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KNGvsVSDAETF Comparison

ETF 1
KNG

FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.04%
VS
ETF 2
VSDA

VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF

This fund is part of
US High Dividend
-0.32%

FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. VictoryShares Dividend Accelerator ETF (VSDA) is part of the US High Dividend segment. KNG's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Consumer Staples and Financials. In contrast, VSDA's top sector exposures are Consumer Staples, Financials and Industrials. KNG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.4% for VSDA. KNG is up 2.99% year-to-date (YTD) with -$26M in YTD flows. VSDA performs better with 6.31% YTD performance, and +$3M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of KNG and VSDA 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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KNG vs VSDA performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/24/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
KNG
VSDA
+2.75%+3.34%
-1.29%+0.80%
+2.99%+6.31%
+11.27%+16.15%
+21.52%+32.72%
+33.15%+43.84%
Flows
KNG
VSDA
-$37M+$8M
+$29M+$3M
-$26M+$3M
-$306M-$24M
+$2.95B-$56M
+$3.45B-$181M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
KNG
VSDA
+11.38%+12.29%
+10.70%+11.67%
+11.57%+12.48%
+13.70%+14.15%
Max drawdown
KNG
VSDA
-8.64%-9.49%
-8.64%-9.49%
-14.26%-15.62%
-16.57%-16.06%
Max drawdown duration
KNG
VSDA
54d75d
54d75d
376d254d
435d287d
Trading data

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KNG
VSDA
Last sale
4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$49.24
$55.73
Previous close
04/27/2026
$49.22
$55.81
Consolidated volume
04/27/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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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
KNG
VSDA
Last price
$49.24
$55.73
1D performance
+0.04%
-0.15%
AuM$3.37 B$233.93 M
E/R0.75%0.4%
Characteristics
KNG
VSDA
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderVestVictoryShares
BenchmarkCboe S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats IndexNASDAQ Victory Dividend Accelerator Index
N° of holdings6572
Asset classAlternativeEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 26, 2018April 18, 2017
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

KNG
USA
88.17%
Other
11.83%
VSDA
USA
91.85%
Other
8.15%

Sectors

KNG
Industrials
19.75%
Consumer Staples
17.4%
Financials
12.17%
Health Care
10.15%
Materials
10.13%
Other
30.41%
VSDA
Consumer Staples
28.28%
Financials
17.02%
Industrials
13.14%
Consumer Discreti.
8.34%
Materials
7.27%
Other
25.95%
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Diversification

KNG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

24.99%
VSDA

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

39.55%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
KNG
EXXON
1.90%
CHEVRON TEXACO
1.86%
TARGET
1.71%
IE000S9YS762
1.69%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.68%
NEXTERA ENERGY
1.66%
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS
1.65%
CATERPILLAR
1.64%
ATMOS ENERGY
1.64%
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
1.63%
CHUBB LTD
1.62%
ARCHER DANIELS
1.61%
PEPSICO U
1.58%
COCA-COLA
1.58%
FASTENAL
1.55%
VSDA
ALTRIA GROUP
4.06%
HORMEL FOODS
3.40%
CHEVRON TEXACO
3.15%
TARGET
3.08%
FRANKLIN RSC
2.76%
BROWN FORMAN
2.66%
CLOROX
2.65%
PEPSICO U
2.44%
T ROWE PRICE
2.44%
EXXON
2.29%
ARCHER DANIELS
2.26%
CONSOLIDATED EDISON
2.25%
KROGER
2.12%
STANLEY BLACK AND DECKER
2.06%
MEDTRONIC PLC
1.93%
Frequently asked questions about KNG and VSDA

How have the KNG and VSDA ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 24, 2026, KNG is up 2.99% year-to-date (YTD), while VSDA has returned 6.31%. That puts VSDA better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: KNG or VSDA?

Year-to-date, the KNG ETF saw -$26M in flows, compared to +$3M for VSDA.

Which ETF is more volatile: KNG or VSDA?

Over the past year, KNG had a volatility of 10.7%, while VSDA experienced 11.67%.

Which ETF is bigger: KNG or VSDA?

As of April 24, 2026, KNG holds $3.37 B in assets under management (AUM), while VSDA manages $233.93 M.

What sectors do the KNG and VSDA ETFs invest in?

KNG leans toward sectors like Industrials, Consumer Staples and Financials. Meanwhile, VSDA focuses on Consumer Staples, Financials and Industrials.

What are the top holdings of the KNG ETF and VSDA ETF?

KNG top holdings include EXXON, CHEVRON TEXACO and TARGET. VSDA holds in its top three: ALTRIA GROUP, HORMEL FOODS and CHEVRON TEXACO.

Which ETF is more diversified: KNG or VSDA?

KNG holds 66 securities with 24.99% of its assets in the top 15. VSDA has 73 securities and a top 15 weight of 39.55%.

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