AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF(ARB · ETF)

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ARB
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AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF (ARB) ETF

Exchange
ARCX
Inception
2020-05-07
Has Options
No
ETF Profile
holdings as of 2026-05-31
Holdings
146
AUM
$104.5M
Provider
Nport
Inception
2020-05-07
Exchange
ARCX
Data As Of
2026-05-31
Expense Ratio
Dividend Yield
0.42%
Distribution
Annual
Recent distributions
Ex-Date Pay Date Amount Type
2025-12-18 2025-12-19 $0.1257 CD
2024-12-18 2024-12-19 $0.3092 CD
2022-12-15 2022-12-19 $1.0757 CD
Asset Allocation
Top Holdings
top 50 of 146 holdings
Symbol Name Weight % Asset Class Country
MORGAN STANLEY PRIME BROKER US 16.01% Other US
WBD Warner Bros Discovery Inc 3.79% Equity (common) US
EXAS Exact Sciences Corp 3.01% Equity (common) US
JDE Peet's NV 2.91% Equity (common) NL
HOLX Hologic Inc 2.82% Equity (common) US
CWAN Clearwater Analytics Holdings Inc 2.82% Equity (common) US
COR Masimo Corp 2.81% Equity (common) US
EA Electronic Arts Inc 2.81% Equity (common) US
GTLS Chart Industries Inc 2.81% Equity (common) US
CFLT Confluent Inc 2.80% Equity (common) US
NSC Norfolk Southern Corp 2.79% Equity (common) US
WBS Webster Financial Corp 2.77% Equity (common) US
GOLD New Gold Inc 2.67% Equity (common) CA
PEN Penumbra Inc 2.66% Equity (common) US
AL Air Lease Corp 2.51% Equity (common) US
SEE Sealed Air Corp 2.24% Equity (common) US
RAPT RAPT Therapeutics Inc 2.23% Equity (common) US
AAUC Allied Gold Corp 2.07% Equity (common) CA
DBRG DigitalBridge Group Inc 2.06% Equity (common) US
OS Onestream Inc 2.06% Equity (common) US
TXNM TXNM Energy Inc 2.05% Equity (common) US
TPH Tri Pointe Homes Inc 2.05% Equity (common) US
VTYX Ventyx Biosciences Inc 2.04% Equity (common) US
SLAB Silicon Laboratories Inc 2.04% Equity (common) US
BHF Brighthouse Financial Inc 1.92% Equity (common) US
SEMR SEMrush Holdings Inc 1.63% Equity (common) US
Banca Popolare di Sondrio SPA 1.57% Equity (common) IT
Allfunds Group Plc 1.57% Equity (common) GB
TGNA TEGNA Inc 1.53% Equity (common) US
FRGE Forge Global Holdings Inc 1.52% Equity (common) US
JTC PLC 1.52% Equity (common) JE
Schroders PLC 1.51% Equity (common) GB
INTWF CSG Systems International Inc 1.51% Equity (common) US
ALEX Alexander & Baldwin Inc 1.51% Equity (common) US
SNCY Sun Country Airlines Holdings Inc 1.45% Equity (common) US
FOLD Amicus Therapeutics Inc 1.43% Equity (common) US
CTLPP Cantaloupe Inc 1.03% Equity (common) US
CVGW Calavo Growers Inc 1.02% Equity (common) US
STKL SunOpta Inc 1.02% Equity (common) CA
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp 1.01% Equity (common) US
Laurentian Bank of Canada 1.01% Equity (common) CA
PRA ProAssurance Corp 1.01% Equity (common) US
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc 1.01% Equity (common) US
Just Group PLC 1.01% Equity (common) GB
IHS Holding Ltd 1.00% Equity (common) KY
STEL Stellar Bancorp Inc 0.98% Equity (common) US
SKYT SkyWater Technology Inc 0.97% Equity (common) US
NWE Northwestern Energy Group Inc 0.94% Equity (common) US
HTBK Heritage Commerce Corp 0.94% Equity (common) US
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 0.86% Short-term investment US
Geographic Breakdown
Non-Equity Breakdown
AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF · NPORT-P period 2026-05-31 (filed 2026-04-28)
Net assets: $103M · 146 total positions · equity 83.77% · non-equity 17.26%
Non-equity holdings — 65 positions, 17.26% of NAV
Category Weight Value Positions
Other 16.01% $16.6M 1
Short-term investment 1.71% $1.8M 3
Derivative (FX) -0.03% $-27782 59
Derivative (equity) -0.44% $-453085 2
Chart
Seasonality
MonthAvg ReturnYears of Data
Jan -0.14% 6
Feb +0.59% 6
Mar +0.06% 6
Apr +0.28% 6
May -0.62% 6
Jun +0.48% 6
Jul +0.72% 6
Aug +1.09% 6
Sep +0.33% 6
Oct +1.06% 5
Nov -0.10% 5
Dec -0.26% 5
Technical Indicators

Quick-reference for reading the values below. Indicators combine to confirm a view — no single one is a trade signal on its own.

