First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS)
FEMS is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the NASDAQ AlphaDEX EM Small Cap Index. FEMS launched on Feb 15, 2012 and has a 0.80% expense ratio.
ETF Info
- ISINUS33737J3077
- CUSIP33737J307
- IssuerFirst Trust
- Inception DateFeb 15, 2012
- RegionEmerging Markets (Broad)
- CategoryEmerging Markets Equities
- Expense Ratio0.80%
- Index TrackedNASDAQ AlphaDEX EM Small Cap Index
- ETF Home Pagewww.ftportfolios.com
- Asset ClassEquity
Asset Class Size
Mid-CapAsset Class Style
Blend
Trading Data
- Previous Close$37.36
- Year Range$35.65 - $47.56
- EMA (50)$38.52
- EMA (200)$40.41
- Average Volume$12.62K
FEMSShare Price Chart
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FEMSPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund on Feb 24, 2012 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $17,237 for a total return of roughly 72.37%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
FEMSReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -4.38% | -7.73% |
| YTD | -6.76% | -17.30% |
| 6M | -5.47% | -15.83% |
| 1Y | -11.49% | -5.16% |
| 5Y | 4.90% | 10.40% |
| 10Y | 7.44% | 10.63% |
FEMSMonthly Returns Heatmap
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FEMSDividend History
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund granted a 5.66% dividend yield in the last twelve months, as of May 25, 2022. The annual payout for that period amounted to $2.11 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.11 | $2.51 | $1.19 | $1.73 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $0.73 | $0.89 | $1.13 | $0.64 | $0.68 |
Dividend yield | 5.66% | 6.26% | 3.09% | 4.83% | 5.43% | 4.09% | 3.02% | 4.20% | 4.60% | 2.43% | 2.72% |
FEMSDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
FEMSWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund is 47.85%, recorded on Mar 23, 2020. It took 201 trading sessions for the portfolio to recover.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -47.85% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 201 | Jan 7, 2021 | 742 |
| -45.48% | Mar 14, 2012 | 16 | Jun 4, 2012 | 1207 | Aug 22, 2017 | 1223 |
| -25.04% | Jun 4, 2021 | 238 | May 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -8.28% | Sep 18, 2017 | 57 | Dec 6, 2017 | 16 | Dec 29, 2017 | 73 |
| -6.77% | Apr 30, 2021 | 12 | May 17, 2021 | 9 | May 28, 2021 | 21 |
| -5.9% | Feb 18, 2021 | 13 | Mar 8, 2021 | 22 | Apr 8, 2021 | 35 |
| -4.78% | Jan 21, 2021 | 7 | Jan 29, 2021 | 5 | Feb 5, 2021 | 12 |
| -1.8% | Apr 9, 2021 | 2 | Apr 12, 2021 | 4 | Apr 16, 2021 | 6 |
| -1.69% | Jan 15, 2021 | 1 | Jan 15, 2021 | 2 | Jan 20, 2021 | 3 |
| -1.13% | Jan 11, 2021 | 1 | Jan 11, 2021 | 2 | Jan 13, 2021 | 3 |
FEMSVolatility Chart
Current First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund volatility is 27.73%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.
Portfolios with First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
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