FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
1.9%
1 yr return
7.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
7.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
4.5%
Net Assets
$3.37 B
Holdings in Top 10
15.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.74%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
KNG - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 1.9%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.65%
- Dividend Yield 8.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameFT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
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Fund Family NameFirst Trust Advisors L.P.
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Inception DateMar 26, 2018
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Shares Outstanding9675000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerKaran Sood
Fund Description
KNG - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KNG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.9% | -6.3% | 48.0% | 96.12% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -0.8% | 92.5% | 98.85% |
| 3 Yr | 7.2%* | -0.2% | 43.3% | 99.37% |
| 5 Yr | 4.5%* | 0.2% | 25.0% | 98.17% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 4.0% | 27.7% | 69.11% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KNG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.1% | -43.6% | 32.4% | 86.99% |
| 2024 | -2.8% | -34.7% | 47.5% | 91.71% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | -16.9% | 46.1% | 81.93% |
| 2022 | -10.7% | -43.2% | 4.6% | 37.69% |
| 2021 | 20.2% | -44.1% | 57.5% | 33.05% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | KNG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.9% | -6.3% | 48.0% | 96.12% |
| 1 Yr | 7.4% | -0.8% | 92.5% | 98.85% |
| 3 Yr | 7.2%* | -0.2% | 43.3% | 99.37% |
| 5 Yr | 4.5%* | 0.2% | 25.0% | 98.17% |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | 4.0% | 27.7% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | KNG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.6% | -0.4% | 32.7% | 96.12% |
| 2024 | 6.7% | -17.4% | 47.5% | 94.65% |
| 2023 | 7.5% | -15.9% | 46.7% | 77.84% |
| 2022 | -7.1% | -42.0% | 8.5% | 63.69% |
| 2021 | 24.7% | 6.9% | 129.7% | 65.23% |
KNG - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| KNG | Category Low | Category High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.37 B | 2.59 M | 238 B | 31.58% |
| Number of Holdings | 139 | 2 | 1671 | 20.67% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 536 M | 603 K | 47.6 B | 43.65% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 15.40% | 4.5% | 99.2% | 97.79% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Sysco Corp 1.58%
- CH Robinson Worldwide Inc 1.58%
- Colgate-Palmolive Co 1.55%
- Chevron Corp 1.54%
- Exxon Mobil Corp 1.54%
- Church Dwight Co Inc 1.52%
- NextEra Energy Inc 1.52%
- PepsiCo Inc 1.52%
- Franklin Resources Inc 1.52%
- Amcor PLC 1.52%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.53% | 3.70% | 130.75% | 0.63% |
| Cash | 0.12% | 0.00% | 26.41% | 88.77% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.62% | 52.36% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.66% | 49.74% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 127.82% | 50.89% |
| Other | -0.65% | -1.51% | 19.37% | 99.79% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 21.94% | 0.00% | 42.76% | 0.95% |
| Consumer Defense | 20.77% | 0.00% | 34.10% | 1.48% |
| Healthcare | 12.30% | 0.00% | 27.67% | 88.08% |
| Basic Materials | 11.57% | 0.00% | 20.01% | 1.90% |
| Financial Services | 10.80% | 0.00% | 58.05% | 96.20% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.20% | 0.00% | 22.74% | 20.68% |
| Utilities | 4.90% | 0.00% | 27.04% | 43.57% |
| Real Estate | 4.33% | 0.00% | 90.54% | 28.48% |
| Energy | 3.57% | 0.00% | 54.00% | 87.13% |
| Technology | 1.62% | 0.00% | 54.02% | 97.47% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 26.58% | 98.31% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 100.53% | 3.70% | 130.75% | 0.63% |
| Non US | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.70% | 64.74% |
KNG - Expenses
Operational Fees
| KNG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% | 0.03% | 7.64% | 63.54% |
| Management Fee | 0.74% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 83.16% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 9.22% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.50% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| KNG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 0.95% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| KNG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| KNG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 240.00% | 81.38% |
KNG - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| KNG | Category Low | Category High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.44% | 0.00% | 16.67% | 14.29% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| KNG | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| KNG | Category Low | Category High | KNG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.65% | -1.51% | 4.28% | 33.62% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| KNG | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $0.340 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $0.348 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.345 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.370 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.344 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.344 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.344 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.344 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.348 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.356 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $0.355 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.350 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.360 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $0.346 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.363 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.362 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $0.363 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.378 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.378 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.382 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.382 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 22, 2024 | $0.393 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.391 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.391 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Aug 21, 2024 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jul 23, 2024 | $0.376 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| May 21, 2024 | $0.383 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Apr 23, 2024 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.382 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Feb 21, 2024 | $0.374 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 23, 2024 | $0.373 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.380 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Nov 21, 2023 | $0.365 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Oct 24, 2023 | $0.358 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 22, 2023 | $0.381 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Aug 22, 2023 | $0.555 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 27, 2023 | $0.507 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.510 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.529 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $0.502 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2022 | $0.500 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $0.516 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2021 | $0.506 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2021 | $0.491 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2021 | $0.497 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2021 | $0.480 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.462 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 23, 2020 | $0.441 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 24, 2020 | $0.427 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 25, 2020 | $0.394 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.490 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $0.386 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 25, 2019 | $0.090 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Jun 19, 2019 | $0.466 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Mar 20, 2019 | $0.462 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.164 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.288 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Sep 26, 2018 | $0.464 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Jun 27, 2018 | $0.405 | OrdinaryDividend |
KNG - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Karan Sood
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 26, 2018
4.18
4.2%
CEO & Managing Director, Head of Product Development
Howard Rubin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 26, 2018
4.18
4.2%
Mr. Rubin has over twenty years of experience as a portfolio manager. Mr. Rubin joined Cboe Vest in 2017. Prior to joining Cboe Vest, Mr. Rubin served as Director of Portfolio Management at ProShares Advisors LLC from December 2007 to September 2013. Mr. Rubin also served as Senior Portfolio Manager of ProFund Advisors LLC from November 2004 to December 2007 and Portfolio Manager of ProFund Advisors LLC from April 2000 through November 2004. Mr. Rubin holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Mr. Rubin received a master’s degree in Finance from George Washington University. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.13 | 86.59 | 8.32 | 6.71 |