Trend Indicators
  • SMA 20 / 50 / 200 — price above = uptrend, below = downtrend. SMA 50 crossing SMA 200 is the golden/death cross.
  • EMA 12 / 26 — faster-reacting averages; 12 above 26 is short-term bullish.
  • MACD — bullish when MACD > signal (green badge), bearish when below. Divergence from price often precedes reversals.
  • ADX (14) — trend strength regardless of direction. <20 range, 20–25 weak trend, 25–50 trend, >50 strong trend.
  • +DI / −DI — +DI > −DI favors bulls; the reverse favors bears. Read alongside ADX.
Momentum Oscillators
  • RSI (14) — <30 oversold, >70 overbought. 40–60 is neutral; trending names can stay extreme.
  • Stochastic %K / %D — <20 oversold, >80 overbought. %K crossing %D is an early momentum signal.
  • Williams %R — inverted scale: <−80 oversold, >−20 overbought.

Oscillators work best in range-bound markets; in strong trends they give premature reversal signals.

Volume & Volatility
  • Bollinger Bands — price at upper band = overbought, lower = oversold. Narrow bands (squeeze) often precede expansion.
  • OBV — cumulative volume; rising OBV confirms uptrend, falling OBV confirms downtrend. Divergence from price is a warning.
  • Vol SMA 20 / Vol ROC — today's volume vs. 20-day average. Positive ROC with price move = conviction.
  • ATR / True Range — average daily $ move; sizing and stop-loss reference.
  • HV 20 / 30 / 60 — realized (historical) volatility. Compare to IV on the options cards: IV > HV = rich premium.

Confluence matters: trend + momentum + volume agreeing carries far more weight than any single indicator. For how these feed the spread scanner score, see the algorithm docs →

Trend Indicators

SMA 20: $29.75
SMA 50: $29.68
SMA 200: $29.37
Current: $29.80
EMA 12: $29.77
EMA 26: $29.74
MACD: 0.0343 | Signal: 0.0011
BULLISH
ADX (14): 52.15
STRONG TREND
+DI: 56.89
−DI: 15.05

Momentum Oscillators

RSI (14): 57.57
NEUTRAL
Stoch %K: 8.43
Stoch %D: 10.33
Williams %R: -90.90

Volume & Volatility

BB Upper: $29.84
BB Lower: $29.67
NEUTRAL
OBV: 847,504
Vol SMA 20: 13,237
Vol ROC: 534.30%
ATR: $0.19
True Range: $0.04
HV 20: 2.5%
HV 30: 2.6%
HV 60: 4.6%

Data Summary

Data Points: 500
Last Updated:
Date Range: 2024-09-09T00:00:00 – 2026-09-04T00:00:00
AI Analysis

Here is my comprehensive stock analysis report for ARB:

Executive Summary

Overall Assessment: NEUTRAL (Confidence Level: 6/10) Key Drivers and Primary Risks: * Key drivers: Technical strength, low volatility, and stable market sentiment * Primary risks: Market downturns, regulatory changes, or unexpected earnings misses Investment Thesis: ARB appears to be in a consolidative phase, with technical indicators pointing towards a continued uptrend. The stock's low volatility and stable market sentiment reduce the risk of sudden price movements. Recent News Sentiment Impact: NEUTRAL

Technical Analysis

Trend Direction: * Short-term (1-4 weeks): Bullish * Medium-term (1-3 months): Bullish * Long-term (3-12 months): Neutral

Support/Resistance Levels:

  • Resistance 1: $29.84 (Upper Bollinger Band)
  • Support 1: $29.67 (Lower Bollinger Band)

Momentum Signals: * RSI interpretation: Neutral (57.57) * MACD signal: Bullish * Bollinger Bands position: Neutral

Volume Analysis: Volume trends are stable, with institutional interest reflected in the OBV and volume rate of change.

News & Sentiment Analysis

Recent Headlines Summary: Neutral news headlines focus on ETF market performance and cryptocurrency trends.

Sentiment Assessment: NEUTRAL

Catalyst Identification: None identified; however, ARB's low volatility might become a catalyst if it breaks out above the upper Bollinger Band.

Market Narrative: Technical signals align with neutral news sentiment, indicating a stable market environment.

Risk & Volatility Assessment

Beta Interpretation: Low risk (beta = 0.08) relative to the SPY

Volatility Regime: Current volatility is low compared to historical levels.

Options Market Signals: No options data available; however, ARB's low volatility might indicate limited upside potential.

Downside Protection: Support levels and risk management considerations are essential due to the stock's consolidation phase.

Market Context & Positioning

Sector Performance: ARB is outperforming its sector peers.

Institutional Activity: Stable volume trends reflect institutional interest.

Correlation Analysis: ARB moves in line with the market (R-squared interpretation).

Relative Valuation: The stock is positioned within a trading range, indicating potential for further consolidation.

Key Levels & Action Items

Critical Price Levels: * Resistance 1: $29.84 (Upper Bollinger Band) * Support 1: $29.67 (Lower Bollinger Band)

Breakout/Breakdown Levels: None identified; however, a breakout above the upper Bollinger Band could trigger further upside.

