KWINKraneShares Wahed Alternative Income Index ETF
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in instruments in its index or in instruments that have economic characteristics similar to those in the index. The index is designed to produce income which meet the requirements of Shariah and are consistent with Islamic principles as interpreted by Wahed Invest LLC. The fund is non-diversified.
KraneShares · Since 2025 (7 months)
0.51%
#2507 out of 5,332 ETFs
$46M
#3424 out of 5,332 ETFs
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7 months
#4847 out of 5,332 ETFs
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Our take
Structural notes on how this fund behaves. Read our guide on the 6 warning signs.
Covered call ETF — yield ≠ total return
The high distribution yield is not free income — it comes from selling upside via call options. Research finds these strategies systematically underperform their underlying index over full cycles, typically by 100–300 basis points per year depending on the option-overlay design. The monthly distributions make the shortfall hard to see in return summaries.
Source: Israelov & Ndong, 'A Devil's Bargain: When Generating Income Undermines Investment Returns' (NDVR, 2023)
Why we flagged this: strategy=option_income + option_income_strategy
Educational analysis of structural product characteristics. Not investment advice. Always read the fund prospectus and consult a qualified advisor before investing. More
Data updated on 2026-05-05