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 6.34% ($1.29 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026. market capitalization is approximately $18M. Review NTRL dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

NTRL fund composition

NTRL holds 9 positions, with 16.5% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.95%, and manages $16.1M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
ADPAutomatic Data Processing, Inc.1.83%
PJTPJT Partners Inc. (Class A)1.67%
GILDGilead Sciences, Inc.1.65%
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.1.65%
MOAltria Group, Inc.1.65%
MCKMcKesson Corporation1.63%
KMTKennametal Inc.1.63%
IESCIES Holdings, Inc.1.62%
QNSTQuinStreet, Inc.1.61%
HLTHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.1.60%

Sector allocation

Cash & Others82.2%Financial Services12.6%Consumer Cyclical7.6%Industrials7.3%Technology4.7%Healthcare3.2%Communication Services2.3%Consumer Defensive0.6%

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 6.34%, which works out to $1.29 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 September 24, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 30, 2026.
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.