KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 ETF (KSTR) Performance
KSTR total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +4.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.1% total return
- 5 years
- −3.9% a year
- Since first price
- −4.3% a year since 2021
KSTR trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KSTR total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −19.4% | −19.4% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −23.8% | −23.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.4% | −6.4% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +4.1% | +4.1% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +3.1% | +3.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +64.3%+18.0%/yr | +64.3% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −18.1%−3.9%/yr | −18.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 22, 2021 | −22.5%−4.3%/yr | −22.5% | — | — | — |
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: KSTR vs SPY
From Jan 22, 2021: KSTR grew to $7,748, SPY to $21,430.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KSTR returns by calendar year
2 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+42.8%), worst 2022 (−38.5%). 2026 is year to date.
KSTR annual returns table
| Year | KSTR | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +4.1% | −41.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +42.8% | −20.8% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +6.1% | −41.6% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −17.9% | −33.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −38.5% | −44.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
KSTR largest drawdowns
Now 40.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | −66.5% | Sep 9, 2024 | Jun 18, 2026 | 3.2 years | 4.9 years |
| Jun 30, 2026 | −41.7% | Oct 22, 2026 | not yet | 4 months | 4 months so far |
| Feb 17, 2021 | −19.5% | Mar 25, 2021 | Jun 18, 2021 | 36 days | 4 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
KSTR risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +20.2% | −0.8% | −1.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 43.5% | 38.4% | 37.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.53 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.96 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| Best month | +30.2% | +30.2% | +30.2% |
| Worst month | −27.2% | −27.2% | −27.2% |
| Best 12 months | +134.1% | +134.1% | +134.1% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.9% | −40.8% | −40.8% |
| Positive months | 53% | 47% | 46% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.96 | 0.78 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.27 | 0.32 | — |
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.
KSTR rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 58 | −40.8% | −8.3% | +134.1% | 45% |
| 3-year (a year) | 34 | −28.5% | −7.3% | +30.3% | 44% |
| 5-year (a year) | 10 | −4.3% | −1.1% | +3.3% | 30% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KSTR performance overview
KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 ETF (KSTR) returned +3.1% over the past year and −3.9% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −4.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $7,748. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −66.5%, from Jul 12, 2021 to Sep 9, 2024, and it took 1.8 years to get back to the old high. KSTR finished 2 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+42.8%) and the worst 2022 (−38.5%). Volatility has been 37.2% a year.
Related: KSTR chart, KSTR holdings. See the KSTR overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KSTR performance FAQ
What is the KSTR return over the past year?
KSTR returned +3.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 3.1%.
What is the average annual return of KSTR?
KSTR has returned −3.9% a year over 5 years, −4.3% a year since January 22, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in KSTR be worth?
$10,000 invested in KSTR at its first recorded close on January 22, 2021 would be worth about $7,748 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for KSTR?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −38.5%. The best was 2025 at +42.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of KSTR?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −66.5% between July 12, 2021 and September 9, 2024. It recovered to the old high on June 18, 2026, 1.8 years after the bottom.
How volatile is KSTR?
Over the past 3 years KSTR had an annualized volatility of 43.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.53 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).