FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND
CIK: 0001681717
Equity
About this Fund
The FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND is a premier mutual fund company dedicated to providing investors with a diverse range of investment solutions, catering to various risk profiles and financial goals. As a leading player in the asset management industry, the company specializes in crafting innovative mutual fund portfolios that combine traditional and alternative investment strategies, seeking to optimize returns while managing risk. The fund's investment universe encompasses a broad spectrum of asset classes, including equity, debt, and hybrid funds, allowing investors to create a well-diversified portfolio that aligns with their unique wealth management objectives. By offering a systematic investment plan, or SIP, investors can benefit from a disciplined approach to investing, mitigating the impact of market volatility and timing risks. The company's investor-centric approach focuses on delivering exceptional customer service, transparency, and flexibility, empowering investors to make informed decisions about their investment portfolio. With a strong emphasis on research-driven investment strategies and a commitment to ongoing portfolio monitoring, the FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND has established itself as a trusted partner for investors seeking to navigate complex markets and achieve their long-term financial goals. By leveraging the expertise of experienced investment professionals and a robust risk management framework, the company aims to provide investors with access to a wide range of alternative investment opportunities, including hedge funds, private equity, and real assets, thereby enhancing the potential for returns and diversification within their investment portfolio. As a reputable mutual fund company, the FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND has earned the trust of investors by consistently demonstrating its ability to adapt to evolving market conditions, identify emerging trends, and capitalize on investment opportunities that can help investors build wealth over the long term. Through its comprehensive suite of mutual fund products and wealth management solutions, the company seeks to empower investors to achieve financial freedom, security, and peace of mind, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a reliable and experienced partner to guide them through the complexities of investment management. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of the financial markets and a relentless commitment to excellence, the FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND is well-positioned to continue delivering value to its investors, setting a new standard for the mutual fund industry, and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted leader in asset management and investment solutions.
Holdings
From latest SEC N-PORT filing · US-listed stocks only
| # | Security Name | CUSIP | Asset Type | Weight % | Value ($M) | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | APAD A Paradise Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G04819119 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 50,000 |
| 2 | TNMG TNL Mediagene Since 2026-05-10 | G8924F113 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
— | 1,544 |
| 3 | PLMK PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV Since 2026-05-10 | G7134A120 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 17,500 |
| 4 | POLE Andretti Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G26745102 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.37 | 35,000 |
| 5 | SZZL Sizzle Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G8193F133 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 45,000 |
| 6 | TACH Titan Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G8901A103 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.44 | 42,500 |
| 7 | TAVI Tavia Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G86880104 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.27 | 26,253 |
| 8 | TAVI Tavia Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G86880146 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 26,253 |
| 9 | TVA Texas Ventures Acquisition III Since 2026-05-10 | G8772L105 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.24 | 22,500 |
| 10 | FSK FS KKR CAPITAL CORP Since 2026-05-10 | 302635AK3 | Debt |
0.06%
|
$1.85 | 2,000,000 |
| 11 | BDCI BTC Development Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G0701G125 | — |
0.02%
|
$0.51 | 50,000 |
| 12 | BENF BENEFICIENT - CLASS A Since 2026-05-10 | 08178Q119 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
— | 2,223 |
| 13 | COLA Columbus Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G2295P107 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.41 | 40,000 |
| 14 | GSHR Gesher Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G3852D107 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 45,000 |
| 15 | GSRF GSR IV Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G4R12K123 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.03 | 100,000 |
| 16 | HVMC Highview Merger Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G4569C127 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.01 | 100,000 |
| 17 | BLZR Trailblazer Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G9009S129 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.02 | 100,000 |
