KraneShares ETF (KBUF) Performance
KBUF total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −17.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −20.6% total return
- Since first price
- +12.9% since 2024
KBUF trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KBUF total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −2.2% | −2.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −5.8% | −5.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −10.5% | −10.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −17.9% | −17.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −20.6% | −26.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionFeb 8, 2024 | +12.9% | +1.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: KBUF vs SPY
From Feb 8, 2024: KBUF grew to $11,293, SPY to $15,750.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KBUF returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+18.0%), worst 2025 (+18.0%). 2026 is year to date.
KBUF annual returns table
| Year | KBUF | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −17.9% | −21.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +18.0% | −8.3% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
KBUF largest drawdowns
Now 22.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | −22.8% | Oct 23, 2026 | not yet | 1.1 years | 1.1 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KBUF risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 13.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.09 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.14 |
| Best month | +11.8% |
| Worst month | −6.0% |
| Best 12 months | +27.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −20.8% |
| Positive months | 48% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
KBUF rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 21 | −20.8% | +16.3% | +27.9% | 71% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KBUF performance overview
KraneShares ETF (KBUF) returned −20.6% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Feb 8, 2024 it has returned +12.9%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −22.8%, from Oct 2, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 13.2% a year.
Related: KBUF chart, KBUF dividends. See the KBUF overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KBUF performance FAQ
What is the KBUF return over the past year?
KBUF returned −20.6% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 26.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KBUF be worth?
$10,000 invested in KBUF at its first recorded close on February 8, 2024 would be worth about $11,293 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of KBUF?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −22.8% between October 2, 2025 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 22.8% below its peak.
How volatile is KBUF?
Over the past history KBUF had an annualized volatility of 13.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.09 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).