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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

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$32.65Today:- (-)1Y +6.14%

As of Oct 26, 2026 close

Assets (AUM)
$229.78M
Expense ratio
0.98%
Dividend yield
9.32%
Holdings
9
52-week range
$26.73$35.81
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
45.25K

FAAR ETF Dividends: First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

Dividend yield, distribution history, ex-dividend dates, and payment schedule analysis. Track payout frequency, income trends, and dividend growth metrics.

Project your income from FAAR dividends in the Dividend Calculator

Annual Dividend (TTM)
$3.0384
Quarterly
Dividend Yield
9.32%
Last ex-date: Sep 24, 2026
5-Year CAGR
+30.60%
Compound annual growth rate
Dividend Growth
+265.63%
Year-over-year change

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) Dividend Distribution Statistics

Comprehensive dividend metrics including income yield, payout ratio, CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), and distribution frequency analysis

Payment Schedule & Details

Distribution frequency, ex-dividend dates, and cash payment information

FrequencyQuarterly
Last Payment$0.1372
Last Ex-DateSep 24, 2026
Last Payment DateSep 30, 2026

Dividend Growth Metrics

CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate), TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), and payout trends

TTM Growth (YoY)+265.63%
3-Year CAGR+21.94%
5-Year CAGR+30.60%

Historical Distribution Averages

Multi-year dividend payment averages and yield history analysis

5-Year Average$1.7197
10-Year Average$1.1863
First PaymentDec 21, 2017

Historical Dividend Distribution Trend Chart

Visualize dividend payout amounts, distribution growth trends, income yield patterns, and stock splits over time

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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) Dividend Payment History & Calendar

Complete distribution history with ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule, cash amounts, and payout frequency

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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) complete dividend distribution history and payment calendar table showing all ex-dividend dates, record dates, payment schedule dates, declaration dates, cash dividend amounts in USD, and payout frequency. Data sorted chronologically by most recent ex-dividend date first. Track income yield and distribution trends.
Ex-Dividend DateRecord DatePayment DateDeclaration DateAmountFrequency
Sep 24, 2026Sep 24, 2026Sep 30, 2026Sep 23, 2026$0.1372Quarterly
Jun 25, 2026Jun 25, 2026Jun 30, 2026Jun 24, 2026$0.1440Quarterly
Mar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026Mar 31, 2026Mar 25, 2026$0.1087Quarterly
Dec 16, 2025Dec 16, 2025Dec 31, 2025Dec 15, 2025$2.6485Quarterly
Sep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025Sep 30, 2025Sep 24, 2025$0.1760Quarterly
Jun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025Jun 30, 2025Jun 25, 2025$0.1753Quarterly
Mar 27, 2025Mar 27, 2025Mar 31, 2025Mar 27, 2025$0.1533Quarterly
Dec 17, 2024Dec 17, 2024Dec 31, 2024Dec 16, 2024$0.3264Quarterly
Sep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024Sep 30, 2024Sep 25, 2024$0.2010Quarterly
Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024Jun 28, 2024Jun 26, 2024$0.2352Quarterly
Mar 21, 2024Mar 22, 2024Mar 28, 2024Mar 20, 2024$0.2032Quarterly
Dec 15, 2023Dec 18, 2023Dec 29, 2023Dec 14, 2023$0.2566Quarterly
Sep 22, 2023Sep 25, 2023Sep 29, 2023Sep 21, 2023$0.2297Quarterly
Jun 27, 2023Jun 28, 2023Jun 30, 2023Jun 26, 2023$0.2293Quarterly
Mar 24, 2023Mar 27, 2023Mar 31, 2023Mar 23, 2023$0.1588Quarterly
Dec 15, 2022Dec 16, 2022Dec 30, 2022Dec 14, 2022$1.7360Quarterly
Jun 24, 2022Jun 27, 2022Jun 30, 2022Jun 23, 2022$0.0028Quarterly
Dec 23, 2021Dec 27, 2021Dec 31, 2021Dec 22, 2021$1.8614Quarterly
Jun 24, 2021Jun 25, 2021Jun 30, 2021Feb 5, 2021$0.0050Quarterly
Dec 24, 2020Dec 28, 2020Dec 31, 2020Dec 23, 2020$0.8210Quarterly
Jun 25, 2020-Jun 30, 2020Jun 24, 2020$0.0090Quarterly
Dec 13, 2019-Dec 31, 2019Dec 12, 2019$0.2650Quarterly
Dec 18, 2018-Dec 31, 2018Dec 17, 2018$0.1410Quarterly
Mar 22, 2018-Mar 29, 2018Mar 21, 2018$0.0120Quarterly
Dec 21, 2017-Dec 29, 2017Dec 20, 2017$0.8300-

Source: Fund distribution announcements. Data as of Sep 24, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF Dividends

What is the dividend yield for FAAR?

FAAR has a dividend yield of 9.32%, based on distributions over the trailing 12 months and the Oct 26, 2026 closing price.

When does FAAR pay dividends?

FAAR pays dividends quarterly. View the payment history table for specific ex-dividend and payment dates.

What is the ex-dividend date for FAAR?

The most recent ex-dividend date for FAAR was September 24, 2026. See the full history in the payment table below.

Has FAAR increased its dividend?

Review the growth metrics section to analyze FAAR's dividend growth trends and historical payout patterns.

How much dividend does FAAR pay annually?

FAAR paid $3.04 per share in distributions over the trailing 12 months (through Sep 24, 2026).