Annual Report

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF
(Formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF
(Formerly, KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays 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
(Formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield 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 Global Carbon Transformation ETF

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF
(Formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF)

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
(Formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
(Formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF)

March 31, 2022

   

 

Table of Contents

Shareholder Letter

 

1

Management Discussion of Fund Performance

 

4

Schedules of Investments/Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

71

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

76

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

79

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

82

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

84

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

93

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

101

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

106

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

110

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

115

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

118

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

124

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

130

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

146

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

152

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

154

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

156

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

158

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

160

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

161

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

165

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

166

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

167

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

 

168

Statements of Operations/Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

176

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

 

184

Financial Highlights/Consolidated Financial Highlights

 

204

Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements

 

212

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

240

Trustee and Officers of the Trust

 

243

Approval of Advisory and Sub-Advisory Agreements

 

246

Disclosure of Fund Expenses

 

254

Notice to Shareholders

 

257

Supplemental Information

 

260

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 http://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 http://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.

 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited)

Dear Shareholders:

We are pleased to send you the Annual Report for KraneShares Exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2022.

For the period, the ETFs delivered the following returns:

Fund

 

Return*

 

Underlying
Index
Return**

 

Morningstar
Peer Group
Median
Return

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (KFYP)

 

2.77

%

 

4.06

%(a)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)

 

-57.99

%

 

-57.84

%(b)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect ETF (KBA)

 

-7.96

%

 

-7.68

%(c)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (KBND)

 

4.89

%

 

7.89

%(d)

 

-2.89

%(2)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (KALL)

 

-24.35

%

 

-24.20

%(e)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (OBOR)

 

-1.11

%

 

-1.07

%(f)

 

14.23

%(3)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (KEMQ)

 

-43.57

%

 

-41.15

%(g)

 

-5.85

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (KGRN)

 

-8.61

%

 

-11.48

%(h)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS)

 

0.04

%

 

2.18

%(i)

 

2.67

%(5)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (KURE)

 

-28.88

%

 

-28.03

%(j)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (KHYB)

 

-19.73

%

 

-22.88

%(k)

 

-6.48

%(6)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (KMED)

 

-25.77

%

 

-25.63

%(l)

 

-5.85

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (KEMX)

 

0.57

%

 

2.07

%(m)

 

-5.85

%(4)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG)

 

-27.63

%

 

-27.10

%(n)

 

N/A

 

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

 

-14.56

%

 

-12.44

%(o)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (KBUY)

 

-22.98

%

 

-21.51

%(p)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR)

 

-10.92

%

 

-9.36

%(q)

 

-23.15

%(1)

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (KTEC)

 

-44.28

%^

 

-43.26

%(r)

 

-26.77

%(1)

KraneShares China Innovation ETF (KGRO)

 

-24.19

%^

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (KGHG)

 

7.84

%^

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (KRBN)

 

64.71

%

 

65.18

%(s)

 

N/A

 

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA)

 

15.24

%^

 

14.59

%(t)

 

N/A

 

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA)

 

3.08

%^

 

2.28

%(u)

 

N/A

 

*       Return based on net asset value as of March 31, 2022

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

**     Return as of March 31, 2022

 

Morningstar Peer
Group Median
Return

 

Morningstar Peer Group Name

   

(1)

 

-23.15%

 

U.S. ETF China Region

   

(2)

 

-2.89%

 

U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond

   

(3)

 

14.23%

 

U.S. ETF Infrastructure

   

(4)

 

-5.85%

 

U.S. ETF Diversified Emerging Markets

   

(5)

 

2.67%

 

U.S. ETF Industrials

   

(6)

 

-6.48%

 

U.S. ETF Emerging Markets Bond

   

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Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (continued)

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

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

(c)    The underlying index for KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF.

(d)    The underlying index for KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion ETF.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(k)    The underlying index for KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.

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

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

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

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

(p)    The underlying index for KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF.

(q)    The underlying index for KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF.

(r)     The underlying index for KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF.

(s)    The underlying index for KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF.

(t)     The underlying index for KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.

(u)    The underlying index for KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.

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

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

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

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

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

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

2

 

Shareholder Letter (Unaudited) (concluded)

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

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

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

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

•   Despite near term volatility due to concerns surrounding inflation, new regulations, and delisting risk, we believe the further development of China’s capital markets offers a long-term growth proposition.

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

Thank you for investing with us.

Jonathan Krane, CEO
March 31, 2022

3

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

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

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

China A Share Review

Global equity markets made upward trends in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

Mainland Chinese equities followed global equities higher in the second half of 2021 but fell slightly in the first three months of 2022. KFYP benefited from its exposure to the materials and industrials sectors, which saw strong performance within China A shares for the period.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period, returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.20% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

4

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 2.77%, while the Underlying Index increased by 4.06%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 39.10% of the portfolio in the Financials sector and 20.17% in the Materials sector.

5

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

2.77

%

 

0.74

%‡

 

5.86

%‡

 

6.57

%‡

 

7.64

%‡

 

7.59

%‡

 

9.75

%‡

 

9.65

%‡

Hybrid KFYP Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

4.06

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

7.77

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

7.44

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.04

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.99

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.16

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 22, 2013.

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

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

6

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)

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

7

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

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

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

China Internet Review

China’s U.S. and Hong Kong-listed internet stocks exhibited a high level of volatility throughout the period due to concerns around the internet regulatory cycle in China and the delisting risk presented by the U.S. Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). Nonetheless, we continue to believe in the long-term prospects of China’s leading internet platforms and are encouraged by the generous share buyback and dividend packages announced by internet companies including Alibaba and JD.com, indicating boards’ belief that their stocks are undervalued.

The rollout of new regulations for China’s internet sector was swift and broad reaching, leading to investor uncertainty and a significant devaluation of internet stocks. Although many companies in China’s internet sector continued to grow revenues during the period of regulatory uncertainty and fines imposed were often more than covered by companies’ cash on hand, international investors sold off overseas-listed shares of China-based internet platforms. However, on March 16th, 2022, Vice Premier Liu He indicated that the internet regulatory cycle was coming to an end. As such, the first quarter of 2022 saw few enforcement actions.

In 2020, the U.S. passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), which requires U.S.-listed foreign companies to allow the Public Company Accounting Board (PCAOB) to inspect their audit books and disclose government ownership, if any, or face delisting. While initially it appeared as though delisting might be inevitable, Vice Premier Liu He indicated in his March 16th speech that China and U.S. regulators had made good progress on solving the issue of audit reviews, suggesting that China’s law may change to allow for audit reviews by the PCAOB.

In response to the potential for delisting, and despite progress towards a solution, KWEB has begun to convert its U.S.-listed holdings to their Hong Kong-listed counterparts, where available. Although we remain optimistic about the prospects for a solution, we decided to carry on with our conversions to ensure that our clients are shielded from delisting risk. As of 31 March, 2022, KWEB was comprised of 73% Hong Kong listings, compared to only 25% on 31 March, 2021.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -57.99%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -57.84%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 42.91% of the portfolio in the Communication Services sector and 42.87% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

-57.99

%

 

-59.83

%‡

 

-12.17

%‡

 

-13.19

%‡

 

-4.73

%‡

 

-5.44

%‡

 

3.60

%‡

 

3.18

%‡

CSI Overseas China Internet Index

 

N/A

 

 

-57.84

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-11.80

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-4.33

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-3.78

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.99

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.27

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2013.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

10

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

The KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index is constructed from the MSCI China A Index (the ‘Parent Index’), a broad-based benchmark index which captures large and mid-cap China A shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges and accessible through the Northbound Stock Connect channel. The Index aims to reflect the performance of the 50 largest securities representing each Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) sector and reflecting the sector weight allocation of the Parent Index.

In 2021, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) allowed the listing of A-Shares futures on the Hong Kong exchange, allowing investors to hedge and manage the risk of their A-Share exposure. Subsequently, MSCI launched the MSCI China A 50 Connect Index, which tracks the 50 largest and most liquid A shares for which Mainland-cleared hedging tools, such as futures, are available to foreign investors. On 8th November, 2021, the Fund began to track this index instead of the MSCI China A Index, in order to seek to reduce trading costs to the benefit of our clients.

China A Share Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

Mainland China-listed equities (A Shares) were not spared from the downdraft in equities globally in the first quarter of 2022 following a modest bull market in 2021. However, Mainland China markets were less volatile than U.S. and European markets as China has not seen an equivalent rise in inflation nor a rise in government bond yields.

Liquidity conditions improved during the reporting period, to the benefit of Mainland-listed equities. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s central bank, loosened fiscal conditions during the period and cut key rates, which had remained stable through the pandemic and 2021.

China’s official Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) was 48.4 in March, indicating a contraction in services demand, compared to an estimated 49.0 and February’s reading of 51.6, which indicated an expansion in services demand. China’s commitment to a COVID-19 zero policy and a decline in real estate prices dampened consumer confidence during the period, creating a significant headwind for Mainland China-listed equities. Furthermore, export demand has fallen significantly since the first half of 2021 as global stimulus fades, which also presented a headwind for Mainland-listed China equities. However, we believe China’s loose monetary stance could benefit equities in the near-term. Longer term, a real estate market rebound and/or an uptick in consumer sentiment may benefit Mainland-listed equities.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

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

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -7.96%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -7.68%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 19.32% of the portfolio in the Financials sector and 15.86% in the Industrials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

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

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

-7.96

%

 

-9.57

%‡

 

9.08

%‡

 

8.69

%‡

 

8.86

%‡

 

8.33

%‡

 

8.61

%‡

 

8.49

%‡

Hybrid KBA Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

-7.68

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.77

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.02

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.61

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.99

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.71

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on March 4, 2014.

**     The Hybrid KBA Index consists of the MSCI China A Index from the inception of the Fund through October 23, 2014, the MSCI China A International Index from October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the MSCI China A Inclusion Index from December 27, 2017 to May 29, 2019, and the MSCI China A Index going forward. From October 23, 2014 through December 26, 2017, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A International Index. Prior to October 23, 2014, the Fund sought investment results that, before fees and expenses, corresponded to the price and yield performance of the MSCI China A Index.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

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

a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.56% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

The KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (the ‘‘Fund’’) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond Index (the ‘‘Underlying Index’’).

The Underlying Index is designed to track the performance of China’s onshore renminbi-denominated bond market. The Fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its assets in a basket of fixed income securities.

China Bond Market Review:

The yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period after remaining stable throughout 2021.

China’s government bonds offered a higher yield compared to U.S. treasuries (by 45 bps as of Q1 2022) and bonds offered by many European governments throughout the reporting period. China’s currency also continued to appreciate against the U.S. dollar, by 3.2% for the reporting period. However, rising rates in the U.S. may cause U.S. Treasury bonds to offer a yield that is on par with Chinese Treasury bonds, at least for those with tenors of 10 years or less. We believe this may lead to price pressure on some of the bonds held in the portfolio.

Moody’s continues to rate China as an A1 sovereign issuer thanks to the country’s steadily maintained foreign reserves, which currently total around $3 trillion, and government debt to GDP ratio of around 70% (as of Q4 2020).

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 4.89%, while the Underlying Index increased by 7.89%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 94.44% of the portfolio in cash and 5.56% in the Financials sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

4.89

%

 

4.33

%‡

 

3.89

%‡

 

3.73

%‡

 

4.39

%‡

 

4.38

%‡

 

2.28

%‡

 

2.19

%‡

Bloomberg China Inclusion Focused Bond Index

 

N/A

 

 

7.89

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

5.28

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

5.43

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

3.29

%‡

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

 

N/A

 

 

0.00

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

0.90

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.19

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

0.92

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.99

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.45

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on December 2, 2014.

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

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (concluded)

call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.69% and its net expense ratio is 0.49% due to a Fee Waiver Agreement whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

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

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

Broad China Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the U.S. and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The performance of broad China equities was negatively impacted during the period by a multitude of factors including the China internet regulatory cycle in 2021, a global equity selloff in the first quarter, a slump in consumer confidence in China in late 2021 and early 2022, and delisting risk stemming from the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the U.S.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the U.S. dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -24.35%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -24.20%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 30.46% of the portfolio in Information Technology, 26.17% in Financials, 10.76% in Materials, 7.46% in Communication Services, 5.98% in Energy, 5.86% in Consumer Staples, 5.10% in Consumer Discretionary, 3.84% in Industrials, 1.57% in Healthcare, 1.50% in Utilities, and 1.03% in Real Estate.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Five Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

-24.35

%

 

-26.01

%‡

 

1.60

%‡

 

0.80

%‡

 

4.13

%‡

 

3.75

%‡

 

2.60

%‡

 

2.42

%‡

Hybrid KALL Index (Net)**

 

N/A

 

 

-24.20

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

1.31

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

3.74

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

2.95

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.99

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

13.61

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on February 12, 2015.

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

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF (concluded)

Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.69% and its net expense ratio is 0.49% due to an a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

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

The Underlying Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of listed companies with high revenue exposure to the Chinese government’s “One Belt, One Road” (“OBOR”) initiative, as determined by the provider of the Underlying Index, MSCI Inc. based on companies’ industry classifications. The OBOR initiative is designed to increase the interconnectedness between China and other Eurasian countries by making infrastructure investments that are expected to increase such interconnectedness, such as building new roads and improved communications networks.

Global/Emerging Markets/Belt & Road Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential for further monetary policy tightening looms.

Most projects under the China’s One Belt One Road Initiative (also known as the Belt & Road Initiative) have now resumed work following pandemic-induced disruptions. Energy and power companies, namely coal, consumable fuels, and renewables, were among the Fund’s top performing holdings for the year as countries globally had to reconsider their energy sourcing following the conflict in Ukraine’s disruption to their energy sectors. Natural gas companies have subsequently been on the decline as prices continue to soar higher and pipeline channels have been disrupted. Companies specializing in electrical components and equipment for batteries and energy storage also performed well and should continue to be a catalyst for growth as they play a key role in advancing the development of emerging technologies.

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

•   Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.

•   The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (continued)

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -1.11%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -1.07%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 33.87% of the portfolio in Industrials, 28.19% in Materials, 15.98% in Financials, 10.95% in Utilities, and 10.51% in Energy.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net
Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

-1.11

%

 

-1.83

%‡

 

8.66

%‡

 

8.75

%‡

 

5.05

%‡

 

5.10

%‡

MSCI Global China Infrastructure Exposure Index (Net)

 

N/A

 

 

-1.07

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

10.03

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

6.30

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

16.32

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

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

The Underlying Index is composed of the equity securities of the 50 largest companies by market capitalization that derive the most revenue from an emerging and frontier market and classified by the FactSet Revere Business Industry Classification system or FactSet Standard Classification system as in the consumer or technology sector.

Emerging Markets Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential looms for monetary policy tightening.

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

•   Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.

•   The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -43.57%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -41.15%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 42.15% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 40.39% in the Communication Services sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

-43.57

%

 

-44.49

%‡

 

-6.35

%‡

 

-6.83

%‡

 

-6.13

%‡

 

-6.40

%‡

Solactive Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index

 

N/A

 

 

-41.15

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-4.55

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-4.36

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.71

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.59% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (concluded)

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

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

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

China Clean Technology Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

Renewable electricity, electrical components, and semiconductors were among the top performing industries for the year. Companies in these sectors were beneficiaries of not only domestic demand stemming from China’s commitment to reaching carbon neutrality by 2060, but also from soaring international demand. We believe the current conflict in Ukraine could lead to increased demand for renewable and alternative sources of energy, especially in the European region, which was previously heavily reliant on Russian imports of oil and natural gas.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -8.61%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -11.48%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 37.00% of the portfolio in Consumer Discretionary, 26.21% in Industrials, 17.88% in Information Technology, 13.64% in Utilities, 4.79% in Real Estate, and 0.49% in Materials.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

-8.61

%

 

-10.24

%‡

 

24.47

%‡

 

24.44

%‡

 

11.03

%‡

 

10.97

%‡

MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index (Net)

 

N/A

 

 

-11.48

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

21.50

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

9.53

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.77

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.78%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

The KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, track the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index (the “Underlying Index”).

The Underlying Index provides exposure to companies engaged in the production of electric vehicles and/or their components. The Underlying Index includes issuers engaged in the electric vehicle production, autonomous driving, shared mobility, lithium and/or copper production, lithium-ion/lead acid batteries, hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing, and electric infrastructure businesses.

Electric Vehicles Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

Global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) more than doubled in 2021 vs. 2020 and tripled from 2019. While the global EV market share remains small, we are still seeing major increases in EV production, development, and sales. Wide ranging government policy and support, the rollout of several new models, and companies pledging more EV production have been the main drivers of positive performance in the space. China was the leader of EV growth for 2021, selling over 3.4 million EVs worldwide. The US and Europe also displayed strong sales.

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 0.04%, while the Underlying Index increased by 2.18%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 46.98% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector and 20.24% in the Information Technology sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

0.04

%

 

-0.54

%‡

 

27.83

%‡

 

27.48

%‡

 

14.22

%‡

 

14.14

%‡

Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index

 

N/A

 

 

2.18

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

29.29

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.95

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.18

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

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

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

China Health Care Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

China’s leading biotechnology and other health care companies have continued to grow revenues rapidly over the past two years and are expected to see strong growth in the years to come. However, concerns over domestic regulation, increased domestic competition, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejections of China-made medications, and delisting risks have led to a significant downdraft in the shares of China-based health care companies.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -28.88%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -28.03%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 99.90% of the portfolio in the health care sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (continued)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

-28.88

%

 

-31.46

%‡

 

7.00

%‡

 

6.49

%‡

 

2.25

%‡

 

1.74

%‡

MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index

 

N/A

 

 

-28.03

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.25

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

3.09

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

14.05

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.79% and its net expense ratio is 0.65% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

KHYB is an active ETF managed by sub-advisor Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. (“Nikko”). KHYB is benchmarked to the JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index. The fund provides exposure to USD-denominated high yield debt securities issued by companies in Asia.

On August 2, 2021, the KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF was converted into the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.

Asia Pacific High Income Bond Review:

The yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period after remaining stable throughout 2021.

Through exposure to the Asia high yield bond market investors can benefit from strong corporate balance sheets, relatively short durations, and high economic growth. Asia high yield bonds, represented by the JP Morgan Asia Credit Non-Investment Grade Index, saw a declines over the reporting period mostly due to the restructuring of mega developer Evergrande and the ensuing turmoil in China’s real estate market as the index tends to be concentrated in the property development industry. However, property prices in China have begun to stabilize and any improvement in market sentiment in real estate is likely to benefit the Fund. Furthermore, we believe that the Fund looks increasingly attractive as rates rise in the US, given its relatively low durations, high yields, and wide spreads compared to the US.

We see two key positive catalysts for Asia Pacific high income bonds:

•   Spreads that are currently far wider than in the US and the potential for price returns as those spreads compress.

•   Rising rates in the US, leading to the favorability of higher yielding Asian issuers that offer lower durations and thereby lower interest rate risk.

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -19.73, while the Underlying Index decreased by -22.88% .

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

-19.73

%

 

-19.28

%‡

 

-4.61

%‡

 

-4.58

%‡

 

-2.26

%‡

 

-2.17

%‡

J.P. Morgan Asia Credit (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporates Index

 

N/A

 

 

-22.88

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-4.75

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-1.78

%‡

Lipper China Region Funds Classification

 

N/A

 

 

-25.53

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

2.83

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

2.20

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

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

The Underlying Index is a modified, free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging market companies classified by FactSet Revere Business Industry Classification system (“RBICS”) as being in the health technology or health services industries. The Underlying Index includes companies that RBICS classifies as engaged in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical specialties, managed health care, hospital/nursing management, medical/nursing services and services to the health industry businesses. The Underlying Index may include small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap companies.

During the reporting period, shares of emerging markets health care companies experienced a significant downdraft as investors questioned the pandemic recovery in the developing world, especially in India and Southeast Asia, and a stronger dollar hurt the performance of emerging markets equities overall. Meanwhile, concerns over domestic regulation, increased domestic competition, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejections of China-made medications, and delisting risks have led to a significant downdraft in the shares of China-based health care companies.

Emerging Markets Health Care Review:

Global equity markets made upward trends in the second half of 2021, as the world continues to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

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

•   Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.

•   The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -25.77% while the Underlying Index decreased by -25.63%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 97.66% of the portfolio in the health care sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Three Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

-25.77

%

 

-26.93

%‡

 

4.05

%‡

 

3.85

%‡

 

0.24

%‡

 

0.03

%‡

Solactive Emerging Markets Healthcare Index

 

N/A

 

 

-25.63

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

5.01

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

0.92

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.92

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

15.09

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

The KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index (the “Underlying Index”).

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

Emerging Markets Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China didn’t follow the US and have fallen by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of inflation, volatility, and uncertainty for emerging markets around the globe. However, several countries, such as Brazil, have benefitted from higher commodity prices, along with South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Looking forward, it is difficult to ascertain the direction emerging markets will take as global supply chains struggle and the potential looms for monetary policy tightening. A rising US dollar is also a risk for emerging markets going forward.

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

•   Several countries outside the sphere of the conflict may potentially benefit from exporting various commodities like oil and metals.

•   The aftermath of the pandemic still bears signs of E-Commerce penetration continuing to rise across emerging economies along with the digitalization of other economic activities such as health care and financial services.

Emerging Markets Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   Emerging Market equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were down for the period, returning -11.37%.

•   The best performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Financials (+12.39%), Utilities (+11.51%), and Materials (+6.95%).

•   The worst performing sectors across the Emerging Market equity market included Health Care (-25.35%), Real Estate (-27.77%), and Consumer Discretionary (-39.42%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 0.57%, while the Underlying Index increased by 2.07%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 29.47% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector, 25.83% in the Financial sector, 11.09% in the Materials, 7.81% in the Energy sector, 7.28% in the Communication Services sector, 5.67% in the Consumer Staples, 4.93% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 3.71% in the Industrials sector, 1.51% in the Healthcare sector, 1.46% in the Utilities sector, and 1.00% in the Real Estate sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

0.57

%

 

0.53

%‡

 

9.32

%‡

 

9.37

%‡

MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China Index

 

N/A

 

 

2.07

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

8.36

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.33

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, as supplemented, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.58% and its net expense ratio is 0.23% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

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

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

China ESG Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe have largely been up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

Chinese companies with the highest MSCI ESG rankings were caught up in the selloff in overseas-listed China internet equities. Nonetheless, we continue to see strong client interest in strategies that consider environmental, social, and governance factors. Furthermore, we are encouraged by the Fund’s performance since inception, which still outpaces broad China equity, as represented by the MSCI China Index, supporting our thesis that ESG considerations may lead to outperformance in China.

President Xi’s pledge to promote “common prosperity” in the government’s oversight of private businesses led to investor enthusiasm for Chinese companies with high ESG rankings. Although the Fund is invested in internet platforms whose share prices were negatively impacted by continued regulatory uncertainty during the period, the Fund’s overall performance was buoyed somewhat by its investments in other industries including health care, electric vehicles, apparel, and financials.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -27.63%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -27.10%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 38.70% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 16.58% in Financials, 10.48% in Health Care, 8.49% in Communication Services, and 8.49% in Industrials.

45

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

-27.63

%

 

-30.28

%‡

 

-4.00

%‡

 

-5.24

%‡

MSCI China ESG Leaders 10/40 Index

 

N/A

 

 

-27.10

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-3.40

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.58%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

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

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

China 5G & Semiconductor Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The pandemic-fueled race toward digitalization gave rise to a global chip shortage in 2021. While the shortage caused headaches around the globe, China’s situation was unique because it coincides with the massive proliferation of electric vehicles and 5G networks in the country. These areas demand a healthy supply of powerful chips. As a result, China has made developing its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capability a national priority; we believe this may present an opportunity for investors.

While both the US and China are committing tens of billions of dollars to their domestic semiconductor industries, there is still a wide gulf between them. The US is already home to dominant global manufacturers like Intel and Nvidia. Meanwhile, China has only recently begun developing its capacity to produce the types of advanced semiconductors that are in highest demand right now. While China’s global market share is essentially starting from zero, we believe there is upside potential in the space and a healthy crop of companies positioned to tackle the challenge.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

47

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

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

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -14.56%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -12.44%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 99.01% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

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

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

-14.56

%

 

-16.26

%‡

 

-16.09

%‡

 

-16.87

%‡

CICC China 5G And Semiconductor Leaders Index

 

N/A

 

 

-12.44

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-13.98

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

20.83

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s gross operating expense ratio is 0.78% and its net expense ratio is 0.64% due to a Fee Waiver whereby the Fund’s investment manager, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

The KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the CICC China Consumer Leaders Index (the “Underlying Index”).

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

China Consumer Brands Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

China is undergoing a fundamental change in its economy’s composition, shifting away from heavy industrial output to instead focus on expanding and advancing its services sector. Along with this change, retail sales have increased steadily. Even with the world’s largest middle-class population, China still has immense potential for further consumption growth. Recent advancements in e-commerce platform technologies have helped domestic brands expand their reach to lower-tier cities and consumers within lower income brackets. Additionally, rising incomes in China have contributed to an overall consumption upgrade, consisting of a stronger preference for higher quality products, brand loyalty, and more luxury spending.

In the second half of 2021, China experienced a decline in consumer confidence that continued through the end of the first quarter of 2022. The decline in consumer spending was related to a multitude of factors including lockdowns in major cities and a decline in real estate prices and contributed to a decline in the share prices of companies held by the Fund. However, we are optimistic about a recovery in consumption in the second half of 2022 as the government must rely heavily on consumption to achieve its 5.5% GDP growth target.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -22.98%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -21.51%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 61.49% of the portfolio in the Consumer Staples sector, 34.24% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and 0.52% in the Materials sector.

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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

-22.98

%

 

-24.80

%‡

 

-15.98

%‡

 

-16.79

%‡

CICC China Consumer Leaders Index

 

N/A

 

 

-21.51

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-14.25

%‡

S&P 500 Index

 

N/A

 

 

15.65

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

18.56

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.68%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

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

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

STAR Market Review:

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

The STAR Market is one of the largest IPO markets globally and includes companies on the cutting edge of technological innovations. As such, the market is subject to a considerable level of volatility. The potential for volatility in the STAR Market was on full display during the reporting period. New regulations imposed on China’s largest internet platforms caused investor uncertainty in the technology sector broadly throughout the period. In the first quarter of 2022, a global shift away from technology and growth stocks with high valuations led to declines in the STAR Market. Nonetheless, we believe that China’s STAR Market represents a long-term growth opportunity and believe investors should adopt a long-term time horizon when investing in this volatile market, which we believe resembles the Nasdaq Stock Exchange back in the 1970’s.

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

•   China’s government appears adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -10.92%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -9.63%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 55.71% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector, 16.67% in the Healthcare sector, 11.65% in the Industrials sector, 10.18% in the Materials sector, and 5.60% in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF

 

-10.92

%

 

-12.21

%‡

 

-21.60

%‡

 

-22.09

%‡

SSE Science & Technology Innovation Board 50 Index

 

N/A

 

 

-9.36

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

-21.23

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.88%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

China’s US and Hong Kong-listed internet stocks exhibited a high level of volatility throughout the period due to concerns around the internet regulatory cycle in China and the delisting risk presented by the US’ Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA). Nonetheless, we continue to believe in the long-term prospects of China’s leading internet platforms and are encouraged by the generous share buyback and dividend packages announced by internet companies including Alibaba and JD.com, indicating boards’ belief that their stocks are undervalued.

The rollout of new regulations for China’s internet sector was swift and broad reaching, leading to investor uncertainty and a significant devaluation of internet stocks. Although many companies in China’s internet sector continued to grow revenues during the period of regulatory uncertainty and fines imposed were often more than covered by companies’ cash on hand, international investors sold off overseas-listed shares of China-based internet platforms. However, on March 16th, 2022, Vice Premier Liu He indicated that the internet regulatory cycle was coming to an end. As such, the first quarter of 2022 saw few enforcement actions.

In 2020, the US passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), which requires US-listed foreign companies to allow the Public Company Accounting Board (PCAOB) to inspect their audit books and disclose government ownership, if any, or face delisting. While initially it appeared as though delisting might be inevitable, Vice Premier Liu He indicated in his March 16th speech that China and US regulators had made good progress on solving the issue of audit reviews, suggesting that China’s law may change to allow for audit reviews by the PCAOB.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -44.28%, while the Underlying Index decreased by -43.26%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 37.36% of the portfolio in the Consumer Discretionary sector, 27.37% in the Information Technology sector, and 24.64% in the Communication Services sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

-44.28

%

 

-46.24

%‡

Hang Seng TECH Index

 

N/A

 

 

-43.26

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

The KraneShares China Innovation ETF (KGRO) is an active ETF which provides investors with core exposure to the brightest high-growth areas within China’s economy by combining “New China” growth sectors. KGRO primarily invests in the following ETFs:

•   The KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB)

•   The KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care ETF (KURE)

•   The KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology ETF (KGRN)

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

•   KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (KSTR)

In addition to investments in these ETFs, KGRO may invest up to 15% of its net assets in the securities of private companies that align with the themes represented by the ETFs or appear to be attractive opportunities, including those that may be preparing for an initial public offering.

Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from covid. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the US and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.

We believe that internet, health care, clean technology, semiconductors, and the STAR Market represent the vanguard of innovative businesses in China and together represent potential for long-term capital appreciation. However, over the reporting period all these industries and markets experienced significant downdrafts due to an intense regulatory cycle for China’s leading internet platforms, delisting risks stemming from the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA), and a global rotation out of growth and into value. We believe these risks are manageable and have already been priced in and investors should take a long-term view when considering an allocation to China’s innovative industries.

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

•   China’s government seems to be adamant about supporting growth and reaching its GDP growth target of 5.5%, especially considering the political importance of 2022 as the National Party Congress (NPC) will convene to elect a president in the fall.

•   After battling through negative headlines, China’s internet companies saw some reprieve from a sentiment perspective in March 2022 after Vice Premier Liu He suggested that the latest regulatory cycle had come to an end and that China’s regulators were making good progress in solving issues surrounding the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) by working with their counterparts in the US.

•   We believe the regulatory changes in real estate and falling property prices could redirect more flows to the equity markets. We believe the current economic cycle and regulations could provide tailwinds for the A-Shares markets in the short and long term, as many of the government’s goals will take decades to achieve.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares China Innovation ETF (continued)

China capital market overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   China’s equity market, as measured by the MSCI China All Shares Index, was down for the period returning -24.20%, while China’s currency, the renminbi (RMB) appreciated 3.2% against the US dollar.

•   The best performing sectors across China’s equity markets included Energy (+49.39%), Materials (+4.75%), and Industrials (+1.21%).

•   The worst performing sectors across China’s equity markets were Real Estate (-33.73%), Communication Services (-38.30%), and Consumer Discretionary (-43.46%).

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund decreased by -24.19%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 26.67% of the portfolio in the Health Care sector, 24.79% in the Information Technology sector, 20.52% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and 13.56% in the Communication Services sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares China Innovation ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

-24.19

%

 

-21.65

%‡

MSCI China All Shares Index

 

N/A

 

 

-15.28

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 5, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.99%, which includes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying Funds. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

The KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (KGHG) is an actively managed ETF that aims to capture the low-carbon leaders of the future. KGHG focuses on companies in traditionally high emissions industries that are on the cusp of the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy technology. Companies in high impact industries that have a stated commitment and demonstrated action towards decarbonization may see superior growth compared to their peers as well as potentially benefit from a reevaluation and improved environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) score.

Global Carbon Transformation Review:

2021 was marked by a rift of natural disasters globally, including the prolonged heatwave across parts of India, major flooding in China and Europe, and California’s largest wildfire in history. The pace and magnitude of these events, occurring in multiple places around the globe, suggests that governments and policymakers will continue to feel pressure to advance and support mitigation measures. Some key policy drivers for the year came out of the COP26 summit and the EU’s “Fit-for-55” initiative, which focus on emission reduction targets.

Additionally, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a serious energy crisis in Europe. While European nations have committed to an energy transition to meet climate objectives, now urgent energy security issues are causing them to accelerate their plans. This rapid scale-up should bring costs down faster than previously expected and lay the groundwork for the global rollout of the energy transition.

We see three key positive catalysts for global carbon transformation space in the year to come:

•   As of 2021, 90% of global GDP is under a net zero target, and 12 of the top 20 emitting nations have committed to legitimate 1.5 degree climate reduction goals.

•   Europe’s “Repower EU” plan, launched on March 8, 2022, calls for substantial increases this decade in the installed base of solar and wind generating capacity and large new demand for green hydrogen. The annual investment in these areas for the rest of this decade is forecast at €170 billion, more than six times the €25 billion annual run rate of the past five years.

•   The Russian invasion of Ukraine has had significant implications for neighboring countries’ energy security and encouraged greater energy independence and the development of viable green energy alternatives. The war has also been an aggravating factor to global inflation, which is detrimental to most sectors, but highly positive for those involved in developing alternative energy supplies.

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 7.84%.

At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 39.11% of the portfolio in the Utilities sector, 24.83% in the Industrials sector, 20.45% in the Materials sector, and 15.61% in the Energy sector.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (concluded)

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

7.84

%

 

7.32

%‡

MSCI World Index

 

N/A

 

 

6.71

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on March 15, 2022.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

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

The Index is designed to measure the performance of a portfolio of liquid carbon credit futures that require “physical delivery” of emission allowances issued under cap and trade regimes. The index introduces a new measure for hedging risk and going long the price of carbon while supporting responsible investing.

Currently, the index covers the major European and North American cap-and-trade programs: European Union Allowances (EUA), California Carbon Allowances (CCA), the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and United Kingdom Allowances (UKA).

Carbon Credits Market Review

2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.

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

•   The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.

•   The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.

•   The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.

Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.

•   EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while RGGI broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (continued)

By the Fund’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 64.71%, while the Underlying Index increased by 65.18%.

The Fund added the UK market in December and increased its exposure to the California market to align with the IHS Markit Global Carbon Index. 70.49% of the portfolio was exposed to the European Union Allowance (EUA) 2021 Future and 14.08% was exposed to the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) Vintage 2021 Future.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

One Year
Return

 

Annualized
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

 

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

64.71

%

 

63.44

%‡

 

66.19

%‡

 

66.46

%‡

IHS Markit Global Carbon Index

 

N/A

 

 

65.18

%‡

 

N/A

 

 

66.28

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, shares may be worth less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 855-857-2638 or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.78%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

The KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) provides targeted exposure to the European Union Allowances (EUA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program. KEUA is benchmarked to the IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index, which tracks the most traded EUA futures contracts. As a part of the KraneShares suite of carbon ETFs, KEUA provides a new vehicle for participating in the price of carbon and hedging risk while supporting responsible investing.

Carbon Credits Market Review

2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.

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

•   The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.

•   The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.

•   The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.

Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.

•   EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

15.24

%

 

15.52

%‡

IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index

 

N/A

 

 

14.59

%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

68

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA) provides targeted exposure to the California Carbon Allowances (CCA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program. KCCA is benchmarked to the IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index, which tracks the most traded CCA futures contracts.

As a part of the KraneShares suite of carbon ETFs, KCCA provides a new vehicle for participating in the price of carbon and hedging risk while supporting responsible investing and ESG goals.

Carbon Credits Market Review

2021 was a defining year for carbon markets as an asset class, making headlines in terms of both performance and climate impact. All major compliance markets—those administered by centralized governing bodies such as the European Commission or the California Air Resource Board—experienced significant gains, with the European Union, the largest submarket, being the strongest. Further, the year was full of huge developments as well as challenges that made the space increasingly compelling and diverse with new markets entering and a renewed international focus.

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

•   The European Commission’s “Fit for 55” package, which tightens and strengthens the EU cap and trade program through new policy measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, was one of the most significant events of the year. The tightening of European Union allowance (EUA) supply should also go a long way to detaching EUAs from economic cycle as Europe grapples with the impact of the conflict in Ukraine.

•   The California Air Resource Board is planning a review of its program, which could result in reforms comparable to the EU’s “Fit for 55” plan. We could see a tightening of California’s program following their review and, subsequently, similar upward price pressure that occurred after the EU’s “Fit-for-55”.

•   The post-Brexit UK market launched its own futures and made inclusion into the IHS index. China officially launched its national carbon emissions trading market in July 2021, which is positioned to be the world’s largest. South Korea—a more established market—also eased open the door to international access. Both could be potential additions to the index if/when they have liquid futures markets.

Carbon Credits Market Overview (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022)

•   The IHS Markit Global Carbon Index returned 108% in 2021, with the internal price of carbon in the index rising from $24.78 to $51.45.

•   EUAs ended 2021 at $93 while Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) broke $14.00. California held the middle at $32, and the newest entry, the UK allowance market, capped the group at $98.

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (concluded)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (concluded)

Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡

(at Net Asset Value)‡

AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*

 

Cumulative
Inception to Date

   

Net Asset
Value

 

Market
Price^

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

3.08

%

 

2.60%‡

IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index

 

N/A

 

 

2.28%‡

*       The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021.

‡      Unaudited.

