Top MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs
The MSCI Emerging Markets index Factsheet
The MSCI Emerging Markets is an international equity index which tracks stocks from 24 emerging market countries. With 1,203 constituents (as of 30/06/2025), the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
Stocks from China make up the biggest weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets index with 28.42%, followed by Taiwan (18.92%) and India (16.12%). Top sectors within the MSCI Emerging Markets index are financial services (24.49%), information technology (24.06%) and consumer discretionary (12.74%). Source: MSCI; As of 30/06/2025
ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI Emerging Markets constituents. Currently, the MSCI Emerging Markets index is tracked by 3 ETFs.
MSCI Emerging Markets Chart 1 year
Source: justETF.com; As of 4/12/2025; Performance in EUR, based on the largest ETF.
Cost of MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs
The total expense ratio (TER) of MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs is between 0,15% p.a. and 0,18% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.
The best MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by 1-year fund return as of 30/11/2025
| 1 | UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis | 18,52% | ||
| 2 | iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | 18,46% | ||
| 3 | Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist | 17,52% |
All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund return
The largest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by fund size in EUR
| 1 | iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | 6.035 m | ||
| 2 | UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis | 1.922 m | ||
| 3 | Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist | 843 m |
All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund size
The cheapest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by total expense ratio
| 1 | UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis | 0,15% p.a. | ||
| 2 | Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist | 0,18% p.a. | ||
| 3 | iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | 0,18% p.a. |
All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by total expense ratio
MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs in comparison
Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs in detail
Compare all MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs in a chart
| ETF name ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 6.035 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.922 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 843 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
Source: justETF.com; As of 4/12/2025
Return comparison of all MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs
The table shows the returns of all MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
| ETF | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis | -3,22% | 9,79% | 17,22% | 18,52% | 36,22% | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | -3,25% | 9,80% | 17,12% | 18,46% | 35,59% | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist | -3,22% | 9,76% | 17,12% | 17,52% | 35,17% |
| ETF | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis | 18,37% | 14,53% | 5,77% | -14,99% | 5,19% | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) | 17,91% | 14,41% | 5,84% | -13,82% | 3,82% | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist | 16,26% | 14,18% | 5,85% | -15,29% | 5,34% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR including dividends
