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KNCTvsXPNDETF Comparison

ETF 1
KNCT

Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF

VS
ETF 2
XPND

First Trust Expanded Technology ETF

This fund is part of
Disruptive Technology
+1.26%

Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF (KNCT) belongs to the Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity segment. First Trust Expanded Technology ETF (XPND) is part of the Disruptive Technology segment. KNCT's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services and Real Estate. In contrast, XPND's top sector exposures are Information Technology, Communication Services  KNCT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.65% for XPND. KNCT is up 24.49% year-to-date (YTD) with +$10M in YTD flows. XPND performs worse with 4.08% YTD performance, and -$18M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of KNCT and XPND below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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KNCT vs XPND performance and flow charts

Performance

-5051015%Mar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

Cumulative Flows

-15 M-10 M-5 M0 MMar 24Mar 31Apr 8Apr 15Apr 22

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
KNCT
XPND
+16.99%+11.78%
+19.21%+4.78%
+24.49%+4.08%
+67.46%+33.34%
+135.12%+110.65%
+97.22%n/a
Flows
KNCT
XPND
+$3M-$18M
-$3M-$18M
+$10M-$18M
+$66M+$8M
+$45M+$20M
+$49M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
KNCT
XPND
+24.81%+22.95%
+18.03%+17.79%
+18.66%+21.14%
+22.29%n/a
Max drawdown
KNCT
XPND
-9.82%-12.42%
-9.82%-17.36%
-21.00%-23.44%
-34.41%n/a
Max drawdown duration
KNCT
XPND
41d77d
41d177d
111d126d
969dn/a
Trading data

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KNCT
XPND
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$167.01
$37.21
Previous close
04/24/2026
$167.24
$37.53
Consolidated volume
04/24/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
KNCT
XPND
Last price
$167.01
$37.21
1D performance
-0.14%
-0.86%
AuM$131.66 M$37.54 M
E/R0.4%0.65%
Characteristics
KNCT
XPND
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderInvescoFirst Trust
BenchmarkSTOXX World AC NexGen Connectivity Index-
N° of holdings8947
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 23, 2005June 15, 2021
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

KNCT
USA
67.17%
Republic of Korea
9.66%
Taiwan
9.16%
Other
14.01%
XPND
USA
99.69%
Other
0.31%

Sectors

KNCT
Information Techn.
72.59%
Communication Ser.
17.27%
Other
10.14%
XPND
Information Techn.
74.76%
Communication Ser.
17.58%
Other
7.66%
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Diversification

KNCT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

63.45%
XPND

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

65.79%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
KNCT
APPLE
8.20%
TWN SEMICONT MAN
7.95%
BROADCOM LIMITED
7.54%
SAMSUNG ELECTR
6.44%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
5.19%
CISCO-T
4.61%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
3.35%
INTEL-T
3.22%
SK HYNIX
3.21%
AT&T
3.18%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
2.55%
US0404132054
2.16%
QUALCOMM
2.14%
PALO ALTO NETWORKS
1.89%
T-MOBILE US INC
1.83%
XPND
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES
4.99%
NETFLIX
4.64%
NVIDIA
4.63%
CISCO-T
4.58%
BROADCOM LIMITED
4.58%
APPLE
4.52%
ALPHABET INC-CL
4.46%
APPLIED MATERIAL
4.44%
MASTERCARD
4.44%
US5128073062
4.40%
MICROSOFT-T
4.39%
VISA INCORPORATION
4.36%
META PLATFORMS
4.17%
INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP
3.62%
T-MOBILE US INC
3.57%
Frequently asked questions about KNCT and XPND

How have the KNCT and XPND ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, KNCT is up 24.49% year-to-date (YTD), while XPND has returned 4.08%. That puts KNCT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: KNCT or XPND?

Year-to-date, the KNCT ETF saw +$10M in flows, compared to -$18M for XPND.

Which ETF is more volatile: KNCT or XPND?

Over the past year, KNCT had a volatility of 18.03%, while XPND experienced 17.79%.

Which ETF is bigger: KNCT or XPND?

As of April 24, 2026, KNCT holds $131.66 M in assets under management (AUM), while XPND manages $37.54 M.

What sectors do the KNCT and XPND ETFs invest in?

KNCT leans toward sectors like Information Technology and Communication Services. Meanwhile, XPND focuses on Information Technology and Communication Services.

What are the top holdings of the KNCT ETF and XPND ETF?

KNCT top holdings include APPLE, TWN SEMICONT MAN and BROADCOM LIMITED. XPND holds in its top three: PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES, NETFLIX and NVIDIA.

Which ETF is more diversified: KNCT or XPND?

KNCT holds 95 securities with 63.45% of its assets in the top 15. XPND has 50 securities and a top 15 weight of 65.79%.

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