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KraneShares Man Buyout Beta Index ETF(BUYO)
Advisory History & Simulated Performance *
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- Profit
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Stock price based on last close Advisory Performance History (Simulated)
Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BUYO
10/13/2026: BUYO (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
BUYO provides exposure to public equities that exhibit the fundamental characteristics of private equity buyout targets, such as strong free cash flow and margin potential. Its primary strength lies in its systematic, quantitative approach to factor investing, offering retail access to strategies typically reserved for institutional private equity. It is best used as a strategic 'tilt' in a broader, diversified portfolio to capture alternative risk premia. Investors should be aware of risks including higher-than-average bid-ask spreads, factor-specific performance volatility, and potential underperformance relative to broad indices during growth-focused rallies. It is most suitable for patient investors who align with the fund's factor-based philosophy.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The fund's focus on operational improvement and cash flow quality may appeal to growth investors looking for specific fundamental drivers. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may find the quantitative, factor-based rebalancing approach beneficial during market upswings. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The methodology’s focus on buyout-like fundamentals often identifies companies with value-oriented traits. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | This fund is primarily focused on capital appreciation through operational factors rather than dividend yield. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The thematic and factor-based nature of the fund introduces volatility that may not suit conservative portfolios. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an intermediate to advanced market participant who understands factor-based investing and seeks to tilt their portfolio toward private-equity-like fundamental characteristics.
Suitability
The fund is best suited for long-term investors looking to add a thematic layer to their portfolio, rather than active day-traders due to lower liquidity.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | The concentrated factor exposure can lead to price fluctuations that exceed the broader market. |
| Market risk | High | As an equity fund, it is fully exposed to general market downturns and systemic financial risks. |
| Concentration | Medium / high | The specific factor screen may lead to overweighting certain sectors or industries. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Costs associated with maintaining a quantitative index can impact long-term net returns. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Low trading volumes may make it difficult to enter or exit large positions without affecting price. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund's performance depends on the efficacy of its proprietary buyout-beta factor screen. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
BUYO exhibits volatility consistent with mid-to-large cap equity factors, occasionally heightened by its focused strategy.
Market Risk
The fund carries standard equity market risk, further intensified by its reliance on specific financial factors which may underperform in certain market regimes.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | US-listed Equity Securities | 98.5 | The fund holds a basket of public companies selected for their private-equity-like financial characteristics. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1.5 | A small portion of the portfolio is held in cash to manage liquidity and daily rebalancing needs. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 13.66% | Avg. Invested days 73 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/13/2026 |
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