were as follows:

 

KraneShares Funds   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Totals  
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF                                
2023   $ 209,433     $ 57,708     $     $ 267,141  
2022     576,817       666,089             1,242,906  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF                                
2023   $     $     $     $  
2022           455,309,639             455,309,639  
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF                                
2023   $ 9,640,424     $ 101,634,817     $     $ 111,275,241  
2022     8,007,641       56,352,008             64,359,649  
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF                                
2023   $ 93,427     $     $ 233,872     $ 327,299  
2022     936,375                   936,375  
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF                                
2023   $ 192,809     $ 119,165     $     $ 311,974  
2022     280,169       648,696             928,865  
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF                                
2023   $ 215,731     $     $     $ 215,731  
2022     297,852                   297,852  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF                                
2023   $     $     $     $  
2022     250,511                   250,511  
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF                                
2023   $ 337,960     $ 1,438,072     $     $ 1,776,032  
2022     750,577       6,939             757,516  
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF                                
2023   $ 2,090,551     $     $     $ 2,090,551  
2022     16,115,832       5,768,425             21,884,257  

 

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KraneShares Funds   Ordinary
Income
    Long-Term
Capital Gain
    Return of
Capital
    Totals  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF                                
2023   $ 50,955     $     $     $ 50,955  
2022           21,078,396             21,078,396  
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF                                
2023   $ 2,002,618     $     $     $ 2,002,618  
2022     1,214,239             192,065       1,406,304  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF                                
2023   $ 4,560     $     $     $ 4,560  
2022     10,783                   10,783  
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF                                
2023   $ 693,378     $     $     $ 693,378  
2022     681,402       660,110             1,341,512  
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF                                
2023   $ 100,843     $     $     $ 100,843  
2022     219,611                   219,611  
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF                                
2023   $ 45,914     $     $     $ 45,914  
2022                        
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF                                
2023   $ 68,755     $     $     $ 68,755  
2022     267,348                   267,348  
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF                                
2023   $     $     $     $  
2022                        
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF                                
2023   $ 11,428     $     $     $ 11,428  
2022                        
KraneShares China Innovation ETF                                
2023   $     $ 110,615     $ 53,934     $ 164,549  
2022     3,228       1,058             4,286  
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF                                
2023   $ 22,329     $     $     $ 22,329  
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF                                
2023   $ 395,952     $     $ 139,051     $ 535,003  

 

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As of March 31, 2023, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (distributable losses) were as follows:

 

    KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF
    KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A 50
Connect
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Bloomberg
China Bond
Inclusion
Index ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 32,495     $ 42,166,340     $     $  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (1,226,300 )     (1,191,143,119 )     (71,581,132 )     (28,413 )
Post October Losses           (887,681,082 )            
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals                 (602,309 )      
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     (71,149 )     (3,300,925,375 )     (95,050,139 )     (292,191 )
Other Temporary Differences           1       (303,983 )     (3 )
Total Distributable Losses   $ (1,264,954 )   $ (5,337,583,235 )   $ (167,537,563 )   $ (320,607 )

 

    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
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 23,929     $ 17,410     $ 27,451     $  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (5,474,769 )     (3,191,194 )     (36,647,128 )     (30,716,725 )
Post October Losses                       (191,872 )
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     (1,648,547 )     (1,219,823 )     (18,547,775 )     (41,525,364 )
Other Temporary Differences     3             (1 )      
Total Distributable Losses   $ (7,099,384 )   $ (4,393,607 )   $ (55,167,453 )   $ (72,433,961 )

 

    KraneShares
Electric
Vehicles and
Future Mobility
Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI All China
Health Care
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Asia Pacific
High Income
Bond ETF
    KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Healthcare
Index ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 90,533     $ 87,921     $ 547,248     $  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (47,045,059 )     (40,418,259 )     (8,222,667 )     (841,415 )
Post October Losses                       (1,992 )
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     (50,752,445 )     (36,655,486 )     (926,347 )     (821,449 )
Other Temporary Differences           1       31,582        
Total Distributable Losses   $ (97,706,971 )   $ (76,985,823 )   $ (8,570,184 )   $ (1,664,856 )

 

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    KraneShares
MSCI Emerging
Markets ex
China Index ETF
    KraneShares
MSCI China
ESG Leaders
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CICC China
5G &
Semiconductor
Index ETF
    KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer
Leaders
Index ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $ 153,114     $ 33,045     $     $  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (1,531,324 )     (2,261,521 )     (10,998,460 )     (19,363,165 )
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals                 (22,431 )     (1,098 )
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     (3,765,032 )     (1,410,143 )     (3,690,912 )     (1,557,715 )
Other Temporary Differences     2       (3 )     (2 )     (3 )
Total Distributable Losses   $ (5,143,240 )   $ (3,638,622 )   $ (14,711,805 )   $ (20,921,981 )

