First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB)
FEMB is an actively managed ETF by First Trust. FEMB launched on Nov 4, 2014 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33739P2020 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 33739P202 |
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Region | Emerging Markets (Broad) |
| Category | Emerging Markets Bonds, Actively Managed |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Home Page | www.ftportfolios.com |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
FEMB features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF had a return of -1.24% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.98% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF had an annualized return of -0.44%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.05%, indicating that First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -1.24% | 21.24% |
| 1 month | -2.92% | 0.55% |
| 6 months | 1.29% | 11.47% |
| 1 year | 3.98% | 32.45% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -1.18% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -0.44% | 11.05% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FEMB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.22% | -0.59% | -0.17% | -3.22% | 1.95% | -0.83% | 1.92% | 2.76% | 3.27% | -5.14% | -1.24% | ||
| 2023 | 5.97% | -4.28% | 5.49% | 0.78% | -0.56% | 4.71% | 2.63% | -3.25% | -3.74% | -0.87% | 6.39% | 3.49% | 17.12% |
| 2022 | 1.02% | -1.91% | -0.99% | -6.60% | 1.83% | -5.43% | -1.15% | -0.27% | -5.39% | -0.07% | 7.67% | 1.05% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | -2.03% | -3.86% | -2.81% | 1.75% | 2.60% | -1.59% | -1.03% | 0.53% | -4.62% | -1.28% | -2.86% | 1.18% | -13.40% |
| 2020 | -1.16% | -3.67% | -13.80% | 3.92% | 7.08% | -0.26% | 3.48% | -0.59% | -2.38% | 0.94% | 6.84% | 4.56% | 3.16% |
| 2019 | 4.39% | 0.15% | -0.72% | -0.17% | -0.28% | 4.12% | 1.44% | -2.97% | 1.16% | 1.30% | -1.01% | 3.81% | 11.52% |
| 2018 | 4.39% | -1.60% | -0.02% | -2.50% | -5.56% | -3.27% | 2.77% | -4.31% | 0.62% | -1.21% | 2.84% | 0.93% | -7.19% |
| 2017 | 1.98% | 2.62% | 2.05% | 0.72% | 2.00% | -1.29% | 4.63% | -0.03% | -0.53% | -3.28% | 0.04% | 2.66% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | -1.40% | 1.67% | 8.74% | 1.27% | -4.87% | 5.66% | -0.74% | 1.79% | 0.73% | -1.01% | -5.19% | 1.25% | 7.31% |
| 2015 | 2.54% | -2.94% | -5.42% | 3.51% | -0.69% | -4.15% | -1.07% | -3.15% | -2.40% | 2.08% | -0.73% | -2.24% | -14.10% |
| 2014 | 1.16% | -4.48% | -3.37% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of FEMB is 12, indicating that it is in the bottom 12% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF provided a 5.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.57 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.57 | $1.50 | $1.67 | $1.91 | $2.01 | $2.11 | $2.17 | $2.69 | $2.34 | $1.94 | $0.30 |
Dividend yield | 5.73% | 5.15% | 6.36% | 6.12% | 5.29% | 5.40% | 5.86% | 6.38% | 5.83% | 4.89% | 0.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $1.32 | |
| 2023 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.50 |
| 2022 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.14 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.67 |
| 2021 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.13 | $1.91 |
| 2020 | $0.19 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.14 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $2.01 |
| 2019 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.16 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $2.11 |
| 2018 | $0.21 | $0.15 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $2.17 |
| 2017 | $0.21 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.24 | $0.21 | $0.33 | $0.29 | $2.69 |
| 2016 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.30 | $0.19 | $0.22 | $0.27 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.15 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.17 | $2.34 |
| 2015 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.20 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.11 | $0.14 | $0.16 | $1.94 |
| 2014 | $0.09 | $0.21 | $0.30 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF was 30.44%, occurring on Oct 19, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF drawdown is 11.20%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.44% | Dec 21, 2020 | 461 | Oct 19, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -23.92% | Feb 2, 2018 | 537 | Mar 23, 2020 | 180 | Dec 7, 2020 | 717 |
| -20.51% | Dec 2, 2014 | 78 | Jan 27, 2016 | 339 | Sep 1, 2017 | 417 |
| -7.13% | Sep 11, 2017 | 48 | Nov 15, 2017 | 45 | Jan 23, 2018 | 93 |
| -0.78% | Nov 7, 2014 | 1 | Nov 7, 2014 | 2 | Nov 18, 2014 | 3 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF volatility is 1.90%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.