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SENT vs. MARB
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SENT vs. MARB

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) and First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB).

SENT and MARB are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. SENT is a passively managed fund by AdvisorShares that tracks the performance of the Actively Managed. It was launched on Feb 2, 2021. MARB is an actively managed fund by First Trust. It was launched on Feb 4, 2020.

Performance

SENT vs. MARB - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) and First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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SENT vs. MARB - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)20252024202320222021
SENT
AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF		0.00%0.00%0.00%-6.03%-18.25%8.96%
MARB
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF		0.58%7.02%0.73%2.16%3.89%0.06%

Returns By Period

SENT

1D
0.00%
1M
0.00%
YTD
0.00%
6M
0.00%
1Y
0.00%
3Y*
-2.90%
5Y*
-4.28%
10Y*
—

MARB

1D
0.00%
1M
0.14%
YTD
0.58%
6M
2.88%
1Y
7.21%
3Y*
3.50%
5Y*
2.78%
10Y*
—
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF

First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF

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SENT vs. MARB - Expense Ratio Comparison

SENT has a 1.01% expense ratio, which is lower than MARB's 2.30% expense ratio.

MARB
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF
SENT
AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF

Return for Risk

SENT vs. MARB — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
SENT
MARB
MARB Risk / Return Rank: 8383
Overall Rank
MARB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MARB Sortino Ratio Rank: 7878
Sortino Ratio Rank
MARB Omega Ratio Rank: 8484
Omega Ratio Rank
MARB Calmar Ratio Rank: 8282
Calmar Ratio Rank
MARB Martin Ratio Rank: 9797
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

SENT vs. MARB - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) and First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

SENT vs. MARB - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

SENTMARBDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

—

1.36

—

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

-0.33

0.66

-0.99

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

-0.25

0.35

-0.60

Correlation

The correlation between SENT and MARB is 0.13, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Dividends

SENT vs. MARB - Dividend Comparison

SENT has not paid dividends to shareholders, while MARB's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.00%.

TTM2025202420232022
SENT
AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF		0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
MARB
First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF		3.00%3.01%2.11%2.20%0.99%

Drawdowns

SENT vs. MARB - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum SENT drawdown since its inception was -30.34%, which is greater than MARB's maximum drawdown of -11.99%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for SENT and MARB.

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Drawdown Indicators

SENTMARBDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-30.34%

-11.99%

-18.35%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

0.00%

-2.43%

+2.43%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-30.34%

-3.67%

-26.67%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-27.23%

0.00%

-27.23%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-20.69%

-1.44%

-19.25%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

0.00%

0.33%

-0.33%

Volatility

SENT vs. MARB - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for AdvisorShares Alpha DNA Equity Sentiment ETF (SENT) is 0.00%, while First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (MARB) has a volatility of 1.17%. This indicates that SENT experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MARB based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

SENTMARBDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

0.00%

1.17%

-1.17%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

0.00%

3.17%

-3.17%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.00%

5.32%

-5.32%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

12.98%

4.23%

+8.75%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

13.54%

5.64%

+7.90%