 

    KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF
    KraneShares
Hang Seng
TECH Index ETF
    KraneShares
China
Innovation ETF
    KraneShares
S&P Pan
Asia Dividend
Aristocrats
Index ETF
 
Undistributed Ordinary Income   $     $ 21,861     $     $ 31,646  
Capital Loss Carryforwards     (19,056,687 )     (2,908,579 )     (121,539 )     (1,654 )
Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals     (94,680 )           (422 )      
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency     (6,364,498 )     (1,005,455 )     (729,487 )     98,888  
Other Temporary Differences     (4 )     1       2        
Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)   $ (25,515,869 )   $ (3,892,172 )   $ (851,446 )   $ 128,880  

 

    KraneShares
China Internet
and Covered
Call Strategy
ETF
 
Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency     (528,078 )
Other Temporary Differences     (1 )
Total Distributable Losses   $ (528,079 )

 

Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023 and November 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023, 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, PFICs mark to market, perpetual bond adjustments, and book adjustments not recognized for tax.

 

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The Funds have capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 

KraneShares Funds   Short-Term Loss     Long-Term Loss     Total  
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF   $ 1,221,254     $ 5,046     $ 1,226,300  
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF     613,197,112       577,946,007       1,191,143,119  
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF     62,330,691       9,250,441       71,581,132  
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF     22,024       6,389       28,413  
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF     196,232       5,278,537       5,474,769  
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF     2,378,781       812,413       3,191,194  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF     21,320,388       15,326,740       36,647,128  
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF     5,134,830       25,581,895       30,716,725  
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     29,718,100       17,326,959       47,045,059  
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF     3,901,437       36,516,822       40,418,259  
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF     6,743,141       1,479,526       8,222,667  
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF     533,970       307,445       841,415  
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF     10,980       1,520,344       1,531,324  
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF     307,053       1,954,468       2,261,521  
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF     8,222,486       2,775,974       10,998,460  
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF     6,819,078       12,544,087       19,363,165  
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF     7,176,205       11,880,482       19,056,687  
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF     2,115,907       792,672       2,908,579  
KraneShares China Innovation ETF     15,404       106,135       121,539  
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF     1,654             1,654  

 

During the year ended March 31, 2023, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards, to offset capital gains:

 

KraneShares Funds   Amount
Utilized
 
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF   $ 60,113  

 

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 PFICs. The federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at September 30, 2023 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   $ 5,016,861     $ 109,232     $ (585,558 )   $ (476,326 )
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF     7,151,435,106       205,745,732       (1,659,510,294 )     (1,453,764,562 )
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF     462,985,723       4,548,345       (87,079,161 )     (82,530,816 )
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF     3,136,898       —        (168,041 )     (168,041 )
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF     8,805,567       261,759       (2,228,564 )     (1,966,805 )

 

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KraneShares Funds   Federal Tax
Cost
    Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
    Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
    Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF   $ 5,520,198     $ 342,215     $ (1,645,113 )   $ (1,302,898 )
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF     21,071,406       647,146       (10,015,344 )     (9,368,198 )
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF     98,579,470       5,947,910       (26,828,493 )     (20,880,583 )
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF     228,842,710       9,559,821       (60,479,207 )     (50,919,386 )
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF     82,622,262       2,529,253       (17,262,872 )     (14,733,619 )
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF     15,026,972       74,946       (988,054 )     (913,108 )
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF     2,805,910       105,494       (961,769 )     (856,275 )
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF     33,883,340       1,919,456       (5,218,034 )     (3,298,578 )
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF     5,269,227       260,014       (1,100,569 )     (840,555 )
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF     14,168,109       577,786       (2,752,743 )     (2,174,957 )
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF     6,955,654       22,460       (1,188,681 )     (1,166,221 )
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF     44,503,524       350,283       (12,540,336 )     (12,190,053 )
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF     5,729,454       843,842       (657,345 )     186,497  
KraneShares China Innovation ETF     2,281,345             (923,959 )     (923,959 )
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF     2,683,655       199,325       (224,489 )     (25,164 )
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF     112,276,414             (625,645 )     (625,645 )
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF     4,502,764             (62,590 )     (62,590 )
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF     1,701,415       1,512       (71,785 )     (70,273 )

 

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,

 

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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 were extended to December 31, 2025.

 

7. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

 

As with all exchange-traded funds (“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”.

 

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. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability. In addition, the Chinese economy is export-driven and highly reliant on trade with key partners. 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.

 

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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. 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.

 

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.

