First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The 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 managed by First Trust.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $25.86 to $26.22
• 50-Day Range: $25.88 to $27.14
• 52-Week Range: $25.60 to $30.11
• Volume: 19,380 shs
• Average Volume: 55,689 shs
• Market Capitalization: $145.13 million
• Assets Under Management: $145.52 million
• Dividend Yield: 6.04%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.85%
• Aggregate Rating: N/A

FEMB ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FEMB shares performed this year?

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's stock was trading at $25.98 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, FEMB stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $26.15.
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Who are First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF include Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (2.47%) and EWG Elevate Inc. (1.10%).

How do I buy shares of First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF?

Shares of FEMB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF investors own include Intel (INTC), AutoZone (AZO), Micron Technology (MU), TJX Companies (TJX), Advance Auto Parts (AAP), Abacus Health Products (ABAHF) and Agree Realty (ADC).

Fund Details

• Issuer: First Trust
• Fund Name: First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FEMB
• Inception Date: 11/4/2014
• Fund Manager: Derek Fulton, Leonardo Da Costa, Anthony Beevers
• Web: N/A
• Phone: 14089961010

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Fixed Income
• Benchmark: N/A
• Category: Broad Debt
• Focus: Broad Market
• Development Level: Emerging Markets
• Region: Emerging Markets
• Number of Holdings: 52

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $145.52 million
• Average Daily Volume: $121,074.60
• Discount/Premium: -0.13%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Advisor: First Trust Advisors L.P.
• Custodian: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Distributor: First Trust Portfolios L.P.
• Transfer Agent: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: GTS

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 1,100 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 5,550,000
• Beta: 0.43
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $500.00