First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM)
- Expense ratio0.98%
- Net assets$78.4M
- Dividend yield2.46%
- 1-year return+21.60%
- Holdings131
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RFEM performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+17.56%
- 1 year+21.60%
- 3 years+25.10%/yr
- 5 years+10.50%/yr
- 10 years+8.64%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 19.15%
- 3Y volatility
- 13.72%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 1.43
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
RFEM top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2330 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 14.19% |
| 2 | SSNLF | Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 6.77% |
| 3 | 000660 | SK Hynix Inc | 2.88% |
| 4 | 3037 | Unimicron Technology Corp | 1.98% |
| 5 | 1398 | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | 1.80% |
| 6 | 3328 | Bank of Communications Co Ltd | 1.77% |
| 7 | KBANK | Kasikornbank Public Company Limited | 1.64% |
| 8 | 3653 | Jentech Precision Industrial Co Ltd | 1.62% |
| 9 | 000270 | Kia Corp | 1.52% |
| 10 | 2454 | MediaTek Inc | 1.43% |
The top 10 holdings make up 35.6% of the fund (131 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF
The fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of emerging market companies. It will invest in equity securities listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges and depositary receipts. Such equity securities may include common stock and depositary receipts (including American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs"), European Depositary Receipts ("EDRs"), Canadian Depositary Receipts ("CDRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs")). The fund may invest in small, mid and large capitalization companies.
RFEM ETF FAQ
What is the RFEM expense ratio?
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.98%, or $98.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in RFEM?
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF has about $78.4M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of RFEM?
The largest positions in RFEM are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (14.19%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (6.77%), SK Hynix Inc (2.88%). The fund holds 131 securities in total.
How has RFEM performed?
RFEM returned +21.60% over the past year and +10.50% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does RFEM pay dividends?
RFEM has a dividend yield of 2.46% and pays distributions quarterly.
When was RFEM launched?
First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF began trading on June 14, 2016.