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Name:

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

Assets under management:

$138 M

Expense ratio:

1.01%

Inception date:

May 23, 2016

Website:

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Last ex-dividend date:

December 17, 2024

Next ex-dividend date:

N/A

Description:

FAAR ETF is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on investing in companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential. It aims to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio, balancing risk and return while tracking market performance. Ideal for those seeking long-term investment opportunities.

Top holdings

Name
Weight
US Dollar
35.49 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, due 11/30/2025
23.77 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.75%, due 03/31/2026
15.72 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 09/30/2025
12.95 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 06/30/2025
12.07 %
BRENT CRUDE FUTR May25(COK5)
10.95 %
COFFEE 'C' FUTURE May25(KCK5)
9.83 %
KC HRW WHEAT FUT May25(KWK5)
8.37 %
WTI CRUDE FUTURE May25(CLK5)
8.02 %
GOLD 100 OZ FUTR Apr25(GCJ5)
7.83 %
SOYBEAN MEAL FUTR May25(SMK5)
7.44 %
SUGAR #11 (WORLD) May25(SBK5)
7.17 %
WHEAT FUTURE(CBT) May25(W K5)
6.96 %
Low Su Gasoil G Apr25(QSJ5)
6.88 %
NY Harb ULSD Fut Apr25(HOJ5)
6.52 %
CORN FUTURE May25(C K5)
5.77 %
SOYBEAN OIL FUTR May25(BOK5)
5.65 %
GASOLINE RBOB FUT Apr25(XBJ5)
5.14 %
COPPER FUTURE May25(HGK5)
5.06 %
COTTON NO.2 FUTR May25(CTK5)
4.91 %
LIVE CATTLE FUTR Apr25(LCJ5)
4.27 %
CATTLE FEEDER FUT Mar25(FCH5)
4.24 %
SILVER FUTURE May25(SIK5)
4.08 %
Low Su Gasoil G May25(QSK5)
3.11 %
LME ZINC FUTURE Jun25(LXM5)
1.87 %
LME LEAD FUTURE Jun25(LLM5)
1.59 %
LEAN HOGS FUTURE Apr25(LHJ5)
1.04 %
COCOA FUTURE May25(CCK5)
0.93 %
NATURAL GAS FUTR Apr25(NGJ25)
0.84 %
COCOA FUTURE Jul25(CCN5)
0.83 %

Price

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Current Price

$28.34
FAAR price is $28.34

Price All-time High

$35.63
FAAR price is currently -20.46% below its historical high of $35.63

Price Most Recent Change

+0.57%
FAAR price was up +0.57% on Feb 27, 2025

Price YTD Change

+1.18%
FAAR price is up +1.18% since January 1st

Price 1-Year Change

-1.43%
FAAR price is down -1.43% year-on-year

Price 3-Year Change

-9.11%
FAAR price is down -9.11% over the past 3 years

Technical Analysis

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Beta

0.04
FAAR beta is 0.04

200-day SMA

$28.25
FAAR price is currently +0.31% above its 200-day simple moving average

14-day RSI

46.54
FAAR 14-day relative strength index is 46.54

30-day Relative Volume

0.78
FAAR 30-day relative volume is 0.78

Dividend

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Dividend per share

Last Paid Dividend

$0.33
FAAR last dividend was $0.33 per share, with an ex-dividend date of December 17, 2024

TTM Dividend Per Share

$0.97
FAAR TTM dividend per share is $0.97

TTM Dividend Per Share 1-Year Change

+34.96%
FAAR TTM dividend per share is up +34.96% year-on-year

TTM Dividend Per Share 3-Year Change

-48.26%
FAAR TTM dividend per share is down -48.26% over the past 3 years

Dividend yield

TTM Dividend Yield

3.41%
FAAR TTM dividend yield is 3.41%

TTM Dividend Yield 1-Year Change

+36.95%
FAAR TTM dividend yield is up +36.95% year-on-year

Top holdings

Name
Weight
US Dollar
35.49 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, due 11/30/2025
23.77 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.75%, due 03/31/2026
15.72 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 09/30/2025
12.95 %
U.S. Treasury Note, 0.25%, due 06/30/2025
12.07 %
BRENT CRUDE FUTR May25(COK5)
10.95 %
COFFEE 'C' FUTURE May25(KCK5)
9.83 %
KC HRW WHEAT FUT May25(KWK5)
8.37 %
WTI CRUDE FUTURE May25(CLK5)
8.02 %
GOLD 100 OZ FUTR Apr25(GCJ5)
7.83 %
SOYBEAN MEAL FUTR May25(SMK5)
7.44 %
SUGAR #11 (WORLD) May25(SBK5)
7.17 %
WHEAT FUTURE(CBT) May25(W K5)
6.96 %
Low Su Gasoil G Apr25(QSJ5)
6.88 %
NY Harb ULSD Fut Apr25(HOJ5)
6.52 %
CORN FUTURE May25(C K5)
5.77 %
SOYBEAN OIL FUTR May25(BOK5)
5.65 %
GASOLINE RBOB FUT Apr25(XBJ5)
5.14 %
COPPER FUTURE May25(HGK5)
5.06 %
COTTON NO.2 FUTR May25(CTK5)
4.91 %
LIVE CATTLE FUTR Apr25(LCJ5)
4.27 %
CATTLE FEEDER FUT Mar25(FCH5)
4.24 %
SILVER FUTURE May25(SIK5)
4.08 %
Low Su Gasoil G May25(QSK5)
3.11 %
LME ZINC FUTURE Jun25(LXM5)
1.87 %
LME LEAD FUTURE Jun25(LLM5)
1.59 %
LEAN HOGS FUTURE Apr25(LHJ5)
1.04 %
COCOA FUTURE May25(CCK5)
0.93 %
NATURAL GAS FUTR Apr25(NGJ25)
0.84 %
COCOA FUTURE Jul25(CCN5)
0.83 %

Analyst ratings

FAQ

  • What is FAAR?
  • Does FAAR pay dividends?
  • What stocks are in FAAR?
  • What is the current assets under management for FAAR?
  • What is FAAR average volume?
  • What is FAAR expense ratio?
  • What is FAAR inception date?

What is FAAR?

FAAR ETF is an exchange-traded fund that focuses on investing in companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential. It aims to provide investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio, balancing risk and return while tracking market performance. Ideal for those seeking long-term investment opportunities.

Does FAAR pay dividends?

Yes, the First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF does pays dividends, with the most recent payment being $0.33 per share. The last ex-dividend date was on December 17, 2024, and the next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet

What stocks are in FAAR?

As of today, First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF inlcudes 34 holdings with the most weighted are US Dollar (35.49%), U.S. Treasury Note, 0.375%, due 11/30/2025 (23.77%) and U.S. Treasury Note, 0.75%, due 03/31/2026 (15.72%)

What is the current assets under management for FAAR?

Assets under management of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF is $138 M

What is FAAR average volume?

Average volume of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF is $25 K

What is FAAR expense ratio?

Expense ratio of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF is 1.01%

What is FAAR inception date?

Inception date of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF is May 23, 2016