First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB)
| Assets | $371.04M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 13.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.88% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 63,813 |
| Open | 29.31 |
| Previous Close | 29.43 |
| Day's Range | 28.94 - 29.56 |
| 52-Week Low | 25.66 |
| 52-Week High | 31.55 |
| Beta | 0.42 |
| Holdings | 97 |
| Inception Date | Nov 4, 2014 |
About FEMB
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in broad credit fixed income. The fund is an actively managed fund that invests in a broad range of bonds issued by emerging-market sovereign, sub-sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, denominated in local currencies. FEMB was launched on Nov 4, 2014 and is issued by First Trust.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.150 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.1425 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1425 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.1425 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $0.1425 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1425 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Performance
FEMB had a total return of 13.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.90%.
News
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Spotting Opportunities And Risks Across The EM Investment Universe
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Technical Tailwinds May Lift EMFX
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3 Segments, Multiple Opportunities In Emerging Markets
Emerging markets offer attractive alternatives to fixed income investors searching for yield amid the trillions of dollars of negative-, zero-, and low-yielding debt globally. Within emerging market h...