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First Trust WCM Developing World Equity ETF
WCME performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.01% | +2.90% | +10.31% | +22.13% | ||
| Flows | +$943K | +$4M | +$17M | +$24M | - | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | First Trust |
| N° of holdings | 32 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 7, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 32
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +28.22% | +20.86% | ||
Max drawdown | -9.67% | -14.28% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 44d | 97d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 37d | N/A | N/A |
What type of ETF is WCME?
WCME is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by First Trust.
What does WCME invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of WCME?
The total expense ratio (TER) of WCME is 0.95%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was WCME launched?
WCME was launched on October 7, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of WCME?
WCME is issued by First Trust.
What is the AUM of WCME?
As of July 16, 2026, WCME manages $36.53 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has WCME performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, WCME delivered a return of -3.01% over the past month (1M performance), 2.9% over the past three months (3M), and 10.31% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for WCME?
As of July 16, 2026, WCME has seen net flows of +$943K in the past month (1M flow) and +$17M year-to-date (YTD).
Does WCME pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, WCME has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.35%.
How many holdings are in WCME
As of May 31, 2026, WCME holds 32 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is WCME?
As of May 31, 2026, WCME holds 32 securities, with 59.55% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of WCME?
As of May 31, 2026, WCME holds a portfolio of 32 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does WCME invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, WCME has its largest geographic exposures in Republic of Korea, China and Taiwan.
What sectors or themes does WCME focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, WCME is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Healthcare.
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