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: 2.65%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 22.70%
Median Risk/Return Score: 38 / 100

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Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
SADA.L	Amundi Index MSCI EM Asia SRI PAB UCITS ETF DR (D)	Asia Pacific Equities	Aug 11, 2021	0.25%	15.10%	—	1.37%	42
SAUS.L	iShares MSCI Australia UCITS ETF	Australia Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 22, 2010	0.50%	10.68%	7.69%	0.00%	35
SDJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Dis...	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	16.69%	—	1.50%	62
SGJP.L	iShares MSCI Japan ESG Screened UCITS ETF USD (Acc...	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Oct 19, 2018	0.15%	17.37%	—	0.00%	72
SJPA.L	iShares Core MSCI Japan IMI UCITS ETF	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 25, 2009	0.15%	16.62%	8.97%	0.00%	74
SPXJ.L	iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)	Asia Pacific Equities	Apr 17, 2009	0.60%	10.43%	6.81%	2.47%	47
SUJA.L	iShares MSCI Japan SRI UCITS ETF USD (Acc)	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Apr 20, 2017	0.20%	8.82%	—	0.00%	41
TPXG.L	Amundi Japan Topix UCITS ETF JPY	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Apr 18, 2018	0.20%	15.71%	8.82%	0.00%	73
UB02.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Japan UCITS ETF (JPY) A-dis	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 22, 2006	0.19%	16.44%	9.06%	1.59%	72
UB20.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Pacific (ex Japan) UCITS ETF (US...	Asia Pacific Equities	Oct 2, 2009	0.30%	11.18%	7.19%	2.87%	50
UB45.L	UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Pacific Socially Responsible UCI...	Asia Pacific Equities	Aug 22, 2011	0.40%	12.34%	6.44%	1.38%	45
UC48.L	UBS ETF (IE) MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan SF UCITS ETF (U...	Asia Pacific Equities	Aug 20, 2012	0.23%	19.83%	6.11%	0.00%	64
V3PB.L	Vanguard ESG Developed Asia Pacific All Cap UCITS ...	Asia Pacific Equities, ESG	Oct 11, 2022	0.17%	22.28%	—	0.00%	76
VAPX.L	Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCIT...	Asia Pacific Equities	May 21, 2013	0.15%	37.72%	10.66%	2.01%	84
VDPG.L	Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCIT...	Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	37.52%	—	0.00%	84
VJPA.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Acc	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	15.30%	—	0.00%	65
VJPB.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Accumulating	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Sep 24, 2019	0.15%	15.99%	—	0.00%	73
VJPN.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF Distributing	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	May 21, 2013	0.15%	15.91%	9.07%	1.75%	73
VJPU.L	Vanguard FTSE Japan UCITS ETF USD Hedged Acc	Japan Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 31, 2020	0.20%	21.65%	—	0.00%	92
XAUS.L	Xtrackers S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF 1D	Australia Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	Jan 17, 2008	0.50%	7.70%	7.40%	2.55%	33

Best Asia Pacific Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are OPPJ (95) and DXJ (94). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	95	277.20M	Jun 2013
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	94	7.10B	Jun 2006
KCAI	KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF	94	3.16M	Aug 2024
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	93	715.47M	Jan 2014
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	93	671.39M	Jun 2011

Best-Performing Asia Pacific Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is DXJ (27.58%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 22.70% and an average 5-year return of 2.06%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
DXJ	WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund	27.58%	7.10B	Jun 2006
OPPJ	WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF	24.96%	277.20M	Jun 2013
DBJP	Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF	22.22%	671.39M	Jun 2011
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	22.19%	715.47M	Jan 2014
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	21.44%	175.68M	Nov 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.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VPL	Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF	0.08%	13.80B	Mar 2005
IPAC	iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF	0.09%	2.58B	Jun 2014
FLJH	Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF	0.09%	175.68M	Nov 2017
FLAU	Franklin FTSE Australia ETF	0.09%	161.71M	Nov 2017
FLKR	Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF	0.09%	1.29B	Nov 2017

Highest-Yield Asia Pacific Equities ETFs

The top Asia Pacific Equities ETFs is KCAI (33.51%). Across the lineup, Asia Pacific Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.65%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
KCAI	KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF	33.51%	3.16M	Aug 2024
KPHO	KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ET...	11.85%	12.54M	Dec 2025
INDY	iShares India 50 ETF	9.52%	558.94M	Nov 2009
KWEB	KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF	7.76%	5.29B	Jul 2013
ECNS	iShares MSCI China Small-Cap ETF	6.59%	63.40M	Sep 2010

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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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