(KNG) FT Cboe Vest SP500 Dividend - Overview

ETF Category: Derivative Income | Exchange: BATS (USA) | Market Cap: 3.303m USD | Total Return: 9% in 12m

Dividend Stocks, Call Options, Index Tracking
Total Rating 31
Safety 53
Buy Signal -0.20
Derivative Income
Category Rotation: +1.5
TER: 0.75%
AUM: 3.30B
Avg Turnover: 13.6M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility9.65%
VaR 5th Pctl1.75%
VaR vs Median0.65%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.48
Rel. Str. IBD29.5
Rel. Str. Peer Group10.2
Character TTM
Beta0.374
Beta Downside0.429
Hurst Exponent0.513
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD14.24%
CAGR/Max DD0.58
CAGR/Mean DD2.51

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: KNG FT Cboe Vest SP500 Dividend

The FT Cboe Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Target Income ETF (KNG) utilizes a dual-strategy approach by investing in high-quality dividend equities while overlaying a derivative component. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which consists of large-cap U.S. companies that have increased their base dividend payments for at least 25 consecutive years.

To enhance yield, KNG employs a BuyWrite or covered call strategy. This business model involves holding a long position in the underlying stocks while simultaneously selling call options on those same securities to generate premium income. This derivative income category is frequently used by investors seeking to offset volatility or generate cash flow in flat or moderately rising market environments. You may find it useful to examine how these distribution yields compare to historical averages on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Dividend Aristocrat constituent price appreciation drives underlying net asset value growth
  • S&P 500 options volatility levels dictate premium income and distribution yield
  • Interest rate fluctuations impact investor demand for high-yielding dividend equity proxies
  • Corporate dividend policy stability among constituents ensures core fund performance consistency
  • Equity market upside participation is capped by the funds systematic call writing strategy
What is the price of KNG shares?

As of May 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 48.76 with a total of 241,824 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.06%, over one month by -0.36%, over three months by -5.36% and over the past year by +9.02%.

Is KNG a buy, sell or hold?

FT Cboe Vest SP500 Dividend has no consensus analysts rating.