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First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
EMDM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +11.32% | +12.31% | +24.47% | +83.33% | +117.12% | |
| Flows | - | +$4M | +$7M | +$8M | +$15M | - |
Characteristics
The First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF is built to track the Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 93 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 2, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 93
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +30.93% | +18.71% | +17.21% | |
Max drawdown | -15.15% | -15.15% | -16.56% | |
Max drawdown duration | 56d | 56d | 228d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 35d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is EMDM?
EMDM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What index does EMDM track?
EMDM tracks the Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does EMDM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Large & Mid Cap.
What is the expense ratio of EMDM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of EMDM is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was EMDM launched?
EMDM was launched on March 2, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of EMDM?
EMDM is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of EMDM?
As of April 23, 2026, EMDM manages $23.24 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EMDM performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, EMDM delivered a return of 11.32% over the past month (1M performance), 12.31% over the past three months (3M), and 24.47% year-to-date (YTD).
Does EMDM pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, EMDM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.89%.
How many holdings are in EMDM
As of March 31, 2026, EMDM holds 93 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is EMDM?
As of March 31, 2026, EMDM holds 93 securities, with 59.92% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EMDM?
As of March 31, 2026, EMDM holds a portfolio of 93 underlyings, with its largest positions including SAMSUNG ELECTR, TWN SEMICONT MAN and GRUPO MEXICO. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does EMDM invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, EMDM has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, Brazil and Taiwan.
What sectors or themes does EMDM focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, EMDM is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Materials.
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