| 18 | FERA Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I Since 2026-05-10 | G3415K135 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 45,000 |
| 19 | HYAC Haymaker Acquisition Corp 4 Since 2026-05-10 | G4375F108 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.23 | 20,342 |
| 20 | NHIC NewHold Investment Corp III Since 2026-05-10 | G6486E102 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.47 | 45,000 |
| 21 | MLAC Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G6301B127 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 40,000 |
| 22 | NOEM CO2 Energy Transition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | 12664M103 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.22 | 21,424 |
| 23 | NOEM CO2 Energy Transition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | 12664M129 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 21,424 |
| 24 | NOEM CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP Since 2026-05-10 | 12664M111 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 21,424 |
| 25 | NTWO Newbury Street II Acquisition Since 2026-05-10 | G6439S109 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.21 | 20,000 |
| 26 | CAPN Cayson Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G1993W109 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.34 | 31,500 |
| 27 | SVCC Stellar V Capital Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G8475V103 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.26 | 25,000 |
| 28 | SZZL Sizzle Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G8193F109 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 45,000 |
| 29 | CAPN Cayson Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G1993W117 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 31,500 |
| 30 | CHEC Chenghe Acquisition III Co Since 2026-05-10 | G2086N113 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.00 | 100,000 |
| 31 | OSRH OSR HOLDINGS INC Since 2026-05-10 | 68840D110 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 16,328 |
| 32 | COLA Columbus Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G2295P115 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 40,000 |
| 33 | BAYA Bayview Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | 07323B118 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 26,811 |
| 34 | CUB Lionheart Holdings Since 2026-05-10 | G5501C109 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.30 | 28,344 |
| 35 | BCAR D Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G2616F101 | Equity (Common) |
0.02%
|
$0.50 | 50,000 |
| 36 | RAC Rithm Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G75751100 | Equity (Common) |
0.00%
|
$0.12 | 11,250 |
| 37 | DAAQ Digital Asset Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G2868C103 | Equity (Common) |
0.00%
|
$0.12 | 11,256 |
| 38 | RANG Range Capital Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G7375C108 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.38 | 35,536 |
| 39 | RANG Range Capital Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G7375C116 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.02 | 35,536 |
| 40 | RDAC Rising Dragon Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G7576K115 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 35,000 |
| 41 | RFAI RF Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G75389117 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 13,377 |
| 42 | GCL GCL GLOBAL HOLDINGS LTD Since 2026-05-10 | 999999999 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 19,239 |
| 43 | RANG Range Capital Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G7375J129 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.02 | 100,000 |
| 44 | GIG GigCapital7 Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G38648104 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.21 | 20,000 |
| 45 | GIW GigCapital8 Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G3864J126 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.02 | 100,000 |
| 46 | GPAT GP-Act III Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G4035N103 | Equity (Common) |
0.02%
|
$0.64 | 60,098 |
| 47 | SBXD Silverbox Corp IV Since 2026-05-10 | G81354105 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.21 | 19,998 |
| 48 | GRAF Graf Global Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G4036C106 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.27 | 25,000 |
| 49 | SDHI Siddhi Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G8118C116 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 45,000 |
| 50 | HCAC Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G42386121 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.00 | 100,000 |
| 51 | TLNC Talon Capital Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G86652115 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.03 | 100,000 |
| 52 | HCMA HCM III Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G4365E129 | — |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 44,444 |
| 53 | APAD A Paradise Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G04819101 | Equity (Common) |
0.02%
|
$0.50 | 50,000 |
| 54 | NAMM NAMIB MINERALS Since 2026-05-10 | G63638111 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 16,500 |
| 55 | PLMK Plum Acquisition Corp IV Since 2026-05-10 | G7134A104 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.36 | 35,000 |
| 56 | UYSC UY Scuti Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G93Y0A104 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.29 | 28,125 |
