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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 July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -5.91% | +2.37% | +28.24% | +60.14% | +103.09% | |
| Flows | +$6M | +$15M | +$22M | +$23M | +$27M | - |
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 | 91 |
| 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 June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 91
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +33.21% | +24.53% | +19.36% | |
Max drawdown | -10.91% | -15.15% | -16.56% | |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 68d | 228d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 40d | 35d | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of July 28, 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 July 24, 2026, EMDM manages $37.76 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has EMDM performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, EMDM delivered a return of -5.91% over the past month (1M performance), 2.37% over the past three months (3M), and 28.24% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for EMDM?
As of July 24, 2026, EMDM has seen net flows of +$6M in the past month (1M flow) and +$22M year-to-date (YTD).
Does EMDM pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, EMDM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.97%.
How many holdings are in EMDM
As of June 30, 2026, EMDM holds 91 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 June 30, 2026, EMDM holds 91 securities, with 54.62% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of EMDM?
As of June 30, 2026, EMDM holds a portfolio of 91 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and SK hynix, Inc.. 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 June 30, 2026, EMDM has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, Taiwan and India.
What sectors or themes does EMDM focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, EMDM is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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