The AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF (KNO) is an actively managed fund designed to invest in large and mid-capitalization companies deemed innovative, with the goal of generating superior returns through a "knowledge effect." The fund focuses its investments on developed market countries, with the exception of Hong Kong, ensuring at least 40% of its equity exposure is to non-U.S. markets within these regions. KNO utilizes a proprietary model that modifies companies' historical financial statements to account for intangible assets, subsequently evaluating their financial robustness, profitability, and dedication to innovation. Following these analytical adjustments, the fund's advisor selects the most liquid companies for its portfolio. Intangible assets considered include expenditures on research and development, advertising, brand enhancement, and employee training. Prior to May 26, 2020, the fund followed the Knowledge Leaders Developed World Index. Around that period, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC also assumed the role of investment advisor from Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC. Additionally, on July 22, 2023, KNO absorbed all assets and liabilities of the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW), which held approximately $130 million in assets.

Micron Technology, Inc.

Garmin Ltd.

Trane Technologies plc

Labcorp Holdings Inc.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

Costco Wholesale Corporation

Microsoft Corporation

Parker-Hannifin Corporation

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Alphabet Inc.

Industrials

Technology

Healthcare

Consumer Cyclical

Consumer Defensive

Basic Materials

Communication Services

Financial Services

Cash & Others

Utilities

AXS Knowledge Leaders ETF

KNO is actively managed to invest in a portfolio of large- and midcap companies perceived to be innovative potentially capturing outperformance through a knowledge effect. The fund will invest in developed market countries excluding Hong Kong, non-US stocks will have at least 40% exposure to these markets. KNOs proprietary model adjusts historical financial statements for intangibles and capitalizes a companys financial strength, profitability, and investment in innovation. After these adjustments, the fund adviser selects the most liquid companies. Intangible assets include R&D, advertising, brand development, and employee training expenses. Prior to May 26, 2020, the fund tracked the Knowledge Leaders Developed World Index. Also, Knowledge Leaders Capital, LLC replaced Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC as its investment adviser. On July 22, 2023, the ETF acquired all assets and liabilities of the Knowledge Leaders Developed World ETF (KLDW), which had about $130 million in assets.

KNO Holdings & Sector Breakdown