^      Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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

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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 100.0%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 100.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.8%

     

 

 

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A

 

27,000

 

$

 99,738

Chinese Universe Publishing and Media Group, Cl A

 

14,200

 

 

25,299

G-bits Network Technology Xiamen, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

56,789

       

 

181,826

Consumer Discretionary — 3.2%

     

 

 

China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Cl A

 

8,400

 

 

19,107

Chongqing Department Store, Cl A

 

4,400

 

 

18,104

Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A

 

34,100

 

 

107,165

Luolai Lifestyle Technology, Cl A

 

8,900

 

 

18,170

Rainbow Digital Commercial, Cl A

 

10,300

 

 

9,865

Suofeiya Home Collection, Cl A

 

13,900

 

 

42,129

Wanxiang Qianchao, Cl A

 

28,400

 

 

24,293

Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A

 

66,100

 

 

55,603

Zhejiang Meida Industrial, Cl A

 

5,400

 

 

11,577

Zhejiang Semir Garment, Cl A

 

17,300

 

 

18,532

       

 

324,545

Consumer Staples — 2.5%

     

 

 

Anhui Kouzi Distillery, Cl A

 

7,800

 

 

66,400

Anhui Yingjia Distillery, Cl A

 

5,100

 

 

43,455

Bright Dairy & Food, Cl A

 

15,100

 

 

27,212

Juewei Food, Cl A

 

7,900

 

 

52,429

Sichuan Swellfun, Cl A

 

4,700

 

 

60,985

       

 

250,481

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)

     

 

 

Energy — 7.5%

     

 

 

China Shenhua Energy, Cl A

 

69,200

 

$

324,520

Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy, Cl A

 

16,900

 

 

46,163

Pingdingshan Tianan Coal Mining, Cl A

 

25,600

 

 

69,040

Shan Xi Hua Yang Group New Energy, Cl A

 

25,700

 

 

48,865

Shanxi Coking Coal Energy Group, Cl A

 

44,000

 

 

86,085

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A

 

25,800

 

 

67,466

Yankuang Energy Group, Cl A

 

19,200

 

 

115,960

       

 

758,099

Financials — 39.1%

     

 

 

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A

 

755,600

 

 

366,606

AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings, Cl A

 

113,700

 

 

74,151

Bank of China, Cl A

 

451,800

 

 

232,729

Bank of Communications, Cl A

 

588,500

 

 

473,722

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

144,400

 

 

143,079

China Merchants Bank, Cl A

 

60,100

 

 

443,074

CITIC Securities, Cl A

 

141,220

 

 

464,942

Guosen Securities, Cl A

 

61,500

 

 

96,298

Haitong Securities, Cl A

 

206,097

 

 

334,399

Huatai Securities, Cl A

 

107,800

 

 

252,684

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A

 

666,600

 

 

500,887

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

171,700

 

 

559,071

       

 

3,941,642

Health Care — 2.8%

     

 

 

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

 

4,000

 

 

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

8,100

 

 

37,424

Renhe Pharmacy, Cl A

 

24,300

 

 

30,049

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

30,600

 

 

49,119

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

33,500

 

 

167,181

       

 

283,773

Industrials — 11.5%

     

 

 

China Railway Group, Cl A

 

219,100

 

 

208,121

China State Construction Engineering, Cl A

 

450,200

 

 

385,799

Hangxiao Steel Structure, Cl A

 

27,300

 

 

17,718

Jiangsu Guotai International Group, Cl A

 

20,500

 

 

31,583

Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A

 

93,700

 

 

48,119

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

74,800

 

 

64,453

Sinoma International Engineering, Cl A

 

23,700

 

 

35,766

Sinosteel Engineering & Technology, Cl A

 

14,700

 

 

15,607

Sinotrans, Cl A

 

34,500

 

 

21,739

TangShan Port Group, Cl A

 

63,900

 

 

29,997

Xiamen C & D, Cl A

 

37,100

 

 

74,339

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

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Xiamen Xiangyu, Cl A

 

23,300

 

$

32,299

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

59,300

 

 

122,652

Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A

 

34,900

 

 

72,955

       

 

1,161,147

Information Technology — 2.5%

     

 

 

Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A

 

14,700

 

 

66,737

Beijing Dahao Technology, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

12,170

GRG Banking Equipment, Cl A

 

26,500

 

 

44,375

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

 

65,064

 

 

Shengyi Technology, Cl A

 

24,100

 

 

61,198

Shenzhen Huaqiang Industry, Cl A

 

6,400

 

 

12,713

Sinosoft, Cl A

 

7,600

 

 

31,128

Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai, Cl A

 

14,000

 

 

26,729

       

 

255,050

Materials — 20.2%

     

 

 

Anhui Jinhe Industrial, Cl A

 

7,200

 

 

44,710

Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

191,600

 

 

203,730

China Jushi, Cl A

 

51,628

 

 

123,944

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

 

718

 

 

CNSIG Inner Mongolia Chemical Industry

 

10,300

 

 

26,934

Fangda Special Steel Technology, Cl A

 

27,500

 

 

37,342

Gansu Shangfeng Cement, Cl A

 

8,600

 

 

29,601

Hongda Xingye, Cl A

 

53,700

 

 

41,281

Inner Mongolia Junzheng Energy & Chemical Industry
Group, Cl A

 

72,400

 

 

52,349

LB Group, Cl A

 

25,500

 

 

92,912

Liuzhou Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

11,000

 

 

8,664

Luxi Chemical Group, Cl A

 

24,700

 

 

69,726

Maanshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

51,200

 

 

31,939

Nanjing Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

65,800

 

 

37,419

Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group, Cl A

 

48,200

 

 

112,829

Shenzhen Jinjia Group, Cl A

 

21,500

 

 

46,772

Shenzhen Zhongjin Lingnan Nonfemet, Cl A

 

54,800

 

 

38,242

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

 

40,000

 

 

Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A

 

30,100

 

 

383,546

Xinfengming Group, Cl A

 

16,600

 

 

30,203

Xinyu Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

41,200

 

 

36,669

Zibo Qixiang Tengda Chemical, Cl A

 

30,240

 

 

40,586

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

304,300

 

 

543,590

       

 

2,032,988

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 — 7.0%

     

 

 

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

68,400

 

$

163,347

Jinke Properties Group, Cl A

 

69,500

 

 

53,755

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

152,600

 

 

425,485

Shanghai Shimao, Cl A

 

24,100

 

 

14,237

Zhuhai Huafa Properties, Cl A

 

36,600

 

 

41,685

       

 

698,509

Utilities — 1.9%

     

 

 

CGN Power, Cl A

 

249,000

 

 

107,083

Chongqing Three Gorges Water Conservancy & Electric Power, Cl A

 

15,900

 

 

27,927

Shenergy, Cl A

 

52,800

 

 

50,404

       

 

185,414

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

10,073,474

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $9,785,649)

     

 

10,073,474

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%
(Cost $9,785,649)

     

 

10,073,474

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.0%

     

 

1,228

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

10,074,702

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

Cl — Class

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

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KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF (concluded)

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication Services

 

$

181,826

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

181,826

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

324,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

324,545

Consumer Staples

 

 

250,481

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

250,481

Energy

 

 

758,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

758,099

Financials

 

 

3,941,642

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,941,642

Health Care

 

 

283,773

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

283,773

Industrials

 

 

1,161,147

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,161,147

Information Technology

 

 

255,050

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

255,050

Materials

 

 

2,032,988

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

2,032,988

Real Estate

 

 

698,509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

698,509

Utilities

 

 

185,414

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

185,414

Total Common Stock

 

 

10,073,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,073,474

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

10,073,474

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

10,073,474

^      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.

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

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 100.2%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 42.7%

     

 

 

Autohome ADR

 

2,028,462

 

$

 61,685,529

Baidu, Cl A*

 

25,840,934

 

 

466,901,469

Bilibili, Cl Z*

 

5,525,724

 

 

152,688,750

China Literature*

 

13,754,800

 

 

57,345,330

DouYu International Holdings ADR*

 

4,320,705

 

 

8,987,066

Hello Group ADR*

 

4,301,058

 

 

24,860,115

HUYA ADR*(A)

 

2,108,810

 

 

9,426,381

iQIYI ADR*(A)

 

10,159,058

 

 

46,122,123

JOYY ADR

 

1,480,185

 

 

54,367,195

Kanzhun ADR*

 

10,502,930

 

 

261,627,986

Kingsoft

 

28,977,200

 

 

93,983,308

Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*

 

31,416,800

 

 

297,664,091

NetEase

 

14,812,605

 

 

271,988,738

Tencent Holdings

 

13,893,375

 

 

663,853,324

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*

 

18,034,896

 

 

87,829,943

Weibo ADR*

 

1,830,458

 

 

44,864,526

XD*(A)

 

7,507,800

 

 

23,295,904

Zhihu ADR*(A)

 

14,453,443

 

 

34,977,332

       

 

2,662,469,110

Consumer Discretionary — 43.1%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

47,987,364

 

 

686,899,342

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

144,654,000

 

 

93,832,817

Baozun ADR*(A)

 

1,369,837

 

 

11,753,201

Dada Nexus ADR*

 

2,138,961

 

 

19,528,714

Gaotu Techedu ADR*(A)

 

2,160,147

 

 

3,715,453

JD Health International*

 

33,945,900

 

 

208,493,729

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

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

     

 

 

JD.com, Cl A*

 

15,987,090

 

$

477,689,700

Meituan, Cl B*

 

21,266,200

 

 

422,532,462

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

5,507,192

 

 

220,893,471

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*(A)

 

15,541,500

 

 

40,880,928

TAL Education Group ADR*

 

15,295,200

 

 

46,038,552

Tongcheng Travel Holdings*

 

35,360,200

 

 

63,212,554

Trip.com Group ADR*

 

11,568,009

 

 

267,452,368

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

12,485,163

 

 

112,366,467

Youdao ADR*(A)

 

1,914,991

 

 

13,596,436

       

 

2,688,886,194

Financials — 3.4%

     

 

 

360 DigiTech ADR

 

2,722,775

 

 

41,903,507

Lufax Holding ADR

 

18,936,421

 

 

105,475,865

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

 

19,053,000

 

 

64,958,386

       

 

212,337,758

Health Care — 0.3%

     

 

 

Yidu Tech*(A)

 

15,871,100

 

 

19,840,395

Industrials — 3.9%

     

 

 

51job ADR*(A)

 

841,615

 

 

49,276,558

Full Truck Alliance ADR*

 

29,326,535

 

 

195,607,989

       

 

244,884,547

       

 

 

Information Technology — 3.2%

     

 

 

Agora ADR*

 

2,168,984

 

 

21,559,701

Chindata Group Holdings ADR*

 

4,855,595

 

 

30,687,360

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*(A)

 

3,480,219

 

 

21,124,929

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings(A)

 

32,191,000

 

 

44,311,232

OneConnect Financial Technology ADR*

 

4,107,906

 

 

5,792,147

Vnet Group ADR*(A)

 

3,344,843

 

 

19,500,435

Weimob*(A)

 

57,228,000

 

 

37,706,729

Yeahka*(A)

 

7,188,800

 

 

22,122,492

       

 

202,805,025

Real Estate — 3.1%

     

 

 

KE Holdings ADR*

 

15,522,287

 

 

192,010,690

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

6,223,233,719

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 0.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.5%

     

 

 

Alibaba Pictures Group*

 

353,834,000

 

 

29,367,942

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

29,367,942

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $9,574,639,103)

     

 

6,252,601,661

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

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KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 3.6%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio,
Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

224,051,873

 

$

224,051,873

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $224,051,873)

     

 

224,051,873

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 103.8%
(Cost $9,798,690,976)

     

 

6,476,653,534

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (3.8)%

     

 

(237,119,255

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

6,239,534,279

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022.  The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $213,116,100.

(B)   The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.

(C)   This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $224,051,873.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.9%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.1%

     

 

 

China United Network Communications, Cl A

 

6,451,000

 

$

 3,627,868

Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A

 

3,005,902

 

 

2,893,159

       

 

6,521,027

Consumer Discretionary — 6.1%

     

 

 

BYD, Cl A

 

530,069

 

 

19,188,396

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

570,832

 

 

14,780,431

       

 

33,968,827

Consumer Staples — 15.4%

     

 

 

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

437,488

 

 

6,024,669

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

797,712

 

 

4,635,654

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A

 

187,618

 

 

4,008,543

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

156,489

 

 

42,375,607

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

182,346

 

 

5,339,310

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

655,845

 

 

5,874,411

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

151,816

 

 

6,095,981

Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A

 

483,479

 

 

11,809,558

       

 

86,163,733

Energy — 2.3%

     

 

 

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A

 

7,990,184

 

 

5,437,468

China Shenhua Energy, Cl A

 

1,654,447

 

 

7,758,682

       

 

13,196,150

Financials — 19.3%

     

 

 

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A

 

12,431,907

 

 

6,031,769

Bank of Communications, Cl A

 

6,550,399

 

 

5,272,843

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

1,102,578

 

 

6,494,131

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

 

3,441,301

 

$

25,370,251

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A

 

1,142,114

 

 

4,123,636

CITIC Securities, Cl A

 

2,043,347

 

 

6,727,360

East Money Information, Cl A

 

1,724,713

 

 

6,884,615

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A

 

10,494,526

 

 

7,885,649

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

3,465,422

 

 

11,283,734

Ping An Bank, Cl A

 

3,238,441

 

 

7,846,005

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

1,806,898

 

 

13,790,615

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A

 

4,898,346

 

 

6,172,992

       

 

107,883,600

Health Care — 9.5%

     

 

 

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

1,228,459

 

 

6,105,430

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

363,347

 

 

7,898,723

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

1,453,652

 

 

8,431,416

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

276,194

 

 

13,367,875

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

582,382

 

 

10,309,870

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

136,950

 

 

6,843,725

       

 

52,957,039

Industrials — 15.9%

     

 

 

China State Construction Engineering, Cl A

 

11,029,200

 

 

9,451,466

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

612,753

 

 

49,449,971

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A

 

3,328,223

 

 

8,126,440

Eve Energy, Cl A

 

498,145

 

 

6,330,297

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

2,233,733

 

 

6,164,837

SF Holding, Cl A

 

1,290,159

 

 

9,287,860

       

 

88,810,871

Information Technology — 13.3%

     

 

 

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

18,765,945

 

 

12,741,013

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

2,707,876

 

 

30,793,712

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

3,526,121

 

 

17,608,109

Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A

 

437,589

 

 

13,331,503

       

 

74,474,337

Materials — 11.9%

     

 

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A

 

2,004,305

 

 

12,468,298

Wanhua Chemical Group, Cl A

 

1,573,436

 

 

20,049,343

Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A

 

447,069

 

 

15,493,641

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

10,319,205

 

 

18,433,829

       

 

66,445,111

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)

     

 

 

Real Estate — 2.2%

     

 

 

China Vanke, Cl A

 

1,882,299

 

$

5,678,239

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

2,316,658

 

 

6,459,389

       

 

12,137,628

Utilities — 2.9%

     

 

 

China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A

 

4,392,600

 

 

4,248,604

China Yangtze Power, Cl A

 

3,496,421

 

 

12,117,210

       

 

16,365,814

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

558,924,137

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $616,341,845)

     

 

558,924,137

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $616,341,845)

     

 

558,924,137

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

469,265

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

559,393,402

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

Cl — Class

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 48.1%

     

 

 

China — 48.1%

     

 

 

Agricultural Development Bank of China

     

 

 

4.180%, 05/04/2022

 

2,590,000

 

$

408,739

3.060%, 08/05/2023

 

3,500,000

 

 

555,923

China Development Bank

     

 

 

4.040%, 04/10/2027

 

1,650,000

 

 

272,846

4.040%, 07/06/2028

 

1,650,000

 

 

274,030

3.430%, 01/14/2027

 

3,450,000

 

 

556,155

3.300%, 03/03/2026

 

2,360,000

 

 

378,847

3.090%, 06/18/2030

 

820,000

 

 

128,552

China Government Bond

     

 

 

4.080%, 10/22/2048

 

1,190,000

 

 

208,133

4.050%, 07/24/2047

 

930,000

 

 

162,502

3.530%, 10/18/2051

 

2,700,000

 

 

438,799

3.390%, 03/16/2050

 

1,560,000

 

 

243,762

3.290%, 05/23/2029

 

1,600,000

 

 

259,524

3.020%, 10/22/2025

 

2,500,000

 

 

400,407

2.840%, 04/08/2024

 

2,600,000

 

 

413,642

2.680%, 05/21/2030

 

1,800,000

 

 

279,203

2.470%, 09/02/2024

 

3,800,000

 

 

599,416

1.990%, 04/09/2025

 

1,710,000

 

 

265,267

Export-Import Bank of China

     

 

 

3.860%, 05/20/2029

 

1,030,000

 

 

169,592

3.230%, 03/23/2030

 

1,160,000

 

 

183,673

2.930%, 03/02/2025

 

1,240,000

 

 

196,415

2.050%, 04/07/2022

 

840,000

 

 

132,319

       

 

6,527,746

TOTAL GLOBAL BONDS
(Cost $6,454,794)

     

 

6,527,746

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 — 28.4%

     

 

 

CHINA — 25.0%

     

 

 

Basic Materials — 4.6%

     

 

 

China Baowu Steel Group, MTN

     

 

 

2.370%, 05/22/2023

 

4,000,000

 

$

627,983

Energy — 4.7%

     

 

 

China National Petroleum, MTN

     

 

 

3.510%, 07/09/2022

 

4,000,000

 

 

631,313

Financials — 4.7%

     

 

 

CITIC Securities

     

 

 

3.580%, 07/25/2022

 

4,000,000

 

 

631,902

Utilities — 11.0%

     

 

 

China Southern Power Grid, MTN

     

 

 

3.300%, 01/17/2023

 

1,500,000

 

 

237,346

State Grid Corp of China

     

 

 

2.820%, 06/23/2022

 

4,000,000

 

 

630,574

State Power Investment, MTN

     

 

 

3.550%, 10/22/2022

 

4,000,000

 

 

632,825

       

 

1,500,745

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

3,391,943

       

 

 

SUPRANATIONAL — 3.4%

     

 

 

Government — 3.4%

     

 

 

New Development Bank
2.450%, 01/27/2025

 

3,000,000

 

 

467,032

TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $3,787,886)

     

 

3,858,975

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 76.5%
(Cost $10,242,680)

     

 

10,386,721

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 23.5%

     

 

3,199,310

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

13,586,031

(A)   In CNY unless otherwise indicated.

CNY — Chinese Yen

MTN — Medium Term Note

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.3%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 11.0%

     

 

 

Autohome ADR

 

927

 

$

28,190

Baidu ADR*

 

1,561

 

 

206,520

Bilibili ADR*

 

2,248

 

 

57,504

Focus Media Information Technology, Cl A

 

24,700

 

 

23,774

Hello Group ADR*

 

812

 

 

4,693

iQIYI ADR*

 

2,140

 

 

9,716

JOYY ADR

 

366

 

 

13,443

Kingsoft

 

24,200

 

 

78,489

Oriental Pearl Group, Cl A

 

14,440

 

 

17,697

Tencent Holdings

 

27,658

 

 

1,321,555

Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR*

 

2,172

 

 

10,578

Weibo ADR*

 

375

 

 

9,191

       

 

1,781,350

Consumer Discretionary — 21.5%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

79,424

 

 

1,136,889

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

28,000

 

 

18,163

ANTA Sports Products

 

9,000

 

 

113,083

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

 

28,000

 

 

19,378

BYD, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

144,799

BYD, Cl H

 

6,500

 

 

186,250

China Grand Automotive Services Group, Cl A*

 

5,100

 

 

1,888

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

100,982

Chongqing Changan Automobile, Cl A

 

38,260

 

 

68,286

Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

19,555

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)

     

 

 

Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A

 

14,300

 

$

80,149

Geely Automobile Holdings

 

38,000

 

 

59,974

Great Wall Motor, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

44,906

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

23,383

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

14,400

 

 

52,400

Haier Smart Home, Cl H

 

19,000

 

 

61,745

Huayu Automotive Systems, Cl A

 

7,900

 

 

24,827

Huazhu Group ADR*

 

1,389

 

 

45,823

JD.com, Cl A*

 

1,422

 

 

42,483

Li Auto ADR*

 

5,540

 

 

142,987

Meituan, Cl B*

 

17,100

 

 

339,755

New Oriental Education & Technology Group ADR*

 

11,679

 

 

13,431

NIO ADR*

 

8,134

 

 

171,221

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

2,024

 

 

81,183

SAIC Motor, Cl A

 

12,857

 

 

34,431

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A

 

48,600

 

 

56,347

Shenzhou International Group Holdings

 

6,500

 

 

86,983

Suning.com, Cl A*

 

22,100

 

 

12,011

TAL Education Group ADR*

 

2,268

 

 

6,827

Trip.com Group ADR*

 

3,392

 

 

78,423

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

3,333

 

 

29,997

XPeng ADR, Cl A*

 

3,670

 

 

101,255

Yum China Holdings

 

2,095

 

 

87,026

       

 

3,486,840

Consumer Staples — 9.5%

     

 

 

Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

64,785

China Mengniu Dairy

 

17,000

 

 

91,606

China Resources Beer Holdings

 

18,000

 

 

110,440

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

6,708

 

 

92,376

Guangdong Haid Group, Cl A

 

8,900

 

 

76,969

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

8,900

 

 

40,742

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

13,100

 

 

76,127

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A

 

2,700

 

 

57,687

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

433,263

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

114,197

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

14,602

 

 

130,790

New Hope Liuhe, Cl A*

 

23,400

 

 

62,591

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

1,960

 

 

78,701

Sun Art Retail Group

 

19,000

 

 

6,914

Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding

 

24,000

 

 

40,453

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 Staples (continued)

     

 

 

Want Want China Holdings

 

39,000

 

$

36,055

Yonghui Superstores, Cl A

 

27,200

 

 

18,082

       

 

1,531,778

Energy — 3.1%

     

 

 

China Oilfield Services, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

26,659

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl A

 

83,000

 

 

56,483

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H

 

160,500

 

 

80,543

China Shenhua Energy, Cl H

 

19,500

 

 

62,498

Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A

 

32,500

 

 

21,912

PetroChina, Cl A

 

29,700

 

 

25,826

PetroChina, Cl H

 

127,984

 

 

66,350

Shaanxi Coal Industry, Cl A

 

20,800

 

 

53,900

Shanxi Lu’an Environmental Energy Development, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

33,995

Yankuang Energy Group, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

77,189

       

 

505,355

Financials — 23.0%

     

 

 

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl A

 

118,200

 

 

57,349

Agricultural Bank of China, Cl H

 

182,397

 

 

70,104

AVIC Industry-Finance Holdings, Cl A

 

39,000

 

 

25,434

Bank of Beijing, Cl A

 

50,600

 

 

36,507

Bank of China, Cl A

 

62,700

 

 

32,298

Bank of China, Cl H

 

417,396

 

 

167,888

Bank of Communications, Cl A

 

77,900

 

 

62,707

Bank of Communications, Cl H

 

53,000

 

 

38,034

Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A

 

24,800

 

 

55,045

Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A

 

40,300

 

 

44,756

Bank of Nanjing, Cl A

 

26,000

 

 

43,701

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

12,800

 

 

75,391

Bank of Shanghai, Cl A

 

33,804

 

 

35,358

Changjiang Securities, Cl A

 

37,700

 

 

36,999

China Cinda Asset Management, Cl H

 

180,504

 

 

30,885

China CITIC Bank, Cl H

 

53,000

 

 

26,867

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

22,100

 

 

21,898

China Construction Bank, Cl H

 

482,000

 

 

362,513

China Everbright Bank, Cl A

 

97,400

 

 

50,632

China Galaxy Securities, Cl H

 

65,500

 

 

36,717

China Life Insurance, Cl H

 

39,483

 

 

60,701

China Merchants Bank, Cl A

 

31,300

 

 

230,753

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

 

25,000

 

 

196,485

China Merchants Securities, Cl A

 

16,900

 

 

38,522

China Minsheng Banking, Cl A

 

89,800

 

 

54,038

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Financials (continued)

     

 

 

China Minsheng Banking, Cl H

 

58,500

 

$

22,036

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

33,217

China Pacific Insurance Group, Cl H

 

18,400

 

 

44,923

China Taiping Insurance Holdings

 

10,600

 

 

12,980

CITIC Securities, Cl A

 

24,045

 

 

79,164

CITIC Securities, Cl H

 

15,100

 

 

34,861

Everbright Securities, Cl A

 

18,200

 

 

35,723

Far East Horizon

 

14,000

 

 

12,514

Founder Securities, Cl A

 

31,100

 

 

33,020

GF Securities, Cl A

 

17,100

 

 

47,356

GF Securities, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

36,918

Guosen Securities, Cl A

 

20,700

 

 

32,413

Guotai Junan Securities, Cl A

 

14,300

 

 

35,389

Haitong Securities, Cl A

 

22,100

 

 

35,858

Huatai Securities, Cl A

 

20,900

 

 

48,990

Huatai Securities, Cl H

 

15,800

 

 

24,331

Huaxia Bank, Cl A

 

33,800

 

 

29,604

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl A

 

119,200

 

 

89,568

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl H

 

375,441

 

 

230,594

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

35,200

 

 

114,614

Industrial Securities, Cl A*

 

48,069

 

 

58,154

New China Life Insurance, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

21,705

New China Life Insurance, Cl H

 

7,800

 

 

21,812

Noah Holdings ADR*

 

805

 

 

18,942

Orient Securities, Cl A*

 

24,700

 

 

42,722

People’s Insurance Group of China, Cl H

 

52,452

 

 

17,213

PICC Property & Casualty, Cl H

 

49,510

 

 

50,702

Ping An Bank, Cl A

 

36,291

 

 

87,925

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

18,000

 

 

137,380

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H

 

32,500

 

 

230,945

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Cl A

 

51,900

 

 

65,405

Shenwan Hongyuan Group, Cl A

 

58,500

 

 

40,363

       

 

3,718,923

Health Care — 6.6%

     

 

 

3SBio

 

13,000

 

 

10,624

BeiGene ADR*

 

368

 

 

69,405

Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A

 

1,544

 

 

11,368

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

63,458

China Medical System Holdings

 

14,000

 

 

22,060

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings

 

28,000

 

 

14,659

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

61,520

 

 

71,093

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A

 

5,200

 

$

27,769

Genscript Biotech*

 

24,000

 

 

76,921

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

4,000

 

 

19,760

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

5,080

 

 

26,744

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

10,480

 

 

33,530

Hutchmed China ADR*

 

1,769

 

 

33,469

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

10,916

 

 

63,315

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A*

 

12,760

 

 

11,839

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

6,600

 

 

55,446

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

6,000

 

 

29,343

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

50,193

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

10,647

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

10,400

 

 

23,744

Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

1,500

 

 

3,618

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

9,800

 

 

15,731

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

16,000

 

 

132,901

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

33,511

Zai Lab ADR*

 

378

 

 

16,624

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,900

 

 

94,948

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

9,360

 

 

46,711

       

 

1,069,431

Industrials — 6.9%

     

 

 

51job ADR*

 

236

 

 

13,818

AECC Aviation Power, Cl A

 

6,600

 

 

46,682

AVIC Electromechanical Systems, Cl A

 

12,900

 

 

21,987

Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H*

 

24,000

 

 

14,066

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings*

 

13,000

 

 

16,268

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

38,014

China Eastern Airlines, Cl A*

 

44,200

 

 

32,585

China Energy Engineering

 

75,137

 

 

28,880

China Everbright Environment Group

 

26,323

 

 

15,932

China Merchants Port Holdings

 

25,852

 

 

46,875

China Railway Group, Cl H

 

39,000

 

 

21,862

China Southern Airlines, Cl A*

 

41,700

 

 

40,661

CITIC

 

30,780

 

 

34,233

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings, Cl A

 

43,420

 

 

106,018

Daqin Railway, Cl A

 

27,800

 

 

30,086

Fosun International

 

19,500

 

 

21,239

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Cl A

 

13,000

 

 

25,086

Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

27,224

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A

 

73,900

 

 

43,655

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

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A

 

33,800

 

$

38,815

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

64,581

Shanghai International Airport, Cl A*

 

2,600

 

 

20,151

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

23,300

 

 

20,077

Shenzhen International Holdings

 

23,290

 

 

24,624

Weichai Power, Cl A

 

29,788

 

 

62,644

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

18,249

 

 

37,745

Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

12,644

 

 

16,751

Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A*

 

6,500

 

 

40,527

Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, Cl A

 

18,112

 

 

47,419

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

5,200

 

 

20,418

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A

 

29,700

 

 

31,066

ZTO Express Cayman ADR*

 

2,458

 

 

61,450

       

 

1,111,439

Information Technology — 5.8%

     

 

 

AAC Technologies Holdings

 

6,500

 

 

15,753

Aisino, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

3,168

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

84,500

 

 

57,371

DHC Software, Cl A

 

16,900

 

 

18,902

GDS Holdings ADR*

 

507

 

 

19,900

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

 

4,364

 

 

Hengtong Optic-electric, Cl A

 

6,100

 

 

12,463

Iflytek, Cl A

 

5,300

 

 

38,881

Kingboard Holdings

 

7,000

 

 

34,055

Kingdee International Software Group*

 

26,000

 

 

57,834

Lenovo Group

 

52,000

 

 

56,572

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

11,892

 

 

135,235

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

20,674

 

 

103,238

NavInfo, Cl A*

 

11,700

 

 

25,748

OFILM Group, Cl A*

 

11,582

 

 

12,990

Sanan Optoelectronics, Cl A

 

15,400

 

 

57,688

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

5,100

 

 

82,119

Tianma Microelectronics, Cl A

 

12,900

 

 

21,236

TravelSky Technology, Cl H

 

12,000

 

 

17,315

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A

 

2,700

 

 

86,996

Yonyou Network Technology, Cl A

 

9,225

 

 

33,278

Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A

 

9,100

 

 

23,724

ZTE, Cl H

 

13,000

 

 

26,593

       

 

941,059

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

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials — 5.0%

     

 

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl A

 

6,500

 

$

40,435

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H

 

10,000

 

 

51,460

Baoshan Iron & Steel, Cl A

 

50,200

 

 

53,378

BBMG, Cl A

 

50,500

 

 

24,343

China Molybdenum, Cl H

 

105,000

 

 

54,837

China National Building Material, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

34,824

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A

 

18,300

 

 

111,649

China Resources Cement Holdings

 

26,000

 

 

21,679

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A

 

3,900

 

 

77,194

Hesteel, Cl A

 

57,000

 

 

21,370

Inner Mongolia BaoTou Steel Union, Cl A*

 

114,300

 

 

40,152

Rongsheng Petrochemical, Cl A

 

21,150

 

 

47,643

Shandong Hualu Hengsheng Chemical, Cl A

 

10,040

 

 

51,512

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical, Cl A

 

58,500

 

 

32,438

Tianqi Lithium, Cl A*

 

1,140

 

 

14,616

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A

 

2,480

 

 

38,207

Zhejiang Longsheng Group, Cl A

 

19,500

 

 

33,483

Zijin Mining Group, Cl A

 

32,500

 

 

58,057

       

 

807,277

Real Estate — 4.3%

     

 

 

China Evergrande Group(A)(B)(C)

 

13,000

 

 

2,772

China Jinmao Holdings Group

 

52,000

 

 

15,471

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

15,600

 

 

37,254

China Overseas Land & Investment

 

31,839

 

 

95,337

China Resources Land

 

24,214

 

 

112,855

China Vanke, Cl A

 

15,543

 

 

46,888

China Vanke, Cl H

 

8,900

 

 

20,161

CIFI Holdings Group

 

53,195

 

 

31,313

Country Garden Holdings

 

63,612

 

 

48,980

Gemdale, Cl A

 

18,200

 

 

40,941

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

32,660

 

 

27,731

Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H

 

32,400

 

 

11,501

KWG Group Holdings

 

18,773

 

 

7,767

Longfor Group Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

66,897

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

22,200

 

 

61,899

Seazen Holdings, Cl A*

 

5,200

 

 

26,352

Shimao Group Holdings

 

17,500

 

 

9,877

Sunac China Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

7,603

Xinhu Zhongbao, Cl A

 

54,700

 

 

26,281

       

 

697,880

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

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COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Utilities — 2.6%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

52,000

 

$

16,002

China Gas Holdings

 

18,800

 

 

24,102

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

59,228

China Resources Gas Group

 

6,000

 

 

25,474

China Resources Power Holdings

 

24,000

 

 

45,172

ENN Energy Holdings

 

3,982

 

 

59,745

Guangdong Investment

 

40,000

 

 

54,754

Huadian Power International, Cl A

 

44,100

 

 

24,592

Huaneng Power International, Cl H*

 

89,077

 

 

38,104

SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A

 

23,400

 

 

34,429

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

23,500

 

 

39,759

       

 

421,361

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

16,072,693

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 0.6%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Alibaba Pictures Group*

 

260,000

 

 

21,580

Health Care — 0.3%

     

 

 

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

63,500

 

 

39,650

Materials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings

 

40,000

 

 

34,936

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

96,166

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $22,491,947)

     

 

16,168,859

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $22,491,947)

     

 

16,168,859

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

11,810

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

16,180,669

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $22,150 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $22,150 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

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

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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Communication Services

 

$

1,781,350

 

$

 

$

 

$

1,781,350

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

3,467,462

 

 

 

 

19,378

 

 

3,486,840

Consumer Staples

 

 

1,531,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,531,778

Energy

 

 

505,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

505,355

Financials

 

 

3,718,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,718,923

Health Care

 

 

1,069,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,069,431

Industrials

 

 

1,111,439

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,111,439

Information Technology

 

 

941,059

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

941,059

Materials

 

 

807,277

 

 

 

 

 

 

807,277

Real Estate

 

 

695,108

 

 

 

 

2,772

 

 

697,880

Utilities

 

 

421,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

421,361

Hong Kong

 

 

96,166

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,166

Total Common Stock

 

 

16,146,709

 

 

 

 

22,150

 

 

16,168,859

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

16,146,709

 

$

 

$

22,150

 

$

16,168,859

^      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.