 

CONCENTRATION RISK — Because the assets of certain Funds 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.

 

CURRENCY RISK — The Funds’ 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

 

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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.

 

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. Derivatives may at times be highly illiquid, and the Fund may not be able to close out or sell a derivative at a particular time or at an anticipated price. Derivatives can be difficult to value and valuation may be more difficult in times of market turmoil. There may be imperfect correlation between the derivative and that of the reference asset, resulting 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 make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of derivative. 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. That risk is generally thought to be greater with over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives than with derivatives that are exchange traded or centrally cleared. 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.

 

EMERGING MARKETS RISK — A Funds’ 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.

 

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 and 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 a position, which may cause the Funds to suffer significant losses and difficulties in meeting redemptions. Liquidity risk may be the result of, among other things, market turmoil, the reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants, or the lack of an active trading market. Markets for securities or financial instruments could be disrupted by a number of events, including, but not limited to, an economic crisis, natural disasters, new legislation or regulatory changes inside or outside the U.S. Liquid investments may become less liquid after being purchased by the Fund, particularly during periods of market stress. In addition, if a number of securities held by the Fund stop trading, it may have a cascading effect and cause the Fund to halt trading. Volatility in market prices will increase the risk of the Fund being subject to a trading halt. Certain countries in which the Fund may invest may be subject to extended settlement delays and/or foreign holidays, during which the Fund will unlikely be able to convert holdings to cash.

 

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

 

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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.

 

NON-DIVERSIFIED FUND RISK — Because a 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.

 

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 by a pricing service at an evaluated price. These valuations involve subjectivity and different market participants may assign different prices to the same investment. As a result, there is a risk that a Fund may not be able to sell an investment at the price assigned to the investment 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 September 30, 2023, 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 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.

 

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.

 

In preparing these financial statements, management has evaluated the need for additional disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued. On October 18, 2023, the Board approved the liquidation of the KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF, and KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF. The Funds were liquidated on October 27, 2023.

 

171

 

 

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited) (concluded)

 

Based on this evaluation, no additional disclosures or adjustments were required to the financial statements as of the date the financial statements were issued.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

 

Approval of the Existing Advisory Agreement and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

At a meeting held on May 24-25, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “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 renewal of:

 

the existing investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust on behalf of each of the following separate series of the Trust that operate as exchange-traded funds (collectively, the “Funds”):

 

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (“KHYB”);

 

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (“KBND”);

 

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (“KBA”);

 

KraneShares China Innovation ETF (“KGRO”);

 

KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF (“KLIP”);

 

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

 

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (“KBUY”);

 

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (“KFYP”);

 

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (“KWEB”);

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (“KARS”);

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (“KEMQ”);

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (“KMED”);

 

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (“KTEC”);

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (“KURE”);

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (“KALL”);

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (“KGRN”);

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (“KESG”);

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (“KEMX”);

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (“OBOR”);

 

KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF (“KDIV”); and

 

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (“KSTR”).

 

the existing sub-advisory agreement (the “Bosera Agreement”) between Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera”) and Krane, on behalf of KBA and KSTR; and

 

the existing sub-advisory agreement (the “Nikko Agreement”) between Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. (“Nikko”) and Krane on behalf of KHYB.

 

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Bosera and Nikko are referred to collectively herein as the “Sub-Advisers.” The Bosera Agreement and the Nikko Agreement are referred to collectively herein as the “Sub-Advisory Agreements,” and the Sub-Advisory Agreements and the Advisory Agreement are collectively referred to as the “Agreements.”

 

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on May 24, 2023, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written requests relating to the Board’s consideration of the Advisory Agreement with respect to each of the Funds. The Board also considered information provided by each Sub-Adviser in response to separate written requests directed to each Sub-Adviser.

 

The Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane and each Sub-Adviser is an ongoing one, and the Board considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided to each Fund by Krane and (as applicable) a Sub-Adviser. The Board also receives additional information from Krane outside of the regularly scheduled Board meetings, including at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees.

 

In evaluating the Agreements, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to each Fund by Krane and, if applicable, by its respective Sub-Adviser; (2) the compensation paid by each Fund under the Advisory Agreement; (3) the costs of the services provided by Krane and the profitability of Krane with respect to its relationship with the Funds; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the unitary fee charged to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement will enable investors in the Funds to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane and the Sub-Advisers receive from their respective relationship with the Funds.

 

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the May 24, 2023 executive session of the Independent Trustees and the May 24-25, 2023 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services provided by Krane and the Sub-Advisers under the Agreements. The Board considered the responsibilities of Krane with respect to each Fund under the Advisory Agreement, including its obligation to oversee the services provided by the Sub-Advisers, as applicable. The Board also discussed the nature, quality and extent of services provided by Bosera under the Bosera Agreement and Nikko under the Nikko Agreement.

