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KNG
Passive ETF

FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF

This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities Read more

Passive ETF
Last update 3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.11%
Last Price
$50.03
% Change
-0.52%
1W flows
+$31M
1m flows
+$23M
AuM
$3.46B
E/R
0.75%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$50.03
Previous close
$50.29
Consolidated volume
03/10/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average discount or premium
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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KNG performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Feb 10Feb 18Feb 25Mar 4

Flows

-20 M-10 M0 M10 M20 M

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 10, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-3.89%+4.20%+3.75%+6.48%+29.04%+41.97%
Flows+$23M-$66M-$6M-$200M+$2.97B+$3.49B
Data as of March 10, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+10.04%+13.93%+11.58%+13.67%
Max drawdown
-4.42%-11.39%-14.26%-16.57%
Max drawdown duration
9d114d376d435d
Time to recover
N/A86d249d273d

Replication quality

Data as of February 27, 2026
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Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
88.22%
Other
11.78%

Sectors

Industrials
20.1%
Consumer Staples
17.73%
Financials
12.86%
Materials
10.17%
Health Care
10%
Other
29.14%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 66

22.79%

Top 15 Holdings

SYSCO
1.57%
CH ROBINSON WW
1.57%
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO
1.54%
CHEVRON TEXACO
1.53%
EXXON
1.53%
CHURCH AND DWIGHT
1.51%
NEXTERA ENERGY
1.51%
PEPSICO U
1.51%
FRANKLIN RSC
1.51%
AMCOR PLC
1.51%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
1.5%
IE000S9YS762
1.5%
PROCTERGAMBLE
1.5%
COCA-COLA
1.5%
AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS
1.49%

Characteristics

The FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF is built to track the Cboe S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats NTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).

This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Management strategyPassive
ProviderVest
N° of holdings66
Replication methodDirect (Physical)
Asset classAlternative
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 26, 2018
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about KNG

What type of ETF is KNG?

KNG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Vest.

What index does KNG track?

KNG tracks the Cboe S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.

What does KNG invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: Options Strategies.

What is the expense ratio of KNG?

The total expense ratio (TER) of KNG is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was KNG launched?

KNG was launched on March 26, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of KNG?

KNG is issued by Vest.

What is the AUM of KNG?

As of March 10, 2026, KNG manages $3.46 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has KNG performed recently?

As of March 10, 2026, KNG delivered a return of -3.89% over the past month (1M performance), 4.2% over the past three months (3M), and 3.75% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for KNG?

As of March 10, 2026, KNG has seen net flows of +$23M in the past month (1M flow) and -$6M year-to-date (YTD).

Does KNG pay dividends?

As of March 10, 2026, KNG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 8.44%.

How many holdings are in KNG

As of January 31, 2026, KNG holds 66 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is KNG?

As of January 31, 2026, KNG holds 66 securities, with 22.79% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of KNG?

As of January 31, 2026, KNG holds a portfolio of 66 underlyings, with its largest positions including SYSCO, CH ROBINSON WW and COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does KNG invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, KNG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.

What sectors or themes does KNG focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, KNG is primarily exposed to Industrials, Consumer Staples and Financials.

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