Kraneshares California Carbon Allowance ETF

KCCA tracks a liquidity-weighted CCA carbon credit futures index.

KCCA tracks an index of CCA carbon credit futures. The index holds futures that mature in December of the next one or two years.

California's Carbon Allowances (CCA) market is now extending its reach. Last Friday, the state of Washington passed legislation to link the Washington state cap-and-invest program to the CCA market.

Washington Links Up With CCA Program

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The three primary heat-trapping greenhouse gases increased last year, underscoring the urgent work ahead to curtail emissions. Regulated carbon allowance markets play a critical role in the journey to net zero, providing investors with opportunity.

Greenhouse Gases Show No Sign of Abatement

California carbon allowance prices dropped rapidly last week on a technical sell-off. While prices recover, investors find themselves with a prime opportunity to gain entry at reduced prices.

Buy the Dip in California Carbon

The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a “red alert” warning for the climate crisis after 2023's record-breaking year. This year looks to smash even more climate records and underscores the need for aggressive response, investment, and action.

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The California Carbon Allowances (CCA) cap-and-trade program may be expanding its market coverage. On Wednesday, the state of Washington's Department of Ecology announced intent to discuss linking the CCA program with Washington's carbon allowance initiatives.

CCA Program May See Expansion

California remains a leader in emissions reductions in the U.S., but its current aggressive trajectories aren't enough. The state must triple its emissions reduction rate to meet 2030 goals.

California Emissions Reductions Must Triple

Despite a rocky first quarter for the world's two largest regulated carbon markets, the outlook for the year remains positive. Investors currently have a rare opportunity to gain exposure to carbon markets at reduced prices.

A Constructive Year for 2 Largest Carbon Markets

New emerging global indicators are giving analysts hope that the carbon market will see a comeback this year. The European Union Allowances (EUA) carbon allowance program has encountered early headwinds in 2024.

Global Indicators Point to Carbon Upswing

The 2024 macro outlook in the U.S. remains muddled, with persistent inflation seemingly at odds with strong economic data. AI hype and Fed interest rates dominate headlines as well as markets this year.

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It's no secret that the California Carbon Allowance (CCA) cap-and-trade program remains in extremely high demand. Just last week, California's carbon allowance auctions sold out for the fourteenth time in a row.

KCCA Capitalizes on Robust CCA Interest

Due to weakness in the EU allowance (EUA) market, carbon allowance investing has scuffled in early 2024. However, some market observers believe that lethargy will abate.

Carbon Credit Investing Ready for Its Close-Up

Consistent, growing demand for California carbon allowances (CCAs) creates strong opportunity for investors looking to tap into a diversified asset class. Results of the most recent CCA auction underscore robust demand within a market offering strong fundamentals.

Tap Into Growing Demand for California Carbon Allowances

The latest economic data shows inflation remains stubborn, suggesting investors may want to maintain exposure to an inflation hedge. Consumer prices increased 3.1% in the year through January.

Inflation Hedge Remains Critical Component in Portfolios

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The KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) may be a compelling offering as demand for EUAs is supposed to pick up later in the year. Demand for EUAs is expected to increase during the second half of the year as macroeconomic conditions improve, according to KraneShares.

KraneShares Expects Demand for EUAs to Increase in Second Half

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Climate-related investing has garnered more attention in recent years. So a growing number of advisors and investors have gained familiarity with the carbon credits market.

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KraneShares' California carbon ETF has the potential to offer diversified returns. The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF (KCCA) provides targeted exposure to the California Carbon Allowances (CCA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program.

Use KraneShares California Carbon ETF for Diversified Returns

As advisors look for ways to diversify client portfolios, carbon ETFs may be a solution. Carbon ETFs provide potential portfolio diversification due to the global carbon futures markets' historically low correlation to other asset classes.

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KraneShares' California carbon ETF provided compelling returns for investors in 2023. The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF (KCCA) is up 33.0% over a one-year period, making it KraneShares' top-performing ETF in 2023.

KraneShares' Top-Performing ETF in 2023: KCCA

Myriad topics in the sustainable investing realm garnered attention this year. It's fair to say the carbon credits market was part of that group.

Carbon Credits Market Has Strong Long-Term Outlook

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As investments in carbon markets become increasingly popular, investors must understand the difference between carbon offsets and carbon credits. Understanding Carbon Credits   A carbon credit is also known as a carbon allowance.

The Difference Between Carbon Offsets and Credits

While exposure to carbon as an asset class has gained in popularity in recent years, many investors are still unaware of the compelling track record of KraneShares' California carbon ETF. The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF (KCCA) is up 30% year to date through December 18, strengthened by new policy tightening measures.

This California Carbon ETF Is Up 30% in 2023

Many investors may unintentionally be shorting carbon. Investors likely own many companies that are required to buy carbon credits or choose to make commitments to buy carbon offsets.

Investors May Be Unintentionally Shorting Carbon

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