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Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
31609A867
Issuer
Fidelity
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Multi-Asset

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM) has returned 6.04% so far this year and 41.88% over the past 12 months.


Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF

1D
4.43%
1M
-8.84%
YTD
6.04%
6M
12.60%
1Y
41.88%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 21, 2024, FFEM's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.30%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.

Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.

On a daily basis, FFEM closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20269.41%6.32%-8.84%6.04%
20252.07%0.78%1.75%0.49%4.12%6.87%1.04%3.08%8.19%4.86%-1.59%2.90%40.03%
2024-0.45%-1.83%-2.27%

Benchmark Metrics

Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF has an annualized alpha of 25.45%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 22, 2024.

  • This ETF captured 148.61% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -6.12%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 25.45% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.87 and R² of 0.53, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

Alpha
25.45%
Beta
0.87
0.53
Upside Capture
148.61%
Downside Capture
-6.12%

Expense Ratio

FFEM has an expense ratio of 0.60%, placing it in the medium range.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

FFEM ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


FFEM Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
FFEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FFEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 8989
Sortino Ratio Rank
FFEM Omega Ratio Rank: 8888
Omega Ratio Rank
FFEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 8989
Calmar Ratio Rank
FFEM Martin Ratio Rank: 8989
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


FFEMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.90

0.90

+1.00

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.53

1.39

+1.14

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.37

1.21

+0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.04

1.40

+1.64

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.69

6.61

+5.08

Explore FFEM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.5020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$0.54$0.53$0.04

Dividend yield

1.54%1.59%0.16%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.09
2025$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.53
2024$0.04$0.04

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets 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 Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF was 16.29%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.

The current Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF drawdown is 9.74%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.29%Mar 18, 202516Apr 8, 202523May 12, 202539
-13.57%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-8.24%Dec 10, 202422Jan 13, 202523Feb 14, 202545
-5.48%Oct 30, 202517Nov 21, 202523Dec 26, 202540
-5.45%Feb 21, 20257Mar 3, 202510Mar 17, 202517

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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