First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
FEMSNASDAQFirst TrustEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $217.67M
- Expense ratio
- 0.80%
- Dividend yield
- 4.12%
- Holdings
- 220
- 52-week range
- $40.94$49.49
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 21.35K
FEMS ETF: First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund - Price, Holdings & Analysis
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $43.37 - $44.02 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $49.49 |
| 52-Week Low | $40.94 |
| Open | $43.66 |
| Volume (last close) | 10.74K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 21.35K |
| 1 Day Change | −2.05% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −3.19% |
| 6 Month Change | −8.30% |
| YTD Change | +2.84% |
| 1 Year Change | +2.79% |
| 5 Year Change | +3.91% |
| 10 Year Change | +32.51% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.12% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +12.78% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
| Assets (AUM) | $217.67M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Total Holdings | 220 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| 50-Day MA | $45.79 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $45.92 |
| RSI | 44.95 |
| Stochastic %K | 30.05 |
| Stochastic %D | 15.88 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
FEMS at a Glance
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund (FEMS) is an equity ETF from First Trust, launched in February 2012. It manages $217.67M in assets and charges a 0.80% expense ratio, about $80 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 220 positions. The largest are ITEQ Corporation (TPE:6213, 3.57%), ITEQ Corp (TW:6213, 3.26%) and Holy Stone Enterprise Co.,Ltd. (TPE:3026, 2.04%). The top 10 holdings make up 19.0% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Consumer Discretionary (14.9%), Real Estate (11.2%) and Materials (9.8%). Its largest country exposures are China (22.0%), Brazil (15.2%) and Taiwan (14.8%).
It pays distributions yielding 4.12% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.80 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 2.8% over one year, up 3.9% over five years and up 32.5% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
What is the current price of FEMS?
The latest FEMS price is $44.00 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $40.94–$49.49. The share price is up 2.8% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for FEMS?
FEMS's annual expense ratio is 0.80%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does FEMS pay dividends?
Yes, FEMS pays a 4.12% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 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 FEMS?
As of Oct 4, 2026, FEMS's largest holdings are ITEQ Corporation (3.6%), ITEQ Corp (3.3%), Holy Stone Enterprise Co.,Ltd. (2.0%) (combined weight: 8.9%). The fund holds 220 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does FEMS compare to similar ETFs?
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