FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristo (KNG) Dividend
FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristo (KNG) currently pays a dividend yield of 8.37%, distributing $4.34 per share annually ($0.36 per month). It is an exchange-traded fund, so its distribution reflects the dividends collected from its underlying holdings.
KNG dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 8.37% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $4.34 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.36 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payments per Year | 12 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 21, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | October 12, 2026 |
| Type | Exchange-Traded Fund |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $51.90 |
What KNG pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 8.37% yield, $10,000 invested in KNG generates about $837.00 per year, or roughly $69.75 every month. Share counts below use an implied price of $51.90, derived from the $4.34 annual dividend and the 8.37% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 19.3 | $83.70 | $6.98 |
| $5,000 | 96.3 | $418.50 | $34.88 |
| $10,000 | 192.7 | $837.00 | $69.75 |
| $25,000 | 481.7 | $2,092.50 | $174.38 |
| $100,000 | 1,926.8 | $8,370.00 | $697.50 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each month — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
KNG dividend payment schedule
KNG pays on a monthly schedule — 12 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 21, 2026, with payment on October 12, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when FT Vest S&P 500 Dividend Aristo declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | $0.36 | Confirmed |
| October 21, 2026 | November 11, 2026 | $0.36 | Projected |
| November 21, 2026 | December 12, 2026 | $0.36 | Projected |
| December 21, 2026 | January 11, 2027 | $0.36 | Projected |
| January 21, 2027 | February 11, 2027 | $0.36 | Projected |
| February 21, 2027 | March 14, 2027 | $0.36 | Projected |
To collect a KNG dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How KNG's dividend compares
Across the 713 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.76%. KNG's 8.37% is 4.61 percentage points above that median, ranking 212th of 713 by yield.
Among the 87 dividend ETFs we track, the median yield is 4.75% — putting KNG above that group. A yield well above the sector norm is worth a second look: it can signal a depressed share price rather than a generous payout.
What the numbers mean
Payout ratio is not reported for KNG because it is a fund rather than an operating company — an ETF distributes the income it collects from its holdings, so there are no company earnings to measure the payout against.
KNG pays monthly, which suits investors who want dividend income to line up with monthly living expenses rather than arriving in quarterly lumps.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of fund pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
KNG dividend FAQ
When is the next KNG ex-dividend date?
The next KNG ex-dividend date is September 21, 2026, with the payment scheduled for October 12, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is KNG's dividend yield?
KNG currently yields 8.37%, based on $4.34 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does KNG pay dividends?
KNG pays monthly, which works out to 12 payments per year of about $0.36 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of KNG generate?
At the current 8.37% yield, $10,000 invested in KNG would produce roughly $837.00 per year, or about $69.75 per month, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is KNG a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. KNG is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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