KraneShares AGIX ETF marks 1-year anniversary with strong 29.55% total return.

KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX) celebrates its 1-year anniversary with a 29.55% total return, surpassing the Nasdaq 100's 18.63%. AGIX provides investors with exposure to both public and private companies at the forefront of AI, breaking new ground in the ETF market. The ETF has delivered strong performance and private market access since its inception on July 18, 2024.

KraneShares Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF (AGIX) celebrated its first anniversary on July 18, 2025, with a notable 29.55% total return, significantly outperforming the Nasdaq 100, which returned 18.63% over the same period [1]. This performance highlights AGIX's successful strategy of providing investors with exposure to both public and private companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Since its inception, AGIX has differentiated itself by becoming one of the first US-listed ETFs to make direct investments in private AI companies. Notable additions include Anthropic and xAI, which now represent 3.72% and 2.96% of AGIX’s net assets, respectively [1]. These investments underscore AGIX's innovative approach to accessing the private AI market, offering investors unique opportunities in a rapidly evolving sector.

The ETF was launched in collaboration with Etna Capital Management, an established pioneer in AI venture investing. Etna’s expertise and early-stage investments in groundbreaking AI innovators, including Anthropic and xAI, have been instrumental in AGIX’s success [1]. The partnership has allowed AGIX to capitalize on the rapid pace of innovation in the AI industry, as highlighted by Max Chen, Partner at Etna Capital Management, who noted the transformative potential of companies like xAI and Anthropic.

AGIX's performance reflects the broader growth and potential of the AI sector. The recent market surge in AI stocks, driven by the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in November 2022, has been a significant factor in the sector's performance [3]. Companies like Upstart and Sweetgreen, which employ AI in innovative ways, demonstrate the diverse applications and growth potential of AI technologies.

As AGIX continues to expand its private AI exposure and capitalize on market trends, investors can expect further opportunities for growth and diversification in their portfolios. KraneShares' commitment to providing high-conviction, first-to-market ETFs based on extensive investing knowledge positions AGIX as a leader in the AI ETF space.

References:
[1] https://kraneshares.com/kraneshares-ai-etf-agix-celebrates-a-1-year-track-record/
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4475040/after-market-movers-nasdaq-100-futures-1-as-microsoft-meta-surge-on-earnings
[3] https://www.fool.com/investing/2025/07/31/x-millionaire-maker-artificial-intelligence-ai-sto/