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 |
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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 | 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 |
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | Taiwan | 1 ETF | 87 (30-11-2022) | 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 | |
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iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63623 | 471 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109187 | 110 | 0,65% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASSIE000CM02H85 | 102 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USDIE00B3S1J086 | 56 | 0,50% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
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MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 4,31% | 8,45% | -3,43% | 0,38% | 44,68% | |
FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 4,27% | 8,65% | -3,05% | 0,51% | 47,23% | |
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 4,42% | 9,08% | -2,77% | 1,22% | 45,95% |
Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
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MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | -2,34% | 31,75% | 24,13% | -25,01% | 37,83% | |
FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | -2,06% | 31,05% | 25,96% | - | - | |
MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | -1,54% | 31,97% | 24,21% | -25,19% | 37,84% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-06-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Taiwan ETFs
by 1 year return
1 | Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 1,22% |
2 | HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD | 1,16% |
3 | Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASS | 0,51% |
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 |
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MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 13.57% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.073 (31-03-2025) | 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: 16.42% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.020 (31-03-2025) | 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: 19.76% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 864 (31-03-2025) | 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 |
MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | Azië-Pacific Taiwan: 18.46% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETFs | 976 (31-03-2025) | 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 | |
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iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B5L8K969 | 3.212 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 1.056 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETFIE00B466KX20 | 946 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 751 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 582 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 470 | 0,60% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
UBS MSCI AC Asia ex Japan SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B7WK2W23 | 292 | 0,23% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USDIE00BBQ2W338 | 243 | 0,45% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00BKPX3K41 | 38 | 0,74% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
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MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 2,88% | 1,62% | 1,27% | 5,12% | 16,11% | |
MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 2,15% | 1,86% | 0,20% | 5,34% | 15,51% | |
MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 2,60% | 1,63% | 1,61% | 6,57% | 15,01% | |
MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 3,35% | 1,85% | 3,53% | 10,52% | 10,60% |
Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
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MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 0,20% | 16,92% | 2,96% | -12,62% | 3,78% | |
MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 1,96% | 18,97% | 2,12% | -14,88% | 2,94% | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 2,83% | 19,10% | 3,84% | -15,09% | 1,48% | |
MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 3,97% | 18,71% | -1,28% | -15,89% | -2,74% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-06-2025; 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 20 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets indices is between 0,11% p.a. and 0,55% p.a..
Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
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FTSE Emerging | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 15.84% (30/11/2022) | 3 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) | 17 ETFs | 1.206 (31-03-2025) | 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 | |
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Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 6.329 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 4.786 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 4.236 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C)LU1437017350 | 2.963 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 2.825 | 0,14% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681045370 | 2.554 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.392 | 0,22% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 2.071 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 1.650 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDLU1681045453 | 964 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00BK5BR733 | 946 | 0,22% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 839 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B469F816 | 719 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1737652583 | 637 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 584 | 0,49% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 439 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 332 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B3Z3FS74 | 111 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 103 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD CapitalisationIE0004I037N4 | 9 | 0,11% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
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MSCI Emerging Markets | 2,62% | 1,48% | 2,47% | 5,34% | 16,64% | |
FTSE Emerging | 1,16% | -0,66% | -0,60% | 6,19% | 16,26% |
Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
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FTSE Emerging | -0,66% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | 7,62% | |
MSCI Emerging Markets | 3,00% | 14,36% | 5,75% | -15,28% | 5,39% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-06-2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.