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EMDM ETF · First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
The EMDM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Index. The EMDM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 93 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEM Large & Mid Cap1M perf.-6.14%
Last price
$35.22
1M perf.
-10.10%
1M flows
+€1.6M
AuM
€18M
E/R
0.75%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
EMDM
$35.22
Performance & flows
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EMDM
$34.59
+12.81%
EM Large & Mid Cap
+5.95%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -10.10%  | +12.81%  | +61.15% | +98.24% | N/A | -12.27% | +11.22% | +11.22% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
33734X754
ISIN
US33734X7545
AuM
€18M
E/R
0.75%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
3/24/2026
$34.61
1D NAV change
-0.53%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
93
Inception date
3/2/2023
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield, before fees and expenses, of an equity index called the Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Index (the “Index”).
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +12.81% | +61.15% | +98.24% | N/A |
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UCITS
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Republic of Korea
22.41%
Taiwan
15.28%
Brazil
14.59%
Mexico
10.79%
India
9.63%
South Africa
7.65%
Poland
5.91%
United Kingdom
2.77%
Unavailable
7.00%
Other
3.97%
Sectors
Information Technology
32.25%
Financials
26.90%
Materials
10.81%
Energy
6.76%
Consumer Staples
4.37%
Consumer Discretionary
2.62%
Industrials
2.37%
Communication Services
2.12%
Unavailable
9.77%
Other
2.03%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 93
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
SAMSUNG ELECTR
TWN SEMICONT MAN
SK HYNIX
GRUPO MEXICO
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PRF
GB00BRXH2664
GRUPO FINANCE BANORTE
GOLD FIELDS
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OTP BANK
ITAU UNIBANCO HOLDING PRF
POLSKI KONCERN
POWSZECHNA KASA OSZCZEDNOSCI
VALE SA
FOMENTO ECONOMICO MEXICANO
CREDICORP
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No
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First Trust
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Number of funds
402
Total AuM
€211.07B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7992%
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Frequently asked questions about EMDM
What does First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF, EMDM, invest in?
EMDM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does EMDM replicate?
EMDM tracks the Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of EMDM?
EMDM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.75%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was EMDM launched?
EMDM was introduced to the market on March 2, 2023. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of EMDM?
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF, EMDM, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of EMDM?
EMDM oversees €18M in assets as of March 24, 2026.
How has EMDM performed lately?
Based on data from March 24, 2026, EMDM returned -10.10% over the past month, 12.81% over the last three months and 11.22% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for EMDM?
As of March 24, 2026, EMDM recorded net flows of +€1.6M over the last month and +€5.9M year-to-date.
Does EMDM distribute dividends?
EMDM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.23%.
What are the main country or region exposures of EMDM?
As of February 28, 2026, EMDM has significant geographic allocations in Republic of Korea, Taiwan and Brazil.
In which sector or theme does EMDM invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, EMDM focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Materials.
How many securities does EMDM hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, EMDM holds 93 positions in its portfolio, with 59.23% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in EMDM?
As of February 28, 2026, EMDM top three holdings include SAMSUNG ELECTR, TWN SEMICONT MAN and SK HYNIX.
What is the base currency of EMDM?
The base currency of EMDM is USD.
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