Time-Sensitive Catalysts: No imminent earnings or regulatory events.

Risk Management: Stop-loss levels and position sizing considerations are essential due to the stock's consolidation phase.

Please let me know if you'd like me to elaborate on any section.

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Spread Scanner GPU

Each spread is ranked by a composite score built in three stages. Full documentation →

Stage 1 — Base Score (GPU scanner)

score = P(profit) × (credit / spread_width)
P(profit) from short leg delta (1 − |delta|), penalised above 85%. Credit uses mid-price to handle illiquid chains fairly.

Stage 2 — Skew Adjustment (±25% cap)

RR and BF (30-delta) from the persisted per-symbol skew snapshot — wing strikes picked by real greeks.delta, not a moneyness proxy. Put skew boosts bull puts, penalises bear calls. High butterfly boosts iron condors. Calendars are skew-neutral.

Stage 3 — Technical Overlay (±50% cap, 5 groups)
Group 1 · Directional Bias (±0.25)
  • RSI <40 bullish / >60 bearish
  • MACD crossover + histogram trend
  • Price vs SMA 50 & SMA 200
Group 2 · Momentum (±0.10)
  • Stochastic %K <20 / >80
  • Williams %R <−80 / >−20
Group 3 · Volatility (up to −0.25 / +0.15)
  • Blended ATR + straddle expected-move penalty
  • Bollinger Band signal (+ counter-trend penalty)
  • BB width — vol contraction boost for ICs
Group 4 · IV Regime (±0.15)
  • IV rank ≥ 75 → strong boost for credit spreads
  • IV rank < 25 → penalty (selling cheap vol)
Group 5 · Liquidity (penalty up to −0.10)
  • Min open interest across all legs
  • OI < 100 → −0.10 · OI < 500 → −0.05

score = base_score × skew_multiplier × tech_multiplier
Both multipliers are shown per spread. Beta is informational only — ATR already captures realized vol. Full algorithm documentation →

Enter a ticker to scan for optimal spread opportunities.

Evaluates all bull put, bear call, iron condor, and calendar spread combinations using GPU-accelerated analysis.

Skew (Wing IV − ATM IV)
DTE:
Wing Δ:
Metric:
Wing vs ATM
IV(put wing) − IV(ATM), in vol points

How much the OTM put trades above (or below) the at-the-money strike. Measures the height of the put-side tail relative to ATM — i.e. how expensive crash insurance is on this name.

  • Positive (typical) — wing IV > ATM IV. Standard equity put skew: portfolios bid up crash protection, so OTM puts trade richer than ATM.
  • Near zero or negative (unusual) — wing IV ≤ ATM IV. Flat or inverted put side. Common when there's no fear demand, in tightly mean-reverting names, or right after an earnings catalyst clears.
  • Percentile vs own 3-yr history: high = wings rich (good time to sell wing premium); low = wings cheap (good time to buy protection).
  • Not directional — high or low wings don't predict up or down moves. It's a price tag on tail insurance, not a forecast.
Risk Reversal
IV(call wing) − IV(put wing), equal delta on each side

Which side of the smile is the market paying up for? Measures the tilt of the surface — call skew vs put skew at matched deltas.

  • Negative (typical) — puts richer than calls. Standard equity behavior: hedging demand makes puts carry a premium. Most large-caps sit in the −1 to −5 vol-point range.
  • Strongly negative (< −5 pts) — heavy downside hedging, elevated fear, or an upcoming catalyst (earnings, FDA, macro event). Worth flagging.
  • Positive — calls richer than puts. Unusual for equities; signals bullish momentum, short-squeeze positioning, or takeover/M&A speculation.
  • Near zero — symmetric surface. Market sees roughly equal up/down risk. Rare for large-caps; more common in commodities and FX.
Reading them together

Wing-vs-ATM tells you how expensive the tails are. Risk Reversal tells you which side is favored. Combined:

  • High wing percentile + deeply negative RR → strong put bid; stress or major event priced in. Owning protection costs a premium; selling put premium is dangerous.
  • Low wing percentile + near-zero RR → complacency; insurance cheap and balanced. Good environment to add cheap downside hedges.
  • Positive RR + elevated wings → call-side fear-of-missing-out; common in squeeze setups. Upside calls expensive, downside puts not bid.
14 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —
30 DTE / 10d
pts EXTREME
ATM — / Wing —

Percentile is the rank of today's reading within ~3 years of this symbol's own history. High percentile = wings are rich relative to history; not a directional signal. Skew is read off the chain in real time, not from CBOE SKEW.

Volatility Surface

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Volatility Smile

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IV Rank (7 DTE)
IV Rank (30 DTE)
Straddle Price (30 DTE)
Beta Analysis
Beta (1Y vs SPY)
0.08
Correlation (SPY)
29.1%
0.08
Ann. Volatility
3.6%
SPY Volatility
12.8%

Low volatility - stock moves less than market

Beta & Alpha Over Time
Constituent Performance

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Constituents
Symbol Name Weight % Price 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month