# First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FEMB · data as of 2026-10-23 14:16 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (FEMB), nexqual.com/FEMB" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 28.55 (-0.21% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:16 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 28.61 · day 28.37–28.62 · 52w 28.13–31.55 · market cap null · NGM

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +4.2% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y +20.2% vs S&P 500 +77.0%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +4.2% | +20.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +77.0% |
| Per year | +4.2% | +3.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Max drawdown | -7.6% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -20.5% (Feb 2022→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
FCVT (First Trust SSI Strategic Conve) USD 44.72 -0.66% · FMB (First Trust Managed Municipal E) USD 49 +0.08% · HYLS (First Trust Tactical High Yield) USD 39.41 -0.21% · FTSL (First Trust Senior Loan Fund) USD 44.28 -0.11% · LMBS (First Trust Low Duration Opport) USD 48.75 +0.04%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FEMB · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt