KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index

ETF description

This ETF focuses on companies that are involved in China’s clean energy and environmental sectors. The fund aims to track firms that contribute to renewable energy development, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. These companies may operate in areas like solar, wind, electric vehicles, and other technologies that support a greener economy. China has been investing heavily in these industries as part of its efforts to reduce pollution and meet its climate goals.

This ETF might appeal to investors who are interested in supporting or gaining exposure to the transition toward clean energy, particularly within one of the world’s largest and fastest‑growing economies. It may also attract those who believe in the long‑term potential of sustainable and environmentally‑friendly technologies.

Issuer details

Krane Funds Advisors, LLC is the investment manager for KraneShares ETFs. The firm is focused on providing investors with strategies to capture China’s importance as an essential element of a well‑designed investment portfolio. KraneShares ETFs represent innovative, first to market strategies that have been developed based on the firm and its partners’ deep knowledge of investing. These strategies allow investors to stay current on global market trends and provide meaningful diversification. Krane Funds Advisors, LLC, is a signatory of the United Nations‑ supported Principles for Responsible Investing (UN PRI). In 2018, KraneShares established operations in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe to better deliver its renowned China‑focused ETFs to investors in the region. In addition to launching UK/Europe‑specific versions of its most popular US‑listed funds, KraneShares also develops strategies tailored to meet the specific needs of its UK/European clients.

Index details

The Index is comprised of securities that derive at least 50% of their revenues from environmentally beneficial products and services. The Index is based on five key Clean Technology environmental themes: Alternative Energy, Sustainable Water, Green Building, Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency. The Index aims to serve as a benchmark for investors seeking exposure to Chinese companies that focus on contributing to a more environmentally sustainable economy by making efficient use of scarce natural resources or by mitigating the impact of environmental degradation. Constituent selection is based on data from MSCI Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).