The best Emerging Markets ETFs
How do I invest in stocks from Emerging Markets?
The easiest way to invest in Emerging Markets worldwide is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at a low cost by using ETFs.
In this curated investment guide, you will find all ETFs that allow you to invest broadly diversified in Emerging Markets worldwide. Currently, there are 20 ETFs available.
The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs tracking stocks from Emerging Markets is between 0,15% p.a. and 0,55% p.a..
0,15% p.a. - 0,55% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of emerging markets ETFs
tracking stocks from Emerging Markets, which
are tracked by ETFs
that track a broadly diversified emerging markets index
How do I invest in companies from emerging markets?
Investing in emerging markets worldwide can be very easy and cost-effective by using a single ETF that tracks a broadly diversified emerging markets index which is weighted by market capitalisation. Currently, the following indices can be considered for a globally diversified investment in emerging market equities:This curated investment guide allows you to compare both the available ETFs and the underlying indices on emerging markets worldwide and to select an ETF that fits your preferences best. For more information on investing in emerging markets and the indices mentioned above, see our article Emerging Markets ETFs: Investing in Emerging Markets with ETFs.
A worldwide emerging markets ETF is an excellent complement to a global developed markets ETF, like an MSCI World ETF. You can construct a globally diversified, yet simple and cost-efficient portfolio by combining two such ETFs. When using indices from different providers, you should make sure that none of the countries you want to cover is missing or included twice. You can ensure this by selecting two ETFs that track indices from the same provider. For more information on this topic, please have a look at our article MSCI Vs FTSE: Which is the best index provider?.
Alternatively, you may invest in a single World ETF that covers both developed and emerging markets.
In our ETF screener, you will find additional emerging markets ETFs, like sustainable emerging markets ETFs and dividend ETFs on emerging markets. In addition, you can monitor the performance of various emerging market indices with our market overview “ETF Emerging Markets”.
Performance of broadly diversified emerging markets indices in comparison
Source: justETF Research; As of 2/2/23; Performance over 1 year in EUR.
Indices in comparison
Indices on stocks from Emerging Markets
The best indices for emerging markets ETFs
For an investment in stocks from Emerging Markets, there are 3 indices available that are tracked by 20 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,15% p.a. and 0,55% p.a.. Depending on the market environment, stocks from a single country can make up large parts of an index. You can find more information regarding the concentration of countries, companies and sectors in the index factsheets linked below.| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | Mercados emergentes | 2 ETFs | 1.993 (30/11/22) |
The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide.
Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Mercados emergentes | 16 ETFs | 1.374 (31/1/23) |
The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide.
Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market (IMI) | Mercados emergentes | 2 ETFs | 3.200 (31/1/23) |
The MSCI Emerging Markets (IMI) index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide.
Index factsheet |
| Index | 1 month in % |
3 months in % |
6 months in % |
1 year in % |
3 years in % |
5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 6,24% | 11,70% | -1,36% | -9,63% | 5,75% | 5,63% |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market (IMI) | 5,94% | 10,90% | -1,15% | -9,15% | 9,03% | 8,49% |
| FTSE Emerging | 5,38% | 10,78% | -1,27% | -8,72% | 7,51% | 9,97% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/1/23; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
ETFs in comparison
ETFs tracking stocks from Emerging Markets
All emerging markets ETFs in comparison
In the table below we have listed the currently available emerging markets ETFs. Via the "Properties" and "Performance" tabs, you can find detailed information on these ETFs and sort them according to your desired criterion. More information about the different criteria when choosing an ETF can be found in our article on ETF selection.| ETF ISIN |
Fund size in m EUR |
TER in % |
