FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF
KNG
Market cap $3.77B

49.18 USD

-0.69

1.38%

Updated Jul 30, 3:36 PM EDT

1 day

-1.38%

5 days

-2.38%

1 month

0.16%

3 months

1.59%

6 months

-4.52%

Year to date

-1.48%

1 year

-6.15%

5 years

15.07%

10 years

23.60%

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Funds holding %

of 7,323 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

42% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 149 | Existing positions reduced: 105

22% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 23

18% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q4 2024] → 13 (+2) [Q1 2025]

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 318 [Q4 2024] → 312 (-6) [Q1 2025]

3.57% less ownership

Funds ownership: 63.58% [Q4 2024] → 60.01% (-3.57%) [Q1 2025]

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.96B [Q4 2024] → $2.22B (-$743M) [Q1 2025]

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First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: July 22, 2025 Record Date: July 22, 2025 Payable Date: July 31, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III FCAL.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

KNG: I Like Dividend Aristocrats But Not This Fund

Dividend Aristocrats are attractive for defensive investing, especially in a potential recession scenario. This ETF combines Dividend Aristocrats with a covered call strategy. This sounds appealing but has not produced alpha to-date.

KNG: I Like Dividend Aristocrats But Not This Fund

KNG: A Great Yield From Great Companies

KNG offers exposure to S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, providing a portfolio of steady, reliable, and defensive companies for income-focused investors. The ETF enhances yield through a covered call options strategy, boosting the dividend yield to 9.2% while capping some capital gains. Compared to NOBL, KNG sacrifices a small portion of total return for much higher income, making it ideal for those prioritizing yield.

KNG: A Great Yield From Great Companies

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

KNG Potentially Safer Than JEPI

I have been a strong advocate for the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, emphasizing its potential benefits for retail investors. Another ETF that promises a similar strategy and has delivered great results is now vying for JEPI's spot in my portfolio. The FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF appears as a potentially safer alternative, with tax efficiencies, conservative holdings, and a different options strategy.

KNG Potentially Safer Than JEPI

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KNG: A Defensive Covered Call ETF To Navigate Market Uncertainty (Rating Upgrade)

Market volatility necessitates exposure to defensive ETFs like FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF for resilience and reliable dividend income. KNG has a generous 9% starting dividend yield, with distributions paid monthly. The dividend is supported by an ATM option strategy. Despite a modest 4.5% price decline, KNG's price stability and income generation make it a buy in the current market environment of uncertainty.

KNG: A Defensive Covered Call ETF To Navigate Market Uncertainty (Rating Upgrade)

KNG: Uncompelling Buy-Write ETF

FT Cboe Vest S&P 500® Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF magnifies income via covered call options on Dividend Aristocrats stocks. KNG has a much higher yield than the same portfolio without options, but a lower total return. KNG has outperformed other S&P 500 buy-write ETFs since 2018, but it has been lagging for 4 years, especially in the fourth quarter of 2024.

KNG: Uncompelling Buy-Write ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of the monthly distributions for certain exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds

KNG: Why Higher Implied Volatility Might Be Bullish (Rating Upgrade)

Volatility has increased ahead of the U.S. election, with the VIX rising and a slew of economic data and earnings reports expected. KNG ETF offers high option-selling premiums and a strong yield, benefiting from the current high-volatility environment and potential year-end strength. Despite underperforming the S&P 500, KNG has grown significantly in assets and offers a diversified portfolio with a focus on dividend aristocrats.

KNG: Why Higher Implied Volatility Might Be Bullish (Rating Upgrade)

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