First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the NASDAQ AlphaDEX EM Small Cap index. The fund aims to outperform other index funds by selecting small-cap emerging markets securities using quantitative metrics. FEMS was launched on Feb 15, 2012 and is managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $39.60 to $40.00
• 50-Day Range: $37.85 to $42.19
• 52-Week Range: $35.34 to $42.57
• Volume: 16,055 shs
• Average Volume: 30,227 shs
• Market Capitalization: $324.82 million
• Assets Under Management: $318.01 million
• Dividend Yield: 4.34%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.80%
• Aggregate Rating: Buy

FEMS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FEMS shares performed this year?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's stock was trading at $38.44 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FEMS shares have increased by 3.7% and is now trading at $39.8550.
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Who are First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's major shareholders?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's top institutional investors include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (6.56%), Cetera Investment Advisers (2.31%), Private Advisor Group LLC (1.48%) and Commonwealth Equity Services LLC (0.88%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund?

Shares of FEMS 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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What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund investors own include Amgen (AMGN), InfraCap MLP ETF (AMZA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Blackstone (BX), ConocoPhillips (COP) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FEMS
• Inception Date: 2/15/2012
• Fund Manager: Daniel Lindquist, Jon Erickson, David McGarel, Roger Testin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: Nasdaq AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Small Cap Index
• Category: Size and Style
• Focus: Small Cap
• Development Level: Emerging Markets
• Region: Emerging Markets
• Number of Holdings: 208

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $318.01 million
• Average Daily Volume: $31,601.60
• Discount/Premium: -0.10%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Susquehanna

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 13,200 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 8,150,000
• Beta: 0.92
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $9,000.00