NASDAQ:FEMS

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

$38.30
-0.03 (-0.08%)
(As of 04:28 PM ET)
Today's Range
$38.27
$38.64
50-Day Range
$38.02
$40.13
52-Week Range
$35.03
$40.18
Volume
151,704 shs
Average Volume
37,049 shs
Market Capitalization
$315.98 million
Assets Under Management
$318.04 million
Dividend Yield
4.83%
Net Expense Ratio
0.80%
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About First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (NASDAQ:FEMS)

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.

FEMS Stock Price History

FEMS ETF News Headlines

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The system that called 2023’s top 7 stocks is at it again…
Look 2023 kind of sucked from a trading standpoint… Despite the market finishing 24% higher…. Just seven stocks did all of the work… Unless you were holding or actively trading those 7 stocks, your trading year probably wasn’t as fruitful as you had hoped… According to my research, my new trading system would have spotted all seven of the “Magnificent stocks” MONTHS before they reached the highs they are trading at today.
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Fund Details

Issuer
First Trust
Fund Name
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
Tax Classification
Regulated Investment Company
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
207

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$318.04 million
Average Daily Volume
$28,824.20
Discount/Premium
-0.22%

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
29,400 shs

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.71
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$9,000.00
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First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Expenses

TypeFEMSSmall Cap ETFsEquity ETFsNASDAQ ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.80%0.45%0.54%0.48%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.22%0.54%0.34%0.58%
Total Expense0.80%0.52%0.70%0.58%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.22%-0.55%-0.22%-0.57%
Net Expense0.80%0.48%0.60%0.54%0.58%

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) Holdings & Exposure

Top 10 FEMS Holdings

  • Indonesian Rupiah
    Holding Weight: 2.81%
  • L & K Engineering Co Ltd
    Holding Weight: 1.22%
  • Allis Electric Co Ltd
    Holding Weight: 1.07%
  • Dogus Otomotiv Servis Ve Tic AS
    Holding Weight: 1.04%
  • Anadolu Anonim Turk Sigorta Sirketi
    Holding Weight: 0.98%
  • Aygaz AS
    Holding Weight: 0.96%
  • Mavi Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
    Holding Weight: 0.96%
  • Force Motors Ltd
    Holding Weight: 0.94%
  • Ag Anadolu Grubu Holding Anonim Sirketi
    Holding Weight: 0.91%
  • TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS
    Holding Weight: 0.91%

FEMS Sector Exposure

FEMS Industry Exposure


FEMS ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FEMS shares performed in 2024?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's stock was trading at $38.44 at the start of the year. Since then, FEMS stock has decreased by 0.1% and is now trading at $38.42.
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Are investors shorting First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 29,400 shares, an increase of 182.7% from the March 15th total of 10,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 37,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days.
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How often does First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Investors of record on Friday, March 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.1684 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $0.67 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.75%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 21st.
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What does FEMS invest in?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund is a equity fund issued by First Trust. FEMS focuses on small cap investments and follows the Nasdaq AlphaDEX Emerging Markets Small Cap Index. The fund's investments total to approximately $318.04 million assets under management.

What is the management fee for First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's management fee is 0.80% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for FEMS is 0.80%.

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

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

Who are First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's major shareholders?

First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. (6.64%), AllGen Financial Advisors Inc. (0.71%), Quad Cities Investment Group LLC (0.50%), RVW Wealth LLC (0.47%), Bridge Advisory LLC (0.29%) and American Financial Advisors LLC (0.09%).

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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This page (NASDAQ:FEMS) was last updated on 4/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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