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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
$31.23-- (--)
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FAAR ETF: First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis

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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics

Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics

Day's Range$31.17 - $31.29
52-Week High$35.81
52-Week Low$26.73
Open$31.29
Volume28.34K
Average Volume (3M)70.30K
Assets (AUM)180.72M
Expense Ratio0.98%
Total Holdings8
Inception DateMay 17, 2016
1 Day Change0.10%
1 Month Change-1.52%
6 Month Change8.10%
YTD Change14.86%
1 Year Change8.45%
52-Week Change7.91%
5 Year Change3.34%
10 Year Change5.42%
50-Day MA$32.64
200-Day MA$31.26
RSI33.78
Stochastic %K20.81
Stochastic %D20.97
Annual Dividend$3.41
Dividend Yield10.91%
Last Dividend Ex-DateSep 30, 2026
Dividend Growth YoY298.36%
Years Dividend Growth2

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

What is the current price of FAAR?

The latest FAAR price is $31.23. The 52-week range is $26.73–$35.80. FAAR has returned 7.9% over the past 52 weeks.

What is the expense ratio for FAAR?

FAAR's annual expense ratio is 0.98%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Alternative ETFs in the ETF Screener.

Does FAAR pay dividends?

Yes, FAAR pays a 10.91% dividend yield. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-30. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.

What are the top holdings of FAAR?

FAAR's largest holdings are First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC Inc (19.2%), Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class (17.1%), United States Treasury Bills 0% (11.0%) (combined weight: 47.3%). The fund holds 8 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does FAAR compare to similar ETFs?

Compare FAAR (0.98% expense ratio, $181M AUM) against similar Alternative ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.