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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
KraneShares ICBCCS S&P China 500 Index UCITS ETF U...China Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 16, 20230.55%
0.03%
0.00%
33
Amundi MSCI China A UCITS ETF AccChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesAug 28, 20140.35%
5.43%
0.00%
51
VanEck New China ESG UCITS ETF AChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 24, 20210.60%
-6.93%
0.00%
8
UBS ETF (IE) MSCI China A SF UCITS ETF (USD) A-accChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 18, 20200.30%
9.51%
0.00%
68
Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1CTaiwan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 19, 20070.65%
56.68%
19.68%
0.00%
94
Xtrackers Nifty 50 Swap UCITS ETF 1CIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 5, 20070.85%
-10.87%
5.90%
0.00%
4
Xtrackers MSCI Korea UCITS ETF 1CSouth Korea Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 5, 20070.45%
72.97%
13.75%
0.00%
94
Xtrackers FTSE China 50 UCITS ETF 1CChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 19, 20070.60%
5.55%
2.67%
0.00%
53
Xtrackers MSCI Japan UCITS ETF 1CJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 9, 20070.12%
16.08%
8.65%
0.00%
77
Xtrackers S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF 1DAustralia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 17, 20080.50%
9.76%
7.21%
2.50%
37
Xtrackers MSCI Pacific ex Japan Screened UCITS ETF...Asia Pacific Equities, ESGJan 20, 20090.25%
7.09%
6.21%
0.00%
25
iShares MSCI Japan ESG Enhanced UCITS ETF USD AccJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 16, 20190.15%
17.08%
0.00%
79
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Japan ESG Filtered Min TE UC...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 26, 20160.15%
16.51%
8.80%
0.00%
76
Deka MSCI China ex A Shares UCITS ETFChina Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 29, 20100.66%
-9.00%
3.07%
1.52%
8
Invesco MSCI Japan ESG Universal Screened UCITS ET...Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJan 8, 20210.19%
14.38%
0.00%
74
L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan Equity UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesOct 8, 20180.10%
11.92%
0.00%
52
L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 8, 20180.10%
15.83%
0.00%
77
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 17, 20090.60%
12.53%
6.66%
2.76%
57
iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETFJapan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesSep 25, 20090.12%
16.29%
8.56%
0.00%
79
iShares Nikkei 225 UCITS ETF (DE)Japan Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 5, 20060.51%
28.84%
10.66%
0.77%
86

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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 Japan ETF0.09%3.86BNov 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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