 

The Advisory Agreement

 

The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane’s senior personnel who provide services to the Funds managed directly by Krane and also considered the expertise of Krane personnel charged with oversight of the Sub-Advisers.

 

The Board recognized that Krane has invested and continues to invest significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and the Funds. The Board noted that Krane, together with the Sub-Advisers (if applicable), is responsible for assessing the market appeal and the investment strategy of each Fund, and that Krane continually seeks to create new series of the Trust that address unique investment strategies.

 

The Board considered that Krane is responsible for arranging and overseeing service providers for the Trust.

 

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The Board also considered that Krane has established a securities lending program for the benefit of certain Funds.

 

The Board noted that Krane continues to evaluate its existing compliance and operational staff, as well as its investment personnel, and that Krane continually seeks to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas and to invest in additional resources as its business continues to grow. The Board noted the increased number of compliance personnel and investment in technology to facilitate oversight of various compliance matters.

 

The Board considered the financial condition of Krane and noted that Krane is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources.

 

The Bosera Agreement

 

The Board noted the reorganization of Bosera’s ownership that was reported earlier in the year, and the continued involvement of the prior portfolio management team for both KBA and KSTR after such reorganization.

 

The Board took note of the significant experience of Bosera’s portfolio management team for KBA with respect to investments in mainland China and access to the China A Share market.

 

The Board noted Bosera’s access to the SSE Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market), and the experience of the KSTR portfolio management team with respect to investments in China domestic technology companies.

 

The Board considered the continued development of Bosera’s compliance function and its long-term relationship with the Adviser.

 

The Nikko Agreement

 

The Board noted that investors in KHYB have access to a portfolio managed by one of the largest asset management firms in Asia with significant experience managing fixed income portfolios in Japan and across Asia.

 

The Board considered that KHYB invests in high-yield bonds across the Asia Pacific region.

 

The Board considered that the lead portfolio manager of KHYB has a significant tenure at Nikko and is supported by a large and experienced fixed income team. The Board noted that they had an opportunity to speak with representatives of the KHYB portfolio management team during the year.

 

B. Investment Performance

 

The Board noted that it considers the performance of each Fund versus an identified Morningstar peer group at each regular meeting of the Board. At the meeting, the Board considered each Fund’s performance versus its broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane and, in certain cases, a second peer group curated to better reflect the strategy of a particular Fund. The Board recognized that many of the Funds are in the same Morningstar peer group because they have significant exposure to China, notwithstanding meaningful differences in the Funds’ underlying indexes and investment strategies. The Board noted that it had retained a third-party consultant to review Krane’s peer selection process, and that it discussed with the consultant the limitations of comparisons versus such large and undifferentiated peer groups, considering that the Funds offer shareholders access to unique investment opportunities, particularly in China.

 

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The Board noted that several of the Funds are actively managed, and it considered that the performance of each actively managed Fund relative to its respective peer group is an appropriate measurement of performance. With respect to those Funds that track the performance of an underlying index, however, the Board determined that, although relative performance to a peer group should be considered, the tracking error and/or the tracking difference of each Fund against its underlying index was a more meaningful representation of a Fund’s performance. The Board considered that, at each meeting of the Board it receives reports of the tracking error of each Fund against both its underlying index and key competitors, and noted that Krane recently expanded its quarterly tracking error report to include tracking difference against each such Fund’s underlying index.

 

The Board noted that each passively managed Fund tracked its benchmark within expected ranges over the last year, and that the largest contributors to tracking error with respect to such Funds were adjustments to the portfolios as a result of changes to the underlying benchmarks due to Presidential Executive Order 13959 - Addressing the Threat From Securities Investments That Finance Certain Companies of the People’s Republic of China (“E.O. 13959”). The Board considered that the tracking error of KTEC exceeded 3% for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, and noted that this primarily resulted from adjustments to this portfolio as a result of changes to the underlying benchmarks pursuant to E.O. 13959, and to sampling/rebalancing associated with IRS diversification testing.

 

The Board noted the following with respect to performance of certain funds relative to their identified peer groups:

 

KFYP: The Board noted that KFYP underperformed the median of its peer group for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2023 due to the strong performance of the China growth sector versus the China value sector in Q4 2022. The Board recognized that KFYP outperformed against its peers for the 3-year and 5-year time periods.

 

KHYB: With respect to the long-term relative underperformance of KHYB, which is an actively managed Fund, against the median of its peer group, the Board noted that the Fund’s long-term performance metrics include performance prior to August 2021 when KHYB invested solely in China. The Board considered that recent China real estate market uncertainty and Evergrande debt issues had added pressure to the Asian U.S. dollar high yield market. The Board also considered that KHYB significantly outperformed the median of its peer group over the one-year period.

