First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM)
RNEM is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Nasdaq Riskalyze Emerging Markets Equity Select Index. RNEM launched on Jun 20, 2017 and has a 0.75% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US33738R7796
33738R779
Jun 20, 2017
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
Nasdaq Riskalyze Emerging Markets Equity Select Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
RNEM features an expense ratio of 0.75%, 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 Equity Select 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 Equity Select ETF had a return of -0.28% year-to-date (YTD) and -0.03% in the last 12 months.
RNEM
-0.28%
-1.24%
-1.78%
-0.03%
1.96%
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
26.58%
0.27%
10.12%
26.27%
13.29%
11.21%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of RNEM, 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 | -2.63% | 1.41% | 1.76% | -0.61% | 0.49% | 1.87% | 0.52% | 0.87% | 4.39% | -4.91% | -2.42% | -0.28% | |
| 2023 | 4.16% | -2.96% | 3.77% | 3.16% | 1.02% | 4.80% | 5.85% | -4.16% | -1.33% | -3.50% | 5.77% | 5.46% | 23.43% |
| 2022 | 3.13% | -2.59% | 0.75% | -4.76% | 0.56% | -7.13% | 1.66% | -0.13% | -7.70% | 0.69% | 9.20% | -1.63% | -8.75% |
| 2021 | -0.90% | 3.54% | 3.58% | 0.25% | 3.22% | -1.22% | -1.25% | 2.57% | -3.45% | -0.83% | -2.07% | 2.87% | 6.14% |
| 2020 | -5.61% | -5.62% | -19.03% | 6.68% | 0.30% | 4.56% | 3.59% | -1.95% | -2.13% | 0.00% | 12.11% | 2.12% | -8.15% |
| 2019 | 8.59% | -1.33% | -0.25% | 0.96% | -2.31% | 3.55% | -2.21% | -3.31% | 1.76% | 2.73% | -2.04% | 6.70% | 12.76% |
| 2018 | 7.61% | -4.39% | -1.65% | -0.32% | -4.53% | -5.18% | 5.84% | -4.60% | 0.43% | -5.34% | 5.43% | -1.89% | -9.34% |
| 2017 | 0.54% | 4.91% | 1.85% | -0.56% | 0.25% | 0.34% | 4.19% | 11.98% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of RNEM is 16, meaning it’s performing worse than 84% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF (RNEM) 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 Equity Select ETF provided a 3.41% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.70 | $0.84 | $1.27 | $1.54 | $1.41 | $1.50 | $1.37 | $1.25 |
Dividend yield | 3.41% | 1.63% | 2.99% | 3.20% | 3.01% | 2.85% | 2.85% | 2.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $1.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.61 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.84 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $1.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.54 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.41 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $1.50 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $1.37 |
| 2017 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $1.25 |
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 Equity Select 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 Equity Select ETF was 38.37%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 751 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF drawdown is 8.54%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -38.37% | Jan 25, 2018 | 478 | Mar 23, 2020 | 751 | Jul 17, 2023 | 1229 |
| -10.64% | Jul 27, 2023 | 66 | Oct 27, 2023 | 41 | Dec 27, 2023 | 107 |
| -9.47% | Sep 27, 2024 | 58 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -5.52% | Jul 15, 2024 | 16 | Aug 6, 2024 | 31 | Sep 19, 2024 | 47 |
| -4.87% | Dec 29, 2023 | 16 | Jan 23, 2024 | 21 | Feb 22, 2024 | 37 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF volatility is 3.71%, 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.