| 57 | UYSC UY Scuti Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G93Y0A112 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 28,125 |
| 58 | VACH Voyager Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G93A7H104 | Equity (Common) |
0.02%
|
$0.69 | 65,000 |
| 59 | VACH VOYAGER ACQUISITION CORP Since 2026-05-10 | G93A7H112 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 32,500 |
| 60 | VACI Viking Acquisition Corp I Since 2026-05-10 | G9582G120 | — |
0.02%
|
$0.75 | 75,000 |
| 61 | RAAQ Real Asset Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G73944103 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.23 | 22,500 |
| 62 | SCII SC II Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G7866D128 | — |
0.01%
|
$0.19 | 18,884 |
| 63 | SDHI Siddhi Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G8118C124 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 45,000 |
| 64 | SIMA SIM Acquisition Corp I Since 2026-05-10 | G8431T101 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.21 | 20,000 |
| 65 | IBAC IB Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | 44934N116 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 47,773 |
| 66 | YCY AA Mission Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G1000S117 | — |
0.01%
|
$0.50 | 50,000 |
| 67 | SSEA Starry Sea Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G8559L104 | — |
0.02%
|
$0.50 | 50,000 |
| 68 | DRDB Roman DBDR Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G7633M104 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.42 | 40,000 |
| 69 | ESHA ESH Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | 296424112 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 23,028 |
| 70 | EURK Eureka Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G32168125 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 15,490 |
| 71 | FACT Fact II Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G32901103 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.42 | 40,000 |
| 72 | FACT FACT II ACQUISITION CORP Since 2026-05-10 | G32901129 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 20,000 |
| 73 | LPAA Launch One Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G5S86M100 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.21 | 20,000 |
| 74 | BBDC BARINGS BDC INC Since 2026-05-10 | 06759LAD5 | Debt |
0.08%
|
$2.58 | 2,500,000 |
| 75 | LPAA LAUNCH ONE ACQUISITION CORP Since 2026-05-10 | G5S86M126 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 10,000 |
| 76 | LPBB Launch Two Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G5S87A105 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.37 | 35,000 |
| 77 | MACI Melar Acquisition Corp I Since 2026-05-10 | G6004G100 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.32 | 29,900 |
| 78 | AACB Artius II Acquisition Inc Since 2026-05-10 | G0509J115 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.23 | 22,500 |
| 79 | AACB Artius II Acquisition Inc Since 2026-05-10 | G0509J123 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 22,500 |
| 80 | MBAV M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G63212107 | Equity (Common) |
0.02%
|
$0.80 | 75,000 |
| 81 | MBVI M3-Brigade Acquisition VI Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G63221124 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.01 | 100,000 |
| 82 | MLAC Mountain Lake Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G6301B101 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.42 | 40,000 |
| 83 | FERA Fifth Era Acquisition Corp I Since 2026-05-10 | G3415K101 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 45,000 |
| 84 | AFJK Aimei Health Technology Co Ltd Since 2026-05-10 | G01341133 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.02 | 39,796 |
| 85 | ALDF Aldel Financial II Inc Since 2026-05-10 | G01558108 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.37 | 35,000 |
| 86 | ALDF ALDEL FINANCIAL II INC Since 2026-05-10 | G01558124 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 17,500 |
| 87 | ALF Centurion Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G20315100 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.36 | 33,486 |
| 88 | ALF CENTURION ACQUISITION CORP Since 2026-05-10 | G20315118 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.01 | 16,743 |
| 89 | HYAC HAYMAKER ACQUISITION CORP 4 Since 2026-05-10 | G4375F116 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.02 | 10,171 |
| 90 | KDK KODIAK AI INC Since 2026-05-10 | 500081112 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.03 | 21,105 |
| 91 | KFII K&F Growth Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G52258111 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.26 | 25,000 |
| 92 | KFII K&F Growth Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G52258129 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.00 | 25,000 |
| 93 | LAFA LaFayette Acquisition Corp Since 2026-05-10 | G53426121 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.00 | 100,000 |
| 94 | LATA Galata Acquisition Corp II Since 2026-05-10 | G3R25N124 | — |
0.03%
|
$1.00 | 100,000 |
| 95 | LEGT Legato Merger Corp III Since 2026-05-10 | G5451A103 | Equity (Common) |
0.04%
|
$1.28 | 117,246 |
| 96 | LEGT LEGATO MERGER CORP III Since 2026-05-10 | G5451A111 | Derivative |
0.00%
|
$0.02 | 58,623 |
| 97 | LOKV Live Oak Acquisition Corp V Since 2026-05-10 | G5509P102 | Equity (Common) |
0.01%
|
$0.46 | 45,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions — FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND
What type of mutual fund is FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND?
FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND is a SEC-registered Equity fund, with $3.3B in assets under management.
Equity funds invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of stocks and equities, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. They carry higher market risk than bond or money market funds but historically offer stronger long-term returns. Equity mutual funds can be further classified as large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, growth, value, or sector-specific depending on their investment mandate.
As of its latest SEC N-PORT filing, FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND holds 97 portfolio positions, all detailed in the holdings table on this page.
What are FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's assets under management (AUM)?
FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND has $3.3B in assets under management (AUM) according to its most recent SEC N-PORT filing on StockSifting.
AUM represents the total market value of all securities and other assets held by the fund as of the report date. A larger AUM generally signals a more established fund with greater institutional adoption, more trading liquidity, and potentially lower per-unit operational costs due to economies of scale.
AUM changes daily as market prices fluctuate and as investors purchase or redeem fund shares — the figure shown here reflects the most recently available N-PORT disclosure, not the current real-time value. For the live figure, consult the fund's official website or its latest SEC EDGAR filing.
What are FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's top holdings?
According to FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's most recent SEC N-PORT filing, the fund's largest holdings by portfolio weight include
A Paradise Acquisition Corp,
TNL Mediagene,
PLUM ACQUISITION CORP IV
, among others.
The complete list of all 97 holdings — including CUSIP, asset type, portfolio weight percentage, dollar value, and share quantity — is available in the holdings table above.
Holdings data is sourced directly from SEC EDGAR N-PORT filings and reflects the fund's positions as of the report date shown at the top of this page. Due to the 60-day SEC disclosure lag, these positions may differ from the fund's current portfolio. For the latest holdings before public release, refer to SEC EDGAR directly.
What is FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's expense ratio?
Expense ratio data for FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND is not currently available in StockSifting's database.
The expense ratio is the annual fee charged by a mutual fund as a percentage of your investment, covering management fees and operational costs. It is one of the most important factors affecting net long-term returns — lower expense ratios allow more of a fund's gross performance to flow through to investors.
For the most accurate and current expense ratio, refer to the fund's official prospectus or its SEC EDGAR filings. You can also contact us if you believe this data should be present.
Where can I find FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's SEC filings?
FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND is required to file monthly portfolio reports (Form N-PORT) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Its SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 0001681717.
You can access all of FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's SEC filings — including N-PORT holdings disclosures, annual reports (Form N-CEN), and registration statements — directly on
SEC EDGAR (CIK: 0001681717).
N-PORT filings disclose the fund's complete portfolio holdings, fair value measurements, and certain risk metrics as of each filing period end date. StockSifting automatically parses these filings to populate the holdings table, AUM figures, and expense ratio displayed on this page, making the raw EDGAR data accessible without needing to download and parse XML files manually.
How current is FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND's holdings data on StockSifting?
Holdings data for FIRST TRUST ALTERNATIVE OPPORTUNITIES FUND on StockSifting is sourced from its most recent SEC EDGAR N-PORT filing.
Under SEC rules, registered investment companies must file N-PORT reports monthly, but these are made publicly available approximately 60 days after the reporting period end date. This means the holdings shown on this page reflect the fund's portfolio from roughly two months prior — not today's exact positions.
The Report date displayed at the top of this page indicates exactly when the underlying data was current. If the fund has made significant portfolio changes since that date — responding to market events, earnings releases, or macro shifts — those changes will not be reflected here until the next N-PORT filing is released.
For the most up-to-date holdings before the public disclosure window, refer to the fund's official website or SEC EDGAR directly. StockSifting is best used for fundamental research and historical portfolio analysis, not real-time trading decisions.