 

KWEB: The Board noted that KWEB’s 3- and 5-year returns were below the median for its performance peer group due to increasing regulatory pressure from the Chinese government on the internet sector, a delisting threat from the U.S. government, and a slowdown in retail sales impacted by Covid-related lockdowns in China. The Board recognized that KWEB’s 1-year return is above the median of its performance peer group as a result of the diminishing risk of delisting and an improving regulatory environment in China.

 

KBA: The Board noted that KBA underperformed against the median for its performance peer group for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2023, because the improving regulatory environment in China resulted in improved performance of offshore listed companies versus the China A-shares market.

 

KALL: The Board considered that KALL’s relative underperformance measured against the median for its performance peer group for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2023, resulted

 

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in part from the impact of COVID-19 on the general healthcare services industry in China, and increasing regulations in such industry.

 

KESG: The Board noted that KESG’s 1-year and since inception performance underperformed versus the median for its Morningstar performance peer group. The Board considered that KESG’s focus on ESG resulted in increased exposure to new China sectors such as consumer, communication services and health care, which have underperformed in the period since KESG’s inception.

 

KSTR: The Board considered that KSTR has broad exposure to China domestic technology companies which resulted in longer-term performance at the median of its peer group. The Board noted that the underperformance against the median for the 1-year period resulted from increasing U.S. restrictions on investments in China’s technology sector.

 

KHYB: The Board recognized that although KHYB has underperformed since inception, it outperformed against its peer group median in the past year mainly due to spreads tightening in Asia, while most other bond markets contended with steep drawdowns from rising U.S. interest rates.

 

KEMQ: The Board recognized the underperformance of KEMQ measured against its peer group median due to market volatility in the emerging markets internet sector, especially the China internet sector. The Board also noted that regulatory uncertainty from both China and the U.S., and a slowing consumer spending, contributed to performance issues overall in the sector.

 

KURE: The Board noted that KURE underperformed versus the median of its peer group for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2023, due to industry regulations and COVID-19’s disruption of general healthcare services. The Board recognized that KURE’s performance was above the median for the 3-year and since inception periods.

 

KMED: The Board noted that KMED underperformed the peer median for the 1-year and since inception periods ended March 31, 2023, because the pandemic disrupted general healthcare services, while vaccine related companies benefited.

 

The Board also considered other factors, including the use of fair value pricing by the Funds and the Funds’ asset inflows and outflows, which affect the performance of the Funds but not their underlying indices (if applicable). The Board considered that these factors can be expected to primarily affect the Funds’ tracking error (if applicable).

 

C. Compensation

 

The Board considered that, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Krane has entered into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for each Fund. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane is responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by a Fund, including those of the Fund’s principal service providers and Sub-Adviser (if applicable). The Board considered the information provided by Krane regarding the amounts it pays to the Funds’ service providers under the unitary fee arrangement. The Board reviewed and considered the fees paid by each Fund in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services provided or obtained by Krane. The Board also considered that Krane has imposed fee waivers on certain Funds and considered the net expense ratios of the Funds compared to those of their peer groups.

 

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The Board noted that the management fees paid by many of the Funds are higher than the median management fee within their respective Morningstar peer groups and that the total expense ratios of many Funds are managed through the use of expense waivers. The Board considered that the Morningstar peer groups for the Funds do not reflect the unique exposure and thematic approach of the Funds and considered that the Funds’ total expense ratios are generally consistent with those of their direct peers. The Board considered that Krane applies a methodical and consistent approach to pricing the Funds and conducts significant competitive research with respect to such pricing. The Board considered that the Funds offer unique investment exposure for investors in U.S. registered funds and considered the operational costs incurred by Krane under the unitary fee structure. The Board also considered the effect of each Fund’s assets under management on its net expense ratio.

 

Although the Board received information regarding the fees paid to the Sub-Advisers under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, the Board noted the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and the Sub-Advisers with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. The Board also considered that Krane (and not the Funds) pays each Sub-Adviser’s fees.

 

D. Costs and Profitability

 

The Board reviewed a report of fund-by-fund profitability prepared by Krane. The Board noted it had retained an independent third-party to review Krane’s profitability methodology and that it had the opportunity to discuss with the consultant Krane’s profitability methodology and the consultant’s views regarding the level of profitability reported by Krane versus the limited amount of publicly available information regarding the profitability of other registered investment advisers.

