AOA vs KNOW
iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF compared with Fundamentals First ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
AOA
iShares Core 80/20 Aggressive Allocation ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
KNOW
Fundamentals First ETF
TTM yield · Quarterly
Quick take
- AOA yields more today: 1.23% vs 0.94% (forward).
- AOA has grown its payout faster: 14.8%/yr vs -11.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
- Both pay every quarter.
- Over the last year KNOW delivered the higher total return: +13.7% vs +11.7% (price change plus payouts).
- AOA is cheaper to own: 0.15% vs 1.09% expense ratio.
- KNOW has the steadier distribution: consistency 65/100 vs 52/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | AOA | KNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $96.38 | $12.78 |
| TTM yield | 2.18% | 1.24% |
| Forward yield | 1.23% | 0.94% |
| Annual payout per share | $1.188 | $0.12 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) | Dec 22, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.15% | 1.09% |
| 1-year payout growth | +14.8% | -11.7% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | +14.5% | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 3 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 52/100 | 65/100 |
| 1-year total return | +11.7% | +13.7% |
| 1-year price return | +9.3% | +12.4% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 3.3B | 8.5M |
| Years paying | 17.8 | 2.6 |
| Sector / category | Global Moderately Aggressive Allocation | Global Moderately Aggressive Allocation |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| AOA | KNOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 103.8 | 782.5 |
| Income per year | $123 | $94 |
| Income per month (avg) | $10 | $8 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model AOA · Model KNOW
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOA Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.297 | Est. |
| AOA Apr 2, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | $0.297 | Est. |
| AOA Jul 2, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 | $0.297 | Est. |
| KNOW Dec 22, 2026 | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
| KNOW Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
| KNOW Jun 22, 2027 | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
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Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, AOA or KNOW?
AOA currently has the higher trailing yield: AOA yields 2.18% and KNOW yields 1.24%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do AOA and KNOW pay?
AOA pays every quarter and KNOW pays every quarter. AOA's next ex-date is Jan 1, 2027 and KNOW's is Dec 22, 2026.
Which has grown its dividend faster, AOA or KNOW?
AOA has grown its payout faster: 14.8%/yr vs -11.7%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is AOA or KNOW better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. AOA and KNOW differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.