First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB)
- Expense ratio0.86%
- Net assets$380.3M
- Dividend yield6.57%
- 1-year return+4.57%
- Holdings10
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FEMB performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+1.59%
- 1 year+4.57%
- 3 years+8.89%/yr
- 5 years+3.88%/yr
- 10 years+1.69%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 8.54%
- 3Y volatility
- 8.38%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.38
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
FEMB top 10 holdings
| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (Republic of) 10.5% | 5.11% | |
| 2 | Secretaria Tesouro Nacional 10% | 4.75% | |
| 3 | South Africa (Republic of) 8.88% | 4.22% | |
| 4 | Mexico (United Mexican States) 7.5% | 3.83% | |
| 5 | Indonesia (Republic of) 9% | 3.71% | |
| 6 | Indonesia (Republic of) 8.38% | 3.71% | |
| 7 | Asian Development Bank 6.2% | 3.47% | |
| 8 | Poland (Republic of) 2.75% | 3.33% | |
| 9 | Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico 7.75% | 3.17% | |
| 10 | Hungary (Republic Of) 6.75% | 3.13% |
The top 10 holdings make up 38.4% of the fund (10 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF
Under normal market conditions, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in bonds, notes and bills issued or guaranteed by entities incorporated or domiciled in emerging market countries (collectively, Bonds) that are denominated in the local currency of the issuer. It is non-diversified.
FEMB ETF FAQ
What is the FEMB expense ratio?
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.86%, or $86.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in FEMB?
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF has about $380.3M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of FEMB?
The largest positions in FEMB are South Africa (Republic of) 10.5% (5.11%), Secretaria Tesouro Nacional 10% (4.75%), South Africa (Republic of) 8.88% (4.22%). The fund holds 10 securities in total.
How has FEMB performed?
FEMB returned +4.57% over the past year and +3.88% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does FEMB pay dividends?
FEMB has a dividend yield of 6.57% and pays distributions monthly.
When was FEMB launched?
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF began trading on November 4, 2014.