MARB is First Trust's First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (Event Driven). Trading at $21.00. Current dividend yield: 2.54%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.53 |
| Current yield | 2.54% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 11, 2026(in 9 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1328 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 45.98% |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $40M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | $0.1328 |
| 2025-09-25 | $0.4894 |
| 2024-12-13 | $0.1937 |
| 2024-09-26 | $0.1618 |
About MARB
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition. It's portfolio may include equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. companies, including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"). The fund may invest in securities issued by small, mid and large capitalization issuers. It is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is MARB's dividend yield?
MARB (First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 2.54%, which works out to about $0.53 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is MARB's next ex-dividend date?
MARB's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 9 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did MARB last pay a dividend?
MARB's most recent dividend payment date was Dec 12, 2025.
How often does MARB pay dividends?
MARB pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is MARB growing its dividend?
MARB has been growing its dividend at a 45.98% 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 2026-09-02. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.