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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) Price, Holdings, & News

$28.58
-0.20 (-0.69%)
(As of 07/26/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$28.58
$28.73
50-Day Range
$28.00
$28.78
52-Week Range
$27.10
$30.00
Volume
16,240 shs
Average Volume
34,848 shs
Market Capitalization
$122.89 million
Assets Under Management
$123.45 million
Dividend Yield
3.22%
Net Expense Ratio
1.01%
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About First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (NASDAQ:FAAR)

The First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the db Liquid Commodity index. The fund is an actively-managed fund that, through a subsidiary, provides broad long\u002Fshort exposure to commodity futures contracts. FAAR was launched on May 18, 2016 and is managed by First Trust.

FAAR Stock Price History

FAAR ETF News Headlines

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Folks, it's 2024… Things that we used to rely on - are failing us. Take the phasing out of fossil fuels… Matched with the destruction of oil refineries around the world… And the outright failure of solar and wind technologies… But there is just one solution… And right now governments around the world are stockpiling this resource at the fastest rate in DECADES!
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Alternative Allocations: Alternative Investment Outlook
We’re in a code red crisis and 99% of Americans are clueless
Folks, it's 2024… Things that we used to rely on - are failing us. Take the phasing out of fossil fuels… Matched with the destruction of oil refineries around the world… And the outright failure of solar and wind technologies… But there is just one solution… And right now governments around the world are stockpiling this resource at the fastest rate in DECADES!
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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FAAR
Inception Date
5/18/2016
Fund Manager
John Gambla, Rob Guttschow
Web
N/A
Phone
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Commodities
Benchmark
N/A
Category
Absolute Returns
Focus
Long/Short
Development Level
Blended Development
Region
Global
Number of Holdings
10

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$123.45 million
Average Daily Volume
$42,660.50
Discount/Premium
0.07%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Advisor
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Distributor
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer Agent
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
Jane Street

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
6,100 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.10
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF Expenses

TypeFAARLong/Short ETFsCommodities ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.95%0.83%0.70%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.06%1.75%0.36%0.39%0.54%
Total Expense1.01%2.04%0.87%0.61%0.71%
Fee Waiver0.00%-2.52%-0.75%-0.32%-0.59%
Net Expense1.01%1.01%0.67%0.54%0.58%

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) Holdings

Top 10 FAAR Holdings

  • First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC(NASDAQ:FCRD)
    Holding Weight: 22.55%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.375%
    Holding Weight: 18.47%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.25%
    Holding Weight: 10.05%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.375%
    Holding Weight: 9.71%
  • United States Treasury Notes 1%
    Holding Weight: 9.63%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.5%
    Holding Weight: 9.49%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.25%
    Holding Weight: 9.37%
  • Dreyfus Govt Cm Inst 289
    Holding Weight: 4.60%
  • Morgan Stanley Instl Lqudty Trs Instl
    Holding Weight: 4.60%
  • United States Treasury Notes 0.75%
    Holding Weight: 1.53%

FAAR ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FAAR shares performed this year?

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF's stock was trading at $27.35 at the start of the year. Since then, FAAR shares have increased by 4.5% and is now trading at $28.58.
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Who are First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF's major shareholders?

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF's top institutional shareholders include Walkner Condon Financial Advisors LLC (2.17%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.57%), Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. (0.97%) and Simplicity Wealth LLC (0.79%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF?

Shares of FAAR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF investors own include Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM), Mack-Cali Realty (CLI), CONSOL Coal Resources (CCR) and CaixaBank (CAIXY).

This page (NASDAQ:FAAR) was last updated on 7/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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