What is the FEMX ETF used for?
The Fidelity FEMX Fund provides investors with exposure to the performance of emerging market companies. The Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Fund is a managed fund that has been operating since 2013. It listed on the ASX in October 2018, making it easier for investors to enter and exit the fund.
FEMX could be used by Australian investors to get exposure to a basket of public companies, including financials, industrials and technology companies, listed in emerging markets. The Fund actively seeks companies with a track record of robust corporate governance and selects companies it believes are well-positioned to generate returns through market cycles.
Keep an eye on FUM
The Fidelity FEMX ETF had $187.8 million of money invested when we last pulled the monthly numbers. Given FEMX’s total funds under management (FUM) figure is over $100 million, the ETF has met our minimum criteria for the total amount of money invested, otherwise known as FUM. We draw the line at $100 million for ETFs in the International shares sector because we believe that relative to smaller ETFs, achieving this amount of FUM de-risks the ETF.
Fees and costs for investors
Fidelity charges investors a yearly management fee of 0.99% for the FEMX ETF. This means that if you invested $2,000 in FEMX for a full year, you could expect to pay management fees of around $19.80.
For context, the average management fee (MER) of all ETFs covered by Best ETFs Australia on our complete list of ASX ETFs is 0.51% or around $10.20 per $2,000 invested. Keep in mind, small changes in fees can make a big difference after 10 or 20 years.
Summary
These are just some of the considerations or factors you would need to look at when weighing up the FEMX ETF. Before doing anything, take a look at our Fidelity FEMX report – it’s free. While you’re at it, don’t forget to search our complete list of ASX ETFs.
