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 1 index which is 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)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Taiwan
For an investment in the Taiwanese stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 1 ETF. On the MSCI Taiwan 20/35 index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0,74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | Taiwan | 1 ETF | 87 (30/11/2022) | 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 |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63623 | 648 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | -4,93% | 11,35% | 21,94% | 18,47% | 70,86% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 14,16% | 31,75% | 24,13% | -25,01% | 37,83% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The cheapest Taiwan ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF | 0,74% p.a. |
Asia-Pacific indices with a share of Taiwan
Besides Taiwan ETFs you may consider ETFs on Asia-Pacific. In total, you can invest in 1 Asia-Pacific index, which is tracked by 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Asia-Pacific is around 0,74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 19.76% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 846 (28/11/2025) | 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 |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 933 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | -4,52% | 9,73% | 21,51% | 24,76% | 39,91% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 22,25% | 18,71% | -1,28% | -15,89% | -2,74% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR 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 5 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets indices is between 0,15% p.a. and 0,18% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 15.84% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 2.219 (28/06/2024) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 14.41% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 1.196 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 6.005 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.640 | 0,17% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.904 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BR733 | 1.207 | 0,17% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 839 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | -2,69% | 7,22% | 13,34% | 13,59% | 33,08% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | -3,25% | 9,80% | 17,12% | 18,46% | 35,59% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 11,32% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | 7,62% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 17,91% | 14,41% | 5,84% | -13,82% | 3,82% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
