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FAAR
-0.43 · -1.48%
$28.53 · NASDAQ

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) ETF Analysis | Commodities Broad Basket

First Trust · United States
AUM:$146.3M
#– of – in Commodities Broad Basket ETFs

Educational tool only – Figures are based on historical data, holdings and expense metrics for informational purposes. This is not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser.

Market Performance

Up 15.8% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.95% — above average for this category.

What is FAAR?

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.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FAAR delivered 15.8% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.95% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 23.2% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$146.3M
Expense Ratio0.95%
Dividend Yield10.76%
Holdings1
Inception DateMay 2016
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.38
CategoryCommodities Broad Basket
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+1.9%
1Y
+14.2%
3Y
+24.7%
5Y
+39.0%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FAAR 5 years ago, it would have grown to £13,903 — a gain of £3,903.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FAAR delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFAAR
2026 YTD+13.3%
2025+6.7%
2024+5.7%
2023-4.7%
2022+10.1%
CAGR 4yr+4.3%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +6.2%Worst year: -4.7% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
9.4%
Low
Momentum
-2.0%
30-day change
Support Level
30.55
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
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