FAAR vs. SPAX ETF Comparison

Comparison of First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) to Robinson Alternative Yield Pre-merger SPAC ETF (SPAX)
FAAR

First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF

FAAR Description

The First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF seeks to achieve long-term total return using a long/short commodities strategy. The fund intends to invest primarily in exchange-listed commodity futures contracts through a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$28.20

Average Daily Volume

43,365

Number of Holdings *

1

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
SPAX

Robinson Alternative Yield Pre-merger SPAC ETF

SPAX Description The Robinson Alternative Yield Pre-Merger SPAC ETF (SPAX) is an actively managed exchange-trade fund (ETF) that invests in Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), also known as blank check companies. SPAX seeks to provide total return while minimizing downside risk. SPAX invests primarily in equity securities, specifically units and shares of common stock and warrants of U.S.-listed SPACs. SPAX expects to invest the majority of its assets in SPACs which are small capitalization companies. The Fund intends to exit any SPAC units, common shares and warrants prior to the completion of a business combination, seeking to minimize downside risk.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$20.39

Average Daily Volume

3,625

Number of Holdings *

37

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period FAAR SPAX
30 Days -2.76% 0.29%
60 Days 0.15% 1.35%
90 Days -0.42% 1.38%
12 Months 0.34% 2.25%
0 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in FAAR Weight in SPAX Overlap
FAAR Overweight 1 Positions Relative to SPAX
Symbol Grade Weight
FCRX A 21.59%
FAAR Underweight 37 Positions Relative to SPAX
Symbol Grade Weight
PEGR F -3.2%
SHAP C -3.06%
BFAC B -3.02%
EVE A -2.93%
BACA C -2.83%
HAIA B -2.73%
WTMA B -2.73%
CNDA C -2.71%
EMLD C -2.66%
KCGI A -2.66%
CMCA D -2.33%
GHIX F -2.32%
HCVI C -2.21%
AOGO B -2.09%
GAQ A -1.96%
PRLH A -1.96%
ROCL B -1.9%
PPYA B -1.89%
IVCP D -1.84%
CDAQ B -1.76%
ONYX C -1.59%
BLEU D -1.53%
MITA B -1.43%
BRKH B -1.32%
IGTA A -1.28%
MSSA A -1.21%
BYNO B -1.2%
PWUP B -0.79%
NPAB B -0.75%
RMGC F -0.53%
IMAQ B -0.37%
BHAC C -0.37%
TRIS A -0.3%
FHLT B -0.08%
MCAG C -0.05%
SWSS B -0.02%
NSTD F -0.0%

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