The First Trust Merger Arbitrage Fund - Class A (VARAX) is a mutual fund that focuses on investing in companies that are involved in mergers and acquisitions. This fund aims to generate returns by taking advantage of price discrepancies between the stock prices of companies involved in a merger or acquisition. It primarily invests in equity securities of companies that are the targets of a merger or acquisition, as well as in securities of companies that are expected to benefit from the transaction. The fund is managed by First Trust Advisors and is suitable for investors seeking a potentially higher return through a specialized investment strategy.