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)
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 | 108 (28-02-2022) | 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 EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63623 | 882 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109187 | 208 | 0,65% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASSIE000CM02H85 | 184 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USDIE00B3S1J086 | 66 | 0,50% 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 | 8,06% | 22,90% | 36,75% | 39,97% | 106,43% | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 10,42% | 25,61% | 39,77% | 43,90% | 111,14% | |
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 10,01% | 26,22% | 42,05% | 46,41% | 117,00% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 19,81% | 16,47% | 31,75% | 24,13% | -25,01% | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 21,99% | 17,27% | 31,97% | 24,21% | -25,19% | |
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 22,75% | 18,82% | 31,05% | 25,96% | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Taiwan ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASS | 46,41% |
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 43,90% |
| 3 | HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD | 43,67% |
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. |
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 9 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 | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 22.35% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 1.072 (31-03-2026) | 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 | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 25.68% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 1.021 (31-03-2026) | 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 | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 30.08% (27/02/2026) | 3 ETFs | 857 (31-03-2026) | 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 | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 27.88% (27/02/2026) | 4 ETFs | 979 (31-03-2026) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Asia index tracks large and mid cap companies from Asian emerging markets. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B5L8K969 | 5.437 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 1.383 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF USDIE00B466KX20 | 1.166 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 1.117 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 743 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS MSCI AC Asia ex Japan SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B7WK2W23 | 733 | 0,23% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
| Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 634 | 0,60% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USDIE00BBQ2W338 | 322 | 0,45% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00BKPX3K41 | 82 | 0,74% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 5,82% | 15,68% | 23,68% | 28,28% | 53,31% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 5,71% | 15,24% | 25,93% | 31,10% | 59,75% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 6,04% | 15,99% | 27,45% | 32,43% | 63,16% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 6,24% | 19,81% | 31,70% | 38,53% | 66,23% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 13,76% | 13,84% | 16,92% | 2,96% | -12,62% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 13,99% | 16,79% | 18,97% | 2,12% | -14,88% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 14,33% | 17,07% | 19,10% | 3,84% | -15,09% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 17,58% | 23,73% | 18,71% | -1,28% | -15,89% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2026; 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 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 | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 26.12% (27/02/2026) | 3 ETFs | 2.271 (27-02-2026) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 22.50% (27/02/2026) | 20 ETFs | 1.204 (31-03-2026) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 9.182 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 7.287 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 6.654 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 4.063 | 0,14% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF AccLU2573967036 | 3.894 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681045370 | 3.453 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccLU1437017350 | 3.419 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 3.091 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.698 | 0,17% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.982 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BR733 | 1.608 | 0,17% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B469F816 | 1.426 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681045453 | 1.258 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 885 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 881 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 868 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 701 | 0,49% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 268 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B3Z3FS74 | 149 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 133 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000S3N6R34 | 88 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD CapitalisationIE0004I037N4 | 10 | 0,11% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR AccLU3257630437 | 1 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 1,81% | 7,76% | 15,52% | 18,35% | 47,23% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 5,02% | 15,82% | 27,08% | 32,41% | 61,25% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 7,60% | 11,13% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 14,84% | 18,22% | 14,36% | 5,75% | -15,28% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
