First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund
ALTAR
Score™		 12.6% info Recommen-
dation		 SPECULATIVE
2025E    2026E
P/E
ratio		 9.6x P/Sales
ratio		 0.7x
P/BV
ratio		 1.0x Div.
yield		 4.0%


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First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund seeks investment results that correspond to the Defined Emerging Markets Small Cap Index.

FUND BASICS
Category Emerging Market Equities
Fund Sponsor First Trust Advisors LP
Website www.ftportfolios.com
Inception date Feb 15, 2012
Assets (mns) $254
Currency USD
Expense ratio 80 bp
Distributions Quarterly

FUND STRUCTURE
Regulation Open-Ended Fund
Custodian Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
Weighting Tiered
Index replication Full
Uses derivatives No
Options available Yes

SECTOR BREAKDOWN

 


CONSTITUENT BREAKDOWN
No. of constituents 222
Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) $1,935
Large cap (>$10bn) 0.0%
Mid cap ($2-10bn) 33.7%
Small cap (<$2bn) 64.0%
Developed mkts 15.2%
Emerging mkts 84.8%

TOP TEN HOLDINGS
CHINA ZHONGWANG HOLDINGS LTD 4.3 %
ENERGI MEGA PERSADA TBK PT 1.6 %
EZCONN CORPORATION 1.4 %
PT PETROSEA TBK 1.2 %
THUNGELA RESOURCES LTD 1.0 %
DYNAMIC HOLDING CO., LTD. 1.0 %
TELKOM SA SOC LTD. 1.0 %
JHSF PARTICIPACOES SA 1.0 %
WINWAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 1.0 %
ADARO ENERGY PT 1.0 %
Total 14.3 %

TOP COUNTRY EXPOSURE
CHINA 20.2 %
BRAZIL 12.3 %
TAIWAN 9.3 %
INDONESIA 8.0 %
TURKEY 6.8 %
SOUTH AFRICA 5.9 %
THAILAND 3.4 %
CHILE 2.3 %
MEXICO 2.0 %
MALAYSIA 2.0 %

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE info

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Standardized Annual Returns (thru December 31)
Year-to-date 1 year 5 years 10 years Since Incep.
14.7% 14.7% 5.0% 8.9% 6.1%

Market Correlations
versus... Beta R-squared
S&P500 0.56 43%
MSCI EAFE 0.76 56%
MSCI Emg. Mkts. 0.78 68%

Technical Indicators
Recent close $44.48
30d moving avg. $42.61
Annualized volatility 14.6%
Short interest (ETF) 0.0%
Relative strength (RSI) 61

Liquidity measures
Avg. volume (thou.) 14
Turnover 0.3%
Bid/Ask (% of price) 0.98%
ADV underlying (mns) $1,234

Distributions


FINDING ALTERNATIVE FUNDS

Below is a list of 189 potential alternatives to the First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fund ETF based on the alternatives' overlap in portfolio holdings with FEMS. Consider funds with lower expense ratios and/or higher ALTAR Score™ ratings as possible alternatives.