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

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COMMON STOCK — 99.2%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 45.3%

     

 

 

Energy — 1.8%

     

 

 

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl H

 

244,000

 

$

122,445

Guanghui Energy, Cl A*

 

20,600

 

 

26,610

       

 

149,055

Financials — 4.2%

     

 

 

Bank of Changsha, Cl A

 

12,300

 

 

14,823

Bank of Chengdu, Cl A

 

11,100

 

 

26,263

Bank of Guiyang, Cl A

 

11,227

 

 

11,248

Bank of Hangzhou, Cl A

 

18,100

 

 

40,174

Bank of Jiangsu, Cl A

 

45,055

 

 

50,036

Bank of Nanjing, Cl A

 

30,591

 

 

51,418

Bank of Ningbo, Cl A

 

21,346

 

 

125,727

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

27,000

 

 

16,928

Qingdao Rural Commercial Bank, Cl A

 

17,000

 

 

9,453

       

 

346,070

Industrials — 23.8%

     

 

 

Beijing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

5,208

 

 

24,866

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A

 

124,700

 

 

93,897

China Communications Services, Cl H

 

26,000

 

 

11,786

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings*

 

17,000

 

 

21,273

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

17,000

 

 

49,710

China Energy Engineering

 

98,900

 

 

38,014

China Lesso Group Holdings

 

11,000

 

 

13,372

China Railway Group, Cl H

 

41,500

 

 

23,263

China State Construction Engineering, Cl A

 

127,900

 

 

109,604

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

7,100

 

 

572,979

CRRC, Cl H

 

44,000

 

 

17,642

Daqin Railway, Cl A

 

45,332

 

 

49,059

Dongfang Electric, Cl A

 

8,500

 

 

18,157

Gotion High-tech, Cl A*

 

5,000

 

 

27,103

Guangdong Kinlong Hardware Products, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

16,898

Jiangsu Expressway, Cl H

 

14,000

 

 

14,659

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials (continued)

     

 

 

Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic, Cl A

 

4,000

 

$

32,797

Jiangxi Special Electric Motor, Cl A*

 

5,200

 

 

16,547

Luoyang Xinqianglian Slewing Bearing, Cl A

 

500

 

 

8,923

Metallurgical Corp of China, Cl A

 

54,500

 

 

32,195

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A

 

6,000

 

 

20,954

NARI Technology, Cl A

 

16,900

 

 

83,833

Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

1,364

 

 

27,808

North Industries Group Red Arrow, Cl A*

 

4,300

 

 

15,241

Power Construction Corp of China, Cl A

 

46,600

 

 

53,514

Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

3,000

 

 

9,782

Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings

 

11,000

 

 

11,490

Sany Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

25,900

 

 

71,481

Shanghai Construction Group, Cl A

 

27,200

 

 

13,968

Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A

 

39,000

 

 

24,820

Shanghai International Port Group, Cl A

 

28,410

 

 

24,480

Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A

 

8,050

 

 

72,281

Shenzhen International Holdings

 

12,572

 

 

13,292

Sichuan Road & Bridge, Cl A

 

14,600

 

 

24,034

Sieyuan Electric, Cl A

 

2,400

 

 

12,401

Sinotruk Hong Kong

 

7,500

 

 

11,492

Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, Cl A

 

400

 

 

33,155

TBEA, Cl A

 

11,375

 

 

36,519

Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A

 

5,500

 

 

11,506

Wuxi Shangji Automation, Cl A

 

900

 

 

19,437

XCMG Construction Machinery, Cl A

 

23,948

 

 

19,429

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

7,600

 

 

11,471

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings

 

44,300

 

 

50,082

Yantai Eddie Precision Machinery, Cl A

 

2,580

 

 

9,693

Yutong Bus, Cl A

 

6,997

 

 

9,270

Zhefu Holding Group, Cl A*

 

16,400

 

 

13,718

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H

 

16,000

 

 

13,443

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

4,900

 

 

15,793

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

5,400

 

 

21,203

Zhuzhou Kibing Group, Cl A

 

8,200

 

 

17,141

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl H

 

13,800

 

 

8,793

       

 

1,974,268

Materials — 3.8%

     

 

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl H

 

12,500

 

 

64,325

Chengtun Mining Group, Cl A

 

8,400

 

 

11,327

China Minmetals Rare Earth, Cl A

 

3,000

 

 

13,766

China National Building Material, Cl H

 

43,000

 

 

53,480

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials (continued)

     

 

 

China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech, Cl A

 

11,124

 

$

67,868

China Resources Cement Holdings

 

26,000

 

 

21,679

Huaxin Cement, Cl A

 

4,200

 

 

13,073

Shenghe Resources Holding, Cl A

 

5,400

 

 

14,435

Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A

 

4,400

 

 

12,830

Yintai Gold, Cl A

 

8,500

 

 

12,466

Youngy, Cl A*

 

700

 

 

12,614

Yunnan Tin, Cl A*

 

5,100

 

 

16,823

       

 

314,686

Utilities — 11.7%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Holdings

 

5,500

 

 

17,452

CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

12,695

CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A

 

15,300

 

 

11,063

CGN Power, Cl H

 

107,000

 

 

28,009

China Gas Holdings

 

31,000

 

 

39,743

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

33,000

 

 

75,174

China National Nuclear Power, Cl A

 

44,400

 

 

56,723

China Power International Development

 

53,000

 

 

28,221

China Resources Gas Group

 

9,500

 

 

40,335

China Resources Power Holdings

 

20,635

 

 

38,838

China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A

 

72,600

 

 

70,220

China Yangtze Power, Cl A

 

73,700

 

 

255,415

ENN Energy Holdings

 

7,900

 

 

118,529

ENN Natural Gas, Cl A

 

7,300

 

 

20,366

GD Power Development, Cl A

 

54,400

 

 

21,595

Huadian Power International, Cl A

 

20,742

 

 

11,567

Huaneng Power International, Cl H*

 

35,000

 

 

14,972

Kunlun Energy

 

40,000

 

 

34,885

SDIC Power Holdings, Cl A

 

22,706

 

 

33,408

Shenergy, Cl A

 

15,019

 

 

14,338

Shenzhen Energy Group, Cl A

 

12,100

 

 

12,256

Sichuan Chuantou Energy, Cl A

 

11,284

 

 

19,090

       

 

974,894

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

3,758,973

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 0.3%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Cl U

 

95,200

 

 

23,324

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

23,324

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

INDIA — 2.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

AIA Engineering

 

1,207

 

$

25,848

Materials — 1.9%

     

 

 

Clean Science & Technology*

 

602

 

 

15,829

National Aluminium

 

22,799

 

 

36,647

PI Industries

 

2,337

 

 

86,961

Vinati Organics

 

701

 

 

18,069

       

 

157,506

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

183,354

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 2.5%

     

 

 

Energy — 1.2%

     

 

 

Adaro Energy Indonesia

 

385,400

 

 

72,183

Indo Tambangraya Megah

 

11,600

 

 

23,058

       

 

95,241

Materials — 1.3%

     

 

 

Barito Pacific

 

788,600

 

 

49,691

Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper

 

74,600

 

 

41,033

Pabrik Kertas Tjiwi Kimia

 

38,700

 

 

18,929

       

 

109,653

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

204,894

       

 

 

ISRAEL — 4.6%

     

 

 

Industrials — 1.0%

     

 

 

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

 

1,175

 

 

85,434

Materials — 3.6%

     

 

 

ICL Group

 

19,508

 

 

233,699

Israel*

 

107

 

 

62,411

       

 

296,110

TOTAL ISRAEL

     

 

381,544

       

 

 

JORDAN — 0.3%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Arab Bank

 

3,744

 

 

24,555

TOTAL JORDAN

     

 

24,555

       

 

 

KAZAKHSTAN — 0.7%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.7%

     

 

 

NAC Kazatomprom JSC GDR

 

1,826

 

 

58,249

TOTAL KAZAKHSTAN

     

 

58,249

       

 

 

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

KUWAIT — 7.4%

     

 

 

Financials — 5.5%

     

 

 

Kuwait Finance House

 

130,488

 

$

460,015

Industrials — 1.9%

     

 

 

Agility Public Warehousing

 

34,446

 

 

125,289

National Industries Group Holding

 

31,456

 

 

29,096

       

 

154,385

TOTAL KUWAIT

     

 

614,400

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 4.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.7%

     

 

 

Pentamaster

 

14,000

 

 

12,552

Sime Darby

 

77,400

 

 

44,179

       

 

56,731

Materials — 3.5%

     

 

 

Petronas Chemicals Group

 

68,900

 

 

157,308

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings

 

93,000

 

 

137,131

       

 

294,439

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

351,170

       

 

 

PHILIPPINES — 3.5%

     

 

 

Industrials — 3.5%

     

 

 

Aboitiz Equity Ventures

 

54,240

 

 

62,369

International Container Terminal Services

 

29,550

 

 

128,376

JG Summit

 

82,982

 

 

98,305

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

     

 

289,050

       

 

 

POLAND — 2.0%

     

 

 

Materials — 2.0%

     

 

 

KGHM Polska Miedz

 

3,944

 

 

163,637

TOTAL POLAND

     

 

163,637

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

33,666

 

 

Sovcomflot PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

9,110

 

 

Surgutneftegas*(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

143,400

 

 

       

 

Materials — 0.0%

     

 

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

1,239

 

 

Polymetal International(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

7,154

 

 

Segezha Group PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

78,500

 

 

       

 

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

SINGAPORE — 10.8%

     

 

 

Financials — 7.0%

     

 

 

Oversea-Chinese Banking

 

63,312

 

$

579,157

Industrials — 3.8%

     

 

 

Keppel

 

27,000

 

 

128,082

Singapore Airlines*

 

25,000

 

 

101,600

Singapore Technologies Engineering

 

29,200

 

 

88,894

       

 

318,576

TOTAL SINGAPORE

     

 

897,733

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 8.0%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Ninety One

 

4,149

 

 

13,916

Materials — 7.8%

     

 

 

Anglo American Platinum

 

1,497

 

 

205,561

Impala Platinum Holdings

 

23,575

 

 

363,051

Kumba Iron Ore

 

1,827

 

 

81,941

       

 

650,553

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

664,469

       

 

 

THAILAND — 6.4%

     

 

 

Energy — 4.2%

     

 

 

PTT

 

300,200

 

 

347,600

Industrials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Thoresen Thai Agencies

 

31,800

 

 

9,038

Materials — 2.1%

     

 

 

Indorama Ventures

 

50,400

 

 

70,484

PTT Global Chemical

 

67,312

 

 

102,740

       

 

173,224

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

529,862

       

 

 

TURKEY — 0.4%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Turk Hava Yollari AO*

 

14,008

 

 

30,809

TOTAL TURKEY

     

 

30,809

       

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 0.6%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Air Arabia PJSC

 

64,364

 

 

28,213

Aramex PJSC

 

20,392

 

 

20,819

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

49,032

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $7,863,369)

     

 

8,225,055

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

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Number of
Rights/Shares

 

Value

RIGHTS* — 0.1%

     

 

 

KUWAIT — 0.1%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.1%

     

 

 

National Industries Group Holding, Expires 04/21/2022*

 

11,010

 

$

2,936

TOTAL KUWAIT

     

 

2,936

TOTAL RIGHTS
(Cost $—)

     

 

2,936

       

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 0.0%

     

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)

 

136,600

 

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $74,846)

     

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.3%
(Cost $7,938,215)

     

 

8,227,991

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.7%

     

 

61,697

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

8,289,688

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

(D)    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.

(E)    Currently, no stated interest rate.

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company

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

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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

China

 

$

3,758,973

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

3,758,973

Hong Kong

 

 

23,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,324

India

 

 

183,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183,354

Indonesia

 

 

204,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

204,894

Israel

 

 

381,544

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

381,544

Jordan

 

 

24,555

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,555

Kazakhstan

 

 

58,249

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

58,249

Kuwait

 

 

614,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

614,400

Malaysia

 

 

351,170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

351,170

Philippines

 

 

289,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

289,050

Poland

 

 

163,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

163,637

Russia

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Singapore

 

 

897,733

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

897,733

South Africa

 

 

664,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

664,469

Thailand

 

 

529,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

529,862

Turkey

 

 

30,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,809

United Arab Emirates

 

 

49,032

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,032

Total Common Stock

 

 

8,225,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,225,055

Rights

 

 

2,936

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,936

Preferred Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Russia
Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

8,227,991

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

8,227,991

^      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.

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

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 12.0%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 5.9%

     

 

 

Americanas

 

71,970

 

$

494,496

GRUPO DE MODA SOMA

 

156,100

 

 

500,629

MercadoLibre*

 

1,951

 

 

2,320,676

       

 

3,315,801

Financials — 2.4%

     

 

 

XP, Cl A*

 

43,478

 

 

1,308,688

Information Technology — 3.7%

     

 

 

Cielo

 

796,400

 

 

521,218

Pagseguro Digital, Cl A*

 

30,326

 

 

608,036

StoneCo, Cl A*

 

40,043

 

 

468,503

TOTVS

 

61,600

 

 

471,598

       

 

2,069,355

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

6,693,844

       

 

 

CHINA — 38.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 15.1%

     

 

 

Baidu, Cl A*

 

104,814

 

 

1,893,809

Kanzhun ADR*

 

59,692

 

 

1,486,928

Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*

 

138,700

 

 

1,314,138

NetEase

 

108,000

 

 

1,983,094

Tencent Holdings

 

36,475

 

 

1,742,849

       

 

8,420,818

Consumer Discretionary — 18.5%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

144,100

 

 

2,062,672

JD Health International*

 

216,700

 

 

1,330,959

JD.com, Cl A*

 

63,175

 

 

1,887,651

Meituan, Cl B*

 

95,900

 

 

1,905,411

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

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KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary (continued)

     

 

 

Pinduoduo ADR*

 

44,593

 

$

1,788,625

Trip.com Group*

 

57,750

 

 

1,390,767

       

 

10,366,085

Financials — 2.4%

     

 

 

Lufax Holding ADR

 

240,516

 

 

1,339,674

Real Estate — 2.1%

     

 

 

KE Holdings ADR*

 

94,987

 

 

1,174,989

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

21,301,566

       

 

 

GREECE — 0.8%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.8%

     

 

 

OPAP

 

29,310

 

 

430,473

TOTAL GREECE

     

 

430,473

       

 

 

INDIA — 10.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.4%

     

 

 

Info Edge India

 

22,366

 

 

1,331,024

Consumer Discretionary — 6.2%

     

 

 

FSN E-Commerce Ventures*

 

72,100

 

 

1,607,609

MakeMyTrip*

 

18,202

 

 

488,360

Zomato*

 

1,255,233

 

 

1,363,321

       

 

3,459,290

Financials — 0.7%

     

 

 

PB Fintech*

 

42,693

 

 

391,181

Industrials — 0.7%

     

 

 

IndiaMart InterMesh

 

7,209

 

 

411,244

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

5,592,739

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 1.6%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.7%

     

 

 

MNC Digital Entertainment

 

1,028,600

 

 

395,684

Consumer Discretionary — 0.9%

     

 

 

Bukalapak.com*

 

19,107,800

 

 

508,211

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

903,895

       

 

 

JAPAN — 2.4%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 2.4%

     

 

 

Nexon

 

56,400

 

 

1,362,429

TOTAL JAPAN

     

 

1,362,429

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 0.8%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

My EG Services

 

1,797,200

 

 

435,970

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

435,970

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.0%

     

 

 

VK GDR*(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

49,503

 

$

Yandex, Cl A*(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

31,479

 

 

       

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%

     

 

 

Ozon Holdings PLC ADR*(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

58,005

 

 

Industrials — 0.0%

     

 

 

HeadHunter Group PLC ADR(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

11,746

 

 

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 5.4%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 5.4%

     

 

 

Delivery Hero*

 

26,986

 

 

1,196,829

Naspers, Cl N

 

15,951

 

 

1,816,553

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

3,013,382

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 18.3%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 15.5%

     

 

 

AfreecaTV

 

3,225

 

 

393,796

Kakao

 

17,075

 

 

1,500,340

Krafton*

 

5,749

 

 

1,306,753

NAVER

 

5,165

 

 

1,450,998

NCSoft

 

3,652

 

 

1,408,614

Netmarble

 

15,494

 

 

1,425,338

Studio Dragon*

 

5,272

 

 

400,168

Wemade(E)

 

4,652

 

 

397,246

Wysiwyg Studios*

 

13,289

 

 

418,279

       

 

8,701,532

Consumer Discretionary — 2.0%

     

 

 

Coupang, Cl A*

 

62,062

 

 

1,097,256

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

Douzone Bizon

 

10,808

 

 

414,201

NHN KCP*

 

1,375

 

 

30,347

       

 

444,548

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

10,243,336

       

 

 

TAIWAN — 6.6%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 4.2%

     

 

 

Sea ADR*

 

19,497

 

 

2,335,545

Consumer Discretionary — 2.4%

     

 

 

momo.com

 

40,500

 

 

1,330,140

TOTAL TAIWAN

     

 

3,665,685

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.1%

     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 1.1%

     

 

 

 

Network International Holdings PLC*

 

169,907

 

$

626,385

 

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

626,385

 

       

 

 

 

UNITED STATES — 2.0%

     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 2.0%

     

 

 

 

Concentrix

 

6,635

 

 

1,105,126

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

     

 

1,105,126

 

       

 

 

 

URUGUAY — 0.8%

     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 0.8%

     

 

 

 

Dlocal, Cl A*

 

14,686

 

 

459,084

 

TOTAL URUGUAY

     

 

459,084

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $83,137,412)

     

 

55,833,914

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(F)(G) — 0.4%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio,
Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

251,131

 

 

251,131

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $251,131)

     

 

251,131

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3%
(Cost $83,388,543)

     

 

56,085,045

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)%

     

 

(150,522

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

55,934,523

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $0 and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

(D)    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.

(E)    This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022.  The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $239,165.

(F)    The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.

(G)    This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $251,131.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

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

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The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil

 

$

6,693,844

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

6,693,844

China

 

 

21,301,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,301,566

Greece

 

 

430,473

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

430,473

India

 

 

5,592,739

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,592,739

Indonesia

 

 

903,895

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

903,895

Japan

 

 

1,362,429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,362,429

Malaysia

 

 

435,970

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

435,970

Russia

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication
Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Consumer
Discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Industrials

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

South Africa

 

 

3,013,382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,013,382

South Korea

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication
Services

 

 

8,701,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,701,532

Consumer
Discretionary

 

 

1,097,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,097,256

Information Technology

 

 

444,548

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

444,548

Taiwan

 

 

3,665,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,665,685

United Arab Emirates

 

 

626,385

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

626,385

United States

 

 

1,105,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,105,126

Uruguay

 

 

459,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

459,084

Total Common Stock

 

 

55,833,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,833,914

Short-Term Investment

 

 

251,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

251,131

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

56,085,045

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

56,085,045

^      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.

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 100.1%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 97.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 37.0%

     

 

 

BYD, Cl A

 

53,300

 

$

1,929,450

BYD, Cl H

 

403,500

 

 

11,561,841

Li Auto ADR*

 

497,617

 

 

12,843,495

NIO ADR*

 

578,768

 

 

12,183,067

Niu Technologies ADR*

 

60,183

 

 

581,368

Tianneng Power International

 

1,341,885

 

 

1,154,877

XPeng ADR, Cl A*

 

378,104

 

 

10,431,889

Yadea Group Holdings

 

2,382,694

 

 

3,687,495

       

 

54,373,482

Industrials — 25.9%

     

 

 

Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway, Cl A

 

4,881,900

 

 

3,675,979

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings*

 

1,519,500

 

 

1,901,461

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

1,519,500

 

 

4,443,210

China Everbright Environment Group

 

7,247,216

 

 

4,386,419

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

88,450

 

 

7,138,031

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

 

329,000

 

 

1,050

Dynagreen Environmental Protection Group, Cl H

 

805,000

 

 

370,049

Ginlong Technologies, Cl A

 

29,500

 

 

974,210

Gotion High-tech, Cl A*

 

198,600

 

 

1,076,515

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A

 

242,100

 

 

845,506

ReneSola ADR*

 

76,347

 

 

443,576

Riyue Heavy Industry, Cl A

 

115,400

 

 

376,299

Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A

 

173,800

 

 

2,936,593

Titan Wind Energy Suzhou, Cl A

 

214,909

 

 

449,582

Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A

 

93,420

 

 

860,016

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

411,635

 

 

851,399

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

1,537,204

 

 

2,320,115

Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection, Cl A

 

149,815

 

 

688,175

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric, Cl H

 

1,086,500

 

 

4,266,143

       

 

38,004,328

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Information Technology — 17.9%

     

 

 

China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A

 

856,815

 

$

600,625

Chindata Group Holdings ADR*

 

224,996

 

 

1,421,975

Cloopen Group Holding ADR*

 

105,403

 

 

181,293

GCL System Integration Technology, Cl A*

 

698,300

 

 

394,905

JA Solar Technology, Cl A

 

191,000

 

 

2,367,303

JinkoSolar Holding ADR*

 

76,045

 

 

3,672,213

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings ADR*

 

216,057

 

 

1,311,466

LONGi Green Energy Technology, Cl A

 

642,233

 

 

7,303,414

Trina Solar, Cl A

 

206,446

 

 

1,915,482

Xinyi Solar Holdings

 

4,019,588

 

 

7,093,330

       

 

26,262,006

Materials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A

 

60,400

 

 

715,502

Real Estate — 3.5%

     

 

 

China Evergrande Group(A)(B)(C)

 

7,881,000

 

 

1,680,577

Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H

 

3,354,000

 

 

1,190,607

Shimao Group Holdings

 

2,540,500

 

 

1,433,844

SOHO China*

 

4,130,500

 

 

801,691

       

 

5,106,719

Utilities — 12.3%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

8,934,500

 

 

2,749,463

CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A

 

358,600

 

 

494,847

CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A

 

597,700

 

 

432,168

China Datang Renewable Power, Cl H

 

4,476,000

 

 

1,857,522

China Everbright Greentech

 

1,232,000

 

 

357,106

China Everbright Water

 

1,711,057

 

 

398,258

China Longyuan Power Group, Cl H

 

3,586,800

 

 

8,170,763

China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A

 

3,409,600

 

 

3,297,828

GCL New Energy Holdings*

 

16,746,000

 

 

350,684

       

 

18,108,639

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

142,570,676

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 3.0%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.4%

     

 

 

China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group*

 

814,000

 

 

493,717

Real Estate — 1.3%

     

 

 

Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust

 

4,542,000

 

 

1,954,509

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Utilities — 1.3%

     

 

 

 

Beijing Energy International Holding*

 

13,362,000

 

$

426,552

 

Canvest Environmental Protection Group

 

969,000

 

 

428,115

 

Concord New Energy Group

 

11,490,000

 

 

1,071,035

 

       

 

1,925,702

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

4,373,928

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $177,581,473)

     

 

146,944,604

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $177,581,473)

     

 

146,944,604

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)%

     

 

(85,932

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

146,858,672

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

†       Real Estate Investment Trust

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,681,627 and represents 1.1% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,681,627 and represents 1.1% of Net Assets.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

$

54,373,482

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

54,373,482

Industrials

 

 

38,003,278

 

 

 

 

1,050

(1)

 

 

38,004,328

Information Technology

 

 

26,262,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,262,006

Materials

 

 

715,502

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

715,502

Real Estate

 

 

3,426,142

 

 

 

 

1,680,577

(2)

 

 

5,106,719

Utilities

 

 

18,108,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,108,639

Hong Kong

 

 

4,373,928

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,373,928

Total Common Stock

 

 

145,262,977

 

 

 

 

1,681,627

 

 

 

146,944,604

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

145,262,977

 

$

 

$

1,681,627

 

 

$

146,944,604

(1)    At March 31, 2022, this amount was fair valued using the Monthly Return of Equity Movement document from the issuer.

(2)    At March 31, 2022, this amount was fair valued using sector performance and news of potential restructuring proposal of debt.

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

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

 

Common Stock

Beginning balance as of March 31, 2021

 

$

1,058

 

Accrued discounts/premiums

 

 

 

Realized gain/(loss)

 

 

(2,939,415

)

Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)(1)

 

 

(4,078,272

)

Purchases

 

 

2,996,756

 

Sales

 

 

(1,734,241

)

Transfer into Level 3

 

 

7,435,741

 

Transfer out of Level 3

 

 

 

Ending balance as of March 31, 2022

 

$

1,681,627

 

(1)    Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is included on the Statement of Operations in Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments.

Transfers into Level 3 were due to the availability of observable inputs to determine fair value.

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

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

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KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 98.4%‡

     

 

 

AUSTRALIA — 4.3%

     

 

 

Materials — 4.3%

     

 

 

Allkem*

 

261,389

 

$

2,243,590

IGO

 

261,513

 

 

2,761,140

Lynas Rare Earths*

 

389,490

 

 

3,147,158

Mineral Resources

 

62,792

 

 

2,485,463

Pilbara Minerals*

 

902,659

 

 

2,169,120

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

     

 

12,806,471

       

 

 

BELGIUM — 1.2%

     

 

 

Materials — 1.2%

     

 

 

Umicore

 

83,485

 

 

3,656,115

TOTAL BELGIUM

     

 

3,656,115

       

 

 

CANADA — 2.7%

     

 

 

Industrials — 2.7%

     

 

 

Ballard Power Systems*

 

86,042

 

 

1,002,291

Magna International

 

108,850

 

 

6,994,356

TOTAL CANADA

     

 

7,996,647

       

 

 

CHINA — 30.9%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 12.6%

     

 

 

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

 

2,170,000

 

 

1,501,826

BYD, Cl A

 

213,900

 

 

7,743,139

Geely Automobile Holdings

 

2,908,000

 

 

4,589,585

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

 

1,260,000

 

 

1,052,226

Li Auto ADR*

 

284,083

 

 

7,332,182

NIO ADR*

 

334,882

 

 

7,049,266

Shenzhen Kedali Industry, Cl A

 

32,000

 

 

746,050

XPeng ADR, Cl A*

 

234,569

 

 

6,471,759

Yadea Group Holdings

 

482,000

 

 

745,951

       

 

37,231,984

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials — 7.8%

     

 

 

China Baoan Group, Cl A

 

321,207

 

$

566,202

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

186,789

 

 

15,074,117

Eve Energy, Cl A

 

240,960

 

 

3,062,057

Gotion High-tech, Cl A*

 

214,389

 

 

1,162,100

Guangzhou Great Power Energy & Technology, Cl A

 

51,700

 

 

385,056

Qingdao TGOOD Electric, Cl A

 

116,300

 

 

342,226

Shenzhen Yinghe Technology, Cl A

 

78,000

 

 

336,422

Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Cl A

 

202,976

 

 

1,868,578

Zhongshan Broad Ocean Motor, Cl A

 

280,900

 

 

268,594

       

 

23,065,352

Information Technology — 4.7%

     

 

 

NXP Semiconductors

 

75,427

 

 

13,960,029

Materials — 5.8%

     

 

 

Beijing Easpring Material Technology, Cl A

 

64,500

 

 

764,071

China Molybdenum, Cl A

 

2,064,500

 

 

1,694,372

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A

 

146,627

 

 

2,902,236

GEM, Cl A

 

510,740

 

 

674,218

Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology, Cl A

 

115,347

 

 

1,708,010

Ningbo Shanshan, Cl A

 

246,700

 

 

1,085,028

Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

84,920

 

 

1,880,036

Xiamen Tungsten, Cl A

 

167,685

 

 

488,941

Yunnan Energy New Material, Cl A

 

109,500

 

 

3,794,836

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A

 

150,604

 

 

2,320,233

       

 

17,311,981

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

91,569,346

       

 

 

GERMANY — 12.8%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 7.8%

     

 

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke

 

76,261

 

 

6,669,316

Daimler

 

187,539

 

 

13,314,860

Volkswagen

 

12,887

 

 

3,243,402

       

 

23,227,578

Information Technology — 5.0%

     

 

 

Infineon Technologies

 

429,060

 

 

14,791,962

TOTAL GERMANY

     

 

38,019,540

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Materials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Aneka Tambang

 

2,603,100

 

 

442,232

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

442,232

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 — 4.8%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 2.4%

     

 

 

Panasonic

 

732,200

 

$

7,169,678

Industrials — 2.4%

     

 

 

Nidec

 

86,600

 

 

6,955,113

TOTAL JAPAN

     

 

14,124,791

       

 

 

LUXEMBOURG — 0.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Arrival*(D)

 

71,930

 

 

268,299

TOTAL LUXEMBOURG

     

 

268,299

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 6.6%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Ecopro

 

4,802

 

 

1,575,641

Information Technology — 3.5%

     

 

 

L&F*(D)

 

9,352

 

 

1,742,239

Samsung SDI

 

17,647

 

 

8,677,540

       

 

10,419,779

Materials — 2.5%

     

 

 

LG Chemical

 

14,630

 

 

6,421,484

SK IE Technology*

 

10,238

 

 

1,068,526

       

 

7,490,010

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

19,485,430

       

 

 

SWEDEN — 0.6%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.5%

     

 

 

Volvo Car, Cl B*(D)

 

213,029

 

 

1,561,704

Industrials — 0.1%

     

 

 

PowerCell Sweden*

 

14,424

 

 

288,885

TOTAL SWEDEN

     

 

1,850,589

       

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM — 0.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.2%

     

 

 

ITM Power*(D)

 

152,722

 

 

713,440

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

     

 

713,440

       

 

 

UNITED STATES — 34.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 21.1%

     

 

 

Aptiv*

 

58,766

 

 

7,034,878

EVgo*(D)

 

23,182

 

 

298,121

Ford Motor

 

839,218

 

 

14,191,176

General Motors*

 

311,924

 

 

13,643,556

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)

     

 

 

 

Lucid Group*(D)

 

210,093

 

$

5,336,362

 

Rivian Automotive, Cl A*(D)

 

89,067

 

 

4,474,726

 

Tesla*

 

16,351

 

 

17,619,838

 

       

 

62,598,657

 

Industrials — 3.1%

     

 

 

 

ChargePoint Holdings*(D)

 

76,433

 

 

1,519,488

 

Nikola*(D)

 

80,868

 

 

866,096

 

Plug Power*

 

216,956

 

 

6,207,111

 

Proterra*

 

80,761

 

 

607,323

 

       

 

9,200,018

 

Information Technology — 7.1%

     

 

 

 

Analog Devices

 

90,410

 

 

14,933,924

 

SolarEdge Technologies*

 

18,679

 

 

6,021,549

 

       

 

20,955,473

 

Materials — 2.8%

     

 

 

 

Albemarle

 

30,396

 

 

6,722,075

 

Livent*

 

61,210

 

 

1,595,745

 

       

 

8,317,820

 

TOTAL UNITED STATES

     

 

101,071,968

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $311,243,116)

     

 

292,004,868

 

       

 

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 1.4%

     

 

 

 

CHILE — 1.4%

     

 

 

 

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(E)

 

49,136

 

 

4,246,579

 

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $2,478,862)

     

 

4,246,579

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(F)(G) — 5.0%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio,
Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

14,783,518

 

 

14,783,518

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $14,783,518)

     

 

14,783,518

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.8%
(Cost $328,505,496)

     

 

311,034,965

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (4.8)%

     

 

(14,273,747

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

296,761,218

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,501,826 and represents 0.5% of Net Assets.

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

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,501,826 and represents 0.5% of Net Assets.

(D)    This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022.  The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $14,296,267.

(E)    Currently, no stated interest rate.

(F)    The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.

(G)    This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $14,783,518.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Australia

 

$

12,806,471

 

$

 

$

 

$

12,806,471

Belgium

 

 

3,656,115

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,656,115

Canada

 

 

7,996,647

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,996,647

China

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

35,730,158

 

 

 

 

1,501,826

 

 

37,231,984

Industrials

 

 

23,065,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,065,352

Information Technology

 

 

13,960,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,960,029

Materials

 

 

17,311,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,311,981

Germany

 

 

38,019,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,019,540

Indonesia

 

 

442,232

 

 

 

 

 

 

442,232

Japan

 

 

14,124,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,124,791

Luxembourg

 

 

268,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

268,299

South Korea

 

 

19,485,430

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,485,430

Sweden

 

 

1,850,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,850,589

United Kingdom

 

 

713,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

713,440

United States

 

 

101,071,968

 

 

 

 

 

 

101,071,968

Total Common Stock

 

 

290,503,042

 

 

 

 

1,501,826

 

 

292,004,868

Short-Term Investment

 

 

14,783,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,783,518

Preferred Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Chile

 

 

4,246,579

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,246,579

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

4,246,579

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,246,579

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

309,533,139

 

$

 

$

1,501,826

 

$

311,034,965

^      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.

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

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

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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 97.6%

     

 

 

Health Care — 97.6%

     

 

 

3SBio

 

608,500

 

$

497,280

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

779,628

 

 

3,874,744

Akeso*(A)

 

137,000

 

 

291,795

Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

170,192

 

 

838,078

Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin, Cl A

 

35,303

 

 

2,040,957

Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A

 

84,530

 

 

641,289

BeiGene ADR*

 

22,584

 

 

4,259,342

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A

 

198,718

 

 

772,571

Beijing Tongrentang, Cl A

 

181,590

 

 

1,337,017

Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A

 

58,400

 

 

2,557,490

Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

60,363

 

 

531,639

BGI Genomics, Cl A*

 

60,227

 

 

765,539

Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A

 

46,243

 

 

881,357

CanSino Biologics, Cl A

 

16,852

 

 

616,118

CanSino Biologics, Cl H

 

38,200

 

 

614,115

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

58,408

 

 

1,544,365

China Medical System Holdings

 

654,000

 

 

1,030,513

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

109,255

 

 

504,789

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

141,790

 

 

1,013,153

China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings

 

1,328,000

 

 

695,252

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

231,049

 

 

5,022,725

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

4,324,889

 

 

4,997,861

Daan Gene, Cl A

 

202,847

 

 

595,941

Dong-E-E-Jiao, Cl A

 

94,840

 

 

506,463

Genscript Biotech*

 

544,000

 

 

1,743,545

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

203,240

 

 

1,004,018

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

67,099

 

 

776,362

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl A

 

54,250

 

 

919,535

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H

 

59,700

 

 

727,249

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

 

576,000

 

 

964,977

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

252,741

 

 

1,330,572

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

263,547

 

 

843,188

Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A

 

236,600

 

 

642,925

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

Hutchmed China ADR*

 

41,603

 

$

787,129

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings

 

164,000

 

 

639,758

I-Mab ADR*

 

18,840

 

 

305,962

Imeik Technology Development, Cl A

 

31,400

 

 

2,349,522

Innovent Biologics*

 

570,000

 

 

1,961,527

Intco Medical Technology, Cl A

 

79,444

 

 

578,672

Jafron Biomedical, Cl A

 

116,790

 

 

835,068

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

923,528

 

 

5,356,611

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A

 

145,010

 

 

635,722

Jinxin Fertility Group(A)

 

608,500

 

 

468,531

Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry, Cl A

 

276,145

 

 

532,445

Joinn Laboratories China, Cl A

 

46,260

 

 

838,686

Jointown Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

271,306

 

 

567,563

Legend Biotech ADR*

 

21,996

 

 

799,335

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A

 

261,300

 

 

830,236

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

90,759

 

 

550,436

Meinian Onehealth Healthcare Holdings, Cl A*

 

566,583

 

 

525,696

Microport Scientific*

 

307,300

 

 

697,678

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

176,072

 

 

870,361

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

122,993

 

 

707,760

PharmaBlock Sciences Nanjing, Cl A

 

29,100

 

 

441,811

Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A

 

95,700

 

 

1,778,894

Pharmaron Beijing, Cl H

 

64,900

 

 

791,009

Shandong Buchang Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

165,683

 

 

620,388

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

1,199,200

 

 

1,284,737

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

302,129

 

 

2,538,167

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

243,000

 

 

1,188,408

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A*

 

100,065

 

 

1,374,375

Shanghai Medicilon, Cl A

 

8,562

 

 

610,336

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

278,094

 

 

1,073,720

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

381,200

 

 

735,005

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A

 

974,034

 

 

919,088

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A

 

99,398

 

 

1,460,100

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

175,455

 

 

8,492,076

Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A

 

94,600

 

 

506,224

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

161,465

 

 

558,811

Shijiazhuang Yiling Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

241,750

 

 

1,275,756

Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

206,415

 

 

563,503

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

644,400

 

 

1,471,240

Tasly Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

122,192

 

 

294,696

Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

280,991

 

 

451,048

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

46,341

 

 

1,044,481

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

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KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

 

Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H*

 

106,000

 

$

219,271

 

Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A

 

228,500

 

 

1,975,047

 

Winning Health Technology Group, Cl A

 

310,300

 

 

458,990

 

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

358,120

 

 

6,339,775

 

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

169,984

 

 

2,702,327

 

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

1,530,635

 

 

12,713,922

 

Xiamen Kingdomway Group, Cl A

 

89,155

 

 

421,050

 

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

184,745

 

 

2,381,159

 

Zai Lab ADR*

 

37,071

 

 

1,630,383

 

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

86,834

 

 

4,339,306

 

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

216,072

 

 

715,123

 

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

120,500

 

 

920,250

 

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

372,608

 

 

1,859,489

 

Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech, Cl A

 

17,572

 

 

790,506

 

Zhejiang Wolwo Bio-Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

75,836

 

 

463,515

 

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

133,625,448

 

       

 

 

 

HONG KONG — 2.3%

     

 

 

 

Health Care — 2.3%

     

 

 

 

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

4,999,750

 

 

3,121,891

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

3,121,891

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $177,687,776)

     

 

136,747,339

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(B)(C) — 0.4%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio,
Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

535,245

 

 

535,245

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $535,245)

     

 

535,245

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3%
(Cost $178,223,021)

     

 

137,282,584

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)%

     

 

(471,599

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

136,810,985

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022.  The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $509,116.

(B)   The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.

