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First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
Trading data
FAAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 11, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +13.00% | +21.76% | +22.96% | +32.38% | +28.41% | +49.28% |
| Flows | +$5M | +$19M | +$16M | +$47M | -$42M | +$74M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +16.30% | +14.55% | +10.31% | +11.13% |
Max drawdown | -2.76% | -11.20% | -11.70% | -19.53% |
Max drawdown duration | 20d | 111d | 866d | 1323d |
Time to recover | 17d | 106d | 112d | 290d |
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | May 18, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is FAAR?
FAAR is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does FAAR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to multiple commodities. It is part of the segment: Alternatives.
What is the expense ratio of FAAR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of FAAR is 0.97%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was FAAR launched?
FAAR was launched on May 18, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of FAAR?
FAAR is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of FAAR?
As of March 11, 2026, FAAR manages $168.21 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has FAAR performed recently?
As of March 11, 2026, FAAR delivered a return of 13% over the past month (1M performance), 21.76% over the past three months (3M), and 22.96% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for FAAR?
As of March 11, 2026, FAAR has seen net flows of +$5M in the past month (1M flow) and +$16M year-to-date (YTD).
Does FAAR pay dividends?
As of March 11, 2026, FAAR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 9.47%.
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