First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF Price & Performance (FEMB)

Raymond James Financial has acquired nearly 98,000 shares of the First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF, valued at about $2.5 million, making up 1.78% of the fund. Several other institutional investors have also raised their positions in the ETF, signaling rising interest in emerging market debt exposure.1

First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF will pay a monthly dividend of $0.1425 per share on April 30, 2025. The ex-dividend and record dates were both set for April 22. This payout reflects the fund’s ongoing commitment to regular income for investors in emerging market fixed income.23

With major Wall Street strategists forecasting continued U.S. dollar weakness, investors are increasingly turning to emerging market bond ETFs. A softer greenback typically enhances returns for dollar-based investors in these funds, making them a more attractive choice amid current currency trends and global uncertainty.4