FAAR Dividend Calculator
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) currently yields 9.80% and paid $3.08 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$31.41
Dividend Yield
9.80%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.08
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+30.1%
Raise Streak
2 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from FAAR
Portfolio Value
$653,295
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$8,583
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — FAAR
Projected Income from FAAR
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,567 | $131 | 559.2 | $17,567 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $2,870 | $239 | 792.5 | $30,139 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $4,806 | $401 | 1027.1 | $47,295 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $7,689 | $641 | 1272.7 | $70,950 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $12,003 | $1,000 | 1539.4 | $103,902 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $18,498 | $1,542 | 1839.3 | $150,293 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $28,349 | $2,362 | 2186.5 | $216,308 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $43,417 | $3,618 | 2599.0 | $311,301 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $66,685 | $5,557 | 3100.3 | $449,578 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $102,991 | $8,583 | 3721.1 | $653,295 |
FAAR Dividend Per Share by Year
FAAR Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-25 | 2026-06-30 | $0.14 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-31 | $0.11 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-31 | $2.65 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-30 | $0.18 |
| 2025-06-26 | 2025-06-30 | $0.18 |
| 2025-03-27 | 2025-03-31 | $0.15 |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-31 | $0.33 |
| 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-30 | $0.20 |
| 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-28 | $0.24 |
| 2024-03-21 | 2024-03-28 | $0.20 |
| 2023-12-15 | 2023-12-29 | $0.26 |
| 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-29 | $0.23 |
| 2023-06-27 | 2023-06-30 | $0.23 |
| 2023-03-24 | 2023-03-31 | $0.16 |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-30 | $1.74 |
| 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-30 | $0.00 |
| 2021-12-23 | 2021-12-31 | $1.86 |
| 2021-06-24 | 2021-06-30 | $0.01 |
| 2020-12-24 | 2020-12-31 | $0.82 |
FAAR Dividend FAQ
How much does FAAR pay in dividends per share?
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF paid $3.08 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does FAAR pay dividends?
FAAR pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is FAAR's dividend yield?
At the last close of $31.41, FAAR yields approximately 9.80% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is FAAR's dividend growth rate?
FAAR's dividend per share has compounded at 30.1% per year over the last 5 years (13.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much FAAR do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.08 per share per year, roughly 390 shares — about $12,251.19 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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