$LUMA KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF
KraneShares · launched July 15, 2026 (3 months ago)
What LUMA is
The KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF targets public and private companies worldwide that build optical interconnects, transceivers, fiber-optic cable and other light-based infrastructure for AI networking.
Worth knowing
LUMA can hold private companies, IPOs and derivatives, and it carries one of the higher expense ratios in the group. That flexibility cuts both ways, so it is worth reading how the fund values and sizes its private positions.
Check the latest holdings and prospectus on the KraneShares website.
LUMA vs. every other photonics ETF
| ETF | Provider | Focus | AUM | Expense | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $LUMA KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF | KraneShares | AI interconnect | $8M | 1.00% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| $LYTE Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF | Roundhill | Fiber & networks | $343M | 0.65% | Aug 6, 2026 |
| $FOTO Tuttle Capital Pure Play Photonics ETF | Tuttle Capital | Fiber & networks | $139M | 0.75% | May 29, 2026 |
| $LAZR Tema Photonics & Optical ETF | Tema | Fiber & networks | $81M | 0.75% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| $EUVX Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics 2x Daily ETF | Corgi Funds | Optical chips | $5M | 0.45% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| $EUV Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics ETF | Corgi Funds | Optical chips | $1M | 0.35% | May 6, 2026 |
| $PHOX Aura AI Photonics ETF | Aura ETFs | AI interconnect | $1M | 0.60% | Aug 10, 2026 |
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LUMA FAQ
What is LUMA?
LUMA is the KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF, a photonics-focused ETF from KraneShares. The KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF targets public and private companies worldwide that build optical interconnects, transceivers, fiber-optic cable and other light-based infrastructure for AI networking.
What is LUMA's expense ratio?
LUMA charges 1.00% a year, about $100 for every $10,000 invested.
How big is LUMA?
LUMA has about $8M in assets under management, #4 of 7 photonics ETFs by size.
When did LUMA launch?
LUMA launched on July 15, 2026.
Is LUMA a good investment?
We do not make buy or sell recommendations. Compare its strategy, fees and size with the other photonics ETFs and read the prospectus before deciding.
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