NASDAQ:FEMB

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

$27.32
+0.14 (+0.52%)
(As of 04/22/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$27.18
$27.42
50-Day Range
$27.16
$28.68
52-Week Range
$25.91
$30.50
Volume
40,540 shs
Average Volume
55,293 shs
Market Capitalization
$158.46 million
Assets Under Management
$157.82 million
Dividend Yield
5.53%
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

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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
$157.82 million
Average Daily Volume
$48,416.80
Discount/Premium
0.05%

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
0.35
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%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.85%0.54%0.40%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.11%-0.24%-0.22%-0.57%
Net Expense0.85%0.55%0.35%0.54%0.58%

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

Top 10 FEMB Holdings

  • Currency Contract - Usd
    Holding Weight: 37.25%
  • Mexican Neuvo Peso
    Holding Weight: 9.85%
  • South African Rand
    Holding Weight: 6.29%
  • Phillipine Peso
    Holding Weight: 5.45%
  • South Africa (Republic of) 10.5%
    Holding Weight: 5.03%
  • Indonesia (Republic of) 9%
    Holding Weight: 4.60%
  • Malaysia (Government Of) 3.885%
    Holding Weight: 4.51%
  • Thailand (Kingdom Of) 3.35%
    Holding Weight: 4.41%
  • Indonesian Rupiah
    Holding Weight: 4.30%
  • Indonesia (Republic of) 8.375%
    Holding Weight: 4.04%

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 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FEMB stock has decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $27.32.
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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. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.1325 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $1.59 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 5.82%. 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 $157.82 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 variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (1.44%), Bridge Advisory LLC (1.39%), EWG Elevate Inc. (0.96%) and Synergy Asset Management LLC (0.27%).

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 4/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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