Dividend-adjusted return from the previous close · S&P 500 uses VOOEMDMS&P 500 · VOO
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETFEMDM
$38.26
+1.5% last session
+23.1% YTD
Data as of 11/4/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.5% | −11.1% | −5.0% | +23.1% | +29.3% | +119.0% | — | +113.4% |
| Peer average | +0.8% | −8.0% | −4.7% | +12.7% | +13.5% | +73.0% | +41.1% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +1.6% | −1.6% | 0.0% | +13.4% | +13.5% | +91.7% | +81.2% | — |
Key Statistics
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- $40M
- Expense ratio
- 0.75%
- Distribution yield
- 3.0%
- NAV
- $37.87
- Volume
- 7K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 15K
- High today
- $38.39
- Low today
- $37.99
- Previous close
- $37.68
- 52-week high
- $45.03
- 52-week low
- $28.54
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
EMDM in One Breath
EMDM Among Emerging ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 113 Emerging ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in EMDM
5Y$10,000 in EMDM became
$21,339
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$19,954
Total return, dividends in · Mar 3, 2023 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
EMDM’s Top Holdings
Today2330.TWTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company9.4%005930.KS6.6%GMEXICOB.MX4.8%000660.KS4.0%PETR4.SA3.7%ANG.JO2.8%OTP.BD2.3%PKO.WA2.2%GFI.JO2.1%NPN.JO2.1%GFNORTEO.MX2.0%ITUB4.SA2.0%FSR.JO1.9%PKN.WA1.9%VALE3.SA1.7%RELIANCE.NS1.7%CPI.JO1.7%SBK.JO1.6%AMXB.MX1.6%FEMSAUBD.MX1.5%MTN.JO1.5%78 more
2330.TW9.4%005930.KS6.6%GMEXICOB.MX4.8%000660.KS4.0%PETR4.SA3.7%ANG.JO2.8%OTP.BD2.3%PKO.WA2.2%GFI.JONPN.JOGFNORTEO.MXITUB4.SA88 more
TechnologyFinancial ServicesBasic MaterialsEnergyCommunication ServicesOther
First Trust EMDM · 100 holdings · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What EMDM Holds
TodayTechnology37.6%
2330.TW 9.4 · 005930.KS 6.6 · 000660.KS 4.0 · 2454.TW · 2317.TW · TCS.NS · 2308.TW
Financial Services26.9%
OTP.BD 2.3 · PKO.WA 2.2 · GFNORTEO.M 2.0 · ITUB4.SA 2.0 · FSR.JO 1.9 · CPI.JO 1.7 · SBK.JO 1.6
Basic Materials15.5%
GMEXICOB.M 4.8 · ANG.JO 2.8 · GFI.JO 2.1 · VALE3.SA 1.7 · VAL.JO 1.2 · SCCO 1.2 · CEMEXCPO.M 1.0
Energy7.4%
PETR4.SA 3.7 · PKN.WA 1.9 · RELIANCE.N 1.7
Consumer Cyclical5.0%
005380.KS · 000270.KS · 012330.KS
Communication Services6.0%
NPN.JO 2.1 · AMXB.MX 1.6 · MTN.JO 1.5 · ETERNAL.NS · 035420.KS · 2412.TW
Consumer Defensive3.3%
FEMSAUBD.M 1.5 · WALMEX.MX · ABEV3.SA · ITC.NS
First Trust EMDM · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 4, 2026
Taiwan’s Share of EMDM
Today9.4%
$94 of every $1,000 in EMDM is Taiwan
Taiwan held by EMDM
$3.7M
First Trust EMDM · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
EMDM’s Share of Emerging ETFs
Today0.0%
of the $457B in 133 Emerging ETFs
$39.8M0.0%
$146B32.0%
$125B27.4%
$186B40.6%
Emerging ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
EMDM Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Emerging peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside EMDM
100 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026EMDM
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
TodayTechnology37.6%2330.TWTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company9.4%005930.KS6.6%TCS.N7 more holdings14.4% of the fundFinancial Services26.9%OTP.BD2.3%PKO.WA2.2%ITUB4.SA2.0%FSR.JO1.9%CPI.JOSBK.JOBAPETE.ATPEO.WASBIN.14 moreBasic Materials15.5%Grupo Mexi4.8%ANG.JO2.8%GFI.JOVAL.JOSCCOIMP.JOEnergy7.4%PETR4.SA3.7%PKN.WAConsumer Cyclical5.0%Communication Services6.0%NPN.JOAMXB.MTN.JOConsumer Defensive3.3%ITC.NIndustrials2.8%LT.NS
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2330.TW | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company | 9.39% |
| 2 | 005930.K | Samsung Electronics | 6.62% |
| 3 | GMEXICOB | Grupo Mexico, B. de C.V. () | 4.75% |
| 4 | 000660.K | SK Hynix | 3.98% |
| 5 | PETR4.SA | Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras) (Preference Shares) | 3.73% |
| 6 | ANG.JO | AngloGold Ashanti | 2.81% |
| 7 | OTP.BD | OTB Bank | 2.31% |
| 8 | PKO.WA | Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski | 2.21% |
| 9 | GFI.JO | Gold Fields Limited | 2.14% |
| 10 | NPN.JO | Naspers Limited (Class N) | 2.11% |
TechnologyFinancial ServicesBasic MaterialsEnergyConsumer CyclicalCommunication ServicesConsumer DefensiveIndustrialsUtilitiesHealthcare
First Trust EMDM · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding · top 20 = 57.7%
How It Compares
EMDM
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF’s Peers
YTDEmerging peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put EMDM head to head with IEMG →IEMG vs EMDM
YTDYear to date
EMDM wins+10.7 pts
Past year
EMDM wins+17.5 pts
Fee
IEMG winslower fee
Yield
EMDM wins+0.6 pts
AUM
IEMG3675.3× more
3–1EMDM wins
iShares IEMG and First Trust EMDM · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
EMDM vs VOO
YTDEMDM · First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies
+23.1%
VOO · S&P 500
+13.4%
Gap
9.7 pts
First Trust EMDM and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 5, 2026
EMDM vs Its Peer Average
YTDEMDMAvsBPeer average
1D+1.5%+0.8%
1M−11.1%−8.0%
3M−5.0%−4.7%
YTD+23.1%+12.7%
1Y+29.3%+13.5%
3Y+119.0%+73.0%
5Y[…]+41.1%
4–2EMDM wins
132 Emerging peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
EMDM
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y29.28%
Deepest drop · 1Y−16.1%
Lowest point · 5Y−5.6%
52-week range
$38.26
$28.54−15.0% from the high$45.03
First Trust EMDM · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
EMDM
Fund Facts
Today2023launched Mar 2
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPAMEX · 33734X754
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$75 a year
Go deeper
First Trust EMDM · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
EMDM
Payouts by Year
4Y$0.18per share, Sep 2026
Distribution yield3.0%
PaidEvery quarter
Latest ex-date · paidSep 24 · Sep 30, 2026
12 payouts added up$3.17 a share
First Trust EMDM · distributions by ex-date · 2023–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-03-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-12-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-03-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-12-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-09-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-03-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-12-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-09-29 ↗prospectus · SEC 497 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-06-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-03-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗prospectus · SEC 485BPOS ↗prospectus · SEC 485APOS ↗
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$37.87
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today7K
Average volume · 30D15K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.75%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$75.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.18 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.80 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.20 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.12 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.85 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.16 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.18 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.0156 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.16 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.0984 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.23 |
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