FAAR is First Trust's First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (Commodities Broad Basket). Trading at $31.54. Current dividend yield: 1.83%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.58 |
| Current yield | 1.83% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 25, 2026(in 19 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1440 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 30.58% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 21.94% |
| Expense ratio | 0.98% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $115M |
| Exchange | NGM |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | $0.1440 |
| 2026-03-26 | $0.1087 |
| 2025-12-16 | $2.6485 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.1759 |
| 2025-06-26 | $0.1753 |
| 2025-03-27 | $0.1533 |
| 2024-12-17 | $0.3264 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.2010 |
About FAAR
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve long-term total return through long and short investments in exchange-traded commodity futures contracts ("Commodity Futures") through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). It does not invest directly in Commodity Futures. The advisor gains exposure to these investments exclusively by investing in the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary is advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., the fund's investment advisor.
Frequently asked
What is FAAR's dividend yield?
FAAR (First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.83%, which works out to about $0.58 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is FAAR's next ex-dividend date?
FAAR's next ex-dividend date is Sep 25, 2026 (in 19 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did FAAR last pay a dividend?
FAAR's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 30, 2026.
How often does FAAR pay dividends?
FAAR pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is FAAR growing its dividend?
FAAR has been growing its dividend at a 21.94% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-06. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.