First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NASDAQ Global Market. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.44% ($1.06 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $69M. Review KNGZ dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

KNGZ fund composition

KNGZ holds 98 positions, with 36.1% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.50%, and manages $69.4M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
ACNAccenture plc4.20%
TXNTexas Instruments Incorporated4.13%
IBMInternational Business Machines Corporation4.00%
MCHPMicrochip Technology Incorporated3.92%
QCOMQUALCOMM Incorporated3.62%
HPQHP Inc.3.59%
CMCSAComcast Corporation (Class A)3.40%
VZVerizon Communications Inc.3.38%
TELTE Connectivity Plc2.92%
ORCLOracle Corporation2.91%

Sector allocation

Technology43.6%Financial Services10.7%Consumer Cyclical9.7%Communication Services9.4%Healthcare9.2%Industrials6.4%Consumer Defensive4.0%Energy2.9%Other5.2%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ)

What is First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.44%, which works out to $1.06 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
How many years has First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF invest in?
The First Trust S&P 500 Diversified Dividend Aristocrats ETF (KNGZ) endeavors to achieve investment results that broadly mirror the market price movements and income stream (before its own operational costs) of a specific equity benchmark. This benchmark is known as the S&P 500 Sector-Neutral Dividend Aristocrats Index. Under typical market conditions, the Fund commits a minimum of 90% of its net assets (including any borrowed capital utilized for investment) to the securities that make up this Index. Adopting a passive indexing strategy, the Fund aims to precisely replicate, prior to its...