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FEMBvsBEMBETF Comparison

ETF 1
FEMB

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
+0.25%
VS
ETF 2
BEMB

iShares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
+0.25%

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB) and iShares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BEMB) belong to the same industry segment: EM Aggregate Bonds. In contrast, BEMB's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. FEMB is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.15% for BEMB. FEMB is up 1.27% year-to-date (YTD) with +$94M in YTD flows. BEMB performs worse with -0.21% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FEMB and BEMB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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FEMB vs BEMB performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.01.52.0%Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

Cumulative Flows

0500,0001,000,0001,500,000Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FEMB
BEMB
-0.54%+0.99%
-2.24%-1.36%
+1.27%-0.21%
+3.04%+0.40%
+21.90%+30.15%
+13.70%n/a
Flows
FEMB
BEMB
+$1M-
+$32M-
+$94M-
+$128M-
+$252M-$23K
+$173M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FEMB
BEMB
+7.38%+3.71%
+7.84%+3.50%
+7.40%+4.03%
+8.37%n/a
Max drawdown
FEMB
BEMB
-4.48%-3.59%
-7.04%-4.04%
-9.04%-4.04%
-21.54%n/a
Max drawdown duration
FEMB
BEMB
65d63d
160d135d
235d135d
777dn/a
Trading data

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FEMB
BEMB
Last sale
10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$28.03
$51.14
Previous close
10/29/2026
$28.13
$51.24
Consolidated volume
10/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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FEMB
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FEMB
BEMB
Last price
$28.03
$51.14
1D performance
-0.36%
-0.19%
AuM$372.53 M$40.93 M
E/R0.85%0.15%
Characteristics
FEMB
BEMB
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustiShares
Benchmark-JP Morgan EM Sovereign and Corporate Credit Core Index
N° of holdings-263
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 4, 2014February 22, 2023
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FEMB
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BEMB
Other
100%

Sectors

FEMB
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BEMB
Sovereign
49.74%
Finance
21.52%
Energy
8.4%
Other
20.35%
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Diversification

FEMB
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BEMB

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

9.94%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
FEMB
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BEMB
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
1.62%
Angola, 8.75% 14apr2032, USD (3)
0.76%
Hungary, 5.25% 16jun2029, USD
0.74%
CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, 2.75% 6sep2029, USD
0.69%
Naspers, 4.193% 19jan2032, USD
0.68%
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
0.60%
Panama, 2.252% 29sep2032, USD
0.59%
Jamaica, 8% 15mar2039, USD
0.55%
Turkey, 9.375% 19jan2033, USD
0.54%
Panama, 8% 1mar2038, USD
0.54%
Reliance Industries, 2.875% 12jan2032, USD
0.54%
Nigeria, 8.747% 21jan2031, USD
0.52%
Cote d`Ivoire, 8.25% 30jan2037, USD
0.52%
Turkey, 9.875% 15jan2028, USD
0.52%
Vakifbank, 8.9944% 5oct2034, USD
0.52%
Frequently asked questions about FEMB and BEMB

How have the FEMB and BEMB ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 29, 2026, FEMB is up 1.27% year-to-date (YTD), while BEMB has lost -0.21%. That puts FEMB better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FEMB or BEMB?

Year-to-date, the FEMB ETF saw +$94M in flows, compared to - for BEMB.

Which ETF is more volatile: FEMB or BEMB?

Over the past year, FEMB had a volatility of 7.84%, while BEMB experienced 3.5%.

Which ETF is bigger: FEMB or BEMB?

As of October 29, 2026, FEMB holds $372.53 M in assets under management (AUM), while BEMB manages $40.93 M.

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