KraneShares ETF (KPRO) Performance
KPRO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −13.1% total return
- Since first price
- +12.5% since 2024
KPRO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KPRO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −0.9% | −0.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.3% | −2.3% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −3.9% | −3.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.4% | −7.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −13.1% | −15.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionFeb 8, 2024 | +12.5% | +5.8% | — | — | — |
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: KPRO vs SPY
From Feb 8, 2024: KPRO grew to $11,245, SPY to $15,750.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KPRO returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+7.8%), worst 2025 (+7.8%). 2026 is year to date.
KPRO annual returns table
| Year | KPRO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.4% | −9.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.8% | −7.2% | +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.
KPRO largest drawdowns
Now 14.0% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | −14.0% | 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.
KPRO risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.06 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.09 |
| Best month | +5.5% |
| Worst month | −4.9% |
| Best 12 months | +17.5% |
| Worst 12 months | −13.1% |
| Positive months | 61% |
| 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.
KPRO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 21 | −13.1% | +7.9% | +17.5% | 67% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KPRO performance overview
KraneShares ETF (KPRO) returned −13.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Feb 8, 2024 it has returned +12.5%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −14.0%, from Oct 2, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 7.5% a year.
Related: KPRO chart, KPRO dividends. See the KPRO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KPRO performance FAQ
What is the KPRO return over the past year?
KPRO returned −13.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 15.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in KPRO be worth?
$10,000 invested in KPRO at its first recorded close on February 8, 2024 would be worth about $11,245 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of KPRO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −14.0% between October 2, 2025 and October 23, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 14.0% below its peak.
How volatile is KPRO?
Over the past history KPRO had an annualized volatility of 7.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.06 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).