KQQQ Review: Kurv Technology Titans Select ETF - US
Kurv Technology Titans Select ETF - US (KQQQ) is a sector based fund - information technology listed on the NYSE/NASDAQ. Below is our independent review using the Dependable Income Investing 13-factor scoring system, covering Fund Attributes, Risk, and Return — designed specifically for income-focused investors.
Fund Attributes 20% of overall score
Fund Attributes cover the foundational characteristics of KQQQ: cost, company backing, track record, and size. These factors reflect the fund's stability and cost-efficiency.
Expense Ratio (25%)
Net expense ratio is 0.99% (with acquired fund fees and expenses) per fund fact sheet - gross expense ratio is 1.12% - adviser fee waiver in place through September 30 2026 capping expenses at 0.92% excluding AFF&E.
Fund Company Size (5%)
Kurv Investment Management reports $500M+ in firm-wide assets under management per the Why Kurv page on kurvinvest.com.
Fund History (40%)
Fund inception date was July 22 2024 - approximately 2 years and 1 month old as of review date August 15 2026 - rounds up to 3 years.
Fund AUM (30%)
Fund net assets are approximately $127.3 million per the Kurv product page.
Risk 35% of overall score
Risk factors evaluate how KQQQ manages volatility, diversification, and the nature of its underlying assets. These are critical for income investors who prioritise capital preservation.
Volatility
Lower volatility may indicate more stability — important for investors living off their income.
Beta is 1.34 vs SPY over the period 2024-08-02 to 2026-08-15 (fund history) - score 2 (1.2-1.39 band). Standalone annualized volatility is 22.82% from weekly total return price series - moderate - score 3. Beta and standalone volatility scores differ by only 1 point so beta score is used as the primary driver per rubric.
Sector Diversification
Holding across more sectors reduces the impact of any single industry downturn.
Geographic Diversification
Exposure across geographies can reduce risk from any single country's economic conditions.
Fund Risk
The fund's overall risk profile, based on self-reported classifications where available.
Underlying Assets
What the fund actually holds — stocks, bonds, synthetics, or other funds — affects risk profile significantly.
See our full Risk analysis for KQQQ — including analyst notes on volatility, diversification, and underlying assets.
View Plans →Return 45% of overall score
Return factors assess the income generation quality of KQQQ: current yield, distribution consistency, price history, and payment frequency. This is the most heavily weighted category for income investors.
Yield
The current dividend yield, reflecting the annual income generated relative to fund price.
Yield Stability
How consistent the distribution amounts have been over time — critical for income investors who budget around payments.
Capital History
The fund's track record of price appreciation or depreciation, reflecting total return alongside income.
Distribution Frequency
How often the fund pays distributions — monthly payments are generally preferred by income investors.
Fund pays monthly distributions - confirmed from 24 payment records in the data series spanning roughly 25 months since inception - consistent with the fund page label of Monthly.
See our full Return analysis for KQQQ — yield rating, distribution consistency score, and capital history.
View Plans →Our Review Methodology
Every fund reviewed on Dependable Income Investing is scored using our 13-factor Fund Report Card, organised into three weighted categories: Fund Attributes (20%), Risk (35%), and Return (45%). Each criterion is rated 1–5 by our analysts based on publicly available fund data.
We also calculate a Dependability Score — a weighted composite of six income-specific factors ranked by importance for retirement income investors: Yield Stability, Yield, Volatility, Capital History, Fund Risk, and Underlying Assets. This score is designed to answer the question income investors care about most: can I depend on this fund to pay me reliably?
Full scores, ratings, and analyst notes are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
See our full scoring methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions About KQQQ
What is KQQQ's expense ratio?
Net expense ratio is 0.99% (with acquired fund fees and expenses) per fund fact sheet - gross expense ratio is 1.12% - adviser fee waiver in place through September 30 2026 capping expenses at 0.92% excluding AFF&E.
How long has KQQQ been trading?
Fund inception date was July 22 2024 - approximately 2 years and 1 month old as of review date August 15 2026 - rounds up to 3 years.
How large is KQQQ by assets under management?
Fund net assets are approximately $127.3 million per the Kurv product page.
Who manages KQQQ?
Kurv Investment Management reports $500M+ in firm-wide assets under management per the Why Kurv page on kurvinvest.com.
Where can I see the full KQQQ review?
The complete 13-factor review — including all Risk and Return scores, analyst notes, and your Dependability Score — is available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Does KQQQ pay monthly dividends?
Fund pays monthly distributions - confirmed from 24 payment records in the data series spanning roughly 25 months since inception - consistent with the fund page label of Monthly. Full distribution history and yield stability score are available in the Dependable Income Investing app.
Is KQQQ a high-volatility fund?
Beta is 1.34 vs SPY over the period 2024-08-02 to 2026-08-15 (fund history) - score 2 (1.2-1.39 band). Standalone annualized volatility is 22.82% from weekly total return price series - moderate - score 3. Beta and standalone volatility scores differ by only 1 point so beta score is used as the primary driver per rubric. See the full volatility score and risk analysis in the Dependable Income Investing app.
How often does KQQQ pay distributions?
Fund pays monthly distributions - confirmed from 24 payment records in the data series spanning roughly 25 months since inception - consistent with the fund page label of Monthly. Distribution consistency and yield stability ratings are available in the app.
See the Full KQQQ Review
The Dependable Income Investing app gives you the complete picture: all 13 scoring factors, analyst notes, Dependability Score, and tools to compare KQQQ against other income funds side by side.
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