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 | 132 (31-08-2026) | 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 | 1.461 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan UCITS ETF SINGLCLASSIE000CM02H85 | 1.131 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109187 | 482 | 0,65% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USDIE00B3S1J086 | 351 | 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 | 6,36% | 5,84% | 62,35% | 96,50% | 211,49% | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 6,39% | 5,93% | 62,54% | 96,83% | 217,44% | |
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 6,68% | 5,81% | 61,84% | 98,56% | 219,54% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 Custom | 83,11% | 17,27% | 31,97% | 24,21% | -25,19% | |
| FTSE Taiwan 30/18 Capped | 83,15% | 18,82% | 31,05% | 25,96% | - | |
| MSCI Taiwan 20/35 | 83,49% | 16,47% | 31,75% | 24,13% | -25,01% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2026; 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 | 98,56% |
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF 1C | 96,83% |
| 3 | iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF | 96,50% |
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 10 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 | 1.034 (30-09-2026) | 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 | 986 (30-09-2026) | 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) | 4 ETFs | 821 (30-09-2026) | 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 | 946 (30-09-2026) | 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 | 7.205 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 1.647 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETFIE00B0M63730 | 1.579 | 0,74% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF USDIE00B466KX20 | 1.348 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS MSCI AC Asia ex Japan SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B7WK2W23 | 915 | 0,23% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
| Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 880 | 0,60% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 743 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USDIE00BBQ2W338 | 387 | 0,45% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI AC Far East ex-Japan UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00BKPX3K41 | 96 | 0,74% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI AC Far East ex Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist)IE00022VXYM7 | 31 | 0,45% p.a. | Distribueren | 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 | 1,27% | 0,41% | 23,61% | 32,02% | 75,09% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 2,13% | -0,07% | 26,45% | 35,37% | 84,15% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 2,38% | -0,75% | 27,82% | 36,97% | 88,15% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 3,10% | 0,65% | 29,79% | 43,87% | 105,07% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 27,38% | 13,84% | 16,92% | 2,96% | -12,62% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 29,94% | 16,79% | 18,97% | 2,12% | -14,88% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 31,01% | 17,07% | 19,10% | 3,84% | -15,09% | |
| MSCI AC Far East ex Japan | 38,21% | 23,73% | 18,71% | -1,28% | -15,89% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2026; 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 26 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 | 2.290 (30-06-2026) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten Taiwan: 22.50% (27/02/2026) | 23 ETFs | 1.165 (30-09-2026) | 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 | 12.025 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 9.061 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 8.630 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD accLU0950674175 | 7.852 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 5.344 | 0,14% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF AccLU2573967036 | 5.217 | 0,14% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccLU1437017350 | 4.134 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681045370 | 4.118 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 3.585 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 3.135 | 0,17% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 | 2.721 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BR733 | 2.306 | 0,17% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B469F816 | 1.925 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 1.634 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681045453 | 1.399 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 | 1.096 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 888 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 860 | 0,49% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00B3DWVS88 | 436 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000S3N6R34 | 224 | 0,14% 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 Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD DistLU2277591868 | 85 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF AccLU3086273813 | 70 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 35 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Franklin FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (Acc)IE0004I037N4 | 9 | 0,11% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR AccLU3257630437 | 6 | 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 | 0,24% | 1,91% | 14,91% | 16,51% | 54,61% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 1,84% | -0,05% | 23,64% | 33,42% | 78,29% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | 14,56% | 11,13% | 19,19% | 4,11% | -12,40% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 28,17% | 18,22% | 14,36% | 5,75% | -15,28% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.