Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF

FFEM

Market cap $42.5M

Higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing geopolitical friction make navigating emerging markets (EM) and capturing their growth potential a trying task. This is where investors can shift the onus of EM investing to experienced portfolio managers, with an active fund such as the Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM).

$10,000 parked in the Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:FFEM) on the last trading day of 2025 was worth roughly $13,000 at the late-May peak near $43.45, before a recent week of selling trimmed it back to about $12,200 by the June 5 close at $40.73.

The Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:FFEM) has rewarded patient investors.

The U.S. dollar has been weakening against a broad basket of currencies. And despite a ceasefire, the U.S.

Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:FFEM) has delivered a strong 34% gain over the past year, attracting investors who want active, fundamentals-driven exposure to high-growth economies across Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and Africa.

The S&P 500 is down 1.6% so far in 2026. Meanwhile, emerging markets are up sharply, developed international markets are outperforming, and a decade-long valuation gap between US and non-US equities is finally closing.

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Fidelity has launched five new active equity ETFs as demand for actively managed strategies continues to grow. On November 21, the firm launched Fidelity Enhanced U.S. All-Cap Equity ETF (FEAC), Fidelity Enhanced Emerging Markets ETF (FEMR), Fidelity Fundamental Developed International ETF (FFDI), Fidelity Fundamental Global ex-U.S. ETF (FFGX), and Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM).