First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB)
| Assets | $19.88M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.69% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 950,002 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.62 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.98% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 1,760 |
| Open | 20.92 |
| Previous Close | 20.90 |
| Day's Range | 20.91 - 20.92 |
| 52-Week Low | 19.75 |
| 52-Week High | 22.33 |
| Beta | 0.04 |
| Holdings | 25 |
| Inception Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
About MARB
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in long/short alternatives. The fund is an actively-managed global fund that uses a merger arbitrage strategy to long takeover target and short the acquiring company. MARB was launched on Feb 4, 2020 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
85.89% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Dreyfus Govt Cm Inst 289 | n/a | 51.12% |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | EA | 4.22% |
| Global Business Travel Group, Inc. | GBTG | 4.15% |
| Select Medical Holdings Corporation | SEM | 4.02% |
| Sila Realty Trust, Inc. | SILA | 3.99% |
| Masimo Corporation | MASI | 3.80% |
| Avanos Medical, Inc. | AVNS | 3.78% |
| Talkspace, Inc. | TALK | 3.76% |
| Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | BHF | 3.56% |
| Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | CPRX | 3.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1328 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.4894 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1937 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.1618 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.0649 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.1481 | Dec 29, 2023 |
Performance
MARB had a total return of 6.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.98%.
News
First Trust Announces Timeline for Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the changes to the investment strategies, name and other related matters, previously announced on January 27, 2026, for the ...
First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE Arca: MARB) (the “Fund”), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III (the “...
First Trust Announces Shareholder Approval of New Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement with First Trust Capital Management L.P. for First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the shareholders of First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE Arca: MARB) (the “Fund”) voted at the special meeting ...
First Trust Announces Adjournment of Special Shareholder Meeting for First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announced today that the special shareholder meeting for First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE Arca: MARB) (the “Fund”), a series of ...