- Issuer
- Invesco
- Inception Date
- Jun 23, 2005
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- STOXX World AC NexGen Connectivity Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $176M
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Performance
KNCT Performance Chart
Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF (KNCT) is up 62.9% since the beginning of the year. KNCT is currently trading at $217 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KNCT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,581.
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Returns By Period
Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF (KNCT) has returned 62.92% so far this year and 101.94% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, KNCT has achieved an annualized return of 21.78%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF
- 1D
- 1.16%
- 1M
- 11.48%
- YTD
- 62.92%
- 6M
- 64.99%
- 1Y
- 101.94%
- 3Y*
- 43.56%
- 5Y*
- 20.88%
- 10Y*
- 21.78%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
KNCT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 23, 2005, KNCT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.30%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +22.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -16.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, KNCT closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +10.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.37% | 4.43% | -6.68% | 22.45% | 22.81% | 4.52% | 62.92% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.28% | -1.16% | -5.28% | 2.19% | 5.73% | 8.50% | -1.02% | 2.24% | 7.12% | 7.98% | -2.25% | 0.18% | 28.65% |
| 2024 | 0.98% | 2.36% | 2.23% | -5.57% | 4.68% | 6.95% | -0.63% | 1.76% | 2.17% | -0.40% | 3.39% | 0.48% | 19.41% |
| 2023 | 1.83% | 1.92% | 5.01% | -6.05% | 5.12% | 4.72% | 1.62% | -0.33% | -5.04% | -0.47% | 8.34% | 8.97% | 27.39% |
| 2022 | -11.94% | -0.50% | 2.90% | -12.40% | -4.62% | -6.15% | 8.49% | -0.65% | -8.65% | 11.18% | -1.65% | -7.42% | -29.54% |
| 2021 | 1.92% | -1.73% | -2.50% | 3.57% | 1.60% | 4.62% | 2.86% | 4.26% | -5.92% | 6.57% | 2.91% | 2.42% | 21.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.00%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 23, 2005.
- This ETF captured 128.30% of S&P 500 Index gains and 105.04% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.00% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.99 and R2 of 0.60, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 6.00%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 128.30%
- Downside Capture
- 105.04%
Expense Ratio
KNCT has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
KNCT ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF (KNCT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| KNCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.00 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.68 | 1.37 | +0.32 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.34 | 2.78 | +5.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 36.40 | 12.44 | +23.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF provided a 0.75% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.63 | $1.15 | $1.45 | $0.54 | $1.58 | $0.56 | $0.15 | $0.27 | $0.59 | $0.30 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 0.75% | 0.86% | 1.38% | 0.60% | 2.24% | 0.55% | 0.18% | 0.44% | 1.22% | 0.66% | 0.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.71 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $1.15 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.45 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.54 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $1.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.56 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF was 57.18%, occurring on Nov 21, 2008. Recovery took 342 trading sessions.
The current Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF drawdown is 0.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.18%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 8moJul 2007 - Apr 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -34.55%Jun 2022 | 7mo 8d | 2y 23d | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2011 bear market2011 | -31.91%Oct 2011 | 7mo 20d | 1y 10mo | 2y 5moFeb 2011 - Aug 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.71%Mar 2020 | 1mo 8d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 25dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -30.00%Feb 2016 | 7mo 25d | 7mo 13d | 1y 3moJun 2015 - Sep 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| KNCT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.18% | -56.78% | -0.40% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.30% | -9.10% | -3.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.40% | -18.90% | -2.50% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -34.55% | -25.43% | -9.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.55% | -33.92% | -0.63% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.93% | -1.80% | +0.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.73% | -10.71% | -0.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.81% | 2.03% | +0.78% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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