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AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
ARB (AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF) is an active US Equity ETF by AltShares. With a 0.76% MER, it provides diversified exposure through 51 holdings. Annual distribution with a 0.43% yield.
ARB is actively managed by AltShares's investment team, which selects holdings with the goal of outperforming a benchmark index.
Its 0.76% MER reflects the costs of a more specialized management approach. It does not pay a significant distribution — returns are reinvested for capital growth.
As a US-listed ETF, it is typically held in an RRSP to minimize withholding tax on US dividends (Canada-US tax treaty).