Inception date | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00BKM4GZ66 | 14.765 | 0,18% p.a. | 30/5/14 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 4.474 | 0,18% p.a. | 21/6/17 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 3.450 | 0,18% p.a. | 18/11/05 | Distribución | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| Amundi ETF MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DRLU1437017350 | 2.690 | 0,20% p.a. | 5/5/17 | Acumulación | Luxemburgo | Replicación física perfecta |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681045370 | 2.379 | 0,20% p.a. | 30/11/10 | Acumulación | Luxemburgo | Swap sin fondos |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.040 | 0,22% p.a. | 22/5/12 | Distribución | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 1.691 | 0,15% p.a. | 5/9/11 | Distribución | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 1.450 | 0,18% p.a. | 25/9/09 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) A-disLU0480132876 | 1.244 | 0,23% p.a. | 12/11/10 | Distribución | Luxemburgo | Optimizada muestreo |
| Amundi ETF MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDLU1681045453 | 930 | 0,20% p.a. | 18/4/18 | Acumulación | Luxemburgo | Swap sin fondos |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - Acc EURFR0010429068 | 884 | 0,55% p.a. | 17/4/07 | Acumulación | Francia | Swap sin fondos |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI UCITS ETFIE00BD45KH83 | 704 | 0,18% p.a. | 5/3/18 | Distribución | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 675 | 0,49% p.a. | 22/6/07 | Acumulación | Luxemburgo | Swap sin fondos |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 499 | 0,19% p.a. | 26/4/10 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Swap sin fondos |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR EUR (D)LU1737652583 | 332 | 0,20% p.a. | 6/2/18 | Distribución | Luxemburgo | Replicación física perfecta |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B469F816 | 313 | 0,18% p.a. | 13/5/11 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00BK5BR733 | 309 | 0,22% p.a. | 24/9/19 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR - USD (D)LU2277591868 | 149 | 0,20% p.a. | 2/2/21 | Distribución | Luxemburgo | Replicación física perfecta |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - Acc USDFR0010435297 | 122 | 0,55% p.a. | 23/4/07 | Acumulación | Francia | Swap sin fondos |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 71 | 0,15% p.a. | 28/6/22 | Acumulación | Irlanda | Optimizada muestreo |
| ETF ISIN |
1 month in % |
3 months in % |
6 months in % |
1 year in % |
3 years in % |
5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00BKM4GZ66 | 5,94% | 10,90% | -1,15% | -9,15% | 9,03% | 8,49% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 6,24% | 11,70% | -1,36% | -9,63% | 5,75% | 5,63% |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 6,20% | 11,84% | -1,27% | -9,59% | 6,04% | 4,83% |
| Amundi ETF MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DRLU1437017350 | 6,26% | 11,78% | -1,26% | -9,63% | 6,21% | 5,37% |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681045370 | 6,78% | 11,74% | -0,87% | -8,78% | 6,03% | 5,30% |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 5,38% | 10,78% | -1,27% | -8,72% | 7,51% | 9,97% |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 5,76% | 11,45% | -1,71% | -9,96% | 5,11% | 4,35% |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 6,22% | 11,80% | -1,26% | -9,48% | 6,19% | 5,07% |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) A-disLU0480132876 | 6,31% | 12,30% | -0,99% | -9,57% | 6,13% | 5,76% |
| Amundi ETF MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDLU1681045453 | 6,76% | 12,53% | -0,65% | -9,13% | 6,02% | 5,53% |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - Acc EURFR0010429068 | 6,00% | 11,10% | -1,74% | -9,66% | 4,72% | 3,01% |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI UCITS ETFIE00BD45KH83 | 6,17% | 11,02% | -0,94% | -9,08% | 9,07% | - |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 6,21% | 11,73% | -1,38% | -9,74% | 4,88% | 4,25% |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 6,20% | 12,16% | -1,37% | -9,75% | 5,19% | 4,41% |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR EUR (D)LU1737652583 | 6,26% | 11,78% | -1,25% | -9,64% | 5,91% | 5,63% |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B469F816 | 6,26% | 11,74% | -1,15% | -9,84% | 6,24% | 5,46% |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00BK5BR733 | 5,35% | 10,76% | -1,29% | -8,74% | 7,49% | - |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR - USD (D)LU2277591868 | 6,26% | 11,80% | -1,26% | -9,65% | - | - |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF - Acc USDFR0010435297 | 6,18% | 11,72% | -1,39% | -9,86% | 4,71% | 3,28% |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 6,26% | 11,91% | -1,22% | - | - | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/1/23
