First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (AMEX: EMDM) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $42.71 (about ₹4,101 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:29 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 100 securities. Indian residents can buy EMDM through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$42.40
Today's high
$42.72
52 week low
$27.80
52 week high
$45.03
EMDM opened at $42.61, closed previously at $42.25, and has traded between $27.80 and $45.03 over the past 52 weeks.
About
EMDM tracks an index of stocks providing exposure to emerging market countries that Freedom House designates as electoral democracies. Freedom House is a non-profit, US organization that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom, and human rights. Countries that are able to meet high standards for political rights and civil liberties, are considered to be electoral democracies. The standards require respect for the rule of law and civil liberties such as, the right to assemble, fair voting practices, and basic political competition. The top 100 companies by market cap from countries meeting these standards are selected for the index. Components are weighted based on the sum of their market cap and overall electoral democracy score. As a result, the portfolio favors large-cap companies from nations with higher democracy scores. The index is reconstituted annually in April and rebalanced semi-annually in April and October.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$40.6M
Holdings
100
NAV
$42.71
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+51.44%
5-year price change
—
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
EMDM holds 100 securities in total. These 10 are 47.2% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy EMDM from India
Indian residents can buy EMDM units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search EMDM and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, EMDM, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in EMDM from India
Trading and taxes when buying EMDM from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the EMDM price today?
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (EMDM) last traded at $42.71 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 3:29 PM ET. That is ₹4,101 a unit at the 24 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does EMDM trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is EMDM, and what does it cost to hold?
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF manages about $40.6M. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2023.
What are EMDM's largest holdings?
The top three are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (12.0%), Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (11.8%) and SK Hynix Inc. (6.9%). EMDM's 10 largest positions make up 47.2% of the fund.
Does EMDM pay dividends?
Yes. EMDM is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate. The US withholds 25% tax on dividends before they reach you; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit when you file in India.
How are gains on EMDM taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of EMDM?
Yes. You can buy EMDM by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has EMDM performed?
EMDM's price is up 51.4% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.