(C)   This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $535,245.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 92.7%

 

 

   

 

 

CHINA — 32.1%

 

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.0%

 

 

   

 

 

CAR

 

 

   

 

 

8.875%, 05/10/2022

 

$

600,000

 

$

589,500

eHi Car Services

 

 

   

 

 

7.750%, 11/14/2024

 

 

250,000

 

 

202,500

   

 

   

 

792,000

Financials — 4.1%

 

 

   

 

 

Huarong Finance 2017, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.000%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.983%‡(A)

 

 

600,000

 

 

598,500

Wealth Driven

 

 

   

 

 

5.500%, 08/17/2023

 

 

500,000

 

 

485,000

   

 

   

 

1,083,500

Materials — 1.5%

 

 

   

 

 

China Hongqiao Group

 

 

   

 

 

7.375%, 05/02/2023

 

 

400,000

 

 

393,200

Real Estate — 23.5%

 

 

   

 

 

China Overseas Finance Cayman V

 

 

   

 

 

3.950%, 11/15/2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

200,778

CIFI Holdings Group

 

 

   

 

 

5.500%, 01/23/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

186,500

Country Garden Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

5.125%, 01/17/2025

 

 

200,000

 

 

154,000

Gemdale Ever Prosperity Investment, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

5.600%, 06/14/2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

197,000

4.950%, 08/12/2024

 

 

600,000

 

 

550,200

Greentown China Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

5.650%, 07/13/2025

 

 

400,000

 

 

384,200

4.700%, 04/29/2025

 

 

200,000

 

 

188,000

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 (continued)

 

 

   

 

 

New Metro Global

 

 

   

 

 

6.500%, 05/20/2022

 

$

200,000

 

$

193,276

Powerlong Real Estate Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

7.125%, 11/08/2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

96,100

RKPF Overseas 2019 A

 

 

   

 

 

7.875%, 02/01/2023

 

 

400,000

 

 

372,200

6.700%, 09/30/2024

 

 

432,000

 

 

371,628

5.900%, 03/05/2025

 

 

200,000

 

 

158,050

RKPF Overseas 2020 A

 

 

   

 

 

5.125%, 07/26/2026

 

 

200,000

 

 

152,000

Seazen Group

 

 

   

 

 

6.150%, 04/15/2023

 

 

350,000

 

 

261,012

Shui On Development Holding

 

 

   

 

 

6.150%, 08/24/2024

 

 

400,000

 

 

374,000

5.750%, 11/12/2023

 

 

700,000

 

 

665,000

Wanda Properties Overseas

 

 

   

 

 

7.250%, 04/28/2022

 

 

600,000

 

 

589,500

6.950%, 12/05/2022

 

 

400,000

 

 

352,000

Yango Justice International

 

 

   

 

 

10.250%, 09/15/2022

 

 

400,000

 

 

28,000

Yanlord Land HK

 

 

   

 

 

6.800%, 02/27/2024

 

 

431,000

 

 

409,666

6.750%, 04/23/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

192,840

5.125%, 05/20/2026

 

 

200,000

 

 

177,000

   

 

   

 

6,252,950

TOTAL CHINA

 

 

   

 

8,521,650

   

 

   

 

 

HONG KONG — 15.4%

 

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 1.7%

 

 

   

 

 

Melco Resorts Finance

 

 

   

 

 

5.250%, 04/26/2026

 

 

200,000

 

 

181,500

4.875%, 06/06/2025(B)

 

 

300,000

 

 

274,875

   

 

   

 

456,375

Financials — 4.7%

 

 

   

 

 

Bank of East Asia

 

 

   

 

 

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

 

 

250,000

 

 

248,125

CMB Wing Lung Bank, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.948%‡(A)

 

 

250,000

 

 

260,300

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)

 

 

   

 

 

Financials (continued)

 

 

   

 

 

FWD Group

 

 

   

 

 

6.375%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.876%‡(A)

 

$

200,000

 

$

196,538

Nanyang Commercial Bank

 

 

   

 

 

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

 

 

550,000

 

 

549,560

   

 

   

 

1,254,523

Health Care — 1.5%

 

 

   

 

 

PCGI Intermediate, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.750%, 10/28/2024

 

 

400,000

 

 

384,840

Industrials — 3.0%

 

 

   

 

 

Cathay Pacific Financing HK, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.875%, 08/17/2026

 

 

400,000

 

 

386,217

Celestial Miles

 

 

   

 

 

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

 

 

400,000

 

 

392,840

   

 

   

 

779,057

Real Estate — 4.5%

 

 

   

 

 

Hongkong Land Finance Cayman Islands, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.500%, 06/01/2022

 

 

400,000

 

 

401,127

NWD Finance BVI

 

 

   

 

 

5.250%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 7.889%‡(A)

 

 

200,000

 

 

197,240

Sun Hung Kai Properties Capital Market, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

3.625%, 01/16/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

201,038

Swire Properties Financing, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.375%, 06/18/2022

 

 

400,000

 

 

401,328

   

 

   

 

1,200,733

TOTAL HONG KONG

 

 

   

 

4,075,528

   

 

   

 

 

INDIA — 19.3%

 

 

   

 

 

Communication Services — 1.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Network i2i

 

 

   

 

 

5.650%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.274%‡(A)

 

 

300,000

 

 

297,150

3.975%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.390%‡(A)

 

 

200,000

 

 

185,100

   

 

   

 

482,250

Consumer Discretionary — 0.7%

 

 

   

 

 

TML Holdings Pte

 

 

   

 

 

4.350%, 06/09/2026

 

 

200,000

 

 

187,880

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)

 

 

   

 

 

Energy — 6.7%

 

 

   

 

 

Adani Green Energy

 

 

   

 

 

4.375%, 09/08/2024

 

$

200,000

 

$

194,500

Continuum Energy Levanter Pte

 

 

   

 

 

4.500%, 02/09/2027

 

 

394,500

 

 

379,312

Greenko Solar Mauritius

 

 

   

 

 

5.550%, 01/29/2025

 

 

400,000

 

 

402,200

HPCL-Mittal Energy

 

 

   

 

 

5.250%, 04/28/2027

 

 

200,000

 

 

193,260

ReNew Power Pvt

 

 

   

 

 

5.875%, 03/05/2027

 

 

200,000

 

 

196,700

ReNew Power Synthetic

 

 

   

 

 

6.670%, 03/12/2024

 

 

400,000

 

 

408,000

   

 

   

 

1,773,972

Financials — 1.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Shriram Transport Finance, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.150%, 07/18/2025

 

 

500,000

 

 

476,250

Industrials — 5.9%

 

 

   

 

 

Delhi International Airport

 

 

   

 

 

6.450%, 06/04/2029

 

 

200,000

 

 

182,000

India Airport Infrastructure

 

 

   

 

 

6.250%, 10/25/2025

 

 

500,000

 

 

477,000

Magnum Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

5.375%, 10/31/2026

 

 

500,000

 

 

492,500

Periama Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

5.950%, 04/19/2026

 

 

400,000

 

 

406,520

   

 

   

 

1,558,020

Materials — 2.4%

 

 

   

 

 

Vedanta Resources

 

 

   

 

 

6.375%, 07/30/2022

 

 

450,000

 

 

437,530

Vedanta Resources Finance II

 

 

   

 

 

8.000%, 04/23/2023

 

 

200,000

 

 

191,600

   

 

   

 

629,130

TOTAL INDIA

 

 

   

 

5,107,502

   

 

   

 

 

INDONESIA — 4.6%

 

 

   

 

 

Energy — 2.4%

 

 

   

 

 

Indika Energy Capital IV Pte

 

 

   

 

 

8.250%, 10/22/2025

 

 

250,000

 

 

252,625

Medco Bell Pte

 

 

   

 

 

6.375%, 01/30/2027

 

 

400,000

 

 

386,000

   

 

   

 

638,625

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)

 

 

   

 

 

Financials — 1.4%

 

 

   

 

 

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

3.750%, 03/30/2026

 

$

400,000

 

$

380,242

Real Estate — 0.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Theta Capital Pte

 

 

   

 

 

8.125%, 01/22/2025

 

 

200,000

 

 

201,340

TOTAL INDONESIA

 

 

   

 

1,220,207

   

 

   

 

 

JAPAN — 1.4%

 

 

   

 

 

Communication Services — 1.4%

 

 

   

 

 

SoftBank Group

 

 

   

 

 

6.000%, USD ICE Swap 11:00 NY 5 Yr + 4.226%‡(A)

 

 

400,000

 

 

381,900

   

 

   

 

 

MACAU — 3.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.8%

 

 

   

 

 

MGM China Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

5.375%, 05/15/2024

 

 

200,000

 

 

187,500

4.750%, 02/01/2027

 

 

400,000

 

 

351,844

Studio City Finance

 

 

   

 

 

6.000%, 07/15/2025

 

 

500,000

 

 

457,500

   

 

   

 

996,844

TOTAL MACAU

 

 

   

 

996,844

   

 

   

 

 

PHILIPPINES — 8.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Communication Services — 1.5%

 

 

   

 

 

Globe Telecom

 

 

   

 

 

4.200%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 5.527%‡(A)

 

 

400,000

 

 

385,611

Energy — 4.5%

 

 

   

 

 

AC Energy Finance International, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

5.100%

 

 

200,000

 

 

194,620

Petron

 

 

   

 

 

4.600%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.769%‡(A)

 

 

645,000

 

 

621,619

SMC Global Power Holdings

 

 

   

 

 

6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.608%‡(A)

 

 

400,000

 

 

388,500

   

 

   

 

1,204,739

Financials — 2.8%

 

 

   

 

 

Rizal Commercial Banking

 

 

   

 

 

6.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 6.236%‡(A)

 

 

800,000

 

 

755,462

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

 

 

   

 

2,345,812

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)

 

 

   

 

 

SINGAPORE — 2.3%

 

 

   

 

 

Financials — 1.5%

 

 

   

 

 

GLP Pte

 

 

   

 

 

4.500%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.735%‡(A)

 

$

450,000

 

$

400,500

Real Estate — 0.8%

 

 

   

 

 

CapitaLand Treasury, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.076%, 09/20/2022

 

 

200,000

 

 

201,204

TOTAL SINGAPORE

 

 

   

 

601,704

   

 

   

 

 

THAILAND — 5.0%

 

 

   

 

 

Financials — 5.0%

 

 

   

 

 

Kasikornbank, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

5.275%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 4.940%‡(A)

 

 

400,000

 

 

397,000

Krung Thai Bank

 

 

   

 

 

4.400%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.530%‡(A)

 

 

400,000

 

 

370,000

TMBThanachart Bank, MTN

 

 

   

 

 

4.900%, US Treas Yield Curve Rate T Note Const Mat 5 Yr+ 3.256%‡(A)

 

 

600,000

 

 

571,917

   

 

   

 

1,338,917

TOTAL THAILAND

 

 

   

 

1,338,917

TOTAL CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $25,903,378)

 

 

   

 

24,590,064

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 92.7%
(Cost $25,903,378)

 

 

   

 

24,590,064

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 7.3%

 

 

   

 

1,945,077

NET ASSETS — 100%

 

 

   

$

26,535,141

‡      Perpetual security with no stated maturity date.

(A)   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.

(B)   Securities sold within the terms of a private placement memorandum, exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “accredited investors.”  The total market value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $274,875 and represented 1.0% of the Net Assets of the Fund.

BVI — British Virgin Islands

ICE — Intercontinental Exchange

MTN — Medium Term Note

USD — United States Dollar

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 10.0%

     

 

 

Health Care — 10.0%

     

 

 

Diagnosticos da America*

 

2,900

 

$

14,006

Fleury

 

1,700

 

 

5,728

Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos

 

37,904

 

 

94,442

Hospital Mater Dei

 

1,700

 

 

5,821

Odontoprev

 

2,800

 

 

7,389

Oncoclinicas do Brasil Servicos Medicos*

 

2,900

 

 

6,444

Rede D’Or Sao Luiz

 

10,800

 

 

113,410

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

247,240

       

 

 

CHINA — 38.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 1.4%

     

 

 

JD Health International*

 

5,550

 

 

34,088

Consumer Staples — 0.7%

     

 

 

By-health, Cl A

 

2,800

 

 

9,391

Fu Jian Anjoy Foods, Cl A

 

400

 

 

6,950

       

 

16,341

Health Care — 36.0%

     

 

 

3SBio

 

4,500

 

 

3,678

Aier Eye Hospital Group, Cl A

 

8,859

 

 

44,029

AK Medical Holdings

 

2,000

 

 

1,190

Akeso*

 

1,000

 

 

2,130

Alphamab Oncology*

 

2,000

 

 

2,030

Apeloa Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,900

 

 

9,356

Autobio Diagnostics, Cl A

 

900

 

 

6,828

BeiGene*

 

2,100

 

 

32,500

Beijing Tiantan Biological Products, Cl A

 

2,220

 

 

8,631

Beijing Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enterprise, Cl A

 

900

 

 

39,413

Betta Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

700

 

 

6,165

BGI Genomics, Cl A*

 

700

 

 

8,898

Burning Rock Biotech ADR*

 

140

 

 

1,301

CanSino Biologics, Cl H

 

200

 

 

3,215

Changchun High & New Technology Industry Group, Cl A

 

700

 

 

18,509

China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group*

 

16,000

 

 

6,538

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)

     

 

 

China Medical System Holdings

 

4,000

 

$

6,303

Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products, Cl A

 

2,613

 

 

56,803

CStone Pharmaceuticals*

 

2,000

 

 

1,287

Everest Medicines*

 

500

 

 

1,657

Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

900

 

 

7,413

Genetron Holdings ADR*

 

150

 

 

328

Genscript Biotech*

 

4,000

 

 

12,820

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

700

 

 

8,099

Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting, Cl H

 

200

 

 

2,436

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

 

10,000

 

 

16,753

Huadong Medicine, Cl A

 

2,940

 

 

15,478

Hualan Biological Engineering, Cl A

 

3,090

 

 

9,886

Humanwell Healthcare Group, Cl A

 

2,900

 

 

7,880

Hygeia Healthcare Holdings

 

1,000

 

 

3,901

I-Mab ADR*

 

121

 

 

1,965

Immunotech Biopharm*

 

1,000

 

 

711

InnoCare Pharma*

 

2,000

 

 

3,121

Innovent Biologics*

 

2,500

 

 

8,603

Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine, Cl A

 

11,059

 

 

64,144

Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply, Cl A

 

1,600

 

 

7,014

Jinxin Fertility Group

 

4,000

 

 

3,080

Kangji Medical Holdings

 

2,000

 

 

1,982

Kintor Pharmaceutical*

 

500

 

 

622

Legend Biotech ADR*

 

232

 

 

8,431

Lepu Medical Technology Beijing, Cl A

 

3,022

 

 

9,602

Lifetech Scientific*

 

6,000

 

 

2,007

Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

500

 

 

1,797

Luye Pharma Group*

 

6,000

 

 

2,298

Microport Cardioflow Medtech*

 

4,000

 

 

1,456

Microport Scientific*

 

3,000

 

 

6,811

Nanjing King-Friend Biochemical Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

2,002

 

 

9,896

Ocumension Therapeutics*

 

1,000

 

 

1,279

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

1,400

 

 

8,056

Peijia Medical*

 

1,000

 

 

907

Remegen, Cl H*

 

500

 

 

2,969

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

8,000

 

 

8,571

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

1,000

 

 

4,891

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl H*

 

400

 

 

2,845

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

1,600

 

 

3,085

Shanghai RAAS Blood Products, Cl A

 

11,800

 

 

11,134

Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products, Cl A

 

1,100

 

 

16,158

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)

     

 

 

Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, Cl A

 

2,000

 

$

96,801

Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

6,957

Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals, Cl A

 

1,900

 

 

6,576

Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group

 

15,000

 

 

3,007

Simcere Pharmaceutical Group

 

4,000

 

 

5,404

Sinopharm Group, Cl H

 

2,000

 

 

4,566

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

500

 

 

11,270

Venus MedTech Hangzhou, Cl H*

 

1,000

 

 

2,069

Viva Biotech Holdings*

 

3,000

 

 

1,188

Walvax Biotechnology, Cl A

 

2,500

 

 

21,609

Winner Medical, Cl A

 

700

 

 

6,769

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

658

 

 

10,461

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

6,781

 

 

56,325

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

2,200

 

 

28,356

Zhangzhou Pientzehuang Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

49,972

Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

8,605

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

9,928

Zhejiang NHU, Cl A

 

4,220

 

 

21,060

       

 

889,813

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

940,242

       

 

 

COLUMBIA — 0.2%

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.2%

     

 

 

Procaps Group*(A)

 

575

 

 

4,887

TOTAL COLUMBIA

     

 

4,887

       

 

 

HONG KONG — 0.5%

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.5%

     

 

 

Angelalign Technology*

 

200

 

 

3,442

CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings*

 

500

 

 

984

New Horizon Health*

 

500

 

 

1,456

Zai Lab*

 

1,500

 

 

6,886

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

12,768

       

 

 

HUNGARY — 0.9%

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.9%

     

 

 

Richter Gedeon Nyrt

 

996

 

 

21,184

TOTAL HUNGARY

     

 

21,184

       

 

 

INDIA — 17.7%

     

 

 

Health Care — 17.7%

     

 

 

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise

 

574

 

 

34,210

Aurobindo Pharma

 

3,056

 

 

26,963

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)

     

 

 

Cipla

 

4,086

 

$

54,896

Divi’s Laboratories

 

1,373

 

 

79,763

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

 

853

 

 

48,354

Laurus Labs

 

2,734

 

 

21,291

Lupin

 

2,349

 

 

23,158

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

 

12,283

 

 

148,279

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

436,914

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 2.0%

     

 

 

Health Care — 2.0%

     

 

 

Kalbe Farma

 

239,800

 

 

26,881

Medikaloka Hermina

 

77,400

 

 

6,332

Metro Healthcare Indonesia*

 

182,900

 

 

6,749

Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat

 

70,400

 

 

10,637

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

50,599

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 4.3%

     

 

 

Health Care — 4.3%

     

 

 

Hartalega Holdings

 

16,800

 

 

19,378

IHH Healthcare

 

44,300

 

 

65,321

Supermax

 

14,239

 

 

3,996

Top Glove

 

39,900

 

 

18,220

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

106,915

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 2.1%

     

 

 

Health Care — 2.1%

     

 

 

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings

 

2,325

 

 

31,604

Life Healthcare Group Holdings

 

7,510

 

 

11,975

Netcare

 

7,336

 

 

8,083

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

51,662

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 20.2%

     

 

 

Health Care — 20.2%

     

 

 

Alteogen*

 

232

 

 

10,834

Celltrion

 

682

 

 

96,554

Celltrion Healthcare

 

761

 

 

40,807

Celltrion Pharm*

 

167

 

 

13,464

Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical

 

62

 

 

5,029

Classys

 

328

 

 

6,062

Daewoong

 

282

 

 

7,271

Daewoong Pharmaceutical

 

59

 

 

7,983

GC Cell*

 

55

 

 

3,331

Genexine*

 

122

 

 

4,640

Green Cross

 

64

 

 

10,666

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

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Shares/
Number of
Rights

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Health Care (continued)

     

 

 

 

Green Cross Holdings

 

244

 

$

4,811

 

Hanmi Pharm

 

65

 

 

14,758

 

Hanmi Science

 

357

 

 

13,151

 

Hugel*

 

60

 

 

6,886

 

MedPacto*

 

106

 

 

3,122

 

Mezzion Pharma*

 

47

 

 

2,842

 

Osstem Implant(B)(C)(D)

 

79

 

 

 

Samsung Biologics*

 

185

 

 

126,228

 

Seegene

 

243

 

 

10,245

 

Shin Poong Pharmaceutical*

 

269

 

 

8,589

 

SillaJen*(B)(C)(D)

 

261

 

 

1,303

 

SK Biopharmaceuticals*

 

371

 

 

27,487

 

SK Bioscience*

 

354

 

 

45,855

 

ST Pharm

 

96

 

 

7,667

 

Yuhan

 

380

 

 

18,314

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

497,899

 

       

 

 

 

THAILAND — 4.0%

     

 

 

 

Health Care — 4.0%

     

 

 

 

Bangkok Chain Hospital

 

14,200

 

 

8,798

 

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F

 

78,200

 

 

58,797

 

Bumrungrad Hospital

 

4,200

 

 

19,768

 

Chularat Hospital, Cl F

 

56,500

 

 

6,559

 

Mega Lifesciences

 

3,900

 

 

5,337

 

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

99,259

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $3,258,053)

     

 

2,469,569

 

       

 

 

 

RIGHT — 0.1%

     

 

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 0.1%

     

 

 

 

Health Care — 0.1%

     

 

 

 

Samsung Biologics, Expires 04/15/2022*

 

12

 

 

1,861

 

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

1,861

 

TOTAL RIGHT
(Cost $
)

     

 

1,861

 

       

 

 

 

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT(E)(F) — 0.2%

     

 

 

 

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Cl Institutional, 0.030%

 

4,375

 

 

4,375

 

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
(Cost $4,375)

     

 

4,375

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3%
(Cost $3,262,428)

     

 

2,475,805

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.3)%

     

 

(6,970

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

2,468,835

 

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

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

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*       Non-income producing security.

(A)   This security or a partial position of this security is on loan at March 31, 2022.  The total market value of securities on loan at March 31, 2022 was $4,250.

(B)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,303 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

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

(D)    Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $1,303 and represents 0.1% of Net Assets.

(E)    The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of March 31, 2022.

(F)    This security was purchased with cash collateral held from securities on loan. The total value of such security as of March 31, 2022 was $4,375.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Brazil

 

$

247,240

 

$

 

$

 

$

247,240

China

 

 

940,242

 

 

 

 

 

 

940,242

Columbia

 

 

4,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,887

Hong Kong

 

 

12,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,768

Hungary

 

 

21,184

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,184

India

 

 

436,914

 

 

 

 

 

 

436,914

Indonesia

 

 

50,599

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,599

Malaysia

 

 

106,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

106,915

South Africa

 

 

51,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,662

South Korea

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Health Care

 

 

496,596

 

 

 

 

1,303

 

 

497,899

Thailand

 

 

99,259

 

 

 

 

 

 

99,259

Total Common Stock

 

 

2,468,266

 

 

 

 

1,303

 

 

2,469,569

Short-Term Investment

 

 

4,375

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,375

Right

 

 

1,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,861

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

2,474,502

 

$

 

$

1,303

 

$

2,475,805

^      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.

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

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 95.4%‡

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 5.8%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Telefonica Brasil

 

4,400

 

$

49,714

Consumer Discretionary — 0.5%

     

 

 

Americanas*

 

8,320

 

 

57,166

Lojas Renner

 

7,325

 

 

42,390

Magazine Luiza*

 

35,200

 

 

50,519

       

 

150,075

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

     

 

 

Ambev

 

42,000

 

 

136,113

BRF*

 

3,300

 

 

12,910

Raia Drogasil

 

11,000

 

 

55,417

       

 

204,440

Energy — 0.8%

     

 

 

Petroleo Brasileiro

 

34,300

 

 

254,365

Ultrapar Participacoes

 

6,600

 

 

19,653

       

 

274,018

Financials — 0.9%

     

 

 

B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcao

 

46,400

 

 

153,399

Banco Bradesco

 

10,898

 

 

41,900

Banco do Brasil

 

7,700

 

 

56,228

Banco Santander Brasil

 

3,300

 

 

25,611

BB Seguridade Participacoes

 

5,500

 

 

29,583

       

 

306,721

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.7%

     

 

 

CCR

 

8,800

 

$

25,371

Localiza Rent a Car

 

4,420

 

 

56,832

Rumo

 

8,800

 

 

34,352

WEG

 

13,200

 

 

96,862

       

 

213,417

Materials — 2.0%

     

 

 

Klabin

 

5,500

 

 

27,917

Suzano

 

4,400

 

 

51,065

Vale

 

28,900

 

 

581,412

       

 

660,394

Utilities — 0.2%

     

 

 

Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo*

 

2,200

 

 

22,088

Equatorial Energia

 

5,500

 

 

31,494

       

 

53,582

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

1,912,361

       

 

 

CHILE — 0.6%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Falabella

 

5,671

 

 

18,124

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Empresas COPEC

 

2,956

 

 

24,416

Financials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Banco de Chile

 

505,381

 

 

54,101

Banco de Credito e Inversiones*

 

403

 

 

14,530

Banco Santander Chile

 

503,831

 

 

28,370

       

 

97,001

Materials — 0.0%

     

 

 

Empresas CMPC

 

9,582

 

 

17,741

Utilities — 0.1%

     

 

 

Enel Americas

 

216,427

 

 

26,128

Enel Chile

 

213,421

 

 

6,373

       

 

32,501

TOTAL CHILE

     

 

189,783

       

 

 

COLOMBIA — 0.2%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Ecopetrol

 

36,803

 

 

34,688

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Bancolombia

 

1,699

 

 

19,635

TOTAL COLOMBIA

     

 

54,323

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

CZECH REPUBLIC — 0.2%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Komercni Banka

 

549

 

$

21,432

Utilities — 0.1%

     

 

 

CEZ

 

1,175

 

 

49,564

TOTAL CZECH REPUBLIC

     

 

70,996

       

 

 

EGYPT — 0.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Commercial International Bank Egypt SAE

 

13,330

 

 

33,682

TOTAL EGYPT

     

 

33,682

       

 

 

GREECE — 0.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization

 

1,756

 

 

32,042

TOTAL GREECE

     

 

32,042

       

 

 

HUNGARY — 0.3%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas

 

2,736

 

 

24,288

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

OTP Bank Nyrt*

 

1,676

 

 

61,671

TOTAL HUNGARY

     

 

85,959

       

 

 

INDIA — 17.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.5%

     

 

 

Bharti Airtel*

 

17,002

 

 

169,392

Consumer Discretionary — 1.1%

     

 

 

Bajaj Auto

 

618

 

 

29,793

Eicher Motors

 

992

 

 

32,167

Mahindra & Mahindra

 

5,549

 

 

59,063

Maruti Suzuki India

 

937

 

 

93,500

Tata Motors*

 

13,803

 

 

79,011

Titan

 

2,360

 

 

78,988

       

 

372,522

Consumer Staples — 1.2%

     

 

 

Dabur India

 

3,983

 

 

28,185

Godrej Consumer Products*

 

2,736

 

 

26,983

Hindustan Unilever

 

6,896

 

 

186,440

ITC

 

33,131

 

 

109,591

Nestle India

 

176

 

 

40,369

       

 

391,568

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Energy — 2.5%

     

 

 

Bharat Petroleum

 

5,760

 

$

27,316

Indian Oil

 

16,569

 

 

26,010

Oil & Natural Gas

 

10,602

 

 

22,932

Reliance Industries

 

20,876

 

 

725,873

       

 

802,131

Financials — 4.2%

     

 

 

Axis Bank*

 

20,985

 

 

210,792

Bajaj Finance

 

1,923

 

 

184,241

Bajaj Finserv

 

286

 

 

64,392

Housing Development Finance

 

13,960

 

 

440,382

ICICI Bank

 

35,385

 

 

341,032

Piramal Enterprises

 

605

 

 

17,461

State Bank of India

 

16,560

 

 

107,861

       

 

1,366,161

Health Care — 0.5%

     

 

 

Aurobindo Pharma

 

1,986

 

 

17,522

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

 

860

 

 

48,751

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

 

8,275

 

 

99,895

       

 

166,168

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Larsen & Toubro

 

4,414

 

 

102,968

Information Technology — 4.9%

     

 

 

HCL Technologies

 

9,941

 

 

152,673

Infosys ADR

 

34,884

 

 

868,263

Tata Consultancy Services

 

8,275

 

 

408,421

Tech Mahindra

 

3,508

 

 

69,417

Wipro

 

13,802

 

 

107,811

       

 

1,606,585

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Asian Paints

 

2,338

 

 

95,030

Grasim Industries

 

2,494

 

 

54,768

Hindalco Industries

 

9,003

 

 

67,664

JSW Steel

 

6,532

 

 

63,156

UltraTech Cement

 

882

 

 

76,849

UPL

 

4,115

 

 

41,793

Vedanta

 

10,030

 

 

53,390

       

 

452,650

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Utilities — 0.4%

     

 

 

GAIL India

 

15,466

 

$

31,769

NTPC

 

19,894

 

 

35,443

Power Grid Corp of India

 

23,564

 

 

67,419

       

 

134,631

TOTAL INDIA

     

 

5,564,776

       

 

 

INDONESIA — 2.9%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.5%

     

 

 

Telkom Indonesia Persero

 

507,500

 

 

161,835

Consumer Discretionary — 0.3%

     

 

 

Astra International

 

220,700

 

 

101,034

Consumer Staples — 0.2%

     

 

 

Charoen Pokphand Indonesia

 

69,500

 

 

27,340

Unilever Indonesia

 

71,700

 

 

18,272

       

 

45,612

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

United Tractors

 

16,500

 

 

29,352

Financials — 1.8%

     

 

 

Bank Central Asia

 

480,100

 

 

266,583

Bank Mandiri Persero

 

198,600

 

 

109,239

Bank Negara Indonesia Persero

 

73,900

 

 

42,449

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero

 

551,700

 

 

179,002

       

 

597,273

TOTAL INDONESIA

     

 

935,106

       

 

 

MALAYSIA — 2.3%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.2%

     

 

 

DiGi.Com

 

33,200

 

 

30,794

Maxis

 

33,200

 

 

31,030

       

 

61,824

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

Genting

 

22,000

 

 

24,487

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

Sime Darby Plantation

 

25,300

 

 

29,905

Financials — 1.3%

     

 

 

CIMB Group Holdings

 

88,400

 

 

112,057

Hong Leong Bank

 

5,500

 

 

26,423

Malayan Banking

 

61,816

 

 

131,431

Public Bank

 

143,400

 

 

159,267

       

 

429,178

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.1%

     

 

 

IHH Healthcare

 

22,000

 

$

32,439

Materials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Petronas Chemicals Group

 

33,200

 

 

75,800

Utilities — 0.3%

     

 

 

Petronas Gas

 

5,500

 

 

21,792

Tenaga Nasional

 

40,900

 

 

87,544

       

 

109,336

TOTAL MALAYSIA

     

 

762,969

       

 

 

MEXICO — 4.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.0%

     

 

 

America Movil

 

273,800

 

 

289,974

Grupo Televisa

 

22,000

 

 

51,585

       

 

341,559

Consumer Staples — 1.2%

     

 

 

Fomento Economico Mexicano

 

18,700

 

 

155,061

Grupo Bimbo, Ser A

 

12,100

 

 

36,442

Wal-Mart de Mexico

 

47,400

 

 

194,715

       

 

386,218

Financials — 0.7%

     

 

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl O

 

24,200

 

 

181,482

Grupo Financiero Inbursa, Cl O*

 

16,500

 

 

34,478

       

 

215,960

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, Cl B

 

5,000

 

 

80,887

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, Cl B

 

1,595

 

 

35,507

       

 

116,394

Materials — 0.7%

     

 

 

Cemex*

 

137,800

 

 

73,868

Grupo Mexico

 

25,300

 

 

150,973

       

 

224,841

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Fibra Uno Administracion

 

31,000

 

 

36,220

TOTAL MEXICO

     

 

1,321,192

       

 

 

PERU — 0.7%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Credicorp

 

552

 

 

94,872

Materials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR*

 

6,300

 

 

63,441

Southern Copper

 

759

 

 

57,608

       

 

121,049

TOTAL PERU

     

 

215,921

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

PHILIPPINES — 1.2%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

BDO Unibank

 

23,170

 

$

59,419

Industrials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Ayala

 

3,320

 

 

52,869

JG Summit

 

40,585

 

 

48,079

SM Investments

 

3,320

 

 

58,322

       

 

159,270

Real Estate — 0.5%

     

 

 

Ayala Land

 

113,400

 

 

76,813

SM Prime

 

154,600

 

 

113,085

       

 

189,898

TOTAL PHILIPPINES

     

 

408,587

       

 

 

POLAND — 1.2%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.1%

     

 

 

CD Projekt

 

662

 

 

27,600

Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%

     

 

 

LPP

 

11

 

 

30,277

Energy — 0.2%

     

 

 

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen

 

3,090

 

 

56,368

Financials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Bank Polska Kasa Opieki

 

1,821

 

 

49,335

Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski*

 

9,104

 

 

87,036

Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen

 

6,621

 

 

53,782

Santander Bank Polska

 

352

 

 

25,763

       

 

215,916

Materials — 0.2%

     

 

 

KGHM Polska Miedz

 

1,269

 

 

52,651

TOTAL POLAND

     

 

382,812

       

 

 

QATAR — 1.6%

     

 

 

Financials — 1.3%

     

 

 

Masraf Al Rayan

 

41,432

 

 

58,819

Qatar Islamic Bank

 

12,149

 

 

79,531

Qatar National Bank

 

43,074

 

 

272,868

       

 

411,218

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Industries Qatar

 

19,319

 

 

100,792

TOTAL QATAR

     

 

512,010

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

ROMANIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

NEPI Rockcastle

 

2,967

 

$

19,710

TOTAL ROMANIA

     

 

19,710

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.0%

     

 

 

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

3,839

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 0.0%

     

 

 

X5 Retail Group GDR(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

915

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.0%

     

 

 

Magnit PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

2,616

 

 

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Gazprom PJSC(A)(B)(D)

 

89,700

 

 

LUKOIL PJSC(A)(B)(D)

 

3,729

 

 

Novatek PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

560

 

 

Rosneft Oil PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

10,270

 

 

Tatneft PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

16,537

 

 

       

 

Financials — 0.0%

     

 

 

Sberbank of Russia PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

99,330

 

 

Materials — 0.0%

     

 

 

Alrosa PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

18,910

 

 

MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)

 

670

 

 

Novolipetsk Steel PJSC(A)(B)(D)

 

8,860

 

 

Severstal PAO(A)(B)(D)

 

1,512

 

 

       

 

TOTAL RUSSIA

     

 

       

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA — 6.5%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.8%

     

 

 

MTN Group

 

15,470

 

 

201,150

MultiChoice Group

 

3,132

 

 

28,235

Vodacom Group

 

4,689

 

 

51,342

       

 

280,727

Consumer Discretionary — 1.3%

     

 

 

Absa Group

 

6,622

 

 

86,303

Mr Price Group

 

1,786

 

 

26,463

Naspers, Cl N

 

2,449

 

 

278,900

Woolworths Holdings

 

7,258

 

 

28,699

       

 

420,365

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

     

 

 

Bid

 

3,090

 

$

67,249

Clicks Group

 

1,854

 

 

39,212

Shoprite Holdings

 

5,902

 

 

95,587

Tiger Brands

 

1,203

 

 

13,329

       

 

215,377

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Exxaro Resources

 

1,920

 

 

29,108

Financials — 2.5%

     

 

 

Capitec Bank

 

958

 

 

153,513

Discovery*

 

6,587

 

 

82,118

FirstRand

 

41,289

 

 

218,899

Nedbank Group

 

4,176

 

 

66,614

Old Mutual

 

36,430

 

 

34,330

Remgro

 

3,917

 

 

40,160

Sanlam

 

13,427

 

 

66,342

Standard Bank Group

 

12,150

 

 

151,446

       

 

813,422

Industrials — 0.5%

     

 

 

Bidvest Group

 

2,472

 

 

37,843

Sasol*

 

5,131

 

 

124,654

       

 

162,497

Materials — 0.6%

     

 

 

Anglo American Platinum

 

653

 

 

89,667

Gold Fields

 

5,969

 

 

93,155

       

 

182,822

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Growthpoint Properties

 

22,091

 

 

22,253

TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA

     

 

2,126,571

       

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 18.7%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.9%

     

 

 

Kakao

 

2,361

 

 

207,456

NAVER

 

1,157

 

 

325,035

NCSoft

 

165

 

 

63,642

SK Telecom

 

435

 

 

20,413

       

 

616,546

Consumer Discretionary — 1.9%

     

 

 

Coway

 

396

 

 

22,380

Hyundai Mobis

 

629

 

 

111,575

Hyundai Motor

 

1,379

 

 

205,363

Kangwon Land*

 

893

 

 

20,519

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 Discretionary (continued)

     

 

 

Kia

 

2,758

 

$

168,386

LG Electronics

 

1,047

 

 

104,091

       

 

632,314

Consumer Staples — 0.7%

     

 

 

Amorepacific

 

391

 

 

51,615

E-MART

 

143

 

 

16,635

KT&G

 

1,551

 

 

103,268

LG Household & Health Care

 

88

 

 

62,295

       

 

233,813

Energy — 0.4%

     

 

 

Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings

 

330

 

 

14,648

SK Innovation*

 

583

 

 

103,416

S-Oil

 

341

 

 

27,205

       

 

145,269

Financials — 2.1%

     

 

 

DB Insurance

 

374

 

 

21,569

Hana Financial Group

 

3,309

 

 

132,682

Industrial Bank of Korea

 

1,920

 

 

17,187

KB Financial Group

 

3,949

 

 

199,722

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance

 

504

 

 

91,066

Samsung Life Insurance

 

517

 

 

28,110

Shinhan Financial Group

 

4,224

 

 

144,628

Woori Financial Group

 

3,606

 

 

45,668

       

 

680,632

Health Care — 0.9%

     

 

 

Celltrion

 

831

 

 

117,628

Celltrion Healthcare

 

999

 

 

53,576

Samsung Biologics*

 

162

 

 

110,535

       

 

281,739

Industrials — 1.0%

     

 

 

Hyundai Engineering & Construction

 

594

 

 

23,475

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering*

 

286

 

 

20,977

LG

 

1,205

 

 

75,956

Samsung C&T

 

1,070

 

 

100,640

Samsung Heavy Industries*

 

3,298

 

 

15,455

SK Holdings

 

434

 

 

86,653

       

 

323,156

Information Technology — 8.1%

     

 

 

LG Display

 

1,632

 

 

27,805

Samsung Electro-Mechanics

 

742

 

 

101,011

Samsung Electronics

 

32,207

 

 

1,849,434

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)

     

 

 

Information Technology (continued)

     

 

 

Samsung SDI

 

495

 

$

243,406

Samsung SDS

 

253

 

 

28,910

SK Hynix

 

4,078

 

 

397,017

SK Square*

 

279

 

 

13,082

       

 

2,660,665

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

Hyundai Steel

 

594

 

 

20,363

Korea Zinc

 

55

 

 

26,546

LG Chemical

 

440

 

 

193,127

Lotte Chemical

 

132

 

 

22,816

POSCO Holdings

 

750

 

 

181,304

       

 

444,156

Utilities — 0.3%

     

 

 

Korea Electric Power*

 

4,681

 

 

87,475

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

6,105,765

       

 

 

TAIWAN — 27.4%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 1.2%

     

 

 

Chunghwa Telecom

 

44,000

 

 

195,034

Far EasTone Telecommunications

 

30,000

 

 

76,959

Taiwan Mobile

 

30,000

 

 

109,942

       

 

381,935

Consumer Staples — 0.6%

     

 

 

President Chain Store

 

11,000

 

 

100,972

Uni-President Enterprises

 

44,000

 

 

100,742

       

 

201,714

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Formosa Petrochemical

 

11,000

 

 

36,204

Financials — 6.3%

     

 

 

Cathay Financial Holding

 

66,000

 

 

148,579

Chailease Holding

 

14,575

 

 

128,951

Chang Hwa Commercial Bank

 

166,445

 

 

111,248

China Development Financial Holding

 

202,000

 

 

135,365

CTBC Financial Holding

 

132,000

 

 

135,448

E.Sun Financial Holding

 

130,539

 

 

150,579

First Financial Holding

 

134,255

 

 

133,311

Fubon Financial Holding

 

73,800

 

 

197,047

Hua Nan Financial Holdings

 

116,720

 

 

99,197

Mega Financial Holding

 

89,000

 

 

133,260

Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank

 

69,000

 

 

120,894

Shin Kong Financial Holding

 

339,000

 

 

127,784

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)

     

 

 

