FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
KNGBATSFirst TrustAlternative
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $3.25B
- Expense ratio
- 0.74%
- Dividend yield
- 7.51%
- Holdings
- 140
- 52-week range
- $47.68$53.20
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 322.18K
KNG ETF: FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $50.89 - $51.32 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $53.20 |
| 52-Week Low | $47.68 |
| Open | $51.06 |
| Volume (last close) | 266.90K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 322.18K |
| 1 Day Change | +2.12% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +4.53% |
| 6 Month Change | +3.95% |
| YTD Change | +4.30% |
| 1 Year Change | +5.11% |
| 5 Year Change | −5.65% |
| Annual Dividend | $4.22 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −2.01% |
| Assets (AUM) | $3.25B |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Total Holdings | 140 |
| Inception Date | Mar 25, 2018 |
| 50-Day MA | $50.21 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $50.20 |
| RSI | 64.63 |
| Stochastic %K | 91.69 |
| Stochastic %D | 86.15 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
KNG at a Glance
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) is an alternative ETF from First Trust, launched in March 2018. It manages $3.25B in assets and charges a 0.74% expense ratio, about $74 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 140 positions. The largest are Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX, 1.76%), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM, 1.75%) and Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE, 1.73%). The top 10 holdings make up 17.1% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Consumer Staples (22.9%), Industrials (21.6%) and Financials (13.0%). 97.1% of assets are in the United States.
It pays distributions yielding 7.51% at the Oct 26, 2026 close, $4.22 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, the share price is up 5.1% over one year and down 5.6% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
What is the current price of KNG?
The latest KNG price is $51.00 (Oct 26, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $47.68–$53.20. The share price is up 5.1% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for KNG?
KNG's annual expense ratio is 0.74%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does KNG pay dividends?
Yes, KNG pays a 7.51% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 26, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 21, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of KNG?
As of Oct 4, 2026, KNG's largest holdings are Becton, Dickinson and Company (1.8%), International Business Machines Corporation (1.8%), Erie Indemnity Company (1.7%) (combined weight: 5.2%). The fund holds 140 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does KNG compare to similar ETFs?
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