The KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (NYSE:KARS) has just hit a significant milestone, making a Golden Cross that has investors' attention piqued and driving optimism.
The ETF, which tracks the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and future mobility, is experiencing a surge, with its price moving above its five, 20 and 50-day exponential moving averages, signaling strong bullish momentum.
The ETF is benefitting from its top-tier holdings, which include a mix of the EV sector's biggest names: BYD Co Ltd (OTCPK: BYDDF), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd (OTCPK: GELYF). It includes emerging players as well: Li Auto Inc (NASDAQ:LI), XPeng Inc (NASDAQ:XPEV) and Arcadium Lithium PLC (NYSE:ALTM).
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KARS ETF Drives Up A Golden Cross
With a share price of $23.30, KARS is in the sweet spot for technical analysts. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA) has crossed over the 200-day SMA, triggering the Golden Cross. The ETF's eight-day SMA is at $22.52, the 20-day at $22.17 and the 50-day at $21.35. All these indicators show bullish signals, reinforcing the bullish sentiment surrounding the ETF.
It's currently trading at a price above its 200-day SMA of $21.08, further solidifying the case for upside potential.
The ETF is up 5% over the past five days and its 52-week high of $26.10 is well within reach. Despite a year-to-date decline of 7.32%, the recent uptick signals that KARS may be bouncing back, driven largely by the outperformance of its key holdings.
KARS Top Holdings Driving The Charge
KraneShares' KARS ETF is led by major EV players. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle titan, is its top holding, making up 4.15% of the fund. Tesla (TSLA), a staple in the EV world, follows closely behind at 4.13%, while Geely, Xpeng and Li Auto continue to support the ETF's forward momentum.
Tesla and BYD have been standouts this year, with BYD up 36.61% year-to-date and Tesla climbing 19.52%.
Meanwhile, Li Auto has faced some struggles, down 25.96% this year, but the market is still hungry for electric vehicle exposure.
A Bullish Outlook, But Some Caution
While the Golden Cross signals bullish movement, KARS' Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 58.9, suggesting the ETF is nearing overbought territory. With a MACD indicator of 0.33, there's still potential for more upside, but cautious optimism remains prudent as the market watches for any signs of cooling.
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