As of Oct 12, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $217.67M
- Expense ratio
- 0.80%
- Dividend yield
- 3.85%
- Holdings
- 220
- 52-week range
- $40.94$49.49
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 29.06K
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 | $46.49 - $47.18 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $49.49 |
| 52-Week Low | $40.94 |
| Open | $47.18 |
| Volume (last close) | 16.89K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 29.06K |
| Assets (AUM) | 217.67M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% |
| Total Holdings | 220 |
| Inception Date | Feb 14, 2012 |
| 1 Day Change | −1.03% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | +1.13% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.00% |
| YTD Change | +10.09% |
| 1 Year Change | +9.71% |
| 5 Year Change | +11.04% |
| 10 Year Change | +44.94% |
| 50-Day MA | $45.79 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $45.84 |
| RSI | 58.76 |
| Stochastic %K | 82.23 |
| Stochastic %D | 87.50 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.80 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | 12.78% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 1 |
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.
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 3.85%, $1.80 per share over the last year. The share price is up 9.7% over one year, up 11.0% over five years and up 44.9% 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 $46.71 (Oct 12, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $40.94–$49.49. FEMS has returned 9.7% over the past year.
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 3.85% dividend yield. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-24. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of FEMS?
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?
Compare FEMS (0.80% expense ratio, $218M AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.