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The Best India Equities ETFs

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

India Equities ETFs invest in companies based in India, giving investors exposure to one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. India is a large emerging market with strengths in information technology, financials, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals, supported by favorable demographics and rising domestic consumption. These ETFs offer a focused way to access the Indian stock market, though they may carry risks tied to currency fluctuations, regulatory changes, and the higher volatility typical of emerging markets.

Number of ETFs
16
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.68%
Avg. Dividend Yield
1.79%
Avg. 1 Year Return
-9.65%
Median Risk/Return Score
4 / 100
The Best India Equities ETFs

6 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%
-5.72%
6.95%
0.00%
5
Xtrackers Nifty 50 Swap UCITS ETF 1CIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJul 5, 20070.85%
-9.31%
6.85%
0.00%
3
Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETFIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 25, 20190.19%
-4.22%
0.00%
6
Amundi MSCI India II UCITS ETF EUR AccIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesOct 25, 20060.85%
-5.50%
6.91%
0.00%
5
iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc)India Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesMay 25, 20180.65%
-6.17%
0.00%
5
Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1CIndia Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesJun 24, 20100.75%
-6.08%
7.06%
0.00%
5

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Best India Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top India Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are INDE (8) and GLIN (8). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing India Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top India Equities ETFs is SMIN (7.50%). Across the lineup, India Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of -9.65% and an average 5-year return of 5.37%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF
7.50%
653.62MFeb 2012
Columbia India Consumer ETF
6.98%
231.20MAug 2011
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund
6.41%
2.14BFeb 2008
First Trust India NIFTY 50 Equal Weight ETF
5.85%
133.26MFeb 2012
VanEck Vectors India Growth Leaders ETF
5.28%
98.59MAug 2010

Lowest-Cost India Equities ETFs

The top India Equities ETFs is FLIN (0.19%). With an average expense ratio of 0.68%, India Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Franklin FTSE India ETF0.19%2.72BFeb 2018
Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF0.19%4.58MNov 2025
WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund0.64%5.85MMay 2024
iShares India 50 ETF0.65%563.05MNov 2009
iShares MSCI India ETF0.69%6.92BFeb 2012

Highest-Yield India Equities ETFs

The top India Equities ETFs is INDY (9.36%). Across the lineup, India Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.79%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
iShares India 50 ETF9.36%563.05MNov 2009
WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund5.66%5.85MMay 2024
India Internet & Ecommerce ETF2.57%43.35MApr 2022
VanEck Digital India ETF2.21%15.00MFeb 2022
iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF2.01%653.62MFeb 2012

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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