ATLASFT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG): outlook, holdings and fees
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.73% and the yield is 5.94%. The ten largest holdings are 17% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on KNG
| Last price | $52.44 (+1.4%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $51.53 – $53.92 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 5.94% · quarterly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
KNG fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | Bonds (broad) |
| Assets under management | $3.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.73% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 92% |
| Inception | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of a hypothetical BuyWrite strategy on constituents of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which targets companies that are currently members of the S&P 500 ® Index.
KNG top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Becton Dickinson and Company BDX | Healthcare | 1.75% |
| FactSet Research Systems Inc FDS | Financial Services | 1.71% |
| Emerson Electric Company EMR | Industrials | 1.72% |
| Nordson Corporation NDSN | Industrials | 1.72% |
| Fastenal Company FAST | Industrials | 1.68% |
| Automatic Data Processing Inc ADP | Technology | 1.66% |
| Target Corporation TGT | Consumer Defensive | 1.66% |
| International Business Machines IBM | Technology | 1.66% |
| Chevron Corp CVX | Energy | 1.56% |
| Exxon Mobil Corp XOM | Energy | 1.63% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
KNG sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 23.7% |
| Industrials | 19.7% |
| Financial Services | 12.9% |
| Healthcare | 11.0% |
| Basic Materials | 10.2% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 5.7% |
| Utilities | 5.2% |
| Technology | 4.7% |
| Real Estate | 3.8% |
| Energy | 3.3% |
By region: North America 97.2%, Europe Developed 1.4%, United Kingdom 1.4%.
KNG returns and risk
| Year to date | +5.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +8.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +8.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.5% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.32 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
KNG: frequently asked questions
What does KNG invest in?
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Becton Dickinson and Company (1.7%), FactSet Research Systems Inc (1.7%), Emerson Electric Company (1.7%), Nordson Corporation (1.7%), Fastenal Company (1.7%).
What is the KNG expense ratio?
0.73% a year: about $73.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the KNG dividend yield?
5.94%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will KNG go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $51.53 to $53.92 from $52.44 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has KNG performed?
Year to date +5.9%, one year +8.3%, three years +8.7% a year, five years +5.5% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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