First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
MARB$20.81 -0.07 (-0.33%)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-12 |
| September 30, 2025 | $0.49 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-09-25 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.19 | 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-13 |
| September 30, 2024 | $0.16 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-09-26 |
| June 28, 2024 | $0.06 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-06-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF has rewarded shareholders with 9 dividend payments over the past 3 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MARB shares during this period received a total of $1.69 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.13/share was paid 199 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: MARB currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2022, the dividend payout has decreased by 33.6%, from $0.20 to $0.13.
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