First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.96% ($0.62 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 12, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 31, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $40M. Review MARB dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

MARB fund composition

MARB holds 42 positions, with 0.0% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 1.69%, and manages $19.9M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
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Sector allocation

Healthcare35.5%Communication Services22.9%Financial Services22.5%Technology10.4%Industrials9.1%Real Estate8.7%Consumer Cyclical5.8%Cash & Others0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB)

What is First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.96%, which works out to $0.62 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 12, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 31, 2025.
How many years has First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF increased its dividend?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive year.
What does First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF invest in?
The First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF's investment objective is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by establishing long and short positions in the equity securities of companies that are involved in a publicly-announced significant corporate event, such as a merger or acquisition.