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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
$31.95-- (--)
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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$31.87 - $32.02
52-Week High$35.81
52-Week Low$26.73
Open$31.90
Volume21.93K
Average Volume (3M)29.23K
Assets (AUM)191.95M
Expense Ratio0.98%
Total Holdings6
Inception DateMay 18, 2016
1 Day Change0.55%
1 Month Change2.49%
6 Month Change-3.11%
YTD Change17.49%
1 Year Change5.50%
52-Week Change6.39%
5 Year Change7.98%
10 Year Change9.66%
50-Day MA$31.20
200-Day MA$31.39
RSI65.68
Stochastic %K94.15
Stochastic %D88.50
Annual Dividend$3.41
Dividend Yield10.66%
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 $31.95. The 52-week range is $26.73–$35.80. FAAR has returned 6.4% 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 10.66% 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 Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Treasury Portfolio Institutional Class (28.1%), First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC Inc (17.7%), United States Treasury Bills 0% (10.4%) (combined weight: 56.3%). The fund holds 6 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.

How does FAAR compare to similar ETFs?

Compare FAAR (0.98% expense ratio, $192M AUM) against similar Alternative ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.