FAAR Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.144 | $14.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.144 | $14.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.144 | $14.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.144 | $14.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FAAR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.576 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FAAR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,084 | $65,698 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,417 | $328,490 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,834 | $656,979 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.83%. $10,000 in FAAR would currently pay about $183 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FAAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.144 | +32.1% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.109 | -38.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $2.649 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.176 | +0.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.175 | +14.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.153 | -53.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.326 | +62.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.201 | -14.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.235 | +15.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.203 | -21.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | — | $0.257 | +11.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.23 | +0.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.229 | +44.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.159 | +5200.0% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | — | $1.736 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.003 | -40.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $1.861 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.005 | -44.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.821 Special | — |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.009 | -96.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.265 | +87.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.141 | +1075.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.012 | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | — | $0.83 Special | — |
Payout risk check
FAAR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 73/100).
Its share price moved +6.0% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2017. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FAAR distribution FAQ
When is FAAR's next ex-distribution date?
FAAR's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.144 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FAAR pay distributions?
FAAR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.144 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FAAR's distribution yield?
FAAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.36%, based on $0.429 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.53. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.576 per share, is 1.83%.
How much does FAAR pay per share?
FAAR pays about $0.144 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.576 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $57.60 a year.
Has FAAR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 143.6% a year (-49.8% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FAAR's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FAAR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.83%, you would need about 2,084 shares of FAAR (roughly $65,698 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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