 

The Board noted that Krane continues to waive fees for some of the Funds. The Board also considered that although Krane is profitable, it was not making a profit from its relationship with all of the Funds under the Advisory Agreement. The Board considered Krane’s commitment to the success of the Funds and the use of a unitary fee structure under which Krane bears the risk if certain of the Funds’ expenses increase or if a Fund’s assets fail to increase to a level sufficient to cover such expenses. The Board recognized that the volatility in asset flows experienced by the Funds and Krane overall can directly affect Krane’s profitability. The Board also considered that Krane has established a securities lending program for the benefit of certain of the Funds and that fees earned by Krane from such Funds can affect the profitability of such Funds.

 

The Board considered the effect of each Fund’s assets under management on the potential profitability of such Fund under the unitary fee structure in light of the costs associated with the personnel, systems and equipment necessary to manage the Funds and to meet the regulatory and compliance requirements of the SEC and other regulatory bodies, as well as other expenses Krane pays in accordance with the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Board did not consider information regarding the costs of services provided or profits realized by the Sub-Advisers from their relationships with the Funds, noting the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and the Sub-Advisers with respect to the negotiation of the sub-advisory fee rate on behalf of each Fund. The Board considered that Krane, and not the Funds, is responsible for paying the sub-advisory fees under each Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 

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E. Other Benefits

 

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the Funds’ operations, including benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the assets of certain Funds to engage in soft dollar transactions and the existence of a securities lending program for certain Funds. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the Funds.

 

F. Economies of Scale

 

The Board considered that each Fund is managed by Krane pursuant to a unitary fee advisory agreement, pursuant to which Krane bears all of the Fund’s expenses until it gathers sufficient assets under management to, in effect, pay its own costs. As a result, the Board observed, Krane typically subsidizes each Fund for a period of time following its inception. The Board also considered that Krane continues to reinvest a significant portion of its profits in its business, including through the addition of compliance and operations personnel and investment in new compliance systems, and that any economies of scale are shared with the Funds in this manner. The Board determined to continue monitoring for potential economies of scale, but concluded that, at present, they were not a material factor for the Board to consider in connection with the renewal of the Advisory Agreement.

 

G. Conclusion

 

The Board did not identify any single factor as being of paramount importance to its review, and different Trustees may have given different weight to different factors in their review of the Agreements. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Agreements. The Board noted that, as in the past, it will continue to monitor the 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 in light of the factors considered by the Board.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreement

 

At a meeting held on May 24-25, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “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 (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF (“KEM” or “New Fund”), a new series of the Trust.

 

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on May 24, 2023, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request for information regarding the New Fund and the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Board noted that it considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane to each series of the Trust, and that such information will include information related to the New Fund after it is operational. The Board considered that the Independent Trustees also receive additional information outside of regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees. As a result, the Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane and each series of the Trust is an ongoing one.

 

In evaluating the Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the New Fund by Krane; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the New Fund under the Advisory Agreement and any related fee waiver; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and the profitability expectations of Krane with respect to its relationship with the New Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the unitary fee charged under the Advisory Agreement will enable investors in the New Fund to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the New Fund.

 

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the Mary 24, 2023 executive session of the Independent Trustees and May 24-25, 2023 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the New Fund under the Advisory Agreement. The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane personnel who will provide services to the New Fund.

 

The Board considered that KEM will operate as a fund-of-funds that invests in two other series of the Trust, KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (“KEMX”) and KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (“KALL”). The Board considered Krane’s representation that KEM will be a unique investment opportunity for retail investors to invest in an active core emerging markets fund that will strategically allocate capital between KEMX and KALL in order to weight exposure to the China market, based on Krane’s outlook for the Chinese market. The Board noted Krane’s experience in managing both KEMX and KALL.

 

The Board recognized that Krane invests significant time and effort in structuring new series of the Trust, including the New Fund. They considered Krane’s evaluation of the market appeal for the New Fund and considered that Krane worked with the Trust’s service providers to manage

 

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the administrative and other requirements for the New Fund. The Board also noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff, as well as its investment professionals, and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board considered Krane’s current ownership structure, financial strength and long-term strategic plans, and noted that Krane is part of a family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.

 

B. Investment Performance

 

The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board also considered that once the New Fund commences operations, the Board will receive regular reports regarding its performance relative to its broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of peers identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the New Fund against the performance of an identified index. The Board considered that there are limited peers available for the New Fund.

 

C. Compensation

 

The Board considered that, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the New Fund. The Board considered the proposed fee for the New Fund compared to its Morningstar universe. The Board considered that Krane will waive any acquired fund fees and expenses due to KEM’s investment in KEMX and KALL, and considered the results of such waiver on KEM’s proposed advisory fee. The Board also considered that under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the New Fund, including those of its principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the New Fund may not be successful in raising sufficient assets to enable Krane to cover the cost of such expenses.

