How to invest in Taiwan using ETFs
How do I invest in Taiwanese stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Taiwanese stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Taiwanese stock market you'll find 3 indices which are tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Asia-Pacific region or emerging markets.
Performance of Taiwanese stocks (MSCI Taiwan 20/35)
1 month: 4.91%
1 year: 89.85%
3 years: 196.48%
5 years: 164.32%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Taiwan
For an investment in the Taiwanese stock market, there are 3 indices available which are tracked by 4 ETFs. On the FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped index there is 1 ETF. On the MSCI Taiwan 20/35 index there are 2 ETFs. On the MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.19% p.a. and 0.74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | Taiwan | 1 ETF | 132 (31/08/2026) | The FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped index tracks Taiwanese large and mid capitalization stocks. The weight of the largest constituent is constrained to 30% and the weights of all other constituents are constrained to a maximum of 18%. Index factsheet |
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | Taiwan | 2 ETFs | 86 (27/02/2026) | The MSCI Taiwan 20/35 index tracks large- and mid-cap companies from Taiwan. The weight of the largest constituent is constrained to 35% and the weights of all other constituents are constrained to a maximum of 20%. Index factsheet |
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | Taiwan | 1 ETF | 86 (27/02/2026) | The MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom index tracks large- and mid-cap companies from Taiwan. The weight of the largest constituent is constrained to 35% and the weights of all other constituents are constrained to a maximum of 20%. A buffer of 10% is applied on these limits at each index rebalancing. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m CHF | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63623 | 1,465 | 0.74% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASSIE000CM02H85 | 1,130 | 0.19% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109187 | 498 | 0.65% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USDIE00B3S1J086 | 350 | 0.50% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 7.65% | 8.75% | 67.50% | 98.90% | 205.35% | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 7.68% | 8.85% | 67.70% | 99.24% | 211.17% | |
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 7.98% | 8.73% | 66.97% | 100.99% | 213.15% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 86.45% | 17.59% | 33.21% | 18.42% | - | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 86.46% | 16.05% | 34.14% | 16.81% | -28.69% | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 86.84% | 15.27% | 33.91% | 16.72% | -28.52% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/09/2026; Calculations in CHF based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Taiwan ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASS | 100.99% |
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 99.24% |
| 3 | iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF | 98.90% |
The cheapest Taiwan ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASS | 0.19% p.a. |
| 2 | HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD | 0.50% p.a. |
| 3 | Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 0.65% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
Asia-Pacific indices with a share of Taiwan
Besides Taiwan ETFs you may consider ETFs on Asia-Pacific. In total, you can invest in 4 Asia-Pacific indices, which are tracked by 8 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Asia-Pacific is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | Asia Pacific Taiwan: 22.35% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 1,034 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia and Pacific region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | Asia Pacific Taiwan: 25.68% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 986 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | Asia Pacific Taiwan: 30.08% (27/02/2026) | 2 ETFs | 821 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the East Asian region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | Asia Pacific Taiwan: 27.88% (27/02/2026) | 4 ETFs | 946 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Asia index tracks large and mid cap companies from Asian emerging markets. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m CHF | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B5L8K969 | 7,137 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 1,630 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 1,581 | 0.74% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF USDIE00B466KX20 | 1,335 | 0.55% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| UBS MSCI AC Asia ex Japan SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B7WK2W23 | 879 | 0.23% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Swap-based | |
| Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 860 | 0.60% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 738 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USDIE00BBQ2W338 | 387 | 0.45% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 2.50% | 3.17% | 27.53% | 33.62% | 71.64% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 3.37% | 2.68% | 30.45% | 37.01% | 80.52% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 3.62% | 1.98% | 31.87% | 38.64% | 84.43% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 4.35% | 3.42% | 33.90% | 45.62% | 101.01% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 29.69% | 12.66% | 18.85% | -3.18% | -16.72% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 32.30% | 15.58% | 20.92% | -3.97% | -18.87% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 33.40% | 15.84% | 21.06% | -2.35% | -19.06% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 40.74% | 22.44% | 20.65% | -7.16% | -19.83% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/09/2026; Calculations in CHF based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Emerging markets indices with a share of Taiwan
As further alternative you may invest in ETFs on emerging markets. In total, you can consider 2 emerging markets indices tracked by 23 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets indices is between 0.09% p.a. and 0.55% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | Emerging Markets Taiwan: 26.12% (27/02/2026) | 4 ETFs | 2,290 (30/06/2026) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Emerging Markets Taiwan: 22.50% (27/02/2026) | 19 ETFs | 1,165 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m CHF | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 11,762 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 8,783 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 8,467 | 0.18% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD accLU0950674175 | 7,708 | 0.15% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Optimized sampling | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 5,169 | 0.14% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccLU1437017350 | 4,060 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681045370 | 4,040 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 3,497 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2,997 | 0.17% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 2,669 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Optimized sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BR733 | 2,033 | 0.17% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B469F816 | 1,889 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681045453 | 1,376 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 1,072 | 0.18% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 872 | 0.55% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Unfunded swap | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 842 | 0.49% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00B3DWVS88 | 425 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B3Z3FS74 | 146 | 0.14% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Swap-based | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) A-UKdisLU1126036976 | 95 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Optimized sampling | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF AccLU3086273813 | 63 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 38 | 0.55% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Unfunded swap | |
| Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc)IE0004I037N4 | 9 | 0.11% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistIE000GTF7GF4 | 2 | 0.11% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 1.46% | 4.72% | 18.55% | 17.93% | 51.55% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 3.07% | 2.71% | 27.55% | 35.03% | 74.74% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 16.66% | 9.97% | 21.14% | -2.10% | -16.50% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 30.50% | 16.97% | 16.24% | -0.54% | -19.25% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/09/2026; Calculations in CHF based on the largest ETF of the respective index.