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 1,195 constituents (as of 27/02/2026), 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 23.76%, followed by Taiwan (22.50%) and South Korea (18.08%). Top sectors within the MSCI Emerging Markets index are information technology (33.22%), financial services (20.73%) and consumer discretionary (10.37%). Source: MSCI; As of 27/02/2026

ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI Emerging Markets constituents. Currently, the MSCI Emerging Markets index is tracked by 20 ETFs.

0,09% p.a. - 0,55% p.a.
annual total expense ratio
20 ETFs
track the MSCI Emerging Markets
14,84%
return in EUR in 2026 per 28-02-2026
 
MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs

MSCI Emerging Markets Chart 1 year

Source: justETF.com; As of 12-03-2026; 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 0,09% p.a. and 0,55% 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 28-02-2026

1 Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 32,54%
2 Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 32,53%
3 Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc 32,51%

All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund return

 

The largest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by fund size in EUR

1 Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1C 9.766 m
2 iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) 7.770 m
3 iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) 7.074 m

All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund size

 

The cheapest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by total expense ratio

1 BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR Acc 0,09% p.a.
2 Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 0,14% p.a.
3 Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 0,14% p.a.

All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by total expense ratio

 
 

MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs in comparison

The most important factors at a glance

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.

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ETF name
ISIN		   Fund size
in m EUR		 TER
in %		 Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 9.766 0,18% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Geoptimaliseerde sampling
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 7.770 0,18% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Volledige replicatie
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 7.074 0,18% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 4.311 0,14% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF AccLU2573967036 4.145 0,14% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681045370 3.645 0,20% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccLU1437017350 3.571 0,18% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 3.354 0,15% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Volledige replicatie
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 2.194 0,15% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Geoptimaliseerde sampling
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B469F816 1.516 0,18% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681045453 1.380 0,20% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 922 0,55% p.a. Accumulerend Frankrijk Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 906 0,18% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 906 0,15% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 740 0,49% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 295 0,19% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Niet-gefinancierde swap
UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD accIE00B3Z3FS74 176 0,14% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Swap-gebaseerd
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 143 0,55% p.a. Accumulerend Frankrijk Niet-gefinancierde swap
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000S3N6R34 90 0,14% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Niet-gefinancierde swap
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR AccLU3257630437 0 0,09% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Niet-gefinancierde swap

Source: justETF.com; As of 12-03-2026

 

Find the best MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

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 %
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 5,06% 15,93% 27,31% 32,54% -
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 5,04% 15,90% 27,29% 32,53% -
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc 5,10% 16,06% 27,22% 32,51% 61,52%
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 5,04% 15,80% 26,21% 32,49% 61,86%
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis 4,98% 15,82% 27,07% 32,49% 61,55%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) 5,04% 15,84% 27,05% 32,45% 61,69%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) 5,04% 15,82% 27,09% 32,41% 61,54%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1C 5,02% 15,82% 27,08% 32,41% 61,25%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist 5,01% 15,81% 27,05% 32,36% 61,06%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc 5,01% 15,81% 27,03% 32,35% 61,09%
UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD acc 5,04% 15,87% 27,15% 32,16% 61,34%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR Acc 4,63% 16,28% 27,04% 32,08% 60,92%
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 5,02% 15,81% 27,00% 31,89% 60,10%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1C 4,99% 15,79% 26,99% 31,89% 60,23%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD Acc 4,99% 15,77% 27,03% 31,78% 59,57%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR Acc 4,74% 16,16% 26,93% 31,68% 59,28%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 4,95% 15,87% 26,94% 31,68% 59,73%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 4,90% 15,76% 26,91% 31,67% 59,74%
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR Acc 5,05% - - - -
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc) - - - - -
ETF   2026
in %		 2025
in %		 2024
in %		 2023
in %		 2022
in %
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 28,81% 17,77% 14,00% 5,72% -15,40%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist 14,94% 18,26% 14,18% 5,85% -15,29%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1C 14,84% 18,22% 14,36% 5,75% -15,28%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc 14,72% 18,24% 14,20% 5,86% -15,29%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 14,50% 17,96% 14,02% 5,47% -15,17%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc 14,36% 18,11% 14,32% 6,07% -15,42%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1C 14,32% 17,80% 14,09% 5,67% -15,37%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF EUR Acc 14,31% 17,40% 14,20% 5,62% -15,18%
UBS MSCI EM SF UCITS ETF USD acc 14,30% 17,98% 14,32% 6,02% -15,14%
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis 14,26% 18,35% 14,53% 5,77% -14,99%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 14,24% 17,99% 13,94% 5,49% -
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 14,12% 18,30% 14,47% 5,98% -15,45%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 14,11% 18,37% 14,43% - -
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 14,10% 18,36% 14,42% - -
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) 14,05% 18,30% 14,46% 5,87% -14,31%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) 14,05% 18,24% 14,41% 5,84% -13,82%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD Acc 14,01% 17,69% 13,84% 5,52% -15,44%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF EUR Acc 14,01% 17,88% 14,54% 6,07% -15,08%
BNP Paribas Easy MSCI Emerging UCITS ETF EUR Acc - - - - -
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc) - - - - -

Source: justETF.com; As of 28-02-2026; Calculations in EUR including dividends