 

D. Costs and Profitability

 

The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the New Fund. The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable it will be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the New Fund will leverage procedures and systems put in place in connection with management of other series of the Trust. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its overall profitability, particularly in light of recent market performance, and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the New Fund could impact such profitability. The Board considered information previously provided by Krane regarding the cost of its services and its profitability with respect to the existing operational series of the Trust. The Board noted Krane’s continuing commitment to operating the Trust and its continued use of a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the expenses of the New Fund.

 

E. Other Benefits

 

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the operations of the New Fund, including, in particular, the effect KEM could have on assets of both KEMX and KALL, and the fees earned by Krane on KEMX and KALL. They noted that it was unlikely that

 

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KEM would participate in the Trust’s securities lending program. The Board considered whether Krane would benefit as a result of its ability to use the New Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions.

 

F. Economies of Scale

 

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the New Fund grows, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the New Fund. The Board noted that the proposed advisory fee for the New Fund does not include breakpoints, and considered that it is not possible—before the commencement of investment operations—to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board also noted that Krane continues to reinvest a portion of its profits in its business, including through the evolution of its compliance and investment infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the New Fund in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the New Fund is newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Advisory Agreement.

 

G. 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 in their review of the Advisory Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Advisory Agreement. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the New Fund 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 Advisory Agreement, were reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.

 

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Approval of Advisory Agreement

 

At a meeting held on August 2-3, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of KraneShares Trust (the “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 (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF (“KLXY” or “New Fund”), a new series of the Trust.

 

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on August 2, 2023, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request for information regarding the New Fund and the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Board noted that it considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane to each series of the Trust, and that going forward such information will include information related to the New Fund after it is operational. The Board considered that the Independent Trustees also receive additional information outside of regularly scheduled Board meetings and at executive sessions held by the Independent Trustees. As a result, the Board considered that its evaluation process with respect to Krane and each series of the Trust is an ongoing one.

 

In evaluating the Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the New Fund by Krane; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the New Fund under the Advisory Agreement; (3) the estimated costs of the services to be provided by Krane and the profitability expectations of Krane with respect to its relationship with the New Fund; (4) the extent to which economies of scale could be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the unitary fee charged under the Advisory Agreement will enable investors in the New Fund to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the New Fund.

 

A. Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

 

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the August 2, 2023 executive session of the Independent Trustees and August 2-3, 2023 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the New Fund under the Advisory Agreement. The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane personnel who will provide services to the New Fund.

 

The Board considered that KLXY will provide indirect exposure to the China market through holdings in securities issued by global luxury brands that have significant exposure to China and its growing middle class. The Board considered that Krane believes that the size of the consumer market in China will result in sustained revenue growth across global luxury brands that have a strong social media presence and perceived status. The Board considered how Krane intends to identify and weight such investments and noted that Krane has previous experience in managing portfolios with indirect exposure to China. The Board also considered the characteristics of the Solactive Global Luxury Index, the New Fund’s underlying index, and that Krane intends to use representative sampling to track the performance of the underlying index.

 

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The Board recognized that Krane invests significant time and effort in structuring new series of the Trust, including the New Fund. The Board considered Krane’s evaluation of the market appeal for the New Fund and considered that Krane worked with the Trust’s service providers to manage the administrative and other requirements for the New Fund. The Board also noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff, as well as its investment professionals, and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board considered Krane’s current ownership structure, financial strength and long-term strategic plans, and noted that Krane is part of a family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.

 

B. Investment Performance

 

The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board considered that once the New Fund commences operations, the Board will receive regular reports regarding its performance relative to its broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of peers identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the performance of the New Fund against the performance of its underlying index. The Board considered that there are limited peers available for the New Fund.

 

C. Compensation

 

The Board considered that, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the New Fund. The Board considered the proposed fee for the New Fund compared to its Morningstar universe, noting that the proposed fees and expenses for KLXY are higher than the median of the peer group. The Board considered that the New Fund will provide unique exposure to the global luxury sector, and that it will maintain a high level of exposure to foreign equity securities, which may effect the cost of managing the New Fund when compared to other funds in Morningstar’s U.S. Consumer Cyclical ETF peer group. The Board also considered that Krane structured the proposed fee for the New Fund in a manner that is consistent with the other thematic series of the Trust. The Board noted that under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the New Fund, including those of its principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the New Fund may not be successful in raising sufficient assets to enable Krane to cover the cost of such expenses.

