KNG is First Trust's FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristo (Derivative Income). Trading at $51.02. Current dividend yield: 8.20%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $4.21 |
| Current yield | 8.20% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 21, 2026(in 15 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3621 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 27.44% |
| Expense ratio | 0.74% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $3.28B |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | $0.3621 |
| 2026-07-21 | $0.3604 |
| 2026-06-25 | $0.3470 |
| 2026-05-21 | $0.3402 |
| 2026-04-21 | $0.3475 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.3445 |
| 2026-02-20 | $0.3699 |
| 2026-01-21 | $0.3620 |
About KNG
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.
Frequently asked
What is KNG's dividend yield?
KNG (FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristo) currently has a dividend yield of 8.20%, which works out to about $4.21 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is KNG's next ex-dividend date?
KNG's next ex-dividend date is Sep 21, 2026 (in 15 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did KNG last pay a dividend?
KNG's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 31, 2026.
How often does KNG pay dividends?
KNG pays dividends on a monthly schedule.
How fast is KNG growing its dividend?
KNG has been growing its dividend at a 27.44% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.