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NASDAQ:FEMB

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) Price, Holdings, & News

$28.28
+0.09 (+0.32%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$28.13
$28.32
50-Day Range
$28.19
$28.88
52-Week Range
$25.91
$30.50
Volume
13,458 shs
Average Volume
54,813 shs
Market Capitalization
$152.71 million
Assets Under Management
$160.28 million
Dividend Yield
5.80%
Net Expense Ratio
0.85%
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About First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (NASDAQ:FEMB)

The First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that invests in a broad range of bonds issued by emerging-market sovereign, sub-sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, denominated in local currencies. FEMB was launched on Nov 4, 2014 and is managed by First Trust.

FEMB Stock Price History

FEMB ETF News Headlines

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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:FEMB
Inception Date
11/4/2014
Fund Manager
Derek Fulton, Leonardo Da Costa, Anthony Beevers
Web
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Fixed Income
Benchmark
N/A
Category
Broad Debt
Focus
Broad Market
Development Level
Emerging Markets
Region
Emerging Markets
Number of Holdings
56

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$160.28 million
Average Daily Volume
$33,552.10
Discount/Premium
0.07%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Advisor
First Trust Advisors L.P.
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Distributor
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
Transfer Agent
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
Trustee
N/A
Lead Market Maker
GTS

Options

Optionable
N/A
Short Interest
23,200 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.43
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF Expenses

TypeFEMBBroad Market ETFsFixed Income ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.85%0.43%0.32%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.31%0.26%0.32%0.58%
Total Expense0.85%0.53%0.39%0.57%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.09%-0.24%-0.20%-0.56%
Net Expense0.85%0.54%0.34%0.54%0.58%

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 FEMB Holdings

  • Us Dollars
    Holding Weight: 5.62%
  • South Africa (Republic of) 10.5%
    Holding Weight: 5.25%
  • Malaysia (Government Of) 3.89%
    Holding Weight: 5.00%
  • Secretaria Tesouro Nacional 10%
    Holding Weight: 4.56%
  • Indonesia (Republic of) 8.38%
    Holding Weight: 4.28%
  • Mexico (United Mexican States) 7.5%
    Holding Weight: 4.25%
  • Indonesia (Republic of) 9%
    Holding Weight: 4.10%
  • Romania (Republic Of) 6.7%
    Holding Weight: 4.01%
  • Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico 7%
    Holding Weight: 3.48%
  • South Africa (Republic of) 8.25%
    Holding Weight: 3.37%

FEMB Sector Exposure

FEMB Geographic Exposure


FEMB ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FEMB shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's stock was trading at $29.13 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, FEMB stock has decreased by 2.9% and is now trading at $28.28.
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How often does First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF declared a monthly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Friday, March 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.1325 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $1.59 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.62%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st.
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What does FEMB invest in?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF is a fixed income fund issued by First Trust. FEMB focuses on broad market investments. The fund's investments total to approximately $160.28 million assets under management.

What is the management fee for First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's management fee is 0.85% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for FEMB is 0.85%.

Who are First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's major shareholders?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wells Fargo & Company MN (9.21%), Sterling Manor Financial LLC (7.45%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (6.77%), Truist Financial Corp (6.71%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (2.31%) and Royal Bank of Canada (2.06%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF?

Shares of FEMB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NASDAQ:FEMB) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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