First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF
AFEMNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $83.10M
- Expense ratio
- 0.99%
- Dividend yield
- 2.63%
- Holdings
- 143
- 52-week range
- $75.86$100.83
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 3.46K
AFEM ETF: First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $93.50 - $93.50 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $100.83 |
| 52-Week Low | $75.86 |
| Open | $93.50 |
| Volume (last close) | 7.37K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 3.46K |
| 1 Day Change | −0.66% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.52% |
| 6 Month Change | +4.21% |
| YTD Change | +17.60% |
| 1 Year Change | +23.02% |
| 5 Year Change | +35.83% |
| 10 Year Change | +69.76% |
| Annual Dividend | $2.49 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.63% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +15.27% |
| Assets (AUM) | $83.10M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Total Holdings | 143 |
| Inception Date | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 50-Day MA | $98.09 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $91.08 |
| RSI | 38.77 |
| Stochastic %K | 13.33 |
| Stochastic %D | 32.26 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
AFEM at a Glance
First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF (AFEM) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in June 2016. It manages $83.10M in assets and charges a 0.99% expense ratio, about $99 a year per $10,000 invested.
It holds 143 positions. The largest are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TPE:2330, 13.99%), Taiwan Semicon (TW:2330, 10.26%) and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KRX:005930, 8.09%). The top 10 holdings make up 57.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Technology (49.5%), Financials (15.0%) and Consumer Discretionary (7.3%). Its largest country exposures are Taiwan (35.5%), South Korea (19.7%) and China (9.2%).
It pays distributions yielding 2.63% at the Oct 16, 2026 close, $2.49 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, the share price is up 23.0% over one year, up 35.8% over five years and up 69.8% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Active Factor Emerging Markets ETF
What is the current price of AFEM?
The latest AFEM price is $93.50 (Oct 16, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $75.86–$100.83. The share price is up 23.0% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for AFEM?
AFEM's annual expense ratio is 0.99%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does AFEM pay dividends?
Yes, AFEM pays a 2.63% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 16, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was September 24, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of AFEM?
AFEM's largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (14.0%), Taiwan Semicon (10.3%), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (8.1%) (combined weight: 32.3%). The fund holds 143 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does AFEM compare to similar ETFs?
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