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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
56
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.56%
Avg. Dividend Yield
2.60%
Avg. 1 Year Return
25.09%
Median Risk/Return Score
32 / 100
The Best Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

56 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF USD CapitalisationAsia Pacific EquitiesMar 21, 20220.19%
69.39%
0.00%
97
Franklin FTSE Asia ex China ex Japan UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesSep 27, 20180.14%
45.45%
0.00%
93
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDAsia Pacific EquitiesSep 5, 20110.15%
27.49%
9.77%
1.60%
85
HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USDAsia Pacific EquitiesSep 27, 20130.45%
37.68%
11.02%
0.00%
74
iShares MSCI Australia UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesJan 22, 20100.50%
10.86%
8.07%
0.00%
28
iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesOct 28, 20050.74%
38.13%
10.77%
1.07%
92
iShares MSCI Korea UCITS ETF (Dist)Asia Pacific EquitiesNov 18, 20050.74%
107.68%
16.55%
0.36%
97
iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesOct 28, 20050.74%
70.08%
21.81%
0.89%
96
iShares Asia Pacific Dividend UCITS ETFAsia Pacific EquitiesJun 2, 20060.59%
13.33%
6.29%
3.12%
91
JPMorgan AC Asia Pacific ex Japan Research Enhance...Asia Pacific EquitiesMar 4, 20220.30%
30.23%
0.00%
88
Amundi MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccAsia Pacific EquitiesFeb 21, 20190.50%
29.51%
10.16%
0.00%
85
Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccAsia Pacific EquitiesFeb 21, 20190.60%
26.97%
9.71%
0.00%
81
Amundi MSCI Emerging Asia II UCITS ETF AccAsia Pacific EquitiesMar 5, 20180.12%
31.85%
0.00%
83
L&G Quality Equity Dividends ESG Exclusions Asia P...Asia Pacific EquitiesApr 12, 20210.40%
17.67%
3.76%
73
Amundi MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF DistAsia Pacific EquitiesApr 29, 20150.12%
9.03%
11.66%
2.64%
36
Amundi MSCI Korea UCITS ETF AccAsia Pacific EquitiesFeb 21, 20190.45%
108.92%
16.69%
0.00%
97
Amundi MSCI India II UCITS ETF EUR AccAsia Pacific EquitiesOct 25, 20060.85%
-11.03%
6.18%
0.00%
2
Amundi Australia S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF DistAsia Pacific EquitiesMar 26, 20100.40%
8.54%
7.90%
2.79%
29
Amundi MSCI Indonesia UCITS ETF AccAsia Pacific EquitiesJul 4, 20110.45%
-38.89%
-4.30%
0.00%
0
Ossiam Bloomberg Asia Pacific ex Japan PAB NR UCIT...Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 30, 20220.29%
4.48%
0.00%
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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 FLTW (94) and EWT (93). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF
94
2.77BNov 2017
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
93
10.75BJun 2000
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
92
24.14BMay 2000
Matthews Korea Active ETF
92
149.29MOct 2010
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
91
1.06BNov 2017

Best-Performing Asia Pacific Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is FLTW (19.56%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 25.09% and an average 5-year return of 4.70%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF
19.56%
2.77BNov 2017
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
16.31%
10.75BJun 2000
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF
15.71%
24.14BMay 2000
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF
14.78%
1.06BNov 2017
First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund
10.92%
141.85MApr 2011

Lowest-Cost Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is VPL (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.56%, 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%13.10BMar 2005
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF0.09%1.06BNov 2017
iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF0.09%2.59BJun 2014
Franklin FTSE Australia ETF0.09%85.75MNov 2017
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF0.11%89.35MApr 2020

Highest-Yield Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is KPHO (11.12%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.60%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ET...11.12%13.12MDec 2025
iShares India 50 ETF9.58%560.36MNov 2009
iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF6.71%71.37MSep 2010
iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF5.93%288.61MMay 2010
WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund5.82%5.84MMay 2024

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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