
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in securities included in the index and in depositary receipts representing securities included in the index. The index is designed to reflect the performance of stocks of large- and mid-capitalization emerging markets companies that have attractive valuations, high quality profiles, positive momentum signals, lower volatility than the broader emerging markets equity market, and lower correlation to the U.S. equity market.
Is FDEM's expense ratio expensive, average, or a steal for its category?
Pro reveals the verdict on a 5-tier spectrum calibrated against ICI 2025 industry averages, with strategy-aware bands so the comparison is meaningful.

Emerging markets investing has a recurring frustration. You buy the asset class for diversification and growth, then find that a handful of state-owned banks, commodity giants, and speculative tech names dominate the index.

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.

Emerging markets climbed over 25% in 2025 while trading at deep discounts to U.S.

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.

Market leadership may broaden in 2026, creating opportunities outside the multi-year tech rally. Fidelity's FQAL and FDVV offer a balanced way to play both continued tech strength and market caution.