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The Best Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Asia Pacific Equities ETFs.

Asia Pacific Equities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks from companies in the Asia Pacific region. These ETFs provide investors with a way to gain exposure to the performance of the Asia Pacific stock market and can be a valuable tool for diversifying a portfolio. The ETFs can hold stocks from different sectors and countries within the Asia Pacific region, depending on the ETF's investment strategy. Some examples of countries included in the Asia Pacific region are China, Japan, Australia, and South Korea. In addition, due to the diverse nature of the region, ETFs can offer exposure to a wide range of sectors and industries, such as technology, energy, consumer goods, and financials.

Number of ETFs
118
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.65%
Avg. Dividend Yield
2.68%
Avg. 1 Year Return
20.50%
Median Risk/Return Score
35 / 100
The Best Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

131 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF EURIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 18, 20180.80%
-7.53%
6.00%
0.00%
5
Amundi Index MSCI Pacific ex Japan SRI PAB UCITS E...Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 14, 20180.45%
6.17%
4.07%
0.00%
18
iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD DistJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesDec 6, 20180.20%
8.96%
1.47%
44
iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETFChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 8, 20150.40%
4.67%
4.78%
0.00%
49
Leverage Shares 3x Long Japan ETP SecuritiesJapan Equities, Leveraged Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 13, 20220.75%
20.34%
0.00%
44
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI China Select SRI S-Series 10...China Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 30, 20210.31%
-9.42%
0.00%
8
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI China Select SRI S-Series 10...China Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 30, 20210.31%
-12.12%
0.00%
7
Amundi MSCI AC Far East ex Japan ESG Leaders Selec...Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 10, 20220.25%
10.63%
0.00%
30
Xtrackers Harvest FTSE China A-H 50 UCITS ETF 1DChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 22, 20160.65%
7.93%
6.85%
2.17%
41
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EURAsia Pacific EquitiesApr 28, 20110.20%
23.16%
9.38%
0.00%
70
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan ESG Enhanced UCITS E...Asia Pacific EquitiesDec 8, 20210.20%
8.59%
0.00%
34
Amundi Index MSCI Pacific ex Japan SRI PAB UCITS E...Asia Pacific EquitiesDec 7, 20210.45%
6.40%
2.70%
19
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Japan Climate Paris Aligned UCIT...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 11, 20210.12%
6.86%
0.00%
45
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Japan ESG Universal Low Carbon S...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 21, 20210.15%
14.18%
0.00%
73
L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan ESG Exclusions Paris Ali...Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 20, 20220.16%
8.59%
0.00%
41
L&G Japan ESG Exclusions Paris Aligned UCITS ETF U...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 20, 20220.16%0.00%
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI Pacific (ex Japan) IMI Socially ...Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 22, 20220.19%
8.22%
0.00%
35
Amundi MSCI China A II UCITS ETF DistChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 10, 20230.25%
8.07%
6.50%
1.75%
70
VanEck New China ESG UCITS ETF AChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesAug 25, 20100.60%
13.30%
6.33%
0.00%
75
iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)Asia Pacific EquitiesAug 6, 20100.20%
23.60%
9.40%
0.00%
71

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Best Asia Pacific Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are KCAI (94) and OPPJ (94). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Asia Pacific Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is DXJ (26.86%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 20.50% and an average 5-year return of 1.70%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
26.86%
7.10BJun 2006
WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF
24.48%
277.20MJun 2013
Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF
21.53%
671.39MJun 2011
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF
21.44%
715.47MJan 2014
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF
20.82%
175.68MNov 2017

Lowest-Cost Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is VPL (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.65%, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF0.08%13.80BMar 2005
iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF0.09%2.58BJun 2014
Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF0.09%175.68MNov 2017
Franklin FTSE Australia ETF0.09%161.71MNov 2017
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF0.09%1.29BNov 2017

Highest-Yield Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is KCAI (33.58%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.68%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF33.58%3.16MAug 2024
KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ET...11.89%12.54MDec 2025
iShares India 50 ETF9.56%558.94MNov 2009
KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF7.64%5.29BJul 2013
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF6.66%63.40MSep 2010

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