FAAR Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.137 | $13.70 | 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 $0.548 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 25 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 | 2,190 | $71,779 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,949 | $358,894 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,898 | $717,788 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.67%. $10,000 in FAAR would currently pay about $167 a year ($14 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FAAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.137 | -4.9% |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.144 | +32.1% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.109 | -38.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.649 Special | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.176 | +0.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.175 | +14.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.153 | -53.1% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.326 | +62.2% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.201 | -14.5% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.235 | +15.8% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.203 | -21.0% |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.257 | +11.7% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.23 | +0.4% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.229 | +44.0% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.159 | +5200.0% |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $1.736 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.003 | -40.0% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.861 Special | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.005 | -44.4% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.821 Special | — |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.009 | -96.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $0.265 | +87.9% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 | $0.141 | +1075.0% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.012 | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Dec 29, 2017 | $0.83 Special | — |
Payout risk check
FAAR's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 70/100).
Its share price moved +7.6% 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
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve long-term total return through long and short investments in exchange-traded commodity futures contracts ("Commodity Futures") through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). It does not invest directly in Commodity Futures. The advisor gains exposure to these investments exclusively by investing in the Subsidiary. The Subsidiary is advised by First Trust Advisors L.P., the fund's investment advisor.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Commodities Broad Basket. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2017. 25 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.137 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does FAAR pay distributions?
FAAR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.137 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FAAR's distribution yield?
FAAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.19%, based on $0.39 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $32.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.548 per share, is 1.67%.
How much does FAAR pay per share?
FAAR pays about $0.137 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.548 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $54.80 a year.
Has FAAR grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 139.0% a year (-53.0% 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 1.67%, you would need about 2,190 shares of FAAR (roughly $71,779 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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