AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
ARBNYSEARCAAltsharesAlternative
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $103.15M
- Expense ratio
- 0.76%
- Dividend yield
- 0.42%
- Holdings
- 104
- 52-week range
- $28.30$32.48
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 24.69K
ARB ETF: AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $29.68 - $30.11 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $32.48 |
| 52-Week Low | $28.30 |
| Open | $29.68 |
| Volume (last close) | 6.77K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 24.69K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.10% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +0.54% |
| 6 Month Change | +2.68% |
| YTD Change | +3.83% |
| 1 Year Change | +3.57% |
| 5 Year Change | +15.94% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.13 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −59.34% |
| Assets (AUM) | $103.15M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Total Holdings | 104 |
| Inception Date | May 6, 2020 |
| 50-Day MA | $29.85 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $29.51 |
| RSI | 56.24 |
| Stochastic %K | 53.55 |
| Stochastic %D | 46.59 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
ARB at a Glance
AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB) is an alternative ETF from Altshares, launched in May 2020. It manages $103.15M in assets and charges a 0.76% expense ratio, about $76 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 104 positions. The largest are Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD, 3.74%), Electronic Arts Inc (EA, 2.81%) and Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc. (CWAN, 2.80%). The top 10 holdings make up 28.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Consumer Discretionary (18.0%), Other (18.0%) and Financials (14.0%). Its largest country exposures are United States (83.7%), United Kingdom (5.7%) and Canada (4.1%).
It pays distributions yielding 0.42% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $0.13 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 3.6% over one year and up 15.9% over five years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
What is the current price of ARB?
The latest ARB price is $30.06 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $28.30–$32.48. The share price is up 3.6% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for ARB?
ARB's annual expense ratio is 0.76%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does ARB pay dividends?
Yes, ARB pays a 0.42% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 18, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of ARB?
As of Oct 4, 2026, ARB's largest holdings are Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (3.7%), Electronic Arts Inc (2.8%), Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc. (2.8%) (combined weight: 9.3%). The fund holds 104 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does ARB compare to similar ETFs?
Compare ARB (0.76% expense ratio, $103M AUM) against similar Alternative ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.