FEM
+2.28 · +8.61%
$28.79 · NASDAQ

First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX® Fund (FEM) ETF Analysis | Diversified Emerging Mkts

First Trust · United States
AUM:$624.0M
#– of – in Diversified Emerging Mkts ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 39.7% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.80% — above average for this category.

What is FEM?

The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select stocks from the NASDAQ Emerging Markets Index (the base index) that may generate positive alpha, or risk-adjusted returns, relative to traditional indices through the use of the AlphaDEX® selection methodology.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
FEM delivered 39.7% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.80% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 14.0% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$624.0M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Dividend Yield2.89%
Holdings48
Inception DateApr 2011
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.93
CategoryDiversified Emerging Mkts
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+5.3%
1Y
+26.9%
3Y
+64.4%
5Y
+47.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in FEM 5 years ago, it would have grown to £14,782 — a gain of £4,782.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

FEM delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearFEM
2026 YTD+18.7%
2025+28.6%
2024+4.0%
2023+10.6%
2022-15.5%
CAGR 4yr+5.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +9.3%Worst year: -15.5% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
20.3%
Moderate
Momentum
+8.0%
30-day change
Support Level
31.12
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently trading above all key moving averages.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.