First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF (FAAR) closed at USD 32.78 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 0.56% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 32.6; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 32.64–32.93 on volume of 31,463 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 26.73–35.81 (NGM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 20:44 UTC.
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Key facts (FAAR)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +19.1% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +42.4% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FAAR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +19.1% | +42.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +19.2% | +7.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| Max drawdown | -10.6% (May 2026→Aug 2026) | -16.2% (Jun 2022→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 20:44 UTC)
| Price | USD 32.78 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.56% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 32.6 |
| Open | USD 32.71 |
| Day Range | USD 32.64 – 32.93 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 26.73 – 35.81 |
| Volume | 31,463 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NGM |
Technical Analysis (FAAR)
Nexqual's technical model rates FAAR "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:44 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.94 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 31.98) |
| MACD | 0.19 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (FAAR)
Nexqual rates First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 20:44 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCVT | First Trust SSI Strategic Conve | USD 44.91 | ▼ 0.24% |
| FEMB | First Trust Emerging Markets Lo | USD 28.6 | ▼ 0.03% |
| FCEF | First Trust Income Opportunitie | USD 22.61 | ▼ 0.22% |
| FJP | First Trust Japan AlphaDEX Fund | USD 73.21 | ▼ 0.61% |
| FEM | First Trust Emerging Markets Al | USD 31.73 | ▲ 0.09% |
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