KraneShares CSI China Internet UCITS ETF

Issuer: KraneShares

Asset Class: Equity

TER: 75bps

Trading Currency: USD

Pays Income: False

Listing Date: 20 Nov 2018

Ticker: KWEB

ISIN: IE00BFXR7892

This investment vehicle offers targeted exposure to the dynamic and rapidly expanding Chinese internet sector. It is designed to capture the performance of publicly traded, China-based companies whose primary business activities are centered around the internet and related technologies. The portfolio includes firms operating in diverse segments such as e-commerce, mobile applications, social media platforms, online search engines, and digital entertainment. By focusing on these companies, the fund provides a direct way to participate in the structural growth story of China's burgeoning digital economy and its massive domestic consumer market. The constituents are typically listed on major international exchanges, making them accessible to global investors.

The strategic rationale behind this fund is rooted in powerful secular trends shaping the modern Chinese economy. With the world's largest population of internet users and a rapidly growing middle class, the demand for digital services continues to surge. This growth is further propelled by increasing internet penetration rates, widespread smartphone adoption, and a supportive policy environment that encourages technological self-sufficiency and innovation. The fund’s holdings represent the key players at the forefront of this digital transformation, benefiting from the ongoing shift in consumer behavior towards online consumption, entertainment, and communication. It presents an opportunity for investors seeking to capitalize on the long-term potential of China's technology leaders and the continuing integration of the internet into every facet of Chinese life.