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FEM ETF · First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF
The FEM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by First Trust. It is built to track an index: NASDAQ AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Index. The FEM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 150 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofEmerging Market Blended Cap1M perf.-4.94%
Last price
£3,453.75
1M perf.
-2.66%
1M flows
N/A
AuM
€13M
E/R
0.8%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
FEM
£3,453.75
Performance & flows
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FEM
$45.76
+11.74%
Emerging Market Blended Cap
+9.19%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.66%  | +11.74% | +28.68%  | +59.54% | +37.09% | -5.59% | +8.33% | +8.33% | |
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Key fund info
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/16/2026
$45.74
1D NAV change
-0.28%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
150
Inception date
4/9/2013
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Austria
United Kingdom
Taiwan
Switzerland
Sweden
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Investment strategy
The First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX® UCITS ETF (the "Fund") is based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX® Emerging Markets Index. The index employs the AlphaDEX stock selection methodology which uses fundamental growth and value factors to objectively select stocks from the NASDAQ Emerging Markets Index which may generate positive alpha relative to traditional passive indices. The index is a modified equal-weighted index where higher ranked stocks receive a higher weight within the index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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FEM
1M perf.
-1.99%
E/R
0.8%
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +11.74% | +28.68% | +59.54% | +37.09%  |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
China
33.16%
Taiwan
16.22%
Brazil
10.97%
Cayman Islands
8.97%
Indonesia
4.34%
Mexico
3.71%
South Africa
3.40%
Hungary
3.31%
Unavailable
0.31%
Other
15.61%
Sectors
Materials
21.73%
Industrials
15.62%
Energy
15.49%
Information Technology
14.85%
Financials
8.61%
Communication Services
4.77%
Consumer Discretionary
4.49%
Health Care
3.91%
Unavailable
5.34%
Other
5.19%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 150
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
CHALCO
JIANGXI COPPER
MOL
YANGTZE OPTICAL FIBRE AND CABLE JOINT STOCK LTD- H SHARE
PETRO RIO
CHINAHONGQIAO
PETROCHINA
INDUSTRIAS PENOLES
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SIBANYE STILLWATER LTD
VIBRA ENERGIA S.A
BUMI RESOURCES MINERALS
KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ
GOLD CIRCUIT
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO PRF
SHANDONG GOLD MINING
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about FEM ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
FEM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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58.95% of holdings have positive scoring
41.35% of holdings have negative scoring
10.81%
30.57%
17.56%
10.38%
23.46%
7.50%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
NASDAQ AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Net Total Return Index - USD
Index ticker
NQDXEMN Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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First Trust
First Trust ID Card
Number of funds
401
Total AuM
€210.78B
Expense ratio range
0.15% - 13.69%
Average expense ratio
0.7991%
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Frequently asked questions about FEM
What does First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF, FEM, invest in?
FEM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Emerging markets Equities.
Which benchmark or index does FEM replicate?
FEM tracks the NASDAQ AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of FEM?
FEM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.8%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was FEM launched?
FEM was introduced to the market on April 9, 2013. It trades on Austria, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of FEM?
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF, FEM, is provided by First Trust. Learn more about First Trust here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of FEM?
FEM oversees €13M in assets as of March 16, 2026.
How has FEM performed lately?
Based on data from March 16, 2026, FEM returned -2.66% over the past month, 11.74% over the last three months and 8.33% year-to-date.
Does FEM distribute dividends?
FEM follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of FEM?
As of January 31, 2026, FEM has significant geographic allocations in China, Taiwan and Brazil.
In which sector or theme does FEM invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, FEM focuses largely on Materials, Industrials and Energy.
How many securities does FEM hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, FEM holds 150 positions in its portfolio, with 20.14% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FEM?
As of January 31, 2026, FEM top three holdings include CHALCO, JIANGXI COPPER and MOL.
What is the base currency of FEM?
The base currency of FEM is USD.
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