Benchmark ticker: FEMS Expense: 80 bp ALTAR Score™: 12.6%


ALTERNATIVE ETFs BASED ON OVERLAP WITH FEMS
Ticker Fund
Name		 Overlap1
vs FEMS
(%)		 Expense
ratio
(bp)		 Savings
vs FEMS
(bp)		 ALTAR
Score™
(%)		 ALTAR
vs FEMS
(%)
ECNS iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF 11.6 59 21 8.9 -3.7
BRF VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF 10.5 66 14 10.8 -1.7
DGS WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund 9.7 58 22 8.6 -4.0
AVEE Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF 8.6 42 38 8.6 -4.0
EWZS iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF 8.1 59 21 11.1 -1.5
EEMS iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF 6.9 70 10 6.8 -5.7
DVYE iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF 6.7 49 31 16.9 +4.3
EWX SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF 6.3 65 15 7.0 -5.5
TLTE FlexShares Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt Index 5.5 59 21 7.5 -5.1
TUR iShares MSCI Turkey ETF 5.3 58 22 12.0 -0.6
SDIV Global X Superdividend ETF 5.3 58 22 15.5 +2.9
EYLD Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETF 5.2 66 14 10.6 -1.9
PIE Invesco Dorsey Wright Emerging Markets Momentum ETF 4.8 90 -10 4.5 -8.1
IDX VanEck Indonesia Index ETF 4.6 57 23 6.8 -5.8
AVES Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF 4.1 36 44 9.5 -3.1
UEVM VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF 3.7 45 35 9.4 -3.2
DEM WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund 3.7 63 17 11.9 -0.7
JPEM JPMorgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Equity ETF 3.3 44 36 9.4 -3.2
AVXC Avantis Emerging Markets Ex-China Equity ETF 2.9 33 47 6.9 -5.7
EIDO iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF 2.8 59 21 7.1 -5.4
DFEV Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF 2.7 43 37 10.4 -2.1
GVAL Cambria Global Value ETF 2.5 68 12 9.3 -3.3
AVSE Avantis Responsible Emerging Markets Equity ETF 2.4 33 47 6.9 -5.6
JIVE JPMorgan International Value ETF 2.4 55 25 9.7 -2.9
DEXC Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core EquityETF 2.4 53 27 6.1 -6.5
VIDI Vident International Equity Strategy ETF 2.4 61 19 9.3 -3.3
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF 2.3 38 42 7.5 -5.1
AVEM Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF 2.3 33 47 7.2 -5.3
ECH iShares MSCI Chile ETF 2.3 58 22 6.0 -6.6
XC WisdomTree Emerging Markets Ex-China Fund 2.2 32 48 5.5 -7.1
ECOW Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF 2.1 70 10 11.7 -0.9
VSS Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF 2.1 8 72 6.5 -6.1
EDOG ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF 2.0 60 20 9.8 -2.8
EWW iShares MSCI Mexico ETF 2.0 50 30 8.0 -4.5
CGV Conductor Global Equity Value ETF 2.0 130 -50 6.8 -5.7
MFEM PIMCO RAFI Dynamic Multi-Factor Emerging Markets Equity ETF 1.9 50 30 9.2 -3.3
EPHE iShares MSCI Philippines ETF 1.9 59 21 0.0 -12.6
EPOL iShares MSCI Poland ETF 1.8 59 21 9.5 -3.0
RFEM First Trust Riverfront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF 1.8 95 -15 10.1 -2.4
XCNY SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF 1.8 15 65 6.3 -6.3
DFSE Dimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF 1.7 41 39 7.0 -5.5
GOEX Global X Gold Explorers ETF 1.6 65 15 1.5 -11.1
EMGF iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF 1.6 25 55 9.4 -3.2
FLLA Franklin FTSE Latin America ETF 1.5 19 61 11.6 -0.9
RAYE Rayliant Quantamental Emerging Market ex-China Equity ETF 1.5 88 -8 7.3 -5.3
CUT Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF 1.5 61 19 9.7 -2.8
RNEM First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF 1.5 75 5 7.7 -4.8
FDEM Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF 1.4 25 55 10.6 -2.0
EDIV SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF 1.4 49 31 8.7 -3.9
FLMX Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF 1.4 19 61 8.7 -3.8
FNDE Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Co. Index ETF 1.4 39 41 14.4 +1.8
RING iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF 1.3 39 41 2.8 -9.7
OBOR KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF 1.3 79 1 7.1 -5.5
IEMG iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 1.3 9 71 8.4 -4.1
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF 1.3 35 45 7.4 -5.2
BLDG Cambria Global Real Estate ETF 1.2 60 20 11.0 -1.5
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF 1.2 7 73 9.0 -3.6
ROAM Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF 1.2 44 36 10.3 -2.3
CXSE WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund 1.1 32 48 10.9 -1.6
PXH Invesco FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF 1.1 49 31 13.5 +1.0
WOOD iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF 1.1 42 38 11.6 -0.9
SPEM SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF 1.0 7 73 9.2 -3.4
FRDM Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF 0.9 49 31 5.9 -6.7
HAUZ DBX ETF Trust - Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF 0.9 10 70 6.3 -6.3
GXC SPDR S & P China ETF 0.9 59 21 14.0 +1.5
ION ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF 0.9 58 22 5.2 -7.3
NIKL Sprott Nickel Miners ETF 0.9 75 5 6.2 -6.3
FLTW Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF 0.9 19 61 5.1 -7.5
EELV Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Low Volatility ETF 0.8 29 51 8.0 -4.5
VNQI Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF 0.8 12 68 7.9 -4.6
GMF SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF 0.8 49 31 8.3 -4.3
DFAX Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF 0.8 30 50 6.6 -6.0
WBAT WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund 0.7 45 35 1.6 -10.9
FTRI First Trust Indxx Global Natural Resources Income ETF 0.7 70 10 6.6 -6.0
SGDJ Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF 0.7 50 30 1.7 -10.8
GRID First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastructure 0.7 58 22 3.8 -8.7
SCHE Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.7 11 69 9.4 -3.2
XSOE WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund 0.7 32 48 6.9 -5.6
FLBR Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF 0.6 19 61 13.7 +1.1
SETM Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF 0.6 65 15 1.4 -11.2
EFRA iShares Environmental Infrastructure and Industrials ETF 0.6 47 33 4.8 -7.7
VEGI iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF 0.6 39 41 8.3 -4.3
SMIN iShares MSCI India Small Cap ETF 0.6 79 1 3.4 -9.1
BOTZ Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF 0.5 69 11 1.7 -10.9
FTAG First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF 0.5 70 10 7.6 -4.9
EWZ iShares MSCI Brazil ETF 0.5 58 22 12.0 -0.6
ICLN iShares Global Clean Energy ETF 0.5 41 39 2.8 -9.7
JEMA JPMorgan ActiveBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.5 33 47 8.1 -4.5
DEHP Dimensional Emerging Markets High Profitability ETF 0.4 41 39 5.2 -7.4
BCOR Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF 0.4 59 21 2.1 -10.5