SinoPac Financial Holdings

 

77,000

 

$

49,449

Taishin Financial Holding

 

226,411

 

 

161,995

Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding

 

119,052

 

 

122,786

Yuanta Financial Holding

 

131,280

 

 

120,964

       

 

2,076,857

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Far Eastern New Century

 

97,000

 

 

102,919

Information Technology — 16.4%

     

 

 

ASE Technology Holding

 

35,000

 

 

126,433

Asustek Computer

 

11,000

 

 

143,396

AU Optronics

 

112,000

 

 

77,595

Catcher Technology

 

11,000

 

 

55,477

Delta Electronics

 

22,000

 

 

206,167

Hon Hai Precision Industry

 

103,000

 

 

381,062

Innolux

 

66,000

 

 

38,699

Lite-On Technology

 

49,000

 

 

116,465

MediaTek

 

11,000

 

 

347,451

Novatek Microelectronics

 

11,000

 

 

163,743

Pegatron

 

39,000

 

 

98,550

Quanta Computer

 

33,000

 

 

101,702

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

 

160,000

 

 

3,333,857

United Microelectronics

 

88,000

 

 

165,855

       

 

5,356,452

Materials — 2.5%

     

 

 

Asia Cement

 

44,000

 

 

74,635

China Steel

 

151,000

 

 

205,275

Formosa Chemicals & Fibre

 

32,000

 

 

88,233

Formosa Plastics

 

44,000

 

 

163,552

Nan Ya Plastics

 

55,000

 

 

178,909

Taiwan Cement

 

55,370

 

 

96,433

       

 

807,037

TOTAL TAIWAN

     

 

8,963,118

       

 

 

TANZANIA — 0.3%

     

 

 

Materials — 0.3%

     

 

 

AngloGold Ashanti

 

3,640

 

 

87,310

TOTAL TANZANIA

     

 

87,310

       

 

 

THAILAND — 2.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.2%

     

 

 

Advanced Info Service

 

11,000

 

 

77,083

       

 

77,083

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.3%

     

 

 

CP ALL

 

55,000

 

$

107,519

       

 

107,519

Energy — 0.6%

     

 

 

PTT

 

115,100

 

 

133,274

PTT Exploration & Production

 

15,400

 

 

66,694

       

 

199,968

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Siam Commercial Bank

 

19,800

 

 

67,886

       

 

67,886

Health Care — 0.1%

     

 

 

Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Cl F

 

38,500

 

 

28,947

       

 

28,947

Industrials — 0.3%

     

 

 

Airports of Thailand*

 

47,500

 

 

94,643

       

 

94,643

Materials — 0.3%

     

 

 

PTT Global Chemical

 

25,300

 

 

38,616

Siam Cement

 

4,400

 

 

50,683

       

 

89,299

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Central Pattana

 

14,300

 

 

25,374

       

 

25,374

TOTAL THAILAND

     

 

690,719

       

 

 

TURKEY — 0.4%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

BIM Birlesik Magazalar

 

7,723

 

 

44,571

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri*

 

2,206

 

 

32,245

Financials — 0.2%

     

 

 

Akbank

 

55,206

 

 

27,325

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi

 

44,168

 

 

36,737

       

 

64,062

TOTAL TURKEY

     

 

140,878

       

 

 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.6%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 0.7%

     

 

 

Emirates Telecommunications Group PJSC

 

23,183

 

 

233,279

Financials — 0.8%

     

 

 

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC

 

15,371

 

 

43,857

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC

 

34,676

 

 

222,796

       

 

266,653

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)

     

 

 

Real Estate — 0.1%

     

 

 

Emaar Properties PJSC

 

25,972

 

$

42,426

TOTAL UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

     

 

542,358

       

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM — 0.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Novatek PJSC GDR(A)(B)(C)

 

196

 

 

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

     

 

       

 

 

UNITED STATES — 0.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

JBS

 

6,600

 

 

51,709

TOTAL UNITED STATES

     

 

51,709

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $31,849,425)

     

 

31,210,657

       

 

 

PREFERRED STOCK — 4.1%

     

 

 

BRAZIL — 2.6%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.8%

     

 

 

Petroleo Brasileiro(E)

 

37,600

 

 

264,674

Financials — 1.6%

     

 

 

Banco Bradesco(E)

 

45,974

 

 

214,973

Itau Unibanco Holding(E)

 

36,100

 

 

208,763

Itausa(E)

 

41,620

 

 

94,154

       

 

517,890

Materials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Gerdau(E)

 

7,700

 

 

49,924

Utilities — 0.1%

     

 

 

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais(E)

 

7,481

 

 

23,944

TOTAL BRAZIL

     

 

856,432

       

 

 

CHILE — 0.4%

     

 

 

Materials — 0.4%

     

 

 

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile(E)

 

1,392

 

 

120,304

       

 

 

COLOMBIA — 0.1%

     

 

 

Financials — 0.1%

     

 

 

Bancolombia(E)

 

3,387

 

 

36,372

       

 

 

RUSSIA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.0%

     

 

 

Surgutneftegas PJSC(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)

 

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)

 

Number of
Rights/Shares

 

Value

PREFERRED STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 1.0%

     

 

 

Information Technology — 1.0%

     

 

 

Samsung Electronics(E)

 

6,058

 

 

314,883

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK
(Cost $1,218,948)

     

$

1,327,991

       

 

 

RIGHT — 0.0%

     

 

 

SOUTH KOREA — 0.0%

     

 

 

Health Care — 0.0%

     

 

 

Samsung Biologics, Expires 04/15/2022*

 

11

 

 

1,706

TOTAL SOUTH KOREA

     

 

1,706

TOTAL RIGHT
(Cost $—)

     

 

1,706

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5%
(Cost $33,068,373)

     

 

32,540,354

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.5%

     

 

158,342

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

32,698,696

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

*       Non-income producing security.

†       Real Estate Investment Trust

(A)   Security is fair valued using methods determined in good faith by the Fair Value Committee of the Board of Trustees. The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $– and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

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

(C)   Security considered illiquid.  The total value of such securities as of March 31, 2022 was $– and represents 0.0% of Net Assets.

(D)    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.

(E)    Currently, no stated interest rate.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PJSC — Public Joint-Stock Company

Ser — Series

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

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KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF (concluded)

The following summarizes the market value of the Fund’s investments used as of March 31, 2022, based on the inputs used to value them:

Investments in Securities

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3^

 

Total

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil

 

$

1,912,361

 

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

1,912,361

Chile

 

 

189,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

189,783

Colombia

 

 

54,323

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,323

Czech Republic

 

 

70,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70,996

Egypt

 

 

33,682

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,682

Greece

 

 

32,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,042

Hungary

 

 

85,959

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85,959

India

 

 

5,564,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,564,776

Indonesia

 

 

935,106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

935,106

Malaysia

 

 

762,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

762,969

Mexico

 

 

1,321,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,321,192

Peru

 

 

215,921

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

215,921

Philippines

 

 

408,587

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

408,587

Poland

 

 

382,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

382,812

Qatar

 

 

512,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

512,010

Romania

 

 

19,710

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,710

Russia

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communication Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Consumer Discretionary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Consumer Staples

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Energy

 

 

‡‡

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Financials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

South Africa

 

 

2,126,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,126,571

South Korea

 

 

6,105,765

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,105,765

Taiwan

 

 

8,963,118

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,963,118

Tanzania

 

 

87,310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

87,310

Thailand

 

 

690,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

690,719

Turkey

 

 

140,878

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140,878

United Arab Emirates

 

 

542,358

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

542,358

United Kingdom Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

 

51,709

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

51,709

Total Common Stock

 

 

31,210,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,210,657

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazil

 

 

856,432

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

856,432

Chile

 

 

120,304

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120,304

Colombia

 

 

36,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,372

Russia Energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‡‡

 

 

South Korea

 

 

314,883

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

314,883

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

1,327,991

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,327,991

Right

 

 

1,706

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,706

Total Investments in Securities

 

$

32,540,354

 

 

$

 

$

 

 

$

32,540,354

^      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.

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 — 99.9%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 98.8%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 8.5%

     

 

 

37 Interactive Entertainment Network Technology Group, Cl A

 

1,400

 

$

5,172

Tencent Holdings

 

14,000

 

 

668,948

       

 

674,120

Consumer Discretionary — 38.7%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

48,136

 

 

689,027

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

14,000

 

 

9,081

BYD, Cl A

 

1,101

 

 

39,856

BYD, Cl H

 

8,500

 

 

243,558

Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems, Cl A

 

200

 

 

4,094

China Education Group Holdings

 

9,000

 

 

7,861

China Ruyi Holdings*

 

28,000

 

 

7,580

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

31,071

Dongfeng Motor Group, Cl H

 

28,000

 

 

21,059

Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

6,726

Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Cl H

 

6,000

 

 

24,670

Geely Automobile Holdings

 

59,000

 

 

93,117

Great Wall Motor, Cl A

 

1,300

 

 

5,611

Great Wall Motor, Cl H

 

31,000

 

 

49,718

Guangzhou Automobile Group, Cl H

 

30,000

 

 

25,053

Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A

 

600

 

 

2,759

JD.com, Cl A*

 

1

 

 

21

Li Auto ADR*

 

5,549

 

 

143,220

Li Ning

 

24,000

 

 

207,166

Meituan, Cl B*

 

30,800

 

 

611,957

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)

     

 

 

Minth Group

 

8,000

 

$

19,736

NIO ADR*

 

13,371

 

 

281,460

Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Cl A

 

4,900

 

 

5,681

Shenzhou International Group Holdings

 

8,400

 

 

112,409

Suning.com, Cl A*

 

5,500

 

 

2,989

TCL Technology Group, Cl A

 

8,300

 

 

6,420

Tongcheng Travel Holdings*

 

10,000

 

 

17,877

Topsports International Holdings

 

16,000

 

 

13,382

Vipshop Holdings ADR*

 

4,491

 

 

40,419

Wuchan Zhongda Group, Cl A

 

3,100

 

 

2,608

Xiamen Intretech, Cl A

 

400

 

 

1,544

XPeng ADR, Cl A*

 

3,899

 

 

107,573

Yadea Group Holdings

 

12,000

 

 

18,571

Yum China Holdings

 

4,275

 

 

177,583

Zhongsheng Group Holdings

 

6,000

 

 

42,445

       

 

3,073,902

Consumer Staples — 3.9%

     

 

 

Angel Yeast, Cl A

 

500

 

 

3,283

By-health, Cl A

 

1,000

 

 

3,354

China Feihe

 

36,000

 

 

35,672

China Mengniu Dairy

 

32,000

 

 

172,434

Dali Foods Group

 

20,500

 

 

10,758

Anjoy Foods Group, Cl A

 

200

 

 

3,475

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

3,800

 

 

22,082

Uni-President China Holdings

 

13,000

 

 

11,338

Want Want China Holdings

 

47,000

 

 

43,451

       

 

305,847

Energy — 0.1%

     

 

 

Offshore Oil Engineering, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

1,753

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group, Cl A

 

600

 

 

3,984

       

 

5,737

Financials — 16.6%

     

 

 

China Construction Bank, Cl A

 

5,000

 

 

4,954

China Construction Bank, Cl H

 

844,000

 

 

634,773

China Merchants Bank, Cl H

 

39,500

 

 

310,446

Huaxia Bank, Cl A

 

7,600

 

 

6,657

Industrial Bank, Cl A

 

12,400

 

 

40,376

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl A

 

4,200

 

 

32,055

Ping An Insurance Group of China, Cl H

 

40,500

 

 

287,793

       

 

1,317,054

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 — 9.7%

     

 

 

3SBio

 

12,500

 

$

10,215

CanSino Biologics, Cl A

 

58

 

 

2,121

CanSino Biologics, Cl H

 

800

 

 

12,861

China Medical System Holdings

 

14,000

 

 

22,060

China National Medicines, Cl A

 

500

 

 

2,310

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

600

 

 

4,287

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group

 

89,800

 

 

103,773

Genscript Biotech*

 

12,000

 

 

38,461

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings, Cl A

 

900

 

 

4,446

Guangzhou Kingmed Diagnostics Group, Cl A

 

300

 

 

3,471

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group

 

12,000

 

 

20,104

Hutchmed China ADR*

 

863

 

 

16,328

Jafron Biomedical, Cl A

 

500

 

 

3,575

Jinxin Fertility Group

 

12,500

 

 

9,625

Microport Scientific*

 

6,300

 

 

14,303

Ovctek China, Cl A

 

580

 

 

3,338

Pharmaron Beijing, Cl A

 

400

 

 

7,435

Pharmaron Beijing, Cl H

 

1,300

 

 

15,845

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer, Cl H

 

25,200

 

 

26,998

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

10,081

Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group, Cl H

 

5,000

 

 

24,453

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl A

 

1,100

 

 

4,247

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl H

 

7,800

 

 

15,039

Topchoice Medical, Cl A*

 

200

 

 

4,508

WuXi AppTec, Cl A

 

1,520

 

 

26,908

WuXi AppTec, Cl H

 

3,500

 

 

55,641

Wuxi Biologics Cayman*

 

35,000

 

 

290,721

Yunnan Baiyao Group, Cl A

 

800

 

 

10,311

Zhejiang Jiuzhou Pharmaceutical, Cl A

 

500

 

 

3,818

       

 

767,283

Industrials — 6.8%

     

 

 

51job ADR*

 

303

 

 

17,741

Air China, Cl A*

 

4,000

 

 

5,740

Air China, Cl H*

 

18,000

 

 

12,618

Beijing Capital International Airport, Cl H*

 

20,000

 

 

11,722

China Communications Services, Cl H

 

24,000

 

 

10,879

China Conch Environment Protection Holdings*

 

16,000

 

 

20,022

China Conch Venture Holdings

 

18,000

 

 

52,634

China Eastern Airlines, Cl A*

 

5,400

 

 

3,981

China Everbright Environment Group

 

36,000

 

 

21,789

China Lesso Group Holdings

 

11,000

 

 

13,372

China Southern Airlines, Cl A*

 

6,600

 

 

6,436

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 Southern Airlines, Cl H*

 

18,000

 

$

10,481

CITIC

 

58,000

 

 

64,507

Contemporary Amperex Technology, Cl A

 

1,400

 

 

112,982

Eve Energy, Cl A

 

1,100

 

 

13,978

Fosun International

 

24,500

 

 

26,686

Gotion High-tech, Cl A*

 

1,000

 

 

5,421

Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology, Cl A

 

1,800

 

 

4,820

Kuang-Chi Technologies, Cl A*

 

1,300

 

 

3,516

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group, Cl A

 

1,200

 

 

4,191

Shanghai Electric Group, Cl A

 

7,600

 

 

4,837

Shanghai M&G Stationery, Cl A

 

600

 

 

4,620

Shenzhen Inovance Technology, Cl A

 

1,550

 

 

13,918

Shenzhen International Holdings

 

12,500

 

 

13,216

Sinotrans, Cl A

 

2,600

 

 

1,638

Sinotruk Hong Kong

 

7,000

 

 

10,726

Sungrow Power Supply, Cl A

 

900

 

 

15,207

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl A

 

2,100

 

 

4,343

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology, Cl H

 

7,600

 

 

11,471

Zhejiang Chint Electrics, Cl A*

 

1,300

 

 

8,105

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl H

 

14,000

 

 

11,763

Zhejiang Weixing New Building Materials, Cl A

 

900

 

 

2,901

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl A

 

4,200

 

 

4,393

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology, Cl H

 

13,400

 

 

8,538

       

 

539,192

Information Technology — 3.3%

     

 

 

360 Security Technology, Cl A*

 

4,200

 

 

6,603

AAC Technologies Holdings

 

7,500

 

 

18,177

GoerTek, Cl A

 

2,000

 

 

10,838

Kingdee International Software Group*

 

26,000

 

 

57,834

Lenovo Group

 

72,000

 

 

78,331

Unisplendour, Cl A

 

1,651

 

 

5,084

Xinyi Solar Holdings

 

50,000

 

 

88,234

       

 

265,101

Materials — 1.4%

     

 

 

BBMG, Cl A

 

4,900

 

 

2,362

China Jushi, Cl A

 

2,386

 

 

5,728

China Molybdenum, Cl A

 

10,500

 

 

8,618

China Molybdenum, Cl H

 

33,000

 

 

17,235

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl A

 

700

 

 

13,855

Ganfeng Lithium, Cl H

 

2,600

 

 

37,184

GEM, Cl A

 

2,800

 

 

3,696

Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing

 

13,000

 

 

6,789

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)

     

 

 

Skshu Paint, Cl A

 

240

 

$

3,351

Transfar Zhilian, Cl A

 

1,800

 

 

1,789

Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Cl A

 

700

 

 

10,784

       

 

111,391

Real Estate — 6.4%

     

 

 

A-Living Smart City Services, Cl H

 

5,750

 

 

8,047

China Jinmao Holdings Group

 

56,000

 

 

16,661

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings, Cl A

 

4,700

 

 

11,224

China Overseas Land & Investment

 

39,500

 

 

118,277

China Vanke, Cl A

 

5,800

 

 

17,497

China Vanke, Cl H

 

17,000

 

 

38,509

CIFI Ever Sunshine Services Group

 

8,000

 

 

10,828

CIFI Holdings Group

 

34,000

 

 

20,014

Country Garden Services Holdings

 

21,000

 

 

90,099

Greenland Holdings, Cl A

 

5,060

 

 

4,296

Greentown Service Group

 

16,000

 

 

16,099

Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl H

 

17,200

 

 

6,106

Hopson Development Holdings

 

7,130

 

 

13,566

Jinke Properties Group, Cl A

 

3,200

 

 

2,475

KWG Group Holdings

 

12,500

 

 

5,172

Logan Group

 

14,000

 

 

3,987

Longfor Group Holdings

 

19,000

 

 

97,773

Poly Developments and Holdings Group, Cl A

 

7,100

 

 

19,796

Shimao Group Holdings

 

12,500

 

 

7,055

       

 

507,481

Utilities — 3.4%

     

 

 

Beijing Enterprises Water Group

 

46,000

 

 

14,156

CECEP Solar Energy, Cl A

 

1,700

 

 

2,346

CECEP Wind-Power, Cl A

 

2,900

 

 

2,097

China Gas Holdings

 

30,200

 

 

38,717

China Resources Gas Group

 

10,000

 

 

42,457

China Three Gorges Renewables Group, Cl A

 

17,000

 

 

16,443

ENN Energy Holdings

 

8,000

 

 

120,029

ENN Natural Gas, Cl A

 

1,400

 

 

3,906

Kunlun Energy

 

38,000

 

 

33,141

       

 

273,292

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

7,840,400

       

 

 

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

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Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

HONG KONG — 0.9%

     

 

 

Consumer Staples — 0.1%

     

 

 

Vinda International Holdings

 

4,000

 

$

9,051

Health Care — 0.8%

     

 

 

Sino Biopharmaceutical

 

104,000

 

 

64,938

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

73,989

       

 

 

SINGAPORE — 0.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 0.2%

     

 

 

BOC Aviation

 

2,100

 

 

16,612

TOTAL SINGAPORE

     

 

16,612

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $10,342,034)

     

 

7,931,001

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $10,342,034)

     

 

7,931,001

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

6,653

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

7,937,654

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

*       Non-income producing security.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 100.1%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 92.2%

     

 

 

Industrials — 3.6%

     

 

 

Ginlong Technologies, Cl A

 

11,900

 

$

392,986

Sunwoda Electronic, Cl A

 

90,600

 

 

392,480

       

 

785,466

Information Technology — 88.6%

     

 

 

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A*

 

27,164

 

 

498,298

Avary Holding Shenzhen, Cl A

 

108,885

 

 

494,332

BOE Technology Group, Cl A

 

1,625,630

 

 

1,103,711

Chaozhou Three-Circle Group, Cl A

 

94,464

 

 

416,510

China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A

 

54,925

 

 

473,881

Foxconn Industrial Internet, Cl A

 

854,574

 

 

1,366,381

Gigadevice Semiconductor Beijing, Cl A

 

28,100

 

 

624,272

GoerTek, Cl A

 

170,022

 

 

921,340

Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics, Cl A

 

61,200

 

 

467,573

Luxshare Precision Industry, Cl A

 

388,005

 

 

1,937,550

Maxscend Microelectronics, Cl A

 

16,193

 

 

535,473

Montage Technology, Cl A

 

49,931

 

 

529,348

National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A*

 

104,641

 

 

361,490

NAURA Technology Group, Cl A

 

22,518

 

 

971,934

SG Micro, Cl A

 

9,200

 

 

473,210

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A

 

44,061

 

 

663,612

StarPower Semiconductor, Cl A

 

6,329

 

 

385,437

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

63,400

 

 

1,020,857

Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, Cl A

 

140,200

 

 

943,044

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics, Cl A

 

25,300

 

 

815,183

Will Semiconductor Shanghai, Cl A

 

42,471

 

 

1,293,913

Wingtech Technology, Cl A

 

66,655

 

 

853,649

Yealink Network Technology, Cl A

 

35,080

 

 

429,651

Zhejiang Dahua Technology, Cl A

 

134,911

 

 

351,724

Zhejiang Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical, Cl A

 

55,020

 

 

520,030

ZTE, Cl H

 

373,200

 

 

763,422

       

 

19,215,825

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

20,001,291

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)

     

 

 

 

HONG KONG — 7.9%

     

 

 

 

Information Technology — 7.9%

     

 

 

 

Hua Hong Semiconductor*

 

62,000

 

$

263,631

 

Xiaomi, Cl B*

 

814,400

 

 

1,449,643

 

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

1,713,274

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $24,355,808)

     

 

21,714,565

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $24,355,808)

     

 

21,714,565

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)%

     

 

(18,705

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

21,695,860

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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 — 100.1%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 100.1%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 35.3%

     

 

 

ANTA Sports Products

 

141,600

 

$

1,779,176

China Tourism Group Duty Free, Cl A

 

96,300

 

 

2,493,475

Ecovacs Robotics, Cl A

 

21,433

 

 

366,867

Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl A

 

439,300

 

 

2,235,219

Haidilao International Holding

 

113,000

 

 

221,631

Haier Smart Home, Cl A

 

455,200

 

 

1,656,420

Hangzhou Robam Appliances, Cl A

 

57,700

 

 

265,318

Li Ning

 

258,500

 

 

2,231,351

Midea Group, Cl A

 

441,965

 

 

3,968,432

Oppein Home Group, Cl A

 

18,900

 

 

348,341

Zhejiang Supor, Cl A

 

19,400

 

 

152,893

       

 

15,719,123

Consumer Staples — 64.3%

     

 

 

Anhui Gujing Distillery, Cl A

 

18,200

 

 

491,289

China Mengniu Dairy

 

376,000

 

 

2,026,100

Chongqing Brewery, Cl A

 

24,236

 

 

409,387

Dali Foods Group

 

241,500

 

 

126,742

Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food, Cl A

 

129,960

 

 

1,789,686

Henan Shuanghui Investment & Development, Cl A

 

112,435

 

 

514,699

Hengan International Group

 

73,500

 

 

339,748

Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group, Cl A

 

485,100

 

 

2,819,007

Jiangsu King’s Luck Brewery JSC, Cl A

 

62,600

 

 

415,157

Jiangsu Yanghe Brewery JSC, Cl A

 

63,817

 

 

1,363,479

Kweichow Moutai, Cl A

 

24,800

 

 

6,715,584

Luzhou Laojiao, Cl A

 

76,900

 

 

2,251,724

Muyuan Foods, Cl A

 

241,092

 

 

2,159,464

Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory, Cl A

 

53,200

 

 

2,136,179

Sichuan Swellfun, Cl A

 

23,800

 

 

308,818

Want Want China Holdings

 

551,000

 

 

509,390

Wuliangye Yibin, Cl A

 

173,900

 

 

4,247,717

       

 

28,624,170

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

154

 

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KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

 

Materials — 0.5%

     

 

 

 

Huafon Chemical, Cl A

 

162,800

 

$

233,630

 

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

44,576,923

 

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $54,692,943)

     

 

44,576,923

 

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%
(Cost $54,692,943)

     

 

44,576,923

 

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — (0.1)%

     

 

(47,449

)

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

44,529,474

 

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

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

JSC — Joint-Stock Company

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

155

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.7%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 99.7%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 5.6%

     

 

 

Autel Intelligent Technology, Cl A

 

169,644

 

$

1,037,142

Beijing Roborock Technology, Cl A

 

16,740

 

 

1,461,325

Chengdu XGimi Technology, Cl A

 

9,522

 

 

558,276

Ninebot GDR*

 

39,849

 

 

274,884

Tianneng Battery Group, Cl A

 

67,186

 

 

341,111

       

 

3,672,738

Health Care — 16.6%

     

 

 

Bloomage Biotechnology, Cl A

 

60,318

 

 

1,149,615

CanSino Biologics, Cl A

 

43,270

 

 

1,581,975

Changchun BCHT Biotechnology, Cl A

 

20,751

 

 

176,191

Micro-Tech Nanjing, Cl A

 

33,512

 

 

673,608

Qingdao Haier Biomedical, Cl A

 

99,610

 

 

1,120,359

Sansure Biotech, Cl A

 

75,397

 

 

530,669

Shandong Weigao Orthopaedic Device, Cl A

 

22,619

 

 

197,860

Shanghai Haohai Biological Technology, Cl A

 

25,974

 

 

395,046

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences, Cl A*

 

217,226

 

 

2,983,560

Shanghai Medicilon, Cl A

 

19,478

 

 

1,388,476

Shanghai MicroPort Endovascular MedTech Group, Cl A

 

22,612

 

 

742,893

       

 

10,940,252

Industrials — 11.6%

     

 

 

Guangdong Jia Yuan Technology Shares, Cl A

 

101,601

 

 

1,462,692

Jiangsu GoodWe Power Supply Technology, Cl A

 

27,646

 

 

1,501,605

Ningbo Ronbay New Energy Technology, Cl A

 

168,926

 

 

3,443,928

Pylon Technologies, Cl A

 

29,187

 

 

554,765

Zhejiang HangKe Technology, Cl A

 

75,980

 

 

683,187

       

 

7,646,177

Information Technology — 55.7%

     

 

 

3peak, Cl A

 

20,051

 

 

1,958,258

Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment China, Cl A*

 

154,877

 

 

2,841,075

Amlogic Shanghai, Cl A*

 

154,987

 

 

2,756,420

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

156

 

Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Information Technology (continued)

     

 

 

Arcsoft, Cl A

 

127,547

 

$

580,864

Beijing Kingsoft Office Software, Cl A

 

115,861

 

 

3,425,037

Bestechnic Shanghai, Cl A

 

15,021

 

 

415,698

Cambricon Technologies, Cl A*

 

100,555

 

 

1,009,019

China Railway Signal & Communication, Cl A

 

1,625,005

 

 

1,139,124

China Resources Microelectronics, Cl A

 

165,886

 

 

1,431,228

DBAPP Security, Cl A

 

29,595

 

 

759,257

Everdisplay Optronics Shanghai, Cl A*

 

1,735,325

 

 

825,551

Montage Technology, Cl A

 

284,256

 

 

3,013,568

National Silicon Industry Group, Cl A*

 

512,758

 

 

1,771,362

OPT Machine Vision Tech, Cl A

 

15,490

 

 

450,076

Qi An Xin Technology Group, Cl A*

 

171,424

 

 

1,584,054

Raytron Technology, Cl A

 

167,759

 

 

1,190,785

Shanghai Bright Power Semiconductor, Cl A

 

11,708

 

 

350,644

Shanghai Friendess Electronic Technology, Cl A

 

18,827

 

 

890,650

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings, Cl A

 

151,113

 

 

2,275,943

Trina Solar, Cl A

 

519,746

 

 

4,822,394

Verisilicon Microelectronics Shanghai, Cl A*

 

155,560

 

 

1,200,499

Xinjiang Daqo New Energy, Cl A

 

133,045

 

 

1,150,607

Zhejiang Supcon Technology, Cl A

 

27,939

 

 

297,606

ZWSOFT Guangzhou, Cl A

 

11,690

 

 

416,694

       

 

36,556,413

Materials — 10.2%

     

 

 

Cathay Biotech, Cl A

 

78,542

 

 

1,348,605

Jiangsu Cnano Technology, Cl A

 

116,730

 

 

2,660,953

Suzhou Nanomicro Technology, Cl A

 

22,627

 

 

281,586

Western Superconducting Technologies, Cl A

 

174,939

 

 

2,387,047

       

 

6,678,191

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

65,493,771

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $77,752,485)

     

 

65,493,771

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7%
(Cost $77,752,485)

     

 

65,493,771

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.3%

     

 

180,378

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

65,674,149

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

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

157

 

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KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 93.3%‡

     

 

 

CHINA — 78.1%

     

 

 

Communication Services — 27.8%

     

 

 

Baidu, Cl A*

 

6,450

 

$

116,540

Bilibili, Cl Z*

 

2,880

 

 

79,581

China Literature*

 

14,000

 

 

58,368

Kingsoft

 

31,400

 

 

101,841

Kuaishou Technology, Cl B*

 

49,700

 

 

470,892

NetEase

 

14,500

 

 

266,249

Tencent Holdings

 

9,500

 

 

453,929

       

 

1,547,400

Consumer Discretionary — 33.5%

     

 

 

Alibaba Group Holding*

 

38,100

 

 

545,370

Alibaba Health Information Technology*

 

150,000

 

 

97,300

Haier Smart Home, Cl H

 

73,200

 

 

237,881

JD Health International*

 

34,400

 

 

211,283

JD.com, Cl A*

 

8,910

 

 

266,214

Meituan, Cl B*

 

22,700

 

 

451,020

Ping An Healthcare and Technology*

 

10,600

 

 

27,883

Trip.com Group*

 

1,200

 

 

28,899

       

 

1,865,850

Financials — 1.3%

     

 

 

ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, Cl H*

 

20,900

 

 

71,255

Information Technology — 15.5%

     

 

 

AAC Technologies Holdings

 

23,000

 

 

55,742

BYD Electronic International

 

25,500

 

 

51,447

GDS Holdings, Cl A*

 

8,100

 

 

41,320

Kingdee International Software Group*

 

76,000

 

 

169,053

Lenovo Group

 

218,000

 

 

237,168

Ming Yuan Cloud Group Holdings

 

27,000

 

 

37,166

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

17,100

 

 

275,342

       

 

867,238

TOTAL CHINA

     

 

4,351,743

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)

     

 

 

HONG KONG — 15.2%

     

 

 

Consumer Discretionary — 3.0%

     

 

 

Li Auto, Cl A*

 

8,300

 

$

111,601

XPeng, Cl A*

 

4,000

 

 

57,461

       

 

169,062

Information Technology — 12.2%

     

 

 

ASM Pacific Technology

 

10,200

 

 

103,544

Hua Hong Semiconductor*

 

18,000

 

 

76,538

SenseTime Group, Cl B*

 

20,000

 

 

15,706

Xiaomi, Cl B*

 

270,200

 

 

480,960

       

 

676,748

TOTAL HONG KONG

     

 

845,810

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $6,738,295)

     

 

5,197,553

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 93.3%
(Cost $6,738,295)

     

 

5,197,553

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 6.7%

     

 

372,894

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

5,570,447

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

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

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KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 98.3%

     

 

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF*

 

22,268

 

$

433,558

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF*

 

26,641

 

 

759,535

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

29,905

 

 

696,487

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

16,493

 

 

603,644

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF*

 

15,922

 

 

296,468

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
(Cost $3,542,264)

     

 

2,789,692

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.3%
(Cost $3,542,264)

     

 

2,789,692

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 1.7%

     

 

47,885

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

2,837,577

*       Non-income producing security.

†       Affiliated Investment.

As of March 31, 2022, 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 March 31, 2022 are as follows:

Value of
Shares
Held as of
3/31/21

 

Purchase at
Cost

 

Proceeds from
Sales

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

Realized
Gain(Loss)

 

Value of
Shares
Held as
of 3/31/22

 

Balance of
Shares
Held as of
3/31/22

 

Dividend
Income

 

Capital
Gains
Distributions

KraneShares CICC China 5G and Semiconductor Index ETF

$          —

 

$

533,160

 

$

(47,652

)

 

$

(55,554

)

 

$

3,604

 

 

$

433,558

 

22,268

 

$

 

$

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

1,089,218

 

 

(42,035

)

 

 

(329,683

)

 

 

42,035

 

 

 

759,535

 

26,641

 

 

 

 

42,035

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

941,518

 

 

(69,638

)

 

 

(245,031

)

 

 

69,638

 

 

 

696,487

 

29,905

 

 

2

 

 

69,638

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

711,723

 

 

(30,849

)

 

 

(77,627

)

 

 

397

 

 

 

603,644

 

16,493

 

 

2,170

 

 

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

352,001

 

 

(10,771

)

 

 

(44,677

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

296,468

 

15,922

 

 

 

 

   

$

3,627,620

 

$

(200,945

)

 

$

(752,572

)

 

$

115,589

 

 

$

2,789,692

     

$

2,172

 

$

111,673

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

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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK — 99.0%‡

AUSTRALIA — 3.4%

     

 

 

Materials — 3.4%

 

 

 

Fortescue Metals Group

 

5,838

 

$

90,574

TOTAL AUSTRALIA

     

 

90,574

       

 

 

CANADA — 4.9%

     

 

 

Utilities — 4.9%

 

 

 

Atco, Cl I

 

2,322

 

 

79,808

Northland Power

 

1,600

 

 

53,237

TOTAL CANADA

     

 

133,045

       

 

 

FRANCE — 14.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 1.9%

 

 

 

TotalEnergies

 

1,014

 

 

51,932

Industrials — 5.0%

 

 

 

Rexel

 

3,758

 

 

81,243

Schneider Electric

 

316

 

 

53,499

       

 

134,742

Materials — 3.1%

 

 

 

Air Liquide

 

466

 

 

82,399

Utilities — 4.0%

 

 

 

Engie

 

4,060

 

 

53,910

Veolia Environnement

 

1,656

 

 

53,599

       

 

107,509

TOTAL FRANCE

     

 

376,582

       

 

 

GERMANY — 12.6%

     

 

 

Industrials — 2.6%

 

 

 

KION Group

 

318

 

 

21,229

Siemens Energy

 

2,176

 

 

50,166

       

 

71,395

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

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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Materials — 4.8%

 

 

 

Linde

 

258

 

$

83,392

thyssenkrupp*

 

5,170

 

 

44,811

       

 

128,203

Utilities — 5.2%

 

 

 

Encavis

 

2,758

 

 

58,335

RWE*

 

1,870

 

 

82,248

       

 

140,583

TOTAL GERMANY

     

 

340,181

       

 

 

ITALY — 12.9%

     

 

 

Energy — 2.9%

 

 

 

Eni

 

5,334

 

 

78,898

Utilities — 10.0%

 

 

 

Enel

 

11,898

 

 

80,330

ERG

 

1,626

 

 

54,564

Hera

 

13,884

 

 

51,689

Snam

 

14,106

 

 

82,116

       

 

268,699

TOTAL ITALY

     

 

347,597

       

 

 

JAPAN — 2.3%

     

 

 

Industrials — 2.3%

 

 

 

MINEBEA MITSUMI

 

1,400

 

 

31,074

Nidec

 

400

 

 

32,125

TOTAL JAPAN

     

 

63,199

       

 

 

NETHERLANDS — 1.0%

     

 

 

Materials — 1.0%

 

 

 

ArcelorMittal

 

846

 

 

27,580

TOTAL NETHERLANDS

     

 

27,580

       

 

 

NEW ZEALAND — 3.5%

     

 

 

Utilities — 3.5%

 

 

 

Contact Energy

 

16,576

 

 

93,965

TOTAL NEW ZEALAND

     

 

93,965

       

 

 

NORWAY — 5.0%

     

 

 

Energy — 0.6%

 

 

 

Equinor

 

418

 

 

15,833

Industrials — 4.4%

 

 

 

Aker, Cl A

 

778

 

 

72,070

NEL*

 

27,126

 

 

46,378

       

 

118,448

TOTAL NORWAY

     

 

134,281

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

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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (continued)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

PORTUGAL — 2.0%

     

 

 

Utilities — 2.0%

 

 

 

EDP Renovaveis

 

2,120

 

$

55,054

TOTAL PORTUGAL

     

 

55,054

       

 

 

SPAIN — 2.3%

     

 

 

Utilities — 2.3%

 

 

 

Grenergy Renovables*

 

1,604

 

 

60,858

TOTAL SPAIN

     

 

60,858

       

 

 

UNITED KINGDOM — 7.7%

     

 

 

Energy — 3.6%

 

 

 

Reliance Industries GDR

 

1,408

 

 

97,152

Materials — 2.1%

 

 

 

Anglo American

 

1,056

 

 

55,233

Utilities — 2.0%

 

 

 

SSE

 

2,356

 

 

54,239

TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM

     

 

206,624

       

 

 

UNITED STATES — 27.4%

     

 

 

Energy — 6.5%

 

 

 

Baker Hughes, Cl A

 

1,372

 

 

49,954

Cameco

 

1,970

 

 

57,327

New Fortress Energy, Cl A

 

737

 

 

31,404

Tellurian*

 

7,086

 

 

37,556

       

 

176,241

Industrials — 9.5%

 

 

 

Chart Industries*

 

230

 

 

39,507

Jacobs Engineering Group

 

398

 

 

54,848

MasTec*

 

310

 

 

27,001

Plug Power*

 

1,905

 

 

54,502

Quanta Services

 

616

 

 

81,072

       

 

256,930

Materials — 6.2%

 

 

 

Air Products and Chemicals

 

230

 

 

57,479

Freeport-McMoRan

 

1,140

 

 

56,704

Teck Resources, Cl B

 

1,324

 

 

53,476

       

 

167,659

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

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KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (concluded)

 

Shares

 

Value

COMMON STOCK (continued)

     

 

 

Utilities — 5.2%

 

 

 

AES

 

2,338

 

$

60,157

ReNew Energy Global, Cl A*

 

9,632

 

 

79,175

       

 

139,332

TOTAL UNITED STATES

     

 

740,162

TOTAL COMMON STOCK
(Cost $2,465,525)

     

 

2,669,702

 

FOREIGN COMMON STOCK — 0.9%

TOTAL FOREIGN COMMON STOCK
(Cost $21,511)

     

 

23,802

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9%
(Cost $2,487,036)

     

 

2,693,504

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.1%

     

 

2,423

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

2,695,927

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

*       Non-income producing security.

Cl — Class

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

164

 

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KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

Shares

 

Value

EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND — 5.5%

     

 

 

Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF

 

1,494,950

 

$

74,059,823

TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND
(Cost $75,761,384)

     

 

74,059,823

U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION(A) — 1.8%

     

 

 

United States Treasury Bills^(B)
0.060%, 07/14/2022

 

25,000,000

 

 

24,955,884

TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATION
(Cost $24,995,666)

     

 

24,955,884

TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 7.3%
(Cost $100,757,050)

     

 

99,015,707

OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 92.7%

     

 

1,264,236,078

NET ASSETS — 100%

     

$

1,363,251,785

A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:

Type of Contract

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Expiration
Date

 

Notional
Amount

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Long Contracts

         

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

ICE ECX Emission 2022^

 

8,975

 

Dec-2022

 

$

729,015,522

 

$

763,727,803

 

$

45,467,411

 

ICE ECX Emission 2023^

 

815

 

Dec-2023

 

 

70,193,314

 

 

70,948,418

 

 

1,649,992

 

UK Allowances 2022^

 

704

 

Dec-2022

 

 

65,985,192

 

 

70,233,153

 

 

5,020,662

 

CA Carbon Allowance 2022^

 

10,512

 

Dec-2022

 

 

317,967,360

 

 

326,818,080

 

 

8,850,720

 

CA Carbon Allowance 2023^

 

1,988

 

Dec-2023

 

 

66,262,761

 

 

65,365,440

 

 

(897,321

)

Euro FX 2022^

 

1,000

 

Jun-2022

 

 

138,900,135

 

 

138,737,500

 

 

(162,635

)

RGGI VINTAGE 2021^

 

5,260

 

Dec-2022

 

 

69,231,382

 

 

69,169,000

 

 

(62,382

)

           

$

1,457,555,666

 

$

1,504,999,394

 

$

59,866,447

 

^      Security is held by the KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.

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

(A)   The rate reported on the Schedule of Investments is the effective yield at time of purchase.

(B)   Zero coupon security.

CA — California

ECX — European Climate Exchange

ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund

ICE — Intercontinental Exchange

RGGI — Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

UK — United Kingdom

As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.

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

165

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:

Type of Contract

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Expiration
Date

 

Notional
Amount

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Long Contracts

         

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

Euro FX^

 

26

 

Jun-2022

 

$

3,612,883

 

$

3,607,175

 

$

(5,708

)

ICE ECX Emission 2022^

 

340

 

Dec-2022

 

 

32,566,366

 

 

28,932,307

 

 

(3,205,606

)

           

$

36,179,249

 

$

32,539,482

 

$

(3,211,314

)

^      Security is held by the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.

ECX — European Climate Exchange

ICE — Intercontinental Exchange

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

166

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

A list of the open futures contracts held by the Fund at March 31, 2022, is as follows:

Type of Contract

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Expiration
Date

 

Notional
Amount

 

Value

 

Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)

Long Contracts

         

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

CA Carbon Allowance 2022^

 

4,481

 

Dec-2022

 

$

141,812,947

 

$

139,314,290

 

$

(2,498,657

)

^      Security is held by the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Subsidiary, Ltd. as of March 31, 2022.

CA — California

As of March 31, 2022, 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.

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

167

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

10,073,474

 

$

6,476,653,534

*

 

$

558,924,137

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

7,010

 

 

20,336,437

 

 

 

15,340,962

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

14,161,677

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

 

 

18,335,575

 

 

 

590,455

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

 

 

1,324,883

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

10,080,489

 

 

6,516,650,429

 

 

 

589,017,231

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

49,597,691

 

 

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

 

 

224,051,873

 

 

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

12,612

 

 

 

29,317,986

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

5,757

 

 

3,375,689

 

 

 

303,892

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

30

 

 

21,793

 

 

 

1,951

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

 

 

31,587

 

 

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

 

 

24,905

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

5,787

 

 

277,116,150

 

 

 

29,623,829

Net Assets

 

$

10,074,702

 

$

6,239,534,279

 

 

$

559,393,402

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

9,771,307

 

$

11,860,886,969

 

 

$

521,379,424

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

303,395

 

 

(5,621,352,690

)

 

 

38,013,978

Net Assets

 

$

10,074,702

 

$

6,239,534,279

 

 

$

559,393,402

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

 

 

350,000

 

 

211,400,000

 

 

 

15,100,000

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

28.78

 

$

29.52

 

 

$

37.05

Cost of Investments

 

$

9,785,649

 

$

9,798,690,976

 

 

$

616,341,845

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

14,113,287

*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan

 

 

 

 

213,116,100

 

 

 

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

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

168

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

10,386,721

 

$

16,168,859

 

 

$

8,227,991

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

1,074,173

 

 

27,047

 

 

 

42,594

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

13,075

 

 

 

 

 

1,619

 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

 

 

1,936,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

184,966

 

 

783

 

 

 

26,349

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

 

 

83

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

13,594,948

 

 

16,196,772

 

 

 

8,298,553

 

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

4,738

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

5,546

 

 

6,580

 

 

 

5,455

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

3,332

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

39

 

 

53

 

 

 

27

 

Foreign Currency Payable at Value

 

 

 

 

4,732

 

 

 

 

Payable for Foreign Capital
Gains Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,377

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

8,917

 

 

16,103

 

 

 

8,865

 

Net Assets

 

$

13,586,031

 

$

16,180,669

 

 

$

8,289,688

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

13,359,035

 

$

22,420,687

 

 

$

11,215,506

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

226,996

 

 

(6,240,018

)

 

 

(2,925,818

)

Net Assets

 

$

13,586,031

 

$

16,180,669

 

 

$

8,289,688

 

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

 

 

400,000

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

300,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

33.97

 

$

24.89

 

 

$

27.63

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

10,242,680

 

$

22,491,947

 

 

$

7,938,215

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

13,008

 

 

(4,756

)

 

 

1,553

 

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

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

169

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

56,085,045

*

 

$

146,944,604

 

 

$

311,034,965

*

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

53,477

 

 

 

13,124

 

 

 

253,567

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

139

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

23,381

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

44,403

 

 

 

 

 

 

326,899

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

6,247

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,960

 

Total Assets

 

 

56,212,692

 

 

 

146,957,750

 

 

 

311,726,391

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

251,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,783,518

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,984

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

26,477

 

 

 

98,589

 

 

 

165,953

 

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

342

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,783

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

219

 

 

 

489

 

 

 

928

 

Foreign Currency Payable at Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

278,169

 

 

 

99,078

 

 

 

14,965,173

 

Net Assets

 

$

55,934,523

 

 

$

146,858,672

 

 

$

296,761,218

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

104,111,252

 

 

$

187,955,431

 

 

$

329,710,529

 

Total Distributable Loss

 

 

(48,176,729

)

 

 

(41,096,759

)

 

 

(32,949,311

)

Net Assets

 

$

55,934,523

 

 

$

146,858,672

 

 

$

296,761,218

 

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

 

 

3,100,002

 

 

 

4,000,002

 

 

 

7,500,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

18.04

 

 

$

36.71

 

 

$

39.57

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

83,388,543

 

 

$

177,581,473

 

 

$

328,505,496

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

132

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

(7

)

*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan

 

 

239,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,296,267

 

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

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

170

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

137,282,584

*

 

$

24,590,064

 

 

$

2,475,805

*

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

133,182

 

 

 

1,893,212

 

 

 

4,208

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,685

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

512

 

 

 

386,361

 

 

 

174

 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

 

 

 

 

 

1,104,170

 

 

 

6,265

 

Total Assets

 

 

137,416,341

 

 

 

27,973,807

 

 

 

2,489,137

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

 

1,421,856

 

 

 

2,684

 

Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral

 

 

535,245

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,375

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

69,701

 

 

 

16,711

 

 

 

1,611

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

359

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

7

 

Payable for Securities Lending Fees

 

 

51

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,611

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

605,356

 

 

 

1,438,666

 

 

 

20,302

 

Net Assets

 

$

136,810,985

 

 

$

26,535,141

 

 

$

2,468,835

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

196,558,911

 

 

$

32,200,804

 

 

$

3,761,145

 

Total Distributable Loss

 

 

(59,747,926

)

 

 

(5,665,663

)

 

 

(1,292,310

)

Net Assets

 

$

136,810,985

 

 

$

26,535,141

 

 

$

2,468,835

 

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

 

 

5,750,002

 

 

 

900,001

 

 

 

100,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

23.79

 

 

$

29.48

 

 

$

24.69

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

178,223,021

 

 

$

25,903,378

 

 

$

3,262,428

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,327

 

*Includes Market Value of Securities on Loan

 

 

509,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,250

 

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

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

171

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

32,540,354

 

 

$

7,931,001

 

 

$

21,714,565

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

92,002

 

 

 

10,565

 

 

 

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

2,350

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

132,483

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

834,830

 

Total Assets

 

 

32,767,585

 

 

 

7,941,566

 

 

 

22,549,480

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

263,720

 

Payable for Foreign Capital Gains Tax

 

 

62,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

6,190

 

 

 

3,824

 

 

 

12,655

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

99

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

72

 

Payable to Custodian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

577,173

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

68,889

 

 

 

3,912

 

 

 

853,620

 

Net Assets

 

$

32,698,696

 

 

$

7,937,654

 

 

$

21,695,860

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

33,403,875

 

 

$

10,871,432

 

 

$

33,862,384

 

Total Distributable Loss

 

 

(705,179

)

 

 

(2,933,778

)

 

 

(12,166,524

)

Net Assets

 

$

32,698,696

 

 

$

7,937,654

 

 

$

21,695,860

 

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

 

 

1,100,002

 

 

 

350,000

 

 

 

1,100,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

29.73

 

 

$

22.68

 

 

$

19.72

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

33,068,373

 

 

$

10,342,034

 

 

$

24,355,808

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

2,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

172

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Hang Seng
TECH
Index ETF

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

44,576,923

 

 

$

65,493,771

 

 

$

5,197,553

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

2,740,825

 

 

 

36,500

 

 

 

38,322

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

 

 

 

196,183

 

 

 

 

Receivable for Investment Securities Sold

 

 

279,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

337,294

 

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Unrealized Appreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

155

 

Total Assets

 

 

47,597,376

 

 

 

65,726,454

 

 

 

5,573,349

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

1,090,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

1,948,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

27,870

 

 

 

52,076

 

 

 

2,885

 

Unrealized Depreciation on Spot Contracts

 

 

611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

156

 

 

 

229

 

 

 

17

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

3,067,902

 

 

 

52,305

 

 

 

2,902

 

Net Assets

 

$

44,529,474

 

 

$

65,674,149

 

 

$

5,570,447

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

64,368,149

 

 

$

84,677,649

 

 

$

7,728,841

 

Total Distributable Loss

 

 

(19,838,675

)

 

 

(19,003,500

)

 

 

(2,158,394

)

Net Assets

 

$

44,529,474

 

 

$

65,674,149

 

 

$

5,570,447

 

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

 

 

2,250,002

 

 

 

3,500,000

 

 

 

400,001

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

19.79

 

 

$

18.76

 

 

$

13.93

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

54,692,943

 

 

$

77,752,485

 

 

$

6,738,295

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

 

 

 

195,621

 

 

 

 

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

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

173

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
China
Innovation ETF

 

KraneShares Global
Carbon
Transformation ETF

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

2,789,692

 

 

$

2,693,504

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

348

 

 

 

1,160

Receivable for Capital Shares Sold

 

 

47,961

 

 

 

Dividend and Interest Receivable

 

 

 

 

 

3,087

Reclaim Receivable

 

 

 

 

 

112

Total Assets

 

 

2,838,001

 

 

 

2,697,863

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Investment Securities Purchased

 

 

 

 

 

977

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

418

 

 

 

945

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

6

 

 

 

14

Total Liabilities

 

 

424

 

 

 

1,936

Net Assets

 

$

2,837,577

 

 

$

2,695,927

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

3,479,534

 

 

$

2,500,050

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

(641,957

)

 

 

195,877

Net Assets

 

$

2,837,577

 

 

$

2,695,927

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

 

 

150,002

 

 

 

100,002

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

18.92

 

 

$

26.96

Cost of Investments

 

$

3,542,264

 

 

$

2,487,036

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

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

174

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)

March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
Global Carbon
Strategy
ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares
European Carbon
Allowance Strategy
ETF
(2)

 

KraneShares
California Carbon
Allowance Strategy
ETF
(3)

Assets:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at Value

 

$

99,015,707

 

$

 

 

$

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

848,873,920

 

 

22,554,346

 

 

 

115,343,534

 

Cash Collateral on Futures Contracts

 

 

308,015,396

 

 

 

 

 

25,335,885

 

Foreign Currency at Value

 

 

143,672,500

 

 

15,065,570

 

 

 

 

Prepaid Expenses

 

 

397,395

 

 

1,705

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,399,974,918

 

 

37,621,621

 

 

 

140,679,419

 

Liabilities:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payable for Capital Shares Redeemed

 

 

10,019,882

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variation Margin Payable on Future Contracts

 

 

25,809,500

 

 

722,675

 

 

 

1,433,920

 

Payable for Management Fees

 

 

888,691

 

 

21,194

 

 

 

81,919

 

Payable for Trustees’ Fee

 

 

5,060

 

 

106

 

 

 

336

 

Cash Collateral Due From Broker on Futures Contracts

 

 

 

 

8,067,483

 

 

 

 

Other Accrued Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,096

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

36,723,133

 

 

8,811,458

 

 

 

1,530,271

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,363,251,785

 

$

28,810,163

 

 

$

139,149,148

 

Net Assets Consist of:

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in Capital

 

$

1,183,481,244

 

$

32,949,670

 

 

$

143,868,048

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

 

179,770,541

 

 

(4,139,507

)

 

 

(4,718,900

)

Net Assets

 

$

1,363,251,785

 

$

28,810,163

 

 

$

139,149,148

 

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

 

 

29,300,000

 

 

1,000,006

 

 

 

5,400,002

 

Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price Per Share

 

$

46.53

 

$

28.81

 

 

$

25.77

 

Cost of Investments

 

$

100,757,050

 

$

 

 

$

 

Cost of Foreign Currency

 

 

141,706,931

 

 

14,875,147

 

 

 

 

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

(2)    KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

(3)    KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

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

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

175

 

Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

373,905

 

 

$

32,135,373

 

 

$

13,186,561

 

Interest Income

 

 

9

 

 

 

1,539

 

 

 

506

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

 

 

 

3,419,311

 

 

 

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(37,390

)

 

 

(30,098

)

 

 

(1,327,467

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

336,524

 

 

 

35,526,125

 

 

 

11,859,600

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

85,346

 

 

 

42,061,300

 

 

 

5,946,588

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

462

 

 

 

214,232

 

 

 

28,471

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

 

 

 

337,352

 

 

 

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

152

 

 

 

46,520

 

 

 

9,871

 

Total Expenses

 

 

85,960

 

 

 

42,659,404

 

 

 

5,984,930

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,524,777

)

Net Expenses

 

 

85,960

 

 

 

42,659,404

 

 

 

4,460,153

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

250,564

 

 

 

(7,133,279

)

 

 

7,399,447

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

571,900

 

 

 

(1,972,555,122

)

 

 

178,630,467

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(23,211

)

 

 

(167,205

)

 

 

254,938

 

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

 

 

548,689

 

 

 

(1,972,722,327

)

 

 

178,885,405

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(442,945

)

 

 

(3,543,610,448

)

 

 

(237,992,573

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

(168

)

 

 

52,335

 

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

 

 

(442,945

)

 

 

(3,543,610,616

)

 

 

(237,940,238

)

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

 

 

105,744

 

 

 

(5,516,332,943

)

 

 

(59,054,833

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

356,308

 

 

$

(5,523,466,222

)

 

$

(51,655,386

)

†       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.

176

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

 

 

$

455,206

 

 

$

440,844

 

Interest Income

 

 

291,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(22,415

)

 

 

(31,000

)

 

 

(46,647

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

268,764

 

 

 

424,206

 

 

 

394,200

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

91,087

 

 

 

145,804

 

 

 

78,708

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

486

 

 

 

781

 

 

 

369

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

145

 

 

 

274

 

 

 

107

 

Total Expenses

 

 

91,718

 

 

 

146,859

 

 

 

79,184

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(35,629

)

 

 

(42,884

)

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

56,089

 

 

 

103,975

 

 

 

79,184

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

212,675

 

 

 

320,231

 

 

 

315,016

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(2,920

)

 

 

651,745

 

 

 

1,144,070

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

183,141

 

 

 

(623

)

 

 

(12,400

)

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

180,221

 

 

 

651,122

 

 

 

1,131,670

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

144,041

 

 

 

(6,493,318

)

 

 

(1,394,567

)

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,114

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

98,370

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

15

 

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

 

 

242,411

 

 

 

(6,493,293

)

 

 

(1,396,666

)

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

 

 

422,632

 

 

 

(5,842,171

)

 

 

(264,996

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

635,307

 

 

$

(5,521,940

)

 

$

50,020

 

†       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.

177

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

398,750

 

 

$

2,231,304

 

 

$

2,223,197

 

Interest Income

 

 

38

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

37

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

71,906

 

 

 

 

 

 

357,555

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(74,928

)

 

 

(40,314

)

 

 

(244,240

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

395,766

 

 

 

2,191,028

 

 

 

2,336,549

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

738,362

 

 

 

1,351,442

 

 

 

1,841,872

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

3,625

 

 

 

6,227

 

 

 

9,458

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

7,175

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,538

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

1,230

 

 

 

2,009

 

 

 

2,258

 

Total Expenses

 

 

750,392

 

 

 

1,359,678

 

 

 

1,889,126

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(189,325

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

561,067

 

 

 

1,359,678

 

 

 

1,889,126

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

(165,301

)

 

 

831,350

 

 

 

447,423

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(19,228,299

)

 

 

4,266,337

 

 

 

9,712,142

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(49,297

)

 

 

(37,490

)

 

 

(69,688

)

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

 

 

(19,277,596

)

 

 

4,228,847

 

 

 

9,642,454

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(31,538,658

)

 

 

(23,098,574

)

 

 

(30,962,997

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

702

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,358

)

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

 

 

(31,537,956

)

 

 

(23,098,574

)

 

 

(30,971,355

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(50,815,552

)

 

 

(18,869,727

)

 

 

(21,328,901

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(50,980,853

)

 

$

(18,038,377

)

 

$

(20,881,478

)

†       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.

178

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

1,287,965

 

 

$

 

 

$

38,146

 

Interest Income

 

 

42

 

 

 

1,135,736

 

 

 

3

 

Security Lending Income

 

 

20,539

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,832

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(107,959

)

 

 

478

 

 

 

(2,744

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

1,200,587

 

 

 

1,136,214

 

 

 

45,237

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

1,552,525

 

 

 

128,515

 

 

 

32,210

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

7,346

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

157

 

Security Lending Fees

 

 

2,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

982

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

2,793

 

 

 

116

 

 

 

66

 

Total Expenses

 

 

1,564,677

 

 

 

129,267

 

 

 

33,415

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(278,657

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Expenses

 

 

1,286,020

 

 

 

129,267

 

 

 

33,415

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

(85,433

)

 

 

1,006,947

 

 

 

11,822

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(1,417,847

)

 

 

(3,985,978

)

 

 

(170,112

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

20,678

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,755

)

Net Realized (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(1,397,169

)

 

 

(3,985,978

)

 

 

(171,867

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(57,562,032

)

 

 

(1,285,892

)

 

 

(874,063

)

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,069

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

393

 

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

 

 

(57,562,032

)

 

 

(1,285,892

)

 

 

(878,739

)

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

 

 

(58,959,201

)

 

 

(5,271,870

)

 

 

(1,050,606

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(59,044,634

)

 

$

(4,264,923

)

 

$

(1,038,784

)

†       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.

179

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year Ended March 31, 2022

 

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

 

$

941,397

 

 

$

215,080

 

 

$

761,518

 

Interest Income

 

 

34

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(153,723

)

 

 

(10,763

)

 

 

(70,591

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

787,708

 

 

 

204,317

 

 

 

690,997

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

166,041

 

 

 

62,720

 

 

 

664,198

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

1,011

 

 

 

441

 

 

 

3,266

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

367

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

1,761

 

Total Expenses

 

 

167,419

 

 

 

63,303

 

 

 

669,225

 

Management Fee Waiver

 

 

(100,197

)

 

 

 

 

 

(119,214

)

Net Expenses

 

 

67,222

 

 

 

63,303

 

 

 

550,011

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

720,486

 

 

 

141,014

 

 

 

140,986

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

356,927

 

 

 

(413,333

)

 

 

(1,188,593

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(21,271

)

 

 

(634

)

 

 

(43,774

)

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

 

 

335,656

 

 

 

(413,967

)

 

 

(1,232,367

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(807,258

)

 

 

(2,750,597

)

 

 

2,466,799

 

Accrued Foreign Capital Gains Tax on Appreciated Securities

 

 

(43,528

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(493

)

 

 

 

 

 

648

 

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

 

 

(851,279

)

 

 

(2,750,597

)

 

 

2,467,447

 

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

 

 

(515,623

)

 

 

(3,164,564

)

 

 

1,235,080

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

204,863

 

 

$

(3,023,550

)

 

$

1,376,066

 

†       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.

180

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Consumer Leaders
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
SSE STAR
Market 50
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Hang Seng
TECH
Index ETF
(1)

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

758,126

 

 

$

360,951

 

 

$

22,120

 

Interest Income

 

 

44

 

 

 

4,083

 

 

 

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

(65,624

)

 

 

(36,448

)

 

 

(127

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

692,546

 

 

 

328,586

 

 

 

21,993

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

359,540

 

 

 

921,671

 

 

 

19,453

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

1,883

 

 

 

3,802

 

 

 

99

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

651

 

 

 

1,083

 

 

 

 

Total Expenses

 

 

362,074

 

 

 

926,556

 

 

 

19,552

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

330,472

 

 

 

(597,970

)

 

 

2,441

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(7,136,966

)

 

 

(5,626,711

)

 

 

(619,962

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(9,393

)

 

 

17,210

 

 

 

(101

)

Net Realized (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(7,146,359

)

 

 

(5,609,501

)

 

 

(620,063

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(6,860,232

)

 

 

(2,012,983

)

 

 

(1,540,742

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(426

)

 

 

5,397

 

 

 

(30

)

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(6,860,658

)

 

 

(2,007,586

)

 

 

(1,540,772

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(14,007,017

)

 

 

(7,617,087

)

 

 

(2,160,835

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(13,676,545

)

 

$

(8,215,057

)

 

$

(2,158,394

)

†       See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(1)    Commenced operations on June 8, 2021.

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

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

181

 

Statements of Operations (continued)

For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
China Innovation
ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares Global
Carbon
Transformation ETF
(2)

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

 

 

$

3,424

 

Income Distributions Received from Affiliated Investments

 

 

2,172

 

 

 

 

Less: Foreign Taxes Withheld

 

 

 

 

 

(142

)

Total Investment Income

 

 

2,172

 

 

 

3,282

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

2,819

 

 

 

945

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

41

 

 

 

14

 

Total Expenses

 

 

2,860

 

 

 

959

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

 

(688

)

 

 

2,323

 

Net Realized Gain on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

3,361

 

Affiliated Investments

 

 

3,916

 

 

 

 

Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated
Investments

 

 

111,673

 

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

(16,282

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated Fund and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

115,589

 

 

 

(12,921

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

 

 

 

206,468

 

Affiliated Investments

 

 

(752,572

)

 

 

 

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

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

 

 

(752,572

)

 

 

206,475

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Affiliated Investments, Capital Gain Distributions Received From Affiliated Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(636,983

)

 

 

193,554

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

(637,671

)

 

$

195,877

 

(1)    Commenced operations on October 5, 2021.

(2)    Commenced operations on March 15, 2022.

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

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

182

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations (concluded)

For the Year or Period Ended March 31, 2022

 

KraneShares
Global Carbon
Strategy
ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares
European Carbon
Allowance
Strategy
ETF
(2)(3)

 

KraneShares
California Carbon
Allowance
Strategy
ETF
(2)(4)

Investment Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend Income

 

$

100,172

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Interest Income

 

 

19,065

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

1,208

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

119,237

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

1,208

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Fees

 

 

7,359,928

 

 

 

64,896

 

 

 

343,358

 

Trustees’ Fees

 

 

30,651

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

1,296

 

Insurance Expense

 

 

666

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broker Fees

 

 

808,165

 

 

 

7,350

 

 

 

57,420

 

Total Expenses

 

 

8,199,410

 

 

 

72,553

 

 

 

402,074

 

Net Investment Loss

 

 

(8,080,173

)

 

 

(72,530

)

 

 

(400,866

)

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

16,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

234,073,572

 

 

 

(390,935

)

 

 

(1,831,314

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(40,244,990

)

 

 

(655,151

)

 

 

 

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

 

 

193,844,669

 

 

 

(1,046,086

)

 

 

(1,831,314

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

 

(1,728,593

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

 

52,035,122

 

 

 

(3,211,314

)

 

 

(2,498,657

)

Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

2,031,504

 

 

 

190,423

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

52,338,033

 

 

 

(3,020,891

)

 

 

(2,498,657

)

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

 

 

246,182,702

 

 

 

(4,066,977

)

 

 

(4,329,971

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

238,102,529

 

 

$

(4,139,507

)

 

$

(4,730,837

)

†       See Note 4 in Notes to Financial Statements.

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

(2)    Commenced operations on October 4, 2021.

(3)    KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

(4)    KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

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

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

183

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100
Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

250,564

 

 

$

339,599

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

548,689

 

 

 

1,039,339

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(442,945

)

 

 

1,788,574

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

356,308

 

 

 

3,167,512

 

Distributions

 

 

(1,242,906

)

 

 

(333,476

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

3,147,630

 

 

 

1,577,028

 

Redeemed

 

 

(4,749,351

)

 

 

(8,120,748

)

Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,601,721

)

 

 

(6,543,720

)

Total Decrease in Net Assets

 

 

(2,488,319

)

 

 

(3,709,684

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

12,563,021

 

 

 

16,272,705

 

End of Year

 

$

10,074,702

 

 

$

12,563,021

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(150,000

)

 

 

(300,000

)

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(250,000

)

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

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

184

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares CSI China
Internet ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(7,133,279

)

 

$

(12,142,438

)

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

 

 

(1,972,722,327

)

 

 

759,673,198

 

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

 

 

(3,543,610,616

)

 

 

393,639,091

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(5,523,466,222

)

 

 

1,141,169,851

 

Distributions

 

 

(455,309,639

)

 

 

(10,272,264

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

10,834,164,254

 

 

 

2,135,821,640

 

Redeemed

 

 

(2,278,114,147

)

 

 

(1,918,097,016

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

8,556,050,107

 

 

 

217,724,624

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

2,577,274,246

 

 

 

1,348,622,211

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

3,662,260,033

 

 

 

2,313,637,822

 

End of Year

 

$

6,239,534,279

 

 

$

3,662,260,033

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

224,400,000

 

 

 

28,550,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(61,450,000

)

 

 

(31,300,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

162,950,000

 

 

 

(2,750,000

)

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

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

185

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Bosera MSCI
China A 50 Connect Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

7,399,447

 

 

$

5,153,808

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

178,885,405

 

 

 

30,694,994

 

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

 

 

(237,940,238

)

 

 

205,309,508

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(51,655,386

)

 

 

241,158,310

 

Distributions

 

 

(64,359,649

)

 

 

(5,683,472

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

91,859,183

 

 

 

161,140,212

 

Redeemed

 

 

(218,814,477

)

 

 

(101,758,942

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(126,955,294

)

 

 

59,381,270

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(242,970,329

)

 

 

294,856,108

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

802,363,731

 

 

 

507,507,623

 

End of Year

 

$

559,393,402

 

 

$

802,363,731

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

2,050,000

 

 

 

3,850,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(5,200,000

)

 

 

(2,800,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(3,150,000

)

 

 

1,050,000

 

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

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

186

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Bloomberg China
Bond Inclusion Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

212,675

 

 

$

234,560

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

180,221

 

 

 

1,035,410

 

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

 

 

242,411

 

 

 

17,022

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

635,307

 

 

 

1,286,992

 

Distributions

 

 

(936,375

)

 

 

(312,960

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,752,884

 

 

 

1,637,962

 

Redeemed

 

 

 

 

 

(3,401,610

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

1,752,884

 

 

 

(1,763,648

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

1,451,816

 

 

 

(789,616

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

12,134,215

 

 

 

12,923,831

 

End of Year

 

$

13,586,031

 

 

$

12,134,215

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

 

 

 

(100,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

(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.

187

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI All China
Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

320,231

 

 

$

59,652

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

651,122

 

 

 

614,212

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(6,493,293

)

 

 

98,682

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(5,521,940

)

 

 

772,546

 

Distributions

 

 

(928,865

)

 

 

(69,738

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

3,218,338

 

 

 

18,880,596

 

Redeemed

 

 

(2,988,805

)

 

 

(4,240,586

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

229,533

 

 

 

14,640,010

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(6,221,272

)

 

 

15,342,818

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

22,401,941

 

 

 

7,059,123

 

End of Year

 

$

16,180,669

 

 

$

22,401,941

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(100,000

)

 

 

(150,000

)

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

 

 

 

350,000

 

(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.

188

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt
One Road Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

315,016

 

 

$

171,221

 

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

 

 

1,131,670

 

 

 

(155,438

)

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

 

 

(1,396,666

)

 

 

3,961,375

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

50,020

 

 

 

3,977,158

 

Distributions

 

 

(297,852

)

 

 

(164,798

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

2,198

 

 

 

1,450,298

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,563,737

)

 

 

(2,268,750

)

Decrease in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,561,539

)

 

 

(818,452

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(1,809,371

)

 

 

2,993,908

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

10,099,059

 

 

 

7,105,151

 

End of Year

 

$

8,289,688

 

 

$

10,099,059

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net Decrease in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(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.

189

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets
Consumer Technology Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

(165,301

)

 

$

333,719

 

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

 

 

(19,277,596

)

 

 

21,093,998

 

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

 

 

(31,537,956

)

 

 

8,849,245

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(50,980,853

)

 

 

30,276,962

 

Distributions

 

 

(250,511

)

 

 

(1,338,886

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

37,293,138

 

 

 

173,316,041

 

Redeemed

 

 

(40,731,527

)

 

 

(114,134,410

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(3,438,389

)

 

 

59,181,631

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(54,669,753

)

 

 

88,119,707

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

110,604,276

 

 

 

22,484,569

 

End of Year

 

$

55,934,523

 

 

$

110,604,276

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,350,000

 

 

 

6,050,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,700,000

)

 

 

(3,750,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(350,000

)

 

 

2,300,000

 

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

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

190

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean
Technology Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

831,350

 

 

$

(316,873

)

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

 

 

4,228,847

 

 

 

(11,476,325

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(23,098,574

)

 

 

(7,419,214

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(18,038,377

)

 

 

(19,212,412

)

Distributions

 

 

(757,516

)

 

 

(3,785

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

56,347,141

 

 

 

193,801,449

 

Redeemed

 

 

(31,865,907

)

 

 

(35,072,442

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

24,481,234

 

 

 

158,729,007

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

5,685,341

 

 

 

139,512,810

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

141,173,331

 

 

 

1,660,521

 

End of Year

 

$

146,858,672

 

 

$

141,173,331

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,250,000

 

 

 

4,250,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(750,000

)

 

 

(850,000

)

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

3,400,000

 

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

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

191

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and
Future Mobility Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

447,423

 

 

$

135,260

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

9,642,454

 

 

 

5,179,406

 

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

 

 

(30,971,355

)

 

 

17,031,883

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(20,881,478

)

 

 

22,346,549

 

Distributions

 

 

(21,884,257

)

 

 

(132,013

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

161,175,495

 

 

 

161,319,449

 

Redeemed

 

 

(20,218,326

)

 

 

(2,079,774

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

140,957,169

 

 

 

159,239,675

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

98,191,434

 

 

 

181,454,211

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

198,569,784

 

 

 

17,115,573

 

End of Year

 

$

296,761,218

 

 

$

198,569,784

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

3,300,000

 

 

 

3,900,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(500,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

2,800,000

 

 

 

3,800,000

 

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

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

192

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI All China
Health Care Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(85,433

)

 

$

(327,975

)

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

 

 

(1,397,169

)

 

 

14,211,466

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(57,562,032

)

 

 

14,169,467

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(59,044,634

)

 

 

28,052,958

 

Distributions

 

 

(21,078,396

)

 

 

(469

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

44,149,338

 

 

 

180,686,733

 

Redeemed

 

 

(41,679,374

)

 

 

(26,384,777

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

2,469,964

 

 

 

154,301,956

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(77,653,066

)

 

 

182,354,445

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

214,464,051

 

 

 

32,109,606

 

End of Year

 

$

136,810,985

 

 

$

214,464,051

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,300,000

 

 

 

4,950,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,150,000

)

 

 

(700,000

)

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

4,250,000

 

(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.

193

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Asia Pacific High
Income Bond ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

1,006,947

 

 

$

540,988

 

Net Realized Loss on Investments

 

 

(3,985,978

)

 

 

(205,922

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(1,285,892

)

 

 

905,654

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(4,264,923

)

 

 

1,240,720

 

Distributions

 

 

(1,214,239

)

 

 

(688,389

)

Return of Capital

 

 

(192,065

)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

29,733,209

 

 

 

1,959,913

 

Redeemed

 

 

(7,312,822

)

 

 

(3,923,289

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

22,420,387

 

 

 

(1,963,376

)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

16,749,160

 

 

 

(1,411,045

)

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

9,785,981

 

 

 

11,197,026

 

End of Year

 

$

26,535,141

 

 

$

9,785,981

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(250,000

)

 

 

(100,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

(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.

194

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets
Healthcare Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

11,822

 

 

$

(1,726

)

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

 

 

(171,867

)

 

 

273,950

 

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

 

 

(878,739

)

 

 

83,915

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(1,038,784

)

 

 

356,139

 

Distributions

 

 

(10,783

)

 

 

(820

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

2,217

 

 

 

5,219,345

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,492,577

)

 

 

(1,608,536

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,490,360

)

 

 

3,610,809

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(2,539,927

)

 

 

3,966,128

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

5,008,762

 

 

 

1,042,634

 

End of Year

 

$

2,468,835

 

 

$

5,008,762

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

150,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

(50,000

)

Net Increase (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.

195

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets
ex China Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Year Ended
March 31,
2021

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income

 

$

720,486

 

 

$

126,665

 

Net Realized Gain on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

335,656

 

 

 

301,212

 

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

 

 

(851,279

)

 

 

882,805

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

204,863

 

 

 

1,310,682

 

Distributions

 

 

(1,341,512

)

 

 

(49,799

)

Capital Share Transactions:(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

9,310,517

 

 

 

27,889,564

 

Redeemed

 

 

(6,466,320

)

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

2,844,197

 

 

 

27,889,564

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

1,707,548

 

 

 

29,150,447

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year

 

 

30,991,148

 

 

 

1,840,701

 

End of Year

 

$

32,698,696

 

 

$

30,991,148

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

300,000

 

 

 

900,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(200,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share
Transactions

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

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.

196

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG
Leaders Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2021
(1)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

141,014

 

 

$

(13,529

)

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

 

 

(413,967

)

 

 

73,451

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

(2,750,597

)

 

 

339,564

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(3,023,550

)

 

 

399,486

 

Distributions

 

 

(219,611

)

 

 

(30,223

)

Capital Share Transactions:(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

2,806

 

 

 

12,469,264

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,660,518

)

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(1,657,712

)

 

 

12,469,264

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(4,900,873

)

 

 

12,838,527

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

12,838,527

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

7,937,654

 

 

$

12,838,527

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

400,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(50,000

)

 

 

400,000

 

(1)    Commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

(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.

