RFEM
+7.09 · +9.28%
$83.48 · NASDAQ

First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) ETF Analysis | Diversified Emerging Mkts

First Trust · United States
AUM:$67.0M
#– of – in Diversified Emerging Mkts ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 40.9% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.95% — above average for this category.

What is RFEM?

The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of equity securities of emerging market companies, including through investments in common stock, depositary receipts, and common and preferred shares of real estate investment trusts, and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and currency spot transactions used to hedge the fund's exposure to the currencies in which the equity securities of such emerging market companies are denominated. The fund may invest in small, mid and large capitalization companies.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
RFEM delivered 40.9% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Higher Cost Profile
Expense ratio of 0.95% is above average. Verify whether the strategy justifies the cost.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 35.6% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$67.0M
Expense Ratio0.95%
Dividend Yield1.84%
Holdings44
Inception DateJun 2016
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderFirst Trust
Beta0.81
CategoryDiversified Emerging Mkts
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+10.8%
1Y
+35.6%
3Y
+92.7%
5Y
+70.4%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in RFEM 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,043 — a gain of £7,043.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

RFEM delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearRFEM
2026 YTD+22.4%
2025+27.4%
2024+12.1%
2023+21.4%
2022-19.5%
CAGR 4yr+8.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +12.7%Worst year: -19.5% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: POSITIVE
Trend Strength
100%
Positive
Volatility
18.7%
Low
Momentum
+8.9%
30-day change
Support Level
93.77
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.