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FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
KNG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.95% | +2.68% | +7.69% | +9.46% | +24.82% | +33.39% |
| Flows | -$10M | -$42M | -$117M | -$449M | +$2.27B | +$3.23B |
Characteristics
The FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF is built to track the Cboe S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income Index Monthly Series - 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 strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Options Strategies |
| Provider | Vest |
| N° of holdings | 69 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 26, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 69
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.55% | +10.98% | +11.74% | +13.72% |
Max drawdown | -4.04% | -8.64% | -14.26% | -16.57% |
Max drawdown duration | 16d | 122d | 376d | 435d |
Time to recover | N/A | 104d | 249d | 273d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
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 Target Income Index Monthly Series - 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 0.74%, 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 September 9, 2026, KNG manages $3.33 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has KNG performed recently?
As of September 9, 2026, KNG delivered a return of -2.95% over the past month (1M performance), 2.68% over the past three months (3M), and 7.69% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for KNG?
As of September 9, 2026, KNG has seen net flows of -$10M in the past month (1M flow) and -$117M year-to-date (YTD).
Does KNG pay dividends?
As of September 9, 2026, KNG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 8.42%.
How many holdings are in KNG
As of July 31, 2026, KNG holds 69 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 July 31, 2026, KNG holds 69 securities, with 24.06% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of KNG?
As of July 31, 2026, KNG holds a portfolio of 69 underlyings, with its largest positions including Automatic Data Processing, Inc., The J. M. Smucker Co. and Franklin Resources, Inc.. 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 July 31, 2026, KNG has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does KNG focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, KNG is primarily exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Industrials and Finance.
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