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FAARvsQDPLETF Comparison

ETF 1
FAAR

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-1.21%
VS
ETF 2
QDPL

Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF

This fund is part of
Alternatives
-1.21%

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) and Pacer Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier 400 ETF (QDPL) belong to the same industry segment: Alternatives. FAAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.97%, versus 0.6% for QDPL. FAAR is up 21.9% year-to-date (YTD) with +$102M in YTD flows. QDPL performs worse with 10.85% YTD performance, and +$311M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FAAR and QDPL below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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FAAR vs QDPL performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.00.01.02.03.0%Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

Cumulative Flows

0 M5 M10 M15 M20 M25 MSep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FAAR
QDPL
+2.23%-0.94%
+4.85%+1.75%
+21.90%+10.85%
+20.16%+11.57%
+34.93%+79.62%
+38.39%+68.91%
Flows
FAAR
QDPL
+$18M+$26M
+$51M+$114M
+$102M+$311M
+$126M+$404M
+$63M+$1.38B
+$129M+$1.53B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FAAR
QDPL
+9.86%+9.99%
+12.16%+11.76%
+10.87%+13.51%
+10.94%+15.37%
Max drawdown
FAAR
QDPL
-2.30%-2.92%
-10.76%-8.32%
-11.20%-17.47%
-19.53%-22.44%
Max drawdown duration
FAAR
QDPL
11d24d
164d70d
111d126d
1323d704d
Trading data

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FAAR
QDPL
Last sale
10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$32.54
$45.22
Previous close
10/29/2026
$32.61
$46.18
Consolidated volume
10/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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FAAR
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
FAAR
QDPL
Last price
$32.54
$45.22
1D performance
-0.23%
-2.08%
AuM$252.85 M$1.82 B
E/R0.97%0.6%
Characteristics
FAAR
QDPL
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustPACER ETFs
Benchmark-Metaurus US Large Cap Dividend Multiplier Series 400 Index
N° of holdings--
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMay 18, 2016July 13, 2021
ESGNoNo
Exposure

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Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
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Frequently asked questions about FAAR and QDPL

How have the FAAR and QDPL ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 29, 2026, FAAR is up 21.9% year-to-date (YTD), while QDPL has returned 10.85%. That puts FAAR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FAAR or QDPL?

Year-to-date, the FAAR ETF saw +$102M in flows, compared to +$311M for QDPL.

Which ETF is more volatile: FAAR or QDPL?

Over the past year, FAAR had a volatility of 12.16%, while QDPL experienced 11.76%.

Which ETF is bigger: FAAR or QDPL?

As of October 29, 2026, FAAR holds $252.85 M in assets under management (AUM), while QDPL manages $1.82 B.

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