 

D. Costs and Profitability

 

The Board considered an 18-month pro-forma projected profit and loss statement for the New Fund, including the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the New Fund. The Board recognized that, because the New Fund has not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable it will be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the New Fund will leverage procedures and systems put in place in connection with management of other series of the Trust. The Independent Trustees also considered information from Krane regarding its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the New Fund could impact such profitability. The Board noted Krane’s continuing commitment to operating the Trust and its continued use of a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the expenses of the New Fund.

 

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E. Other Benefits

 

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the operations of the New Fund. They noted that the New Fund could participate in the Trust’s securities lending program. The Board also considered whether Krane would benefit as a result of its ability to use the New Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions.

 

F. Economies of Scale

 

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the New Fund grows, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the New Fund. The Board noted that the proposed advisory fee for the New Fund does not include breakpoints, and considered that it is not possible—before the commencement of investment operations—to accurately evaluate potential economies of scale. The Board also noted that Krane continues to reinvest a portion of its profits in its business, including through the evolution of its compliance and investment infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the New Fund in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the New Fund is newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Advisory Agreement.

 

G. 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 in their review of the Advisory Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Advisory Agreement. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the New Fund 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 Advisory Agreement, were reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.

 

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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 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 (April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023).

 

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 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
4/1/2023
    Ending
Account Value
9/30/2023
    Annualized
Expense
Ratios
    Expenses
Paid During
Period(1)
 
KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 951.80       0.69 %   $ 3.37  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 882.90       0.69 %   $ 3.25  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 867.40       0.56 %   $ 2.61  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.20       0.56       2.83  
                                 
KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 967.60       0.49 %   $ 2.41  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.55       0.49       2.48  
                                 
KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 894.00       0.49 %   $ 2.32  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.55       0.49       2.48  
                                 
KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 942.90       1.00 %   $ 3.84  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.05       1.00       3.99  
                                 
KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 927.40       0.60 %   $ 2.89  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.00       0.60       3.03  
                                 
KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 880.50       0.79 %   $ 3.71  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.05       0.79       3.99  
                                 
KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 902.00       0.72 %   $ 3.42  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.40       0.72       3.64  
                                 
KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 860.90       0.65 %   $ 3.02  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.75       0.65       3.29  
                                 
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 966.60       0.69 %   $ 3.39  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 930.30       0.79 %   $ 3.81  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.05       0.79       3.99  
                                 
KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,021.50       0.24 %   $ 1.21  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.80       0.24       1.21  

 

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Disclosure of Fund Expenses (Unaudited) (concluded)

 

    Beginning
Account Value
4/1/2023
    Ending
Account Value
9/30/2023
    Annualized
Expense
Ratios
    Expenses
Paid During
Period(1)
 
KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 891.50       0.59 %   $ 2.79  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,022.05       0.59       2.98  
                                 
KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 844.60       0.65 %   $ 3.00  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.75       0.65       3.29  
                                 
KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 831.20       0.69 %   $ 3.16  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 753.70       0.89 %   $ 3.90  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,020.55       0.89       4.50  
                                 
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 905.30       0.69 %   $ 3.29  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares China Innovation ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 858.50       0.11 %   $ 0.51  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,024.45       0.11       0.56  
                                 
KraneShares S&P Pan Asia Dividend Aristocrats Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,027.40       0.69 %   $ 3.50  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,021.55       0.69       3.49  
                                 
KraneShares China Internet and Covered Call Strategy ETF                                
Actual Fund Return   $ 1,000.00     $ 1,064.60       0.26 %   $ 1.34  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,023.70       0.26       1.32  
                                 
KraneShares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF                                
Actual Fund Return(2)   $ 1,000.00     $ 988.40       0.10 %   $ 0.10  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,004.95       0.10       0.10  
                                 
KraneShares Global Luxury Index ETF                                
Actual Fund Return(3)   $ 1,000.00     $ 937.20       0.69 %   $ 0.44  
Hypothetical 5% Return     1,000.00       1,002.83       0.69       0.45  

 

(1) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period) unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 37/366 (to reflect the period from 8/24/23- 9/30/23).
(3) Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 24/366 (to reflect the period from 9/6/23- 9/30/23).

 

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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 closing price on the stock exchange on which the Shares of the Funds are listed for trading. 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.

 

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KraneShares Trust:

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

 

Distributor:

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

     

Investment Adviser:

Krane Funds Advisors, LLC

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

 

Administrator:

SEI Investments Global Funds Services

One Freedom Valley Drive

Oaks, PA 19456

     

Sub-Adviser:

Bosera Asset Management

(International) Co., Ltd.

Suite 4109

Jardine House

One Connaught Place

Central, Hong Kong

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:

KPMG LLP

1601 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

     

Sub-Adviser:

Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc.

605 Third Avenue 38th Floor

New York, NY 10158

   

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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