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KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF

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KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF (AMEX: KCAI) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $32.45 (about ₹3,117 a unit) as of 28 Sep 2026, 2:55 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.79% and holds 37 securities. Indian residents can buy KCAI through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Quote

Open:$32.45
Previous close:$33.11
Volume:226.00

Today's low

$32.45

Today's high

$32.45

52 week low

$30.00

52 week high

$40.84

KCAI opened at $32.45, closed previously at $33.11, and has traded between $30.00 and $40.84 over the past 52 weeks.

About

The KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF (KCAI) is designed to generate returns that surpass the CSI 300 Index. It achieves this by employing an advanced quantitative methodology, augmented by artificial intelligence, for its rigorous security selection and portfolio weighting process. The fund's investment universe originates from the CSI 300 China A-Shares, specifically excluding any companies currently under U.S. sanctions. Potential holdings are meticulously screened using a diverse set of criteria, including historical pricing data, fundamental financial indicators, prevailing market trends, complex mathematical parameters, market capitalization, and sector classification, among other relevant data points. A sophisticated algorithm then optimizes the portfolio's constituents and their respective weightings to enhance the probability of achieving total returns superior to the benchmark. KCAI primarily invests in a maximum of 50 China A-Shares, with each individual holding capped at 5% of the total assets, facilitated through the Stock Connect Programs. To further diversify or manage risk, up to 20% of the fund's assets may be allocated to other equity investments not present in the underlying index, various derivatives, shares of other investment companies or ETFs, or cash and cash equivalents. The ETF also retains the flexibility to engage in securities lending. Its underlying index is subject to monthly reconstitution and rebalancing, ensuring regular adjustments to the portfolio.

Issuer
KraneShares
Exchange listed on
AMEX
Asset class
Equity
Base currency
USD
Domicile
United States
Dividends
Distributing
Launched
2024
ISIN
US5007673974

Key statistics

Expense ratio

0.79%

Assets (AUM)

$3.3M

Holdings

37

NAV

$32.94

Avg. volume

—

1-year price change

-12.25%

5-year price change

—

Price change excludes dividends.

Top 10 holdings

1. CHINA CSSC HOLDINGS LTD-A
3.4%
2. EOPTOLINK TECHNOLOGY INC L-A
3.3%
3. SUZHOU TFC OPTICAL COMMUNI-A
3.3%
4. ZHONGJI INNOLIGHT CO LTD-A
3.2%
5. WUS PRINTED CIRCUIT KUNSHA-A
3.2%
6. BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS CO-A
3.1%
7. BANK OF NANJING CO LTD -A
3.1%
8. BANK OF BEIJING CO LTD -A
3.1%
9. IND & COMM BK OF CHINA-A
3.1%
10. BANK OF JIANGSU CO LTD-A
3.1%

KCAI holds 37 securities in total. These 10 are 31.8% of the fund.

Where the money is invested

Sectors

Financial Services
42.4%
Industrials
19.8%
Technology
18.5%
Basic Materials
10.0%
Consumer Cyclical
9.3%

Countries

China
100.0%
Other
0.0%

How to buy KCAI from India

Indian residents can buy KCAI units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  1. Open your Paasa account

    KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.

  2. Add funds from your Indian bank account

    Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.

  3. Search KCAI and buy

    Find the fund by its ticker, KCAI, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.

Read the full guide: how to invest in KCAI from India

Trading and taxes when buying KCAI from India

Trading and limits

Trading hours
9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
LRS limit
$250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.

Tax for Indian residents

TCS on remittance
20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
Capital gains in India
12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
Dividends
Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
US estate tax
May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator

Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.

FAQs

What is the KCAI price today?

KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF (KCAI) last traded at $32.45 on NYSE Arca, as of 28 Sep 2026, 2:55 PM ET. That is ₹3,117 a unit at the 28 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.

When does KCAI trade, in Indian time?

NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.

How big is KCAI, and what does it cost to hold?

KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF manages about $3.3M. Its expense ratio is 0.79% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2024.

What are KCAI's largest holdings?

The top three are CHINA CSSC HOLDINGS LTD-A (3.4%), EOPTOLINK TECHNOLOGY INC L-A (3.3%) and SUZHOU TFC OPTICAL COMMUNI-A (3.3%). KCAI's 10 largest positions make up 31.8% of the fund.

Does KCAI pay dividends?

Yes. KCAI is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.

How are gains on KCAI taxed in India?

Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.

Can I buy fractional units of KCAI?

Yes. You can buy KCAI by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.

How has KCAI performed?

KCAI's price is down 12.3% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.