AVRE Avantis Real Estate ETF 0.4 17 63 7.0 -5.6
BKEM BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.4 11 69 7.9 -4.7
CCNR ALPS CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF 0.4 39 41 7.4 -5.1
IPAV Global X Infrastructure Development ex-U.S. ETF 0.4 55 25 5.9 -6.7
KARS KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index ETF 0.4 72 8 -1.3 -13.8
BRAZ Global X Brazil Active ETF 0.4 75 5 10.5 -2.1
AFK VanEck Africa Index ETF 0.4 98 -18 10.9 -1.6
KGRN KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index ETF 0.4 79 1 0.3 -12.3
IXUS iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF 0.4 7 73 6.7 -5.9
GSEE Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.4 36 44 7.9 -4.7
VSGX Vanguard ESG International Stock ETF 0.4 10 70 6.6 -5.9
EEMO Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF 0.4 29 51 6.8 -5.7
EVLU iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF 0.4 35 45 11.8 -0.8
VXUS Vanguard Total International Stock ETF 0.4 5 75 6.8 -5.8
CGGO Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF 0.4 47 33 3.7 -8.8
GEM Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.4 45 35 8.4 -4.2
DFGR Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF 0.3 22 58 7.4 -5.1
EMMF WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund 0.3 48 32 6.0 -6.6
EZA iShares MSCI South Africa ETF 0.3 58 22 7.9 -4.7
SDG iShares MSCI Global Sustainable Development Goals ETF 0.3 49 31 4.8 -7.8
FLAX Franklin FTSE Asia Ex Japan ETF 0.3 19 61 7.3 -5.2
SCHC Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF 0.3 11 69 6.7 -5.8
SOCL Global X Social Media ETF 0.3 65 15 8.8 -3.8
CGW Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF 0.3 57 23 4.3 -8.3
JHEM John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF 0.3 49 31 8.2 -4.4
FLCH Franklin FTSE China ETF 0.3 19 61 13.8 +1.2
JETS U.S. Global Jets ETF 0.3 60 20 2.1 -10.5
CQQQ Invesco China Technology ETF 0.3 70 10 11.7 -0.8
ERTH Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF 0.3 62 18 3.1 -9.5
VYMI Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF 0.3 17 63 8.2 -4.3
BLKC Invesco Alerian Galaxy Blockchain Users and Decentralized Co 0.3 61 19 1.7 -10.8
NERD Roundhill Video Games ETF 0.3 50 30 6.1 -6.5
SATO Invesco Alerian Galaxy Crypto Economy ETF 0.3 61 19 -0.6 -13.1
OTGL OTG Latin America ETF 0.3 269 -189 7.1 -5.5
FNDC Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF 0.3 39 41 5.3 -7.3
LDEM iShares ESG MSCI EM Leaders ETF 0.2 17 63 11.2 -1.4
EMCR Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Climate Impr 0.2 15 65 6.5 -6.1
PICK iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF 0.2 39 41 8.8 -3.8
ISCF iShares International SmallCap Equity Factor ETF 0.2 23 57 7.3 -5.2
GINN Goldman Sachs Innovate Equity ETF 0.2 52 28 3.2 -9.4
BBEM JPMorgan BetaBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF 0.2 15 65 8.4 -4.2
AQWA Global X Clean Water ETF 0.2 50 30 4.6 -8.0
GLOF iShares Global Equity Factor ETF 0.2 20 60 5.9 -6.7
HERO Global X Video Games & Esports ETF 0.2 50 30 4.2 -8.4
XCEM Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF 0.2 16 64 6.5 -6.0
VEU Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 0.2 4 76 6.8 -5.7
TBLU Tortoise Global Water ESG ETF 0.2 40 40 4.3 -8.3
ARVR First Trust Indxx Metaverse ETF 0.2 70 10 3.4 -9.1
EMXC iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF 0.2 25 55 5.8 -6.7
BJK VanEck Gaming ETF 0.2 65 15 3.8 -8.8
EWT iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF 0.1 58 22 5.0 -7.6
QEMM SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF 0.1 30 50 7.5 -5.1
PDN Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US Small-Mid ETF 0.1 49 31 6.1 -6.4
REET iShares Global REIT ETF 0.1 14 66 7.3 -5.3
FINX Global X FinTech ETF 0.1 68 12 2.5 -10.1
IPKW Invesco International BuyBack Achievers ETF 0.1 55 25 7.9 -4.6
EEM iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF 0.1 69 11 8.0 -4.6
KEMX KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets EX China Index ETF 0.1 24 56 6.3 -6.2
VT Vanguard Total World Stock ETF 0.1 6 74 5.1 -7.5
IDRV iShares Self-driving EV & Tech ETF 0.1 47 33 3.0 -9.5
PBD Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF 0.1 75 5 0.6 -11.9
EV Mast Global Battery Recycling & Production ETF 0.1 65 15 7.2 -5.4
DBEM Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF 0.1 66 14 7.6 -5.0
SPGM SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF 0.1 9 71 4.8 -7.7
CHPX Global X AI Semiconductor & Quantum ETF 0.1 50 30 2.5 -10.0
GXUS Goldman Sachs MarketBeta Total International Equity ETF 0.1 18 62 6.4 -6.1
ESGE iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF 0.1 25 55 8.4 -4.2
EEMX SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets Fossil Fuel Reserves Free ETF 0.1 30 50 8.0 -4.6
GUNR FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Ind 0.1 46 34 8.4 -4.1
SHLD Global X Defense Tech ETF 0.1 50 30 2.3 -10.3
TLTD FlexShares Morningstar Developed Markets ex-US Factor Tilt 0.1 39 41 6.8 -5.8
IGPT Invesco AI and Next Gen Software ETF 0.1 60 20 3.3 -9.3
NFRA FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund 0.1 47 33 5.7 -6.8
EMXF iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETF 0.1 16 64 7.1 -5.5
IGRO iShares International Dividend Growth ETF 0.1 15 65 6.2 -6.3
BKF iShares MSCI BIC ETF 0.1 69 11 11.6 -1.0
EEMA iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF 0.1 49 31 7.8 -4.8
EPI WisdomTree India Earnings Fund 0.1 85 -5 4.4 -8.2
PATN Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF 0.1 65 15 4.6 -8.0
JSTC Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF 0.1 89 -9 4.2 -8.4
GGME Invesco Next Gen Media and Gaming ETF 0.1 60 20 4.2 -8.4
AVDS Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF 0.1 30 50 5.9 -6.6
DBAW Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF 0.1 41 39 6.4 -6.2
DEW WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund 0.1 58 22 7.6 -4.9
AAXJ iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF 0.0 70 10 7.1 -5.4
MCHI iShares MSCI China ETF 0.0 59 21 14.9 +2.4
VGK Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF 0.0 6 74 6.4 -6.2
SPEU SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF 0.0 7 73 6.3 -6.3
ACWX iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF 0.0 34 46 6.4 -6.1
SCZ iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF 0.0 40 40 6.2 -6.4
FNDF Schwab Fundamental International Large Co. Index ETF 0.0 25 55 8.2 -4.4
CWI SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF 0.0 30 50 6.4 -6.2
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF 0.0 3 77 6.1 -6.5
ECON Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF 0.0 49 31 9.9 -2.7
PXF Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF 0.0 45 35 7.5 -5.1
IPAC iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF 0.0 9 71 5.6 -6.9
ACWI iShares MSCI ACWI ETF 0.0 32 48 4.7 -7.9
VPL Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF 0.0 7 73 5.7 -6.8
IEFA iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF 0.0 7 73 6.1 -6.5

