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FEM ETF · First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.58%  | +11.10% | +58.03%  | +64.00% | +44.37% | +8.52% | +8.52% | +15.58% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +11.10% | +58.03% | +64.01% | +44.37% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our 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® 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.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
RDVY | First Trust NASDAQ Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €17.93B |
SDVY | First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF | €9.05B |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | €8.51B |
AIRR | First Trust RBA American Industrial Renaissance ETF | €7.77B |
BUFR | FT Vest Fund of Buffer ETF | €7.6B |
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 Monaco, 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 €14M in assets as of April 9, 2026.
How has FEM performed lately?
Based on data from April 9, 2026, FEM returned 7.58% over the past month, 11.10% over the last three months and 15.58% 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 February 28, 2026, FEM has significant geographic allocations in China, Taiwan and Brazil.
In which sector or theme does FEM invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, FEM focuses largely on Materials, Information Technology and Industrials.
How many securities does FEM hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, FEM holds 150 positions in its portfolio, with 21.00% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in FEM?
As of February 28, 2026, FEM top three holdings include YANGTZE OPTICAL FIBRE AND CABLE JOINT STOCK LTD- H SHARE, CHALCO and ELITE MATL.
What is the base currency of FEM?
The base currency of FEM is USD.
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