197

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G &
Semiconductor Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2021
(1)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

140,986

 

 

$

(290,882

)

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(1,232,367

)

 

 

(8,532,575

)

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

 

2,467,447

 

 

 

(5,108,667

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

1,376,066

 

 

 

(13,932,124

)

Capital Share Transactions:(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

7,848,791

 

 

 

165,052,118

 

Redeemed

 

 

(106,409,148

)

 

 

(32,239,843

)

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(98,560,357

)

 

 

132,812,275

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(97,184,291

)

 

 

118,880,151

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

118,880,151

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

21,695,860

 

 

$

118,880,151

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

300,000

 

 

 

6,550,002

 

Redeemed

 

 

(4,350,000

)

 

 

(1,400,000

)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(4,050,000

)

 

 

5,150,002

 

(1)    Commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

(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.

198

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares CICC China Consumer
Leaders Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2021
(1)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

330,472

 

 

$

(63,121

)

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(7,146,359

)

 

 

(2,577,536

)

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

 

 

(6,860,658

)

 

 

(3,255,528

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(13,676,545

)

 

 

(5,896,185

)

Distributions

 

 

(267,348

)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

19,432,252

 

 

 

68,243,083

 

Redeemed

 

 

(15,178,158

)

 

 

(8,127,625

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

4,254,094

 

 

 

60,115,458

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(9,689,799

)

 

 

54,219,273

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

54,219,273

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

44,529,474

 

 

$

54,219,273

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

2,400,002

 

Redeemed

 

 

(650,000

)

 

 

(300,000

)

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

2,100,002

 

(1)    Commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

(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.

199

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50
Index ETF

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2021
(1)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(597,970

)

 

$

(84,299

)

Net Realized Loss on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(5,609,501

)

 

 

(1,169,473

)

Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(2,007,586

)

 

 

(10,248,557

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(8,215,057

)

 

 

(11,502,329

)

Capital Share Transactions:(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

25,541,153

 

 

 

105,224,088

 

Redeemed

 

 

(45,373,706

)

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

(19,832,553

)

 

 

105,224,088

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

 

 

(28,047,610

)

 

 

93,721,759

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

93,721,759

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

65,674,149

 

 

$

93,721,759

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

4,450,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(1,950,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

(950,000

)

 

 

4,450,000

 

(1)    Commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

(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.

200

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares
Hang Seng TECH
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
China Innovation
ETF

 

KraneShares Global
Carbon
Transformation ETF

   

Period Ended
March 31,
2022
(1)

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2022
(2)

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2022
(3)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Income (Loss)

 

$

2,441

 

 

$

(688

)

 

$

2,323

 

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

 

 

(620,063

)

 

 

115,589

 

 

 

(12,921

)

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

 

 

(1,540,772

)

 

 

(752,572

)

 

 

206,475

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(2,158,394

)

 

 

(637,671

)

 

 

195,877

 

Distributions

 

 

 

 

 

(4,286

)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

7,728,841

 

 

 

3,479,534

 

 

 

2,500,050

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

7,728,841

 

 

 

3,479,534

 

 

 

2,500,050

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

5,570,447

 

 

 

2,837,577

 

 

 

2,695,927

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Period

 

$

5,570,447

 

 

$

2,837,577

 

 

$

2,695,927

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

400,001

 

 

 

150,002

 

 

 

100,002

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

400,001

 

 

 

150,002

 

 

 

100,002

 

(1)    Commenced operations on June 8, 2021.

(2)    Commenced operations on October 5, 2021.

(3)    Commenced operations on March 15, 2022.

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

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

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

201

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

KraneShares Global Carbon
Strategy ETF
(1)

   

Year Ended
March 31,
2022

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2021
(2)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(8,080,173

)

 

$

(90,649

)

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

 

 

193,844,669

 

 

 

183,582

 

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

 

 

52,338,033

 

 

 

7,750,767

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

238,102,529

 

 

 

7,843,700

 

Distributions

 

 

(7,929,920

)

 

 

 

Capital Share Transactions:(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,640,898,191

 

 

 

85,857,210

 

Redeemed

 

 

(601,519,925

)

 

 

 

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

1,039,378,266

 

 

 

85,857,210

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

1,269,550,875

 

 

 

93,700,910

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Year/Period

 

 

93,700,910

 

 

 

 

End of Year/Period

 

$

1,363,251,785

 

 

$

93,700,910

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

40,500,000

 

 

 

3,300,000

 

Redeemed

 

 

(14,500,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

26,000,000

 

 

 

3,300,000

 

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

(2)    Commenced operations on July 29, 2020.

(3)    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.

202

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)

 

KraneShares
European Carbon
Allowance
Strategy ETF
(1)

 

KraneShares
California Carbon
Allowance
Strategy ETF
(2)

   

Period Ended
March 31,
2022
(3)

 

Period Ended
March 31,
2022
(3)

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Loss

 

$

(72,530

)

 

$

(400,866

)

Net Realized Loss on Futures and Foreign Currency Translations

 

 

(1,046,086

)

 

 

(1,831,314

)

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

 

 

(3,020,891

)

 

 

(2,498,657

)

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

 

(4,139,507

)

 

 

(4,730,837

)

Capital Share Transactions:(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

37,462,344

 

 

 

143,880,285

 

Redeemed

 

 

(4,512,674

)

 

 

(300

)

Increase in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions

 

 

32,949,670

 

 

 

143,879,985

 

Total Increase in Net Assets

 

 

28,810,163

 

 

 

139,149,148

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of Period

 

$

28,810,163

 

 

$

139,149,148

 

Share Transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

1,150,006

 

 

 

5,400,002

 

Redeemed

 

 

(150,000

)

 

 

 

Net Increase in Shares Outstanding from Share Transactions

 

 

1,000,006

 

 

 

5,400,002

 

(1)    KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

(2)    KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

(3)    Commenced operations on October 4, 2021.

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

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

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

203

 

Financial Highlights

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

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

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

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

 

Total
from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from
Capital Gains
($)

 

Return
of
Capital
($)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(1)

 

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

)

 

 

2018(2)

 

34.06

 

0.24

 

 

7.22

 

 

7.46

 

 

(0.30

)

 

(7.34

)

 

 

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

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

)

 

 

2018(2)

 

42.21

 

(0.19

)

 

19.43

 

 

19.24

 

 

(0.34

)

 

 

 

 

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF(4)

 

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

)

 

 

2018(2)

 

28.38

 

0.21

 

 

6.22

 

 

6.43

 

 

(0.18

)

 

(0.16

)

 

 

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF(5)

 

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

)

2018(2)

 

32.82

 

1.07

 

 

3.34

 

 

4.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*         Per share data calculated using average shares method.

**       Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.

^        The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses of the money market funds.

~         During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).

(1)      Effective November 1, 2018, the KraneShares Zacks New China ETF was renamed the KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF.

(2)      March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.

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

204

 

Total
from
Distributions
($)

 

Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End of
Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(%)~

 

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

 

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

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

 

 

       

 

       

 

       

 

   

(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

(7.64

)

 

33.88

 

22.57

 

 

5,082

 

0.71

 

 

0.71

 

0.64

 

 

105

 

 

       

 

       

 

       

 

   

(2.58

)

 

29.52

 

(57.99

)

 

6,239,534

 

0.69

(3)

 

0.69

 

(0.12

)

 

60

(0.22

)

 

75.59

 

67.77

 

 

3,662,260

 

0.70

(3)

 

0.70

 

(0.39

)

 

89

(0.04

)

 

45.19

 

(3.85

)

 

2,313,638

 

0.73

(3)

 

0.73

 

(0.05

)

 

33

(1.27

)

 

47.04

 

(20.44

)

 

2,074,505

 

0.75

(3)

 

0.76

 

0.20

 

 

70

(0.34

)

 

61.11

 

45.62

 

 

1,628,622

 

0.70

 

 

0.70

 

(0.33

)

 

29

 

 

       

 

       

 

       

 

   

(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

(0.34

)

 

34.47

 

22.68

 

 

353,324

 

0.60

 

 

0.80

 

0.61

 

 

52

 

 

       

 

       

 

       

 

   

(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^

 

 

 

 

37.23

 

13.44

 

 

13,030

 

0.77^

(6)

 

0.89^

 

3.10^

 

 

(3)      During the years ended March 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 the Fund participated in securities lending, generating $3,419,311, $3,716,046, $5,794,534, and $9,746,130, respectively, in security lending income. The expense ratios include $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 0.68%, 0.69%, 0,69%, and 0.69%, respectively.

(4)      Effective January 5, 2022, the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF was renamed the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF.

(5)      Effective June 4, 2021, the KraneShares E Fund China Commercial Paper ETF changed its name to KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF.

(6)      The expenses during the year include a one-time, non-recurring expense. Had this expense not been included, the expense ratio for the period would have been 0.59%.

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

205

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

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

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

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

 

Total
from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from
Capital Gains
($)

 

Return
of
Capital
($)

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

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

)

 

 

 

2018(1)

 

22.56

 

0.45

 

 

4.28

 

 

4.73

 

 

(0.33

)

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

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

)

 

 

 

2018(1)(2)

 

25.00

 

0.08

 

 

0.59

(3)

 

0.67

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

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

)

 

 

 

 

 

2018(1)(5)

 

25.00

 

(0.03

)

 

1.51

(3)

 

1.48

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(6)

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

)

 

 

 

2018(1)(7)

 

25.00

 

(0.09

)

 

(1.05

)

 

(1.14

)

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

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

)

 

 

 

2018(1)(8)

 

25.00

 

0.02

 

 

(1.72

)

 

(1.70

)

 

 

 

 

 

*         Per share data calculated using average shares method.

**       Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.

†         Annualized.

††       Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

^        The ratios of expenses and net investment income/(loss) to Average Net Assets reflect the expenses and net investment income/(loss), respectively, for the year/period as reported in the Statements of Operations and do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of the income and expenses from investments in other investment companies.

#         Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

~         During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).

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

206

 

Total
from
Distributions
($)

 

Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End of
Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(%)~

 

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

 

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

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

(0.33

)

 

26.96

 

20.99

 

 

2,696

 

0.63^

 

 

0.72^

 

 

1.75^

 

 

3

 

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

(0.03

)

 

25.64

 

2.67

 

 

32,048

 

0.79^

†(4)

 

0.80^

 

0.52^

 

1

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

 

 

26.48

 

5.92

 

 

23,828

 

0.79

†(4)

 

0.79

 

(0.23

)

 

0

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

 

 

23.86

 

(4.56

)

 

7,158

 

0.78

†(4)

 

0.79

 

(0.78

)

 

36

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

 

 

23.30

 

(6.80

)

 

26,798

 

0.70

†(9)

 

0.70

 

0.43

 

18

††

(1)      March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.

(2)      The Fund commenced operations on September 7, 2017.

(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.

(4)      The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratio would have been 0.78%.

(5)      The Fund commenced operations on October 11, 2017.

(6)      Effective March 19, 2021, the KraneShares MSCI China Environment Index ETF was renamed the KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF.

(7)      The Fund commenced operations on October 12, 2017.

(8)      The Fund commenced operations on January 18, 2018.

(9)      The expense ratio includes interest expense. Had this expense been excluded, the ratio would have been 0.69%.

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

207

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

Selected Per Share Data & Ratios

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

For a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period

 

Net Asset
Value,
Beginning
of Period
($)

 

Net
Investment
Income
(Loss)
($)*

 

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

 

Total
from
Operations
($)

 

Distribution
from Net
Investment
Income
($)

 

Distribution
from
Capital Gains
($)

 

Return
of
Capital
($)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

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

)

 

 

2018(1)(2)

 

25.00

 

(0.03

)

 

1.68

 

 

1.65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF(3)

 

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(4)

 

40.00

 

1.55

 

 

0.67

 

 

2.22

 

 

(1.31

)

 

#

 

 

(0.18

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

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(5)

 

25.00

 

(0.04

)

 

(2.58

)

 

(2.62

)

 

#

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

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(6)

 

25.00

 

0.60

 

 

(6.45

)

 

(5.85

)

 

(0.74

)

 

 

 

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

2022

 

32.10

 

0.39

 

 

(9.18

)

 

(8.79

)

 

(0.33

)

 

(0.30

)

 

 

2021(7)

 

25.00

 

(0.07

)

 

7.32

 

 

7.25

 

 

 

 

(0.15

)

 

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

2022

 

23.08

 

0.04

 

 

(3.40

)

 

(3.36

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021(8)

 

25.00

 

(0.06

)

 

(1.86

)

 

(1.92

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

2022

 

25.82

 

0.15

 

 

(6.06

)

 

(5.91

)

 

(0.12

)

 

 

 

 

2021(9)

 

25.00

 

(0.05

)

 

0.87

 

 

0.82

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

2022

 

21.06

 

(0.14

)

 

(2.16

)

 

(2.30

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021(10)

 

25.00

 

(0.03

)

 

(3.91

)

 

(3.94

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

*         Per share data calculated using average shares method.

**       Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the year or period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. The return shown does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Excludes effects of standard creation and redemption transaction fees associated with creation units.

#         Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.

†         Annualized.

††       Portfolio turnover rate is for the period indicated and periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Excludes effect of in-kind transfers.

~         During the periods, certain fees were waived. (See Note 4 in the Notes to Financial Statements).

(1)      March 29, 2018 represents the last business day of the Fund’s reporting period in 2018.

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

208

 

Total
from
Distributions
($)

 

Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End of
Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(%)~

 

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

 

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

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

 

 

 

26.65

 

6.60

 

 

3,998

 

0.82

 

0.82

 

(0.82

)

 

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(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

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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

††

(2)      The Fund commenced operations on January 31, 2018.

(3)      Effective August 1, 2021, the KraneShares CCBS China Corporate High Yield Bond USD Index ETF changed its name to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF. Effective November 28, 2021, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF changed its name to KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF.

(4)      The Fund commenced operations on June 26, 2018.

(5)      The Fund commenced operations on August 29, 2018.

(6)      The Fund commenced operations on April 12, 2019.

(7)      The Fund commenced operations on July 28, 2020.

(8)      The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.

(9)      The Fund commenced operations on December 8, 2020.

(10)    The Fund commenced operations on January 26, 2021.

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

209

 

Financial Highlights/Consolidated Financial Highlights (concluded)

 

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
($)

 


Return
of
Capital
($)

 

    

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

2022(1)

 

25.00

 

0.01

 

 

(11.08

)

 

(11.07

)

 

 

 

   

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

2022(2)

 

25.00

 

(0.01

)

 

(6.03

)

 

(6.04

)

 

(0.04

)

 

   

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

2022(3)

 

25.00

 

0.02

 

 

1.94

 

 

1.96

 

 

 

 

   

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

2022(4)

 

28.39

 

(0.38

)

 

18.77

 

 

18.39

 

 

(0.25

)

 

   

2021(4)(5)

 

20.00

 

(0.12

)

 

8.51

 

 

8.39

 

 

 

 

   

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

2022(6)(7)(8)

 

25.00

 

(0.13

)

 

3.94

 

 

3.81

 

 

 

 

   

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

2022(6)(9)

 

25.00

 

(0.11

)

 

0.88

 

 

0.77

 

 

 

 

   

*       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).

(1)    The Fund commenced operations on June 8, 2021.

(2)    The Fund commenced operations on October 5, 2021.

(3)    The Fund commenced operations on March 16, 2022.

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

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

210

 

Total
from
Distributions
($)

 

Net Asset
Value,
End of
Period
($)

 

Total
Return
(%)**

 

Net Assets
End of
Period
($)(000)

 

Ratio of
Expenses to
Average
Net Assets
(%)~

 

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

 

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

 

Portfolio
Turnover
(%)

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

13.93

 

(44.28

)

 

5,570

 

0.68

 

0.68

 

0.09

 

60

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(0.04

)

 

18.92

 

(24.19

)

 

2,838

 

0.25

 

0.25

 

(0.06

)

 

4

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

26.96

 

7.84

 

 

2,696

 

0.89

 

0.89

 

2.16

 

1

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

(0.25

)

 

46.53

 

64.71

 

 

1,363,252

 

0.87

 

 

0.87

 

 

(0.86

)

 

 

 

 

28.39

 

41.95

 

 

93,701

 

0.78

 

0.78

 

(0.72

)

 

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

28.81

 

15.24

 

 

28,810

 

0.87

 

0.87

 

(0.87

)

 

††

 

 

       

 

       

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

25.77

 

3.08

 

 

139,149

 

0.91

 

0.91

 

(0.91

)

 

††

(5)    The Fund commenced operations on July 29, 2020. Effective March 19, 2021, the KFA Global Carbon ETF was renamed the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF. Effective December 3, 2021, the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF was renamed the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF.

(6)    The Fund commenced operations on October 4, 2021. Effective December 3, 2021, the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF was renamed the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF was renamed the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF.

(7)    KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

(8)    All per share amounts and net asset values have been adjusted as a result of a 3 to 1 forward stock split on December 10, 2021.

(9)    KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF includes the account of the Fund’s Subsidiary, KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

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

211

 

Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements

1. ORGANIZATION

KraneShares Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware Statutory Trust formed on February 3, 2012. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), as an open-end management investment company. As of March 31, 2022, the Trust had thirty operational series. The financial statements herein and the related notes pertain to the following 23 series: KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF, KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF), KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (formerly, Bloomberg Barclays 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 (formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield 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 Global Carbon Transformation ETF, KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF), KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF), and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance 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 March 31, 2022, 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.

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

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

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

Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc. (“NYSE Arca”) (the “Exchange”). Market prices for Fund shares (“Shares”) may be different from their net asset value (“NAV”). The Funds issue and redeem Shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in large blocks of Shares, typically 50,000 or 100,000 Shares or multiples thereof, called “Creation Units”. This does not mean, however, that individual investors will be able to redeem and purchase Shares directly with the series of the Trust. Only Authorized Participants can redeem and purchase Creation Units of Shares directly. Each Fund will issue and redeem Shares for a basket of securities and/or a balancing cash amount. Individual shares trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day.

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

KraneShares Funds

 

Index

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

CSI CICC Select 100 Index

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

CSI Overseas China Internet Index

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

MSCI China A 50 Connect Index (prior to January 5, 2022, MSCI China A 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 ETF

 

MSCI China IMI Environment 10/40 Index

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

Bloomberg Electric Vehicles Index (prior to June 16, 2021, Solactive Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

MSCI China All Shares Health Care 10/40 Index

KraneShares 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

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KraneShares Funds

 

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 Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

IHS Markit Global Carbon Index

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF*

 

IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF*

 

IHS Markit Carbon CCA Index

*       The investment objective is as of December 3, 2021.

Effective September 29, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF is to seek to provide total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of JP Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) Non-Investment Grade Corporate Index over a complete market cycle. The KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF is actively managed and does not track an index. Prior to September 29, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF was to seek to achieve income and capital appreciation over the mid to long term.

The investment objective of the KraneShares China Innovation ETF is to seek growth of capital. The KraneShares China Innovation ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.

The investment objective of the KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF is to seek long-term growth of capital. The KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF is actively managed and does not track an index.

Prior to December 3, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares European Carbon Strategy ETF was to seek to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Carbon EUA Index over a complete market cycle.

Prior to December 3, 2021, the investment objective of the KraneShares California Carbon Strategy ETF was to seek to provide a total return that, before fees and expenses, exceeds that of the IHS Markit Carbon CCAA Index over a complete market cycle.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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

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

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SECURITY VALUATION — The NAV per share of each Fund is computed by dividing the value of the net assets of a Fund (i.e., the value of its total assets less total liabilities and withholdings) by the total number of shares of a Fund outstanding, rounded to the nearest cent. Expenses and fees, including without limitation, the management, administration and distribution fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for purposes of determining NAV. The NAV per share for each Fund normally is calculated by the Administrator (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 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. 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 year ended March 31, 2022, the Funds did not hold options, swaps or foreign currency forward contracts.

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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 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).

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 the Trust’s third-party pricing agents pursuant to established methodologies, are fair valued in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. 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. A Fund may fair value certain of the foreign securities held by a Fund each day a Fund calculates its NAV.

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

With respect to trade-halted securities, the Trust typically will fair value a trade-halted security by adjusting the security’s last market close price by the security’s sector performance, as measured by a predetermined index, unless Krane recommends and the Trust’s Fair Valuation Committee determines to make additional adjustments. Certain foreign securities exchanges have mechanisms in place that confine one day’s price movement in an individual security to a pre-determined price range 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 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 the 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

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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 a concession by the Distributor or by a Fund. Purchases and sales of shares in the secondary market, which will not involve a Fund, will be subject to customary brokerage commissions and charges.

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

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

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

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

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

FEDERAL INCOME TAXES — It is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify as a regulated investment company for federal income tax purposes by complying with the appropriate provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (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

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and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, examination by tax authorities (i.e., the last three tax year ends, as applicable), on-going analysis of and changes to tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof.

As of March 31, 2022, management of the Funds has reviewed all open tax years since inception and concluded that there is no tax liability resulting from unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in future tax returns. The Funds are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months.

SECURITY TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are based on specific identification. Dividend income is recorded, net of any applicable withholding tax, on the ex-dividend date, or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis from the settlement date and includes the amortization of premiums and the accretion of discount calculated using the effective interest method.

Dividend income received from affiliated funds is recognized on the ex-dividend date and is recorded as income distributions in the Statement of Operations. Capital gain distributions received from affiliated funds are recognized on ex-dividend date and are recorded on the Statement of Operations as such. Costs used in determining realized gains and losses on the sales of affiliated funds are on the basis of specific identification. See details on the Statements of Operations.

FOREIGN CURRENCY — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of realized or unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rate from fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of the securities. The Funds report certain foreign-currency-related transactions as components of realized gains for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for Federal income tax purposes.

FUTURES — The KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF will each utilize its respective Subsidiary for purposes of investing in carbon credit futures that are the same as or similar to those included in the Index. Initial margin deposits of cash or securities are made upon entering into futures contracts. The contracts are marked-to-market daily and the resulting changes in value are accounted for as unrealized gains and losses. Variation margin payments are paid or received, depending upon whether unrealized gains or losses are incurred. When contracts are closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the amount invested in the contract.

As of March 31, 2022, the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF had open futures contracts. Refer to the Fund’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments for details regarding open futures contracts as of March 31, 2022.

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For the year ended March 31, 2022, the average monthly notional amount of futures contracts were as follows:

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

 

 

Average Monthly Notional Value Long

 

$

1,183,739,770

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

 

 

Average Monthly Notional Value Long

 

$

22,467,421

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

 

 

Average Monthly Notional Value Long

 

$

103,716,728

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund, except for the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF and the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF, intends to pay out dividends, if any, at least annually; each of the KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF and the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index 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 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 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).

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The following table discloses the securities on loan as of March 31, 2022:

KraneShares Funds

 

Market Value
Securities on Loan

 

Cash Collateral for
Securities on Loan

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

213,116,100

 

$

224,051,873

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

239,165

 

 

251,131

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

14,296,267

 

 

14,783,518

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

509,116

 

 

535,245

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

4,250

 

 

4,375

CREATION UNITS — The Funds issue and redeem Shares at NAV and only in large blocks of Shares (each block of Shares for a Fund is a Creation Unit of 50,000 Shares, 100,000 Shares, or multiples thereof). 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 year ended March 31, 2022:

KraneShares Funds

 

Creation
Unit
Shares

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Subscriptions

 

Value at
March 31,
2022

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Redemptions

 

Maximum
Variable
Transaction
Fee*

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

50,000

 

$

1,700

 

$

1,439,000

 

$

1,700

 

2.00

%

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

1,476,000

 

 

500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

850

 

 

1,852,500

 

 

850

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

1,698,500

 

 

500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

4,250

 

 

1,244,500

 

 

4,250

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

3,600

 

 

1,381,500

 

 

3,600

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,500

 

 

902,000

 

 

1,500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

800

 

 

1,835,500

 

 

800

 

2.00

%

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KraneShares Funds

 

Creation
Unit
Shares

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Subscriptions

 

Value at
March 31,
2022

 

Standard
Transaction
Fee –
Redemptions

 

Maximum
Variable
Transaction
Fee*

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

50,000

 

$

800

 

$

1,978,500

 

$

800

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,200

 

 

1,189,500

 

 

1,200

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

50,000

 

 

600

 

 

1,474,000

 

 

600

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,100

 

 

1,234,500

 

 

2,100

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

100,000

 

 

15,000

 

 

2,973,000

 

 

15,000

 

2.00

%

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,100

 

 

1,134,000

 

 

2,100

 

2.00

%

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

986,000

 

 

500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

989,500

 

 

500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

2,250

 

 

938,000

 

 

2,250

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

50,000

 

 

500

 

 

696,500

 

 

500

 

2.00

%

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

50,000

 

 

50

 

 

946,000

 

 

50

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

50,000

 

 

1,050

 

 

1,348,000

 

 

1,050

 

2.00

%

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

2,326,500

 

 

 

2.00

%

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

25,000

 

 

50

 

 

720,250

 

 

50

 

2.00

%

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

25,000

 

 

50

 

 

644,250

 

 

50

 

2.00

%

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

The Adviser may adjust the transactions 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.

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3. DERIVATIVES TRANSACTIONS

The following tables are the exposure by type of risk on derivatives held throughout the period.

The fair value of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2022, was as follows:

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location

 

Asset
Derivatives

 

Liability
Derivatives

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

$

60,988,785

 

$

(959,703

)

Foreign Exchange Risk
Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

 

 

 

(162,635

)

       

$

60,988,785

 

$

(1,122,338

)

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location

 

Asset
Derivatives

 

Liability
Derivatives

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

$

 

$

(3,205,606

)

Foreign Exchange
Risk Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on futures contracts*

 

 

 

 

(5,708

)

       

$

 

$

(3,211,314

)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location

 

Asset
Derivatives

 

Liability
Derivatives

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts*

 

$

 

$

(2,498,657

)

       

$

 

$

(2,498,657

)

*       Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Futures Contracts is included in distributable earnings (loss).

The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period ended March 31, 2022, was as follows:

The amount of realized gain (loss) on derivatives recognized in income:

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)*

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)**

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

$

260,788,924

 

 

$

52,042,156

 

Foreign Exchange Risk
Futures contracts

 

 

(26,715,352

)

 

 

(7,034

)

   

$

234,073,572

 

 

$

52,035,122

 

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KraneShares European Carbon Strategy Allowance ETF

 

Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)*

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)**

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

$

(159,344

)

 

$

(3,205,606

)

Foreign Exchange Risk
Futures contracts

 

 

(231,591

)

 

 

(5,708

)

   

$

(390,935

)

 

$

(3,211,314

)

KraneShares California Carbon Strategy Allowance ETF

 

Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)*

 

Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)**

Commodities Risk
Futures contracts

 

$

(1,831,314

)

 

$

(2,498,657

)

   

$

(1,831,314

)

 

$

(2,498,657

)

*       Futures contracts are included in net realized gain (loss) on Futures Contracts.

**     Futures contracts are included in change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Futures Contracts.

4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT — The Adviser serves as investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust on behalf of each Fund and the Adviser (the “Agreement”). Under the Agreement, Krane is responsible for reviewing, supervising and administering each Fund’s investment program and the general management and administration of the Trust. In addition to these services, to the extent a Fund engages in securities lending, Krane will: (i) 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 of Trustees of the Trust supervises Krane and establishes policies that Krane must follow in its management activities.

The Agreement requires the Adviser to pay all operating expenses of the Funds, except: (a) interest and taxes (including, but not limited to, income, excise, transaction, transfer and withholding taxes); (b) expenses of the Funds incurred with respect to the acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities and the execution of portfolio transactions, including brokerage commissions and short sale dividend or interest expense; (c) expenses incurred in connection with any distribution plan adopted by the Trust in compliance with Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act, including distribution fees; (d) “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” (as defined by Form N-1A under the 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

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of independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees); and (h) any expenses determined to be extraordinary expenses by the Board. Under the Agreement, a portion of the premium for the insurance policy, which covers the Trust and Independent Trustees, is treated as an expense of the Independent Trustees, and the fees and expenses related to the Funds’ securities lending-related activities, which reduce the gross revenues and income of the Funds, are not fees and expenses for which Krane is responsible.

Each Agreement provides that each Fund pays a unitary (or unified) fee to the Adviser for advisory and management services provided to the Fund, subject to the exceptions noted herein. In this context, there exists a risk that a Trust service provider will seek recourse against the Trust if 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 Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

0.68%

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

0.88%

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

0.25%

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

0.88%

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

0.78%

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

0.78%

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Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, effective January 5, 2022, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF by 0.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Prior to January 5, 2022, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, effective August 1, 2021, the Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its management fee for the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. Prior to August 1, 2021, the Adviser had contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF by 0.12% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and from April 8, 2021 through June 4, 2021, the entire advisory fee was waived. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and reduce its management fee in an amount equal to any Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses incurred by the Fund from its investments in the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF by 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF by 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets until August 1, 2022. The Fee Waiver Agreement may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee for the KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF by 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

Pursuant to the terms of a Fee Waiver Agreement, Krane has contractually agreed to waive its management fee by 0.14% of the average daily net assets of KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF. The Fee Waiver Agreement will continue until August 1, 2022, and may only be terminated prior thereto by the Board. In addition, the Fee Waiver Agreement will terminate if the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Fund is terminated.

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

SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT — Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd. (“Bosera”), operating out of Hong Kong, serves as the Sub-Adviser to the KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 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 Advisory Agreement minus (ii) any applicable fee waivers from time to time entered into between the Fund and the Adviser.

Climate Finance Partners (“CFP”) serves as the Sub-Adviser of the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF. CFP provides non-discretionary sub-advisory services to the Funds, which will includes research and portfolio modeling services related to the Funds’ investments and the monitoring of such investments. For the services CFP provides to KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF, the Adviser pays CFP a fee equal to 32% of the Net Revenue received by Krane from each Fund. Net Revenue is defined for these purposes as gross revenue under Schedule A of the Advisory Agreement minus gross fund-related expenses (including any waiver by Krane of its compensation under the Advisory Agreement and any reimbursements by Krane of the Fund’s expenses).

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 year ended March 31, 2022, 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. BASIS FOR CONSOLIDATION FOR THE KRANESHARES GLOBAL CARBON STRATEGY ETF, KRANESHARES CALIFORNIA CARBON ALLOWANCE STRATEGY ETF AND KRANESHARES EUROPEAN CARBON ALLOWANCE STRATEGY ETF

The Consolidated Schedule of Investments, Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Consolidated Statements of Operations, Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF include the accounts of each Fund’s Subsidiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation for the Funds. The Subsidiaries have a fiscal year end of March 31 for financial statements consolidation purposes.

The Subsidiaries are classified as controlled foreign corporations under the Code. The Subsidiaries’ taxable income is included in the calculation of the Funds’ taxable income. Net losses of the Subsidiaries are not deductible by the Funds either in the current period or carried forward to future periods.

The KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF investment in its Subsidiary may not exceed 25% of the value of its total assets (ignoring any subsequent market appreciation in the Subsidiary’s value), which limitation is imposed by the Code and is measured at the end of each quarter.

A summary of the investments in each Subsidiary is as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Inception
Date Of Subsidiary

 

Subsidiary
Net Assets at
March 31,
2022

 

% of Total
Net Assets at
March 31,
2022

KFA Global Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd.

 

July 29, 2020

 

$

307,515,677

 

22.56

%

KraneShares European Carbon, Subsidiary Ltd.

 

October 4, 2021

 

$

6,165,854

 

21.40

%

KraneShares California Carbon, Subsidiary Ltd.

 

October 4, 2021

 

$

23,887,869

 

17.17

%

6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

For the year ended March 31, 2022, 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

 

$

20,683,769

 

$

23,302,265

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

6,326,257,181

 

 

3,633,047,470

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

 

673,973,034

 

 

857,296,495

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

 

19,107,892

 

 

10,560,191

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

3,855,135

 

 

4,584,174

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

3,595,626

 

 

4,549,836

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

91,093,422

 

 

92,004,784

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

123,811,198

 

 

107,534,288

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

334,467,949

 

 

308,262,682

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

87,852,984

 

 

106,376,455

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KraneShares Funds

 

Purchases

 

Sales and
Maturities

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

$

32,805,517

 

$

19,140,255

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

1,153,700

 

 

2,463,614

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

7,781,619

 

 

6,437,885

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

6,131,462

 

 

7,674,379

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

49,389,556

 

 

147,727,867

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

36,979,821

 

 

32,650,829

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

80,291,848

 

 

100,211,683

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

 

9,514,017

 

 

2,156,070

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

 

3,627,620

 

 

89,272

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

 

2,499,862

 

 

16,187

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

 

70,107,100

 

 

For the year ended March 31, 2022, there were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. government securities for the Funds.

For the year ended March 31, 2022, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were:

KraneShares Funds

 

Purchases

 

Sales and
Maturities

 

Realized
Gain/(Loss)

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

6,674,185,227

 

$

1,244,717,713

 

$

1,364,510

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

690,163

 

 

310,483

 

 

58,046

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

 

 

606,723

 

 

141,617

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

13,442,423

 

 

16,437,342

 

 

(481,847

)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

15,055,603

 

 

6,409,302

 

 

1,577,116

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

111,637,068

 

 

15,714,326

 

 

5,079,281

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

2,398,269

 

 

2,426,581

 

 

388,181

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

 

 

122,055

 

 

20,026

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

2,412,807

 

 

1,602,509

 

 

173,510

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

 

 

184,763

 

 

59,881

 

7. 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.

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The permanent differences primarily consist of foreign currency translations, investments in passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”), net operating loss, distributions in excess, perpetual bond adjustments, utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions. The permanent differences that are credited or charged to Paid-in Capital and Distributable Earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 are primarily related to redemptions in-kind, net operating loss, distributions in excess and utilization of earnings and profits on shareholder redemptions.

KraneShares Funds

 

Distributable
Earnings/(Loss)

 

Paid-in
Capital

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

$

17,721,775

 

 

$

(17,721,775

)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

 

(14,817,471

)

 

 

14,817,471

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

(76,749

)

 

 

76,749

 

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

(132,262

)

 

 

132,262

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

1,028,255

 

 

 

(1,028,255

)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

(976,405

)

 

 

976,405

 

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

(5,078,580

)

 

 

5,078,580

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

(158,726

)

 

 

158,726

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

(20,027

)

 

 

20,027

 

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

(170,064

)

 

 

170,064

 

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

(59,880

)

 

 

59,880

 

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

321,608

 

 

 

(321,608

)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

580,355

 

 

 

(580,355

)

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

 

(58,245,768

)

 

 

58,245,768

 

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

 

11,937

 

 

 

(11,937

)

The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the years or periods ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021 were as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

 

Return of
Capital

 

Totals

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

2022

 

$

576,817

 

$

666,089

 

$

 

$

1,242,906

2021

 

 

333,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

333,476

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

2022

 

$

 

$

455,309,639

 

$

 

$

455,309,639

2021

 

 

4,346,283

 

 

5,925,981

 

 

 

 

10,272,264

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

2022

 

$

8,007,641

 

$

56,352,008

 

$

 

$

64,359,649

2021

 

 

5,683,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,683,472

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

2022

 

$

936,375

 

$

 

$

 

$

936,375

2021

 

 

312,960

 

 

 

 

 

 

312,960

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

2022

 

$

280,169

 

$

648,696

 

$

 

$

928,865

2021

 

 

69,738

 

 

 

 

 

 

69,738

229

 

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KraneShares Funds

 

Ordinary
Income

 

Long-Term
Capital Gain

 

Return of
Capital

 

Totals

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

2022

 

$

297,852

 

$

 

$

 

$

297,852

2021

 

 

164,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

164,798

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

2022

 

$

250,511

 

$

 

$

 

$

250,511

2021

 

 

1,338,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,338,886

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

2022

 

$

750,577

 

$

6,939

 

$

 

$

757,516

2021

 

 

3,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,785

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

2022

 

$

16,115,832

 

$

5,768,425

 

$

 

$

21,884,257

2021

 

 

132,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

132,013

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

2022

 

$

 

$

21,078,396

 

$

 

$

21,078,396

2021

 

 

 

 

469

 

 

 

 

469

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

2022

 

$

1,214,239

 

$

 

$

192,065

 

$

1,406,304

2021

 

 

688,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

688,389

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

2022

 

$

10,783

 

$

 

$

 

$

10,783

2021

 

 

820

 

 

 

 

 

 

820

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

2022

 

$

681,402

 

$

660,110

 

$

 

$

1,341,512

2021

 

 

49,799

 

 

 

 

 

 

49,799

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

2022

 

$

219,611

 

$

 

$

 

$

219,611

2021

 

 

30,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,223

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

2022

 

$

267,348

 

$

 

$

 

$

267,348

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

2022

 

$

3,228

 

$

1,058

 

$

 

$

4,286

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

2022

 

$

7,929,920

 

$

 

$

 

$

7,929,920

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

230

 

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As of March 31, 2022, the components of tax basis distributable earnings (accumulated losses) were as follows:

 

KraneShares
CICC China
Leaders 100
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
CSI China
Internet ETF

 

KraneShares
Bosera MSCI
China A 50
Connect
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Bloomberg
China Bond
Inclusion
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All China
Index ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

93,427

 

 

$

32,558

 

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

 

 

57,708

 

 

 

 

 

 

101,634,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

119,165

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,942

)

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

 

 

 

(476,245,346

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

(6,672

)

 

 

 

 

 

(666,503

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

252,360

 

 

 

(5,145,107,346

)

 

 

(62,954,326

)

 

 

144,514

 

 

 

(6,391,744

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

(1

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

3

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

$

303,395

 

 

$

(5,621,352,690

)

 

$

38,013,978

 

 

$

226,996

 

 

$

(6,240,018

)

 

KraneShares
MSCI
One Belt
One Road
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Emerging
Markets
Consumer
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI China
Clean
Technology
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
Electric Vehicles
and Future
Mobility
Index ETF

 

KraneShares
MSCI All
China Health
Care
Index ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

55,670

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,438,072

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

(3,175,580

)

 

 

(1,210,621

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

 

 

 

(16,617,741

)

 

 

 

 

 

(6,622,573

)

 

 

(12,054,799

)

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

 

 

 

(208,467

)

 

 

(317,244

)

 

 

 

 

 

(207,713

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

194,092

 

 

 

(30,139,897

)

 

 

(42,217,586

)

 

 

(26,309,625

)

 

 

(47,485,414

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(17,113

)

 

 

 

Total Distributable Losses

 

$

(2,925,818

)

 

$

(48,176,729

)

 

$

(41,096,759

)

 

$

(32,949,311

)

 

$

(59,747,926

)

231

 

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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

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

 

 

$

4,560

 

 

$

187,370

 

 

$

25,929

 

 

$

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

(1,488,485

)

 

 

(465,867

)

 

 

 

 

 

(172,741

)

 

 

(7,865,954

)

Post October Losses

 

 

(2,771,923

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(398,025

)

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(42,808

)

Unrealized Depreciation on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

(1,509,776

)

 

 

(831,001

)

 

 

(892,550

)

 

 

(2,786,964

)

 

 

(3,859,737

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

104,521

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

1

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

Total Distributable Losses

 

$

(5,665,663

)

 

$

(1,292,310

)

 

$

(705,179

)

 

$

(2,933,778

)

 

$

(12,166,524

)

 

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
Global
Carbon
Transformation
ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,340

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110,615

 

 

 

 

Capital Loss Carryforwards

 

 

(1,814,547

)

 

 

(4,462,414

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post October Losses

 

 

(2,745,452

)

 

 

 

 

 

(91,191

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

(83,548

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

(15,195,126

)

 

 

(14,541,082

)

 

 

(2,069,543

)

 

 

(752,572

)

 

 

195,878

 

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

$

(19,838,675

)

 

$

(19,003,500

)

 

$

(2,158,394

)

 

$

(641,957

)

 

$

195,877

 

232

 

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KraneShares
Global
Carbon
Strategy ETF

 

KraneShares
European Carbon
Allowance
Strategy ETF

 

KraneShares
California Carbon
Allowance
Strategy ETF

Undistributed Ordinary Income

 

$

132,430,786

 

$

 

 

$

 

Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferrals

 

 

 

 

(682,800

)

 

 

(231,399

)

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments and Foreign Currency

 

 

47,339,754

 

 

(3,456,707

)

 

 

(4,487,501

)

Other Temporary Differences

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Distributable Earnings/(Loss)

 

$

179,770,541

 

$

(4,139,507

)

 

$

(4,718,900

)

Qualified late year ordinary and Post-October capital losses (including currency and specified gain/loss items) represent losses realized from January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 and November 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, 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.