1Overlap is the percentage of holdings by weight that are identical. For example, if Fund A has a 2% position in Apple, Inc. (AAPL) and Fund B has a 5% position, their overlapping position in AAPL is 2%.

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RESULTS & ESTIMATES

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VALUATION METRICS
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SPECULATIVE
Deeply undervalued but risky. A rating of SPECULATIVE is assigned to ETFs with ALTAR Scores in the top quintile (the top 20%) of their category, indicating exceptional appreciation potential. However, often these are narrowly-focused funds or in industries with structural issues, which may also make them very risky. Nonetheless they may still be useful as part of a well-diversified portfolio.

ALTAR Score™


Calculation of ALTAR Score™
Avg. Return on Equity 13.4 %
Divided by: Fwd. P/BV 1.0 x
Less: Expense ratio 80 bp
Equals: ALTAR Score 12.6 %
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CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS: FUND CONSTITUENTS
COMPOSITE
RATING		 1.59 CATEGORY
AVERAGE		 1.54
 
The composite rating is a weighted average of analysts' consensus recommendations for individual ETF constituents, based on the following scale:

BUY = 1; OVERWEIGHT = 1.5, HOLD = 2; UNDERWEIGHT = 2.5; and SELL = 3.

Readers are cautioned that because analyst ratings tend to be inflated, the composite score may be more useful as a relative measure of sentiment between funds rather than as a stand-alone recommendation.
 

 

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