First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (AMEX: NTRL) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $20.21 (about ₹1,939 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:33 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.95% and holds 9 securities. Indian residents can buy NTRL through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$19.90
Today's high
$20.22
52 week low
$19.75
52 week high
$22.89
NTRL opened at $19.91, closed previously at $20.05, and has traded between $19.75 and $22.89 over the past 52 weeks.
About
The First Trust Equity Market Neutral ETF's (the "Fund") investment objective is to seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in derivative instruments (exchange-traded or over-the-counter) that provide exposure to U.S exchange-listed equity securities, U.S. exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") that provide exposure to U.S. exchange-listed equity securities (directly or through derivatives) and/or U.S. exchange-listed equity securities.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.95%
Assets (AUM)
$16.1M
Holdings
9
NAV
$20.09
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
-0.35%
5-year price change
+2.64%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
NTRL holds 9 securities in total. These 10 are 98.0% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy NTRL from India
Indian residents can buy NTRL units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search NTRL and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, NTRL, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in NTRL from India
Trading and taxes when buying NTRL from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the NTRL price today?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NTRL) last traded at $20.21 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:33 PM ET. That is ₹1,939 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does NTRL trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is NTRL, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF manages about $16.1M. Its expense ratio is 0.95% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2020.
What are NTRL's largest holdings?
The top three are US Dollar (84.3%), JPFTUSS2 SHORT TRS 07/30/2027 - JPMORGAN (1.8%) and Teradyne, Inc. (1.6%). NTRL's 10 largest positions make up 98.0% of the fund.
Does NTRL pay dividends?
Yes. NTRL is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on NTRL taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of NTRL?
Yes. You can buy NTRL by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has NTRL performed?
NTRL's price is down 0.3% over the past year and up 2.6% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.