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Data updated October 2026
KWEB · US exchange · USDCategory: Emerging markets and Asia ETFsData from August 2013
From August 2013 to October 2026 KWEB returned 1.3% a year on average with dividends reinvested, in US dollars: $10,000 invested at the start grew to $11,932.
Its deepest fall was 80.9%, from February 2021 to October 2022, and it has not yet returned to the previous high. Annual volatility was 37.7%; at the last close it was 71.8% below its high.
Against SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust), over the 158 months both have data, the correlation of monthly returns was 0.29: they moved largely independently. Beta was 0.68. In months when SPY rose, KWEB moved 72% as much on average; in months when SPY fell, 101% as much.
Key figures
- Annual return (CAGR)
- +1.3%
- 1-year return
- −36.0%
- 5 years, a year
- −11.4%
- 10 years, a year
- −2.8%
- Annual volatility
- 37.7%
- Maximum drawdown
- −80.9%
- Sharpe ratio
- 0.17
- Worst year
- 2021: −49.0%
Trailing returns
| Period | KWEB | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | −36.0% | +16.6% |
| 3 years, a year | +2.0% | +23.1% |
| 5 years, a year | −11.4% | +12.7% |
| 10 years, a year | −2.8% | +15.4% |
To the last close of October 2026. Periods longer than a year are annualised.
Growth of $10,000: KWEB vs SPY
Month-end values from September 2013, the first month both funds have data.
KWEB drawdowns
Percentage below the previous high, weekly.
Returns by calendar year
| Year | KWEB | SPY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026(partial) | −28.5% | +13.3% |
| 2025 | +23.5% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +12.0% | +24.9% |
| 2023 | −9.1% | +26.2% |
| 2022 | −17.2% | −18.2% |
| 2021 | −49.0% | +28.7% |
| 2020 | +58.2% | +18.3% |
| 2019 | +29.9% | +31.2% |
| 2018 | −33.8% | −4.6% |
| 2017 | +69.7% | +21.7% |
| 2016 | −8.5% | +12.0% |
| 2015 | +18.4% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | −1.5% | +13.5% |
| 2013(partial) | +27.5% | — |
How the figures are calculated
Total return in the fund’s trading currency, from end-of-day prices with dividends reinvested on the ex-date. The fund’s own ongoing charges are already reflected in its price; trading costs, taxes and currency conversion are not included. Past returns do not predict future returns.
Sharpe ratio uses the return of short-term government bills in the same currency as the risk-free rate. The growth chart uses month-end values; drawdowns and volatility use daily closes.
Questions
What is the average annual return of KWEB?
From August 2013 to October 2026 KWEB returned 1.3% a year on average (CAGR) with dividends reinvested, in USD. Over the last 5 years: −11.4% a year. Over the last 12 months: −36.0%.
What was the worst drawdown of KWEB?
80.9%, from February 2021 to October 2022; it has not yet returned to the previous high.
How volatile is KWEB?
Annual volatility was 37.7% over the period. Its worst month was −27.7% and 54% of months were positive. Worst calendar year: 2021 (−49.0%).
How closely does KWEB follow SPY?
Over 158 months the correlation of monthly returns was 0.29, so they moved largely independently, with a beta of 0.68.
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Other Emerging markets and Asia ETFs
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- EEM — iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETFCAGR +5.2%
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- XMME — Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CCAGR +6.2%
- INDA — iShares MSCI India ETFCAGR +5.0%
- MCHI — iShares MSCI China ETFCAGR +2.6%
- FXI — iShares China Large-Cap ETFCAGR +3.0%
- EWT — iShares MSCI Taiwan ETFCAGR +13.4%
- EWY — iShares MSCI South Korea ETFCAGR +7.8%
Source: MarketStack end-of-day prices, total return with dividends reinvested. Figures are historical and descriptive; they are not forecasts and not investment advice. MEDGE Capital does not recommend buying or selling any instrument. Risk disclaimer.