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QDIVvsKNGETF Comparison

ETF 1
QDIV

Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.47%
VS
ETF 2
KNG

FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.51%

Global X S&P 500® Quality Dividend ETF (QDIV) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) is part of the Options Strategies segment. In contrast, KNG's top sector exposures are Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Industrials and Finance. QDIV is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.74% for KNG. QDIV is up 16.56% year-to-date (YTD) with -$5M in YTD flows. KNG performs worse with 6.98% YTD performance, and -$132M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of QDIV and KNG 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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QDIV vs KNG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8

Cumulative Flows

-25 M-20 M-15 M-10 M-5 M0 MAug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
QDIV
KNG
-1.90%-3.59%
+6.16%+2.47%
+16.56%+6.98%
+15.42%+9.16%
+38.70%+24.01%
+48.16%+33.27%
Flows
QDIV
KNG
-$410K-$25M
-$4M-$57M
-$5M-$132M
-$6M-$454M
-$25M+$2.26B
+$15M+$3.21B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
QDIV
KNG
+14.17%+12.59%
+12.28%+10.99%
+13.44%+11.74%
+15.37%+13.72%
Max drawdown
QDIV
KNG
-4.46%-4.67%
-8.05%-8.64%
-16.69%-14.26%
-18.40%-16.57%
Max drawdown duration
QDIV
KNG
18d17d
154d122d
408d376d
672d435d
Trading data

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QDIV
KNG
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$39.58
$49.83
Previous close
09/10/2026
$39.38
$49.68
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
QDIV
KNG
Last price
$39.58
$49.83
1D performance
+0.51%
+0.30%
AuM$29.69 M$3.30 B
E/R0.2%0.74%
Characteristics
QDIV
KNG
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVest
BenchmarkS&P 500 Quality High Dividend IndexCboe S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income Index
N° of holdings-69
Asset classEquitiesAlternative
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 13, 2018March 26, 2018
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

QDIV
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KNG
USA
93.4%
Other
6.6%

Sectors

QDIV
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KNG
Consumer Non-Cycl.
21.93%
Industrials
18.55%
Finance
14.8%
Non-Energy Materi.
11.33%
Healthcare
10.69%
Other
22.71%
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Diversification

QDIV
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KNG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

24.06%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
QDIV
Data will be available soon
KNG
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
1.74%
The J. M. Smucker Co.
1.65%
Franklin Resources, Inc.
1.65%
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
1.65%
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
1.64%
Nucor Corp.
1.64%
AbbVie, Inc.
1.62%
Roper Technologies, Inc.
1.60%
Erie Indemnity Co.
1.58%
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
1.56%
General Dynamics Corp.
1.56%
Hormel Foods Corp.
1.56%
The Coca-Cola Co.
1.55%
Cintas Corp.
1.54%
Abbott Laboratories
1.51%
Frequently asked questions about QDIV and KNG

How have the QDIV and KNG ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, QDIV is up 16.56% year-to-date (YTD), while KNG has returned 6.98%. That puts QDIV better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the QDIV ETF saw -$5M in flows, compared to -$132M for KNG.

Which ETF is more volatile: QDIV or KNG?

Over the past year, QDIV had a volatility of 12.28%, while KNG experienced 10.99%.

Which ETF is bigger: QDIV or KNG?

As of September 11, 2026, QDIV holds $29.69 M in assets under management (AUM), while KNG manages $3.30 B.

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