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

First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NTRL) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 2.92% ($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 $19M.

NTRL fund composition

NTRL holds 3 positions, with 18.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.95%, and manages $14.9M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
QLYSQualys, Inc.2.24%
PAYCPaycom Software, Inc.2.07%
ESTCElastic N.V.2.02%
HRBH&R Block, Inc.1.98%
NTAPNetApp, Inc.1.86%
DBXDropbox, Inc. (Class A)1.80%
AUAngloGold Ashanti plc1.78%
AMPAmeriprise Financial, Inc.1.73%
ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.1.72%
MEDPMedpace Holdings, Inc.1.71%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others34.6%Technology13.4%Industrials10.4%Consumer Cyclical10.0%Financial Services9.9%Healthcare9.2%Basic Materials4.6%Consumer Defensive4.2%Other3.7%

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

What is First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF's dividend yield?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NTRL) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 2.92%, 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 (NTRL) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF invest in?
The First Trust Equity Market Neutral ETF's (the "Fund") investment objective is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in derivative instruments (exchange-traded or over-the-counter) that provide exposure to U.S exchange-listed equity securities, U.S. exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that provide exposure to U.S. exchange-listed equity securities (directly or through derivatives) and/or U.S. exchange-listed equity securities.