KraneShares Hang Seng TECH ETF (KTEC) Performance
KTEC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −30.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −36.9% total return
- 5 years
- −11.2% a year
- Since first price
- −13.6% a year since 2021
KTEC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | KTEC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −10.1% | −10.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −15.2% | −15.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −21.2% | −21.2% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −30.4% | −30.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −36.9% | −38.9% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +1.7%+0.6%/yr | −2.6% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −44.7%−11.2%/yr | −47.1% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionJun 9, 2021 | −54.4%−13.6%/yr | −56.4% | — | — | — |
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: KTEC vs SPY
From Jun 9, 2021: KTEC grew to $4,564, SPY to $19,396.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
KTEC returns by calendar year
2 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+21.0%), worst 2022 (−26.1%). 2026 is year to date.
KTEC annual returns table
| Year | KTEC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −30.4% | −36.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +21.0% | −28.5% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +16.1% | −22.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −10.4% | −26.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −26.1% | −53.3% | −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.
KTEC largest drawdowns
Now 56.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | −66.9% | Oct 24, 2022 | not yet | 1.3 years | 5.3 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.
KTEC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | Since 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +1.0% | −8.3% | −12.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 29.7% | 36.5% | 36.6% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.02 | -0.17 | -0.30 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.04 | -0.26 | -0.45 |
| Best month | +30.6% | +39.7% | +39.7% |
| Worst month | −18.5% | −20.3% | −20.3% |
| Best 12 months | +60.4% | +60.4% | +60.4% |
| Worst 12 months | −35.9% | −54.3% | −54.3% |
| Positive months | 47% | 43% | 41% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.45 | 0.47 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.19 | 0.20 | — |
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.
KTEC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 53 | −54.3% | −8.0% | +60.4% | 40% |
| 3-year (a year) | 29 | −24.0% | +2.7% | +26.4% | 66% |
| 5-year (a year) | 5 | −12.7% | −8.3% | −7.2% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
KTEC performance overview
KraneShares Hang Seng TECH ETF (KTEC) returned −36.9% over the past year and −11.2% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −13.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $4,564. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −66.9%, from Jun 28, 2021 to Oct 24, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. KTEC finished 2 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+21.0%) and the worst 2022 (−26.1%). Volatility has been 36.6% a year.
Related: KTEC chart, KTEC holdings, KTEC dividends. See the KTEC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
KTEC performance FAQ
What is the KTEC return over the past year?
KTEC returned −36.9% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 38.9%.
What is the average annual return of KTEC?
KTEC has returned −11.2% a year over 5 years, −13.6% a year since June 9, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in KTEC be worth?
$10,000 invested in KTEC at its first recorded close on June 9, 2021 would be worth about $4,564 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for KTEC?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −26.1%. The best was 2025 at +21.0%.
What is the biggest drawdown of KTEC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −66.9% between June 28, 2021 and October 24, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 56.1% below its peak.
How volatile is KTEC?
Over the past 3 years KTEC had an annualized volatility of 29.7% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.02 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).