Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF employs a multifactor strategy emphasizing valuation, quality, momentum, low volatility, and low U.S. equity correlation. FDEM has outperformed EEM in value, earnings growth, return, and risk metrics since inception. Despite a low expense, FDEM lags in total return and risk-adjusted performance versus comparable multifactor ETFs.
Ex-U.S. equities have performed well for investors this year. Many investors and advisors entered 2025 looking to move from underweight to neutral or even overweight foreign equities positions.
Uncertainty looms over markets in any year, but 2025 may prove exceptionally so. A particularly unpredictable policy outlook in the United States, shifting sometimes week to week, clouds the future and limits the ability for firms to plan.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJD Thomas John Drogan PR Inc.IPAL SECURITIES Inc. | 91,135 | $2.77M | $3.2M | $432,794.69 | 15.65% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 3,917 | $106,685.54 | $136,859.98 | $30,174.44 | 28.28% |
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 2,974 | $92,143.15 | $105,160.64 | $13,017.49 | 14.13% |
Alexandria Fry Dentgroup LLC | 41,795 | $1.14M | $1.46M | $313,021.38 | 27.38% |
Maree Sgro BG Investment Services Inc. | 24,525 | $750,728.1 | $853,715.25 | $102,987.15 | 13.72% |
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This company manages an investment fund that focuses primarily on investing in securities of large- and mid-capitalization companies in emerging markets. These investments aim to mirror the performance of its associated index, which is specifically designed around select criteria. These criteria include attractive valuations, high-quality company profiles, positive momentum in stock performance, and lower volatility compared to the broader emerging market equities. Additionally, the index seeks securities that demonstrate a lower correlation to the U.S. equity market, aiming to provide investors with diversified international exposure with potentially less risk and more stability. By committing at least 80% of its assets to securities within this index or depositary receipts representing such securities, the fund strategically positions itself within the emerging markets while aiming to capture growth in a risk-managed approach.
This product consists of investing directly in the securities that form part of its designated index. These securities are primarily from large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets that align with the index's criteria. The aim is to mirror the index's performance through these investments, targeting sectors and companies with the potential for high growth, quality, and favorable market dynamics.
Alongside direct investments in securities, the fund also invests in depositary receipts. These are negotiable financial instruments issued by banks that represent shares in a foreign company, allowing the fund to gain exposure to emerging markets securities without navigating the complexities of direct investments in foreign stock markets. This provides a blend of international diversification and the practicality of trading in U.S. markets.
The fund places a strong emphasis on selecting securities that exhibit lower volatility compared to the broader emerging markets and have a lower correlation to the U.S. equity market. This strategic focus is designed to reduce portfolio risk and potentially increase the stability of returns for investors, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify their investment portfolio with emerging markets exposure while mitigating risks associated with market fluctuations and geopolitical uncertainties.