KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF (KSTR) is a ETF from KraneShares and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year KSTR returned +74.66% while VXUS returned +27.82%. Year to date, KSTR is up 31.34% versus a gain of 14.57% for VXUS.

Over three years, KSTR compounded at +21.96% per year against +19.27% for VXUS; over five years the annualized figures are -1.10% and +9.28% respectively. Across the full 16-year window we track, VXUS has the edge at +4.86% annualized vs -8.42%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

KSTR has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 2736.8% compared with 15.1% for VXUS. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -99.8% for KSTR and -39.9% for VXUS. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.32. They move independently enough that combining them can meaningfully diversify a portfolio.

KSTR charges 0.89% per year while VXUS charges 0.05%. On a $10,000 position that is $89 vs $5 annually, a gap of $84 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, KSTR currently yields 0.00% against 2.60% for VXUS.