The Funds have capital loss carryforwards as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Short-Term
Loss

 

Long-Term
Loss

 

Total

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

$

10,942

 

$

 

$

10,942

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

2,303,054

 

 

872,526

 

 

3,175,580

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

1,210,621

 

 

 

 

1,210,621

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

 

862,026

 

 

626,459

 

 

1,488,485

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

465,867

 

 

 

 

465,867

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

172,741

 

 

 

 

172,741

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

7,865,954

 

 

 

 

7,865,954

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders
Index ETF

 

 

1,814,547

 

 

 

 

1,814,547

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

3,293,617

 

 

1,168,797

 

 

4,462,414

During the year ended March 31, 2022, the following Funds utilized capital loss carryforwards, to offset capital gains:

KraneShares Funds

 

Amount
Utilized

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

$

970,055

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

1,021,417

233

 

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The differences between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation and depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and investments in PFICs. The federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments held by the Funds at March 31, 2022, 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

 

$

9,821,114

 

$

957,977

 

$

(705,617

)

 

$

252,360

 

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

 

11,621,759,772

 

 

 

 

(5,145,107,346

)

 

 

(5,145,107,346

)

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

 

621,926,853

 

 

16,761,279

 

 

(79,715,605

)

 

 

(62,954,326

)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

 

10,242,680

 

 

154,746

 

 

(10,705

)

 

 

144,041

 

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

22,560,620

 

 

739,991

 

 

(7,131,735

)

 

 

(6,391,744

)

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

8,030,401

 

 

1,714,108

 

 

(1,516,398

)

 

 

197,710

 

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

 

86,224,054

 

 

1,070,951

 

 

(31,210,848

)

 

 

(30,139,897

)

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

189,162,190

 

 

12,093,408

 

 

(54,310,994

)

 

 

(42,217,586

)

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

337,337,156

 

 

23,029,919

 

 

(49,332,110

)

 

 

(26,302,191

)

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

 

184,767,998

 

 

5,972,166

 

 

(53,457,580

)

 

 

(47,485,414

)

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

 

26,099,841

 

 

78,593

 

 

(1,588,370

)

 

 

(1,509,777

)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

 

3,295,458

 

 

213,542

 

 

(1,033,195

)

 

 

(819,653

)

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

33,369,277

 

 

3,533,924

 

 

(4,362,847

)

 

 

(828,923

)

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

10,717,965

 

 

435,464

 

 

(3,222,428

)

 

 

(2,786,964

)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

 

25,574,325

 

 

985,848

 

 

(4,845,585

)

 

 

(3,859,737

)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

59,771,883

 

 

431,066

 

 

(15,626,192

)

 

 

(15,195,126

)

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

 

 

80,037,425

 

 

7,427,219

 

 

(21,968,301

)

 

 

(14,541,082

)

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

 

7,267,066

 

 

1,352

 

 

(2,070,895

)

 

 

(2,069,543

)

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

 

3,542,264

 

 

 

 

(752,572

)

 

 

(752,572

)

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KraneShares Funds

 

Federal
Tax Cost

 

Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation

 

Aggregated
Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation

 

Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

$

2,497,633

 

$

217,441

 

$

(21,563

)

 

$

195,878

 

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

 

100,757,050

 

 

49,081,100

 

 

(1,741,346

)

 

 

47,339,754

 

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

 

435,816

 

 

 

 

(3,456,707

)

 

 

(3,456,707

)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

 

1,988,844

 

 

 

 

(4,487,501

)

 

 

(4,487,501

)

Uncertainties in the Chinese tax rules governing the taxation of income distributions and capital gains from investments in A Shares could result in unexpected tax liabilities for the Funds. China generally imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on dividends and interest derived by non-Chinese resident investors (including, for example, Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFII”)) from Chinese companies and those companies which are not Chinese tax residents, but which are deemed to be Chinese tax residents (e.g., under Notice 7). China also imposes withholding tax at a rate of 10% on capital gains derived by non-residents from investment in actual and constructive Chinese resident companies. The Chinese withholding taxes applied to dividends, interest and capital gains may, in principle, be subject to a reduced rate under an applicable Chinese tax treaty, but the application of such treaties in the case of a non-resident (e.g., in the case of a QFII acting on behalf of non-resident investors, such as the Funds) is also uncertain. The imposition of such taxes could have a material adverse effect on the Funds’ returns. The People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) rules regarding the taxation of non-resident investors are quickly evolving and certain of the tax regulations to be issued by the PRC State Administration of Taxation and/or the PRC Ministry of Finance to clarify matters may apply retrospectively. Such retroactively applied rules may be adverse to the Funds and their shareholders. It is also unclear how China’s value added tax (“VAT”) may be affected by tax treaty provisions. If such a tax is collected, the expenses will be passed on and borne by the Funds. The imposition of such taxes, as well as future changes in applicable PRC tax law, may adversely affect the Funds. If the Funds expect VAT to be imposed, they reserve the right to establish a reserve for such tax. If the Funds establish such a reserve but are not ultimately subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares while the reserve was in place will effectively bear the tax and may not benefit from the later release, if any, of the reserve. Conversely, if the Funds do not establish such a reserve but ultimately are subject to the tax, shareholders who redeemed or sold their shares prior to the tax being withheld, reserved or paid will have effectively avoided the tax, even if they benefited from investments in a Fund. Effective November 17, 2014, QFIIs, RQFIIs (i.e., QFIIs investing in Yuan, rather than foreign currency) and non-Chinese resident investors investing through the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect are exempted temporarily from the 10% capital gains tax that normally applies to sales of A Shares on a public Chinese exchange (such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange). However, such investors are still required to pay capital gains tax for gains realized on trades executed before November 17, 2014.

On November 7, 2018, China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued Circular 108. This circular announced a three year exemption from corporate income tax withholding (“WHT”) and Value Added Tax (“VAT”) for China-sourced bond interest derived by overseas institutional investors. The WHT and VAT exemptions applied from November 7, 2018 to November 6, 2021 and are expected to be extended through the end of 2025.

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8. CONCENTRATION OF RISKS

As with all ETFs, shareholders of the Funds are subject to the risk that their investment could lose money. Each Fund is subject to certain of the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. A more complete description of principal risks is included in each Fund’s prospectus under the heading “Principal Risks”.

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.

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 Funds’ assets are expected to be concentrated in an industry or group of industries to the extent that the Underlying Index concentrates in a particular industry or group of industries, the Fund is subject to loss due to adverse occurrences that may affect that industry or group of industries or sector. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory,

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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 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. Many derivatives are subject to segregation requirements that require the Fund to segregate the market or notional value of the derivatives, which could impede the portfolio management of the Fund.

EMERGING MARKETS RISK — The 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.

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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 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.

9. OTHER

At March 31, 2022, 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)

On February 24, 2022, Russia engaged in military actions in the sovereign territory of Ukraine. The current political and financial uncertainty surrounding Russia and Ukraine may increase market volatility and the economic risk of investing in securities in these countries and may also cause uncertainty for the global economy and broader financial markets. The ultimate fallout and long-term impact from these events are not known.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

239

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
KraneShares Trust:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities and the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of the funds listed in the Appendix, twenty-three of the funds comprising KraneShares Trust (collectively, the Funds), including the schedules of investments and the consolidated schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2022, the related statements of operations and consolidated statements of operations for the year or period listed in the Appendix, the statements of changes in net assets and consolidated statements of changes in net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period listed in the Appendix, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights and consolidated financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period listed in the Appendix. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of March 31, 2022, the results of its operations for the year or period listed in the Appendix, the changes in its net assets for each of the years or periods in the two-year period listed in the Appendix, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period listed in the Appendix, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent, and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the auditor of one or more KraneShares investment companies since 2017.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 31, 2022

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (continued)

Appendix

Funds with commencement of operations prior to March 31, 2018:

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF)

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF (formerly, KraneShares Bloomberg Barclays 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

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022

Financial highlights each of the years in the five-year period ended March 31, 2022

Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2019:

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF (formerly, KraneShares Asia Pacific High Yield Bond ETF)

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022

Financial highlights each of the years or periods in the four-year period ended March 31, 2022

Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2020:

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2022

Financial highlights each of the years or periods in the three-year period ended March 31, 2022

Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2021:

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from July 28, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from November 23, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (concluded)

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from December 8, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021and the year ended March 31, 2022

KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF

Statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from January 26, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF)

Consolidated statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2022

Consolidated statements of changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the period from July 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2022

Funds with commencement of operations during the year ended March 31, 2022:

KraneShares Heng Seng TECH Index ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from June 8, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from October 5, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

Statements of operations and changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the period from March 16, 2022 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares European Carbon Allowance ETF)

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (formerly, KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF)

Consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets and the consolidated financial highlights for the period from October 4, 2021 (commencement of operations) through March 31, 2022

242

 

Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited)

March 31, 2022

Set forth below are the names, addresses, years of birth, positions with the Trust, terms of office and lengths of time served; the principal occupations for the last five years; number of Funds in fund complex overseen; and other directorships outside the fund complex of each of the persons currently serving as Trustees and Officers of the Trust. The Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes additional information about the Trustees and Officers. The SAI may be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 1-855-857-2638. The following chart lists Trustees and Officers as of March 31, 2022.

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

Interested Trustee2

               

Jonathan Krane1
(1968)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Trustee and Chairman of the Board, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive Officer of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present. Principal of Krane Capital LLC from 2009 to 2011.

 

34

 

None

Independent Trustees2

               

Patrick P. Campo
(1970)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2017

 

From 2019 to present, Director of Research and from 2013 to 2019 Director of Long Short Equity, Titan Advisors.

 

34

 

None

John Ferguson
(1966)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Operating Officer of Shrewsbury River Capital from 2017 to 2020. Chief Operating Officer of Kang Global Investors LP (hedge fund adviser) from 2014 to 2016. President of Alden Global Capital, LLC (hedge fund adviser) from 2012 to 2014 (formerly, Chief Operating Officer from 2011 to 2012). Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of K2 Advisors, LLC from 2005 to 2011.

 

34

 

None

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Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited) (continued)

March 31, 2022

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Trustee

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Trustee

Independent Trustees2

               

Matthew Stroyman
(1968)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Trustee, No set term; served since 2012

 

Founder and President of BlackRidge Ventures from 2018 to present (principal investment activities and strategic advisory services in a variety of industries to clients and partners that include institutional investment firms, family offices and high net-worth individuals). Co-Founder, President and Chief Operating Officer of Arcturus (real estate asset and investment management services firm) from 2007 to 2017.

 

34

 

None

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Officer

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Officer

Officers2

               

Jonathan Krane
(1968)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, No set term; served since 2012

 

Chief Executive Officer of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present. Chief Executive Officer of Krane Portfolio Advisors, LLC from 2018 to present. Principal of Krane Capital LLC from 2009 to 2011.

 

34

 

None

Jennifer Tarleton
(formerly Krane)
(1966)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Vice President and Secretary, No set term; served since 2012

 

Vice President of Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2011 to present.

 

34

 

None

244

 

Trustees and Officers of the Trust (Unaudited) (concluded)

March 31, 2022

Name, Address
(Year of Birth)

 

Position(s)
Held
with Funds

 

Principal
Occupation(s) During
the Past 5 Years

 

Number of
Funds in
Trust
Overseen by
Officer

 

Other
Directorships
Held by
Officer

Officers2

               

Michael Quain
(1957)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Chief Compliance Officer and AntiMoney Laundering Officer, No Set Term; served since 2015

 

Principal/President of Quain Compliance Consulting, LLC from 2014 to present. First Vice President of Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. from May 2013 to September 2013.

 

34

 

None

Eric Olsen
(1970)
SEI Investments Company
One Freedom Valley Drive
Oaks, PA 19456

 

Assistant Treasurer, No set term; served since 2021

 

Director of Accounting, SEI Investments Global Fund Services (March 2021 to present); Deputy Head of Fund Operations, Traditional Assets, Aberdeen Standard Investments (August 2013 to February 2021).

 

34

 

None

David Adelman
(1964)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2021

 

Managing Director and the General Counsel, Krane Fund Advisors, LLC from 2021. Partner, Reed Smith LLP from 2015 to 2021

 

34

 

None

Jonathan Shelon
(1974)
280 Park Avenue
32nd Floor
New York,
New York, 10017

 

Assistant Secretary, No set term; served since 2019

 

Chief Operating Officer, Krane Funds Advisors, LLC from 2015 to present. Chief Operating Officer, CICC Wealth Management (USA) LLC from 2018 to present. Chief Investment Officer of Specialized Strategies, J.P. Morgan from 2011 to 2015.

 

34

 

None

1       Mr. Krane is an “interested” person of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, by virtue of his ownership and controlling interest in the Adviser.

2       Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.

245

 

Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited)

Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares China Innovation ETF

At a meeting held on March 30-31, 2021, 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 “KFA Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust on behalf of KraneShares China Innovation ETF the “New Fund”).

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on March 30, 2021, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the KFA Agreement with respect to the New Fund. The Board noted that it will consider information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided to the New Fund by Krane. The Board also noted that the Independent Trustees receive additional information from Krane outside of the 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 is an ongoing one.

In evaluating the KFA Agreement 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 KFA 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 KFA 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.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the March 30, 2021 executive session of the Independent Trustees and the March 30-31, 2021 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 KFA Agreement. The Board considered Krane’s responsibilities under the KFA Agreement.

The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane’s senior personnel that will provide services to the New Fund, particularly in light of the ability of the New Fund to invest a small portion of its portfolio in pre-IPO securities. The Board recognized that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and the New Fund, to assess the market appeal and the investment strategy of the New Fund, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board noted that the New Fund will be able to take advantage of the existing securities lending program established by Krane for the benefit of certain series of the Trust. The Board noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board considered the background of recently hired personnel in the legal and compliance function and the corporate strategy function at Krane. The Board also considered the financial condition of Krane and its current ownership structure. The Board noted that Krane is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited) (continued)

The Board considered that Krane will be responsible for establishing and monitoring the New Fund’s investment program and performance and noted the time and effort spent by Krane to develop the New Fund’s investment program. The Board noted that the New Fund will operate as a fund-of-funds investing in other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by Krane. The Board considered that the New Fund’s investments in underlying ETFs will provide shareholders with investment exposure to a combined portfolio of ETFs that provide unique exposure to various market sectors and limited exposure to pre-IPO opportunities identified by Krane.

Investment Performance

The Board noted that, because the New Fund has not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board noted that once the New Fund commences operations the Board will receive regular reports regarding the New Fund’s performance relative to a broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the New Fund’s tracking error against the performance of an identified underlying index. The Board considered the proposed underlying index for the New Fund. The Board discussed its experience with Krane’s management of existing operational series of the Trust that pursue different investment strategies.

Compensation

The Board considered that pursuant to the KFA Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the New Fund. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the New Fund, including those of the New Fund’s 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 assets. The Board considered that the New Fund’s will have exposure to a limited number of pre-IPO investment opportunities and considered the model portfolio approach to allocations among underlying ETFs. The Board reviewed and considered the proposed fees to be paid by the New Fund in light of the nature, quality and extent of the services provided or obtained by Krane.

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 would be to Krane. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its financial stability and its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the Funds 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 commitment to the New Fund, including its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the New Fund’s expenses.

Other Benefits

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the New Fund’s operations, including benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the New Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board considered that, because the New Fund will be a fund-of-funds, Krane will benefit from increased assets in underlying ETFs managed by Krane.

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited) (continued)

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the New Fund grows larger, 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 New Fund’s proposed advisory fee does not includes 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 addition of compliance and operations personnel, 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 Agreements.

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 KFA Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the KFA 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 KFA Agreement, were reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.

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Approval of Advisory Agreements (Unaudited) (continued)

Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

At a meeting held on March 2-3, 2022, 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 “Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF (“KGHG” or the “Fund”).

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on March 2, 2022, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the Agreement. The Board also noted that it also considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane and the sub-advisers to various series of the Trust, which will include the Fund. 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 is an ongoing one.

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

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the March 2, 2022 executive session of the Independent Trustees and March 2-3, 2022 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the Fund under the Agreement.

The Board reviewed the extensive experience of Roger Mortimer, the proposed portfolio manager of KGHG, with whom the Board met and had an opportunity to question regarding his background and expectations for KGHG.

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

Investment Performance

The Board noted that, because the Fund had not yet commenced investment operations, it has no investment performance. The Board noted that once the Fund commenced operations the Board

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will receive regular reports regarding the Fund’s performance relative to its broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding the Fund against the performance of an identified index.

Compensation

The Board considered that, pursuant to the Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the Fund. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the Fund, including those of the Fund’s principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the Fund may not be successful in raising assets.

Costs and Profitability

The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the Fund. The Board noted that, because the Fund had not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable it would be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the 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 and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the 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 considered its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of the Fund’s expenses.

Other Benefits

The Board considered the extent to which Krane could derive ancillary benefits from the Fund’s operations. They noted that it was unlikely that the Fund would participate in the Trust’s securities lending program, and considered whether Krane would benefit as a result of its ability to use the Fund’s assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the Fund.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the Fund grows larger, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the Fund. The Board noted that the Fund’s proposed advisory fee 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 their business, including through the evolution of its compliance infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the Fund in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the Fund is newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Agreement.

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 Agreement. The Board reviewed a memorandum from Independent Trustee counsel discussing the legal standards and

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judicial precedent applicable to its consideration of the Agreement. The Board noted that, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, it will continue to monitor the 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 arrangement, as outlined in the Agreement, was reasonable in light of the factors considered by the Board.

Approval of Advisory Agreement for KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF and KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

At a meeting held on August 31-September 1, 2021, 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 following:

•   the existing investment advisory agreement (the “KFA Agreement”) between Krane Funds Advisors, LLC (“Krane”) and the Trust, on behalf of the following new series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and, collectively, the “Funds”):

•   KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF; and

•   KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF;

•   the existing non-discretionary sub-advisory agreement between Climate Finance Partners LLC (“CFP”) and Krane, on behalf of each of the Funds (the “CFP Agreement”);

•   an investment advisory agreement between each of KraneShares European Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd. and KraneShares California Carbon Subsidiary, Ltd., each of which is a controlled foreign corporation of one of the Funds (each, a “Subsidiary” and, collectively, the “Subsidiaries”) and Krane (together with the KFA Agreement, the “Advisory Agreements”);

•   a non-discretionary sub-advisory agreement between CFP and Krane on behalf of each Subsidiary (together with the CFP Agreement, the “Sub-Advisory Agreements”);

The Advisory Agreements and the Sub-Advisory Agreements are referred to herein as the “Agreements.”

In advance of the meeting, and at a separate meeting of the Independent Trustees in executive session held on August 31, 2021, the Board received and considered information provided by Krane and CFP in response to the Independent Trustees’ written request related to the Board’s consideration of the KFA Agreement and the CFP Agreement, respectively, with respect to the Funds. The Board noted that it also considers information at each of its regularly scheduled meetings related to, among other matters, the services provided by Krane and the sub-advisers to various series of the Trust, which will include the Funds. The Board also noted that the Independent Trustees 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 CFP and is an ongoing one.

In evaluating the Agreements, the Board considered, among other matters: (1) the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds by Krane and CFP; (2) the proposed compensation to be paid by the Funds under the KFA Agreement and fees payable to CFP under the CFP 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 Funds; (4) the extent to which economies of scale

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could be realized as the Funds grow and whether the unitary fee charged under the KFA Agreement will enable investors in the Funds to share in any such economies of scale; and (5) other benefits Krane and CFP anticipates it may receive from its relationship with the Funds.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services

Based on written and oral reports received by the Board prior to and at the August 31, 2021 executive session of the Independent Trustees and August 31-September 1, 2021 meeting of the Board, the Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of the overall services to be provided by Krane to the Funds under the Advisory Agreements and CFP under the Sub-Advisory Agreements.

The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of Krane’s senior personnel that will provide services to the Funds, noting the significant experience of the Krane’s personnel with respect to trading in futures and their experience with CFP in connection with KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF (“KRBN”), an existing series of the Trust. The Board considered that CFP will provide non-discretionary advice and that Krane will be responsible or the day-to-day management of the Funds.

The Board considered that Krane invested significant time and effort in structuring the Trust and in working with CFP to structure the Funds, including assessing the market appeal and the investment strategy of each Fund, and arranging service providers for the Trust. The Board noted that Krane continually evaluates its existing compliance and operational staff and that Krane has consistently sought to retain qualified and experienced staff in these areas as its business has grown. The Board also considered Krane’s current ownership structure, noting that it is part of a larger family of investment management firms with significant resources, including administrative resources utilized by Krane.

The Board considered that it had to the opportunity to meet with key investment personnel from CFP and that it received information related to such personnel and their experience. The Board took note of the qualifications, background and responsibilities of CFP’s senior personnel who will provide services to the Funds, including their significant experience investing in the carbon credit markets. The Board noted CFP’s continued cooperation with Krane’s operational and compliance staff and recognized its continued influence on compliance.

Investment Performance

The Board noted that, because the Funds have not yet commenced investment operations, they have no investment performance. The Board noted that once New Funds commence operations the Board will receive regular reports regarding the Funds’ performance relative to their respective broad Morningstar peer group, as well as a select group of competitors identified by Krane. The Board also considered that at its regular meetings it will receive information regarding each Fund’s tracking error against the performance of an identified underlying index. The Board discussed its experience with respect to Krane’s management and CFP’s non-discretionary sub-advisory services to KRBN.

Compensation

The Board considered that pursuant to the KFA Agreement, Krane will enter into a unitary advisory fee arrangement for the Funds. Under the unitary fee arrangement, Krane will be responsible for paying most of the expenses incurred by the Funds, including those of the Funds’ principal service providers. The Board noted that, under the unitary fee structure, Krane takes the risk that the Funds may not be successful in raising assets. The Board considered that each Fund will have exposure to discreet regional carbon credit markets which may limit the size of the relevant carbon credit market.

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The Board considered that, although it received information at this meeting regarding the proposed fees to be paid to CFP under the Sub-Advisory Agreements, such fees reflected the arm’s-length nature of the relationship between Krane and CFP with respect to the negotiation of sub-advisory fee rates. The Board determined that such sub-advisory fees were supportive of the nature and quality of the non-discretionary services to be provided by CFP to Krane on behalf of the Funds.

Costs and Profitability

The Board considered the estimated cost of Krane’s services with respect to the Funds. The Board noted that, because the Funds have not yet launched, it was difficult to estimate how profitable they would be to Krane, although the Board recognized that the Funds will leverage procedures and systems put in place in connection with management of KRBN. The Independent Trustees received information from Krane regarding its overall profitability and discussed with Krane’s management how launching the Funds 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, including KRBN. The Board noted Krane’s commitment to the Funds, including its proposal to implement a unitary fee structure under which it will bear many of each Fund’s expenses.

Other Benefits

The Board considered the extent to which Krane or CFP could derive ancillary benefits from the Funds’ operations, including benefits to Krane as a result of its ability to use the Funds’ assets to engage in soft dollar transactions. The Board also noted that Krane and certain of its executives hold minority ownership interests in CFP, and that they would therefore benefit from CFP’s success and profitability. The Board did not observe any other potential benefits to be realized by Krane from its relationship with the Funds.

Economies of Scale

The Board considered whether Krane would realize economies of scale with respect to its services as the Funds grow larger, including the extent to which this is reflected in the level of fees to be paid by the Funds. The Board noted that the Funds’ proposed advisory fee does not includes 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 and CFP both continue to reinvest a portion of their profits in their respective business, including through the evolution of each firm’s compliance infrastructure, and that any economies of scale could be shared with the Funds in this manner. Based on these and other considerations, including that the Funds are newly organized, the Board considered economies of scale not to be a material factor in its consideration of the Agreements.

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 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, consistent with its approach to other series of the Trust, 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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As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including brokerage expenses; and (2) ongoing costs. All Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) have operating expenses. As a shareholder of an ETF, your investment is affected by these ongoing costs, which include (among others) costs for ETF management, administrative services, commissions, and shareholder reports like this one. It is important for you to understand the impact of these costs on your investment returns. In addition, a shareholder is responsible for brokerage fees as a result of their investment in the Fund. Operating expenses such as these are deducted from an ETF’s gross income and directly reduce its final investment return. These expenses are expressed as a percentage of the ETF’s average net assets; this percentage is known as the ETF’s expense ratio.

The following examples use the expense ratio and are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with those of other funds. The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022).

The table on the next page illustrates your Fund’s costs in two ways:

Actual Fund Return.    This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that your Fund incurred over the period. The “Expenses Paid During Period” column shows the actual dollar expense cost incurred by a $1,000 investment in the Fund, and the “Ending Account Value” number is derived from deducting that expense cost from the Fund’s gross investment return.

You can use this information, together with the actual amount you invested in the Fund, to estimate the expenses you paid over that period. Simply divide your actual account value by $1,000 to arrive at a ratio (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply that ratio by the number shown for your Fund under “Expenses Paid During Period.”

Hypothetical 5% Return.    This section helps you compare your Fund’s costs with those of other funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual 5% return before expenses during the year, but that the expense ratio (Column 3) for the period is unchanged. This example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission requires all funds to make this 5% calculation. You can assess your Fund’s comparative cost by comparing the hypothetical result for your Fund in the “Expenses Paid During Period” column with those that appear in the same charts in the shareholder reports for other funds.

NOTE: Because the return is set at 5% for comparison purposes — NOT your Fund’s actual return — the account values shown may not apply to your specific investment.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, including brokerage commissions on the purchases and sale of Fund shares. Therefore, the expense examples are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If these transactional costs had been included, your costs would have been higher.

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Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2021

 

Ending
Account Value
3/31/2022

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratios

 

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(1)

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,031.60

 

0.68

%

 

$

3.44

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.54

 

0.68

 

 

 

3.43

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

673.70

 

0.69

%

 

$

2.88

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.49

 

0.69

 

 

 

3.48

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

883.70

 

0.58

%

 

$

2.72

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.04

 

0.58

 

 

 

2.92

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,028.00

 

0.48

%

 

$

2.43

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.54

 

0.48

 

 

 

2.42

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

845.90

 

0.48

%

 

$

2.21

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,022.54

 

0.48

 

 

 

2.42

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

929.10

 

0.78

%

 

$

3.75

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.04

 

0.78

 

 

 

3.93

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

668.60

 

0.59

%

 

$

2.45

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.99

 

0.59

 

 

 

2.97

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

834.10

 

0.78

%

 

$

3.57

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.04

 

0.78

 

 

 

3.93

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

909.60

 

0.70

%

 

$

3.33

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.44

 

0.70

 

 

 

3.53

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

728.30

 

0.65

%

 

$

2.80

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.69

 

0.65

 

 

 

3.28

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

834.30

 

0.68

%

 

$

3.11

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.54

 

0.68

 

 

 

3.43

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

793.90

 

0.79

%

 

$

3.53

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.99

 

0.79

 

 

 

3.98

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

975.20

 

0.23

%

 

$

1.13

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,023.79

 

0.23

 

 

 

1.16

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

797.80

 

0.59

%

 

$

2.64

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.99

 

0.59

 

 

 

2.97

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Beginning
Account Value
10/1/2021

 

Ending
Account Value
3/31/2022

 

Annualized
Expense
Ratios

 

Expenses
Paid During
Period
(1)

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

813.50

 

0.65

%

 

$

2.94

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.69

 

0.65

 

 

 

3.28

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

837.70

 

0.68

%

 

$

3.12

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.54

 

0.68

 

 

 

3.43

KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

799.00

 

0.89

%

 

$

3.99

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.49

 

0.89

 

 

 

4.48

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

738.60

 

0.68

%

 

$

2.95

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,021.54

 

0.68

 

 

 

3.43

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

Actual Fund Return(2)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,000.00

 

0.25

%

 

$

1.25

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,023.69

 

0.25

 

 

 

1.26

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

Actual Fund Return(3)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,078.40

 

0.89

%

 

$

0.38

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.49

 

0.89

 

 

 

4.48

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

Actual Fund Return

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,143.80

 

0.87

%

 

$

4.65

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.59

 

0.87

 

 

 

4.38

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

Actual Fund Return(4)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,152.40

 

0.87

%

 

$

4.57

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.59

 

0.87

 

 

 

4.38

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

Actual Fund Return(4)

 

$

1,000.00

 

$

1,030.80

 

0.91

%

 

$

4.51

Hypothetical 5% Return

 

 

1,000.00

 

 

1,020.39

 

0.91

 

 

 

4.58

(1)    Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the one-half year period) unless otherwise indicated.

(2)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 177/365 (to reflect the period from 10/5/21- 3/31/22).

(3)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 15/365 (to reflect the period from 3/15/22 - 3/31/22).

(4)    Expenses are equal to Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 178/365 (to reflect the period from 10/4/21- 3/31/22).

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For shareholders that do not have a March 31, 2022 tax year end, this notice is for informational purposes only. For shareholders with a March 31, 2022 tax year end, please consult your tax advisor as to the pertinence of this notice. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Funds are designating the following items with regard to distributions paid during the year.

Return of Capital(1)

 

Long-Term
Capital
Gain
Distributions

 

Ordinary
Income
Distributions

 

Total
Distributions

 

Qualifying
for
Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction
(2)

 

Qualifying
Dividend
Income
(3)

 

U.S.
Government
Interest
(4)

 

Interest
Related
Dividends
(5)

 

Short Term
Capital Gain
Dividends
(6)

 

Foreign Tax
Credit

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

52.04

%

 

47.96

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

78.21

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.01

%

 

100.00

%

 

2.89

%

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

88.40

%

 

11.60

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

1.65

%

KraneShares Bloomberg China Bond Inclusion Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

68.20

%

 

31.80

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.31

%

 

90.39

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

3.17

%

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

87.80

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

13.53

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

13.80

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.87

%

 

99.13

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

50.39

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

5.05

%

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

24.86

%

 

75.14

%

 

100.00

%

 

1.84

%

 

4.23

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.01

%

 

100.00

%

 

1.10

%

KraneShares MSCI All China Health Care Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF

 

15.82

%

 

0.00

%

 

84.18

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.06

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Emerging Markets Healthcare Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.01

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

45.62

%

 

54.38

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.62

%

 

45.69

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

10.28

%

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.56

%

 

38.33

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

4.62

%

KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF(7)

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

4.38

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.01

%

 

0.00

%

 

19.70

%

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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (continued)

Return of Capital(1)

 

Long-Term
Capital
Gain
Distributions

 

Ordinary
Income
Distributions

 

Total
Distributions

 

Qualifying
for
Corporate
Dividends
Received
Deduction
(2)

 

Qualifying
Dividend
Income
(3)

 

U.S.
Government
Interest
(4)

 

Interest
Related
Dividends
(5)

 

Short Term
Capital Gain
Dividends
(6)

 

Foreign Tax
Credit

KraneShares SSE Star Market 50 Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares China Innovation ETF

 

0.00

%

 

24.69

%

 

75.31

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Global Carbon Transformation ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares Global Carbon Strategy ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

100.00

%

 

0.05

%

 

0.05

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

 

0.00

%

(1)    Return of capital is a payment received from the fund that is not considered to be taxable income. The return of capital distribution is considered to be a return of the investor’s original investment and reduces the investor’s cost basis in the fund.

(2)     Qualifying dividends represent dividends which qualify for the corporate dividends received deduction and are reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions).

(3)    The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Qualifying Dividend Income” as created by the Jobs and Growth Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions (the total of short term capital gain and net investment income distributions). It is the intention of each of the aforementioned funds to designate the maximum amount permitted by law.

(4)    “U.S. Government Interest” represents the amount of interest that was derived from U.S. Government obligations and distributed during the fiscal year. Generally, interest from direct U.S. Government obligations is exempt from state income tax. However, for shareholders who are residents of California, Connecticut and New York, the statutory threshold requirements were not satisfied to permit exemption of these amounts from state income.

(5)     The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Interest Related Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of ordinary income distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

(6)    The percentage in this column represents the amount of “Short Term Capital Gain Dividends” and is reflected as a percentage of short term capital gain distributions that is exempt from U.S. withholding tax when paid for foreign investors.

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Notice To Shareholders (Unaudited) (concluded)

(7)    The following Funds intend to pass through a foreign tax credit to their shareholders. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the total amount of foreign source income and amount of foreign tax to be paid is as follows:

KraneShares Funds

 

Foreign
Source
Income

 

Foreign Tax
Credit Pass
Through

KraneShares CICC China Leaders 100 Index ETF

 

$

280,321

 

$

36,967

KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A 50 Connect Index ETF

 

 

8,923,290

 

 

1,327,300

KraneShares MSCI All China Index ETF

 

 

349,487

 

 

31,000

KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF

 

 

360,958

 

 

46,586

KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF

 

 

40,314

 

 

820,582

KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF

 

 

244,154

 

 

3,815,428

KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF

 

 

153,723

 

 

878,915

KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF

 

 

151,707

 

 

10,647

KraneShares CICC China Consumer Leaders Index ETF

 

 

65,568

 

 

363,130

The allocable share of foreign tax credit will be reported on Form 1099-DIV.

259

 

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 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.

260

 

KraneShares Trust:

 

Sub-Adviser:

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

 

Climate Finance Partners LLC

New York, NY 10017

 

251 Little Falls Drive

1-855-857-2638

 

Wilmington, DE 19808

http://kraneshares.com/

   
     

Investment Adviser:

 

Distributor:

Krane Funds Advisors, LLC

 

SEI Investments Distribution Co.

280 Park Avenue 32nd Floor

 

One Freedom Valley Drive

New York, NY 10017

 

Oaks, PA 19456

     

Sub-Adviser:

 

Administrator:

Bosera Asset Management (International) Co., Ltd.

 

SEI Investments Global Funds Services

Suite 4109

 

One Freedom Valley Drive

Jardine House

 

Oaks, PA 19456

One Connaught Place

   

Central, Hong Kong

   
     

Sub-Adviser:

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:

Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc.

 

KPMG LLP

605 Third Avenue 38th Floor

 

1601 Market Street

New York, NY 10158

 

Philadelphia, PA 19103

This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds described.

 

KraneShares Trust:

280 Park Avenue, 32nd Floor

New York, NY 10017

KRS-AR-001-0900