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 1,178 constituents (as of 30/06/2026), the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.

Stocks from Taiwan make up the biggest weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets index with 27.34%, followed by South Korea (23.72%) and China (19.03%). Top sectors within the MSCI Emerging Markets index are information technology (45.26%), financial services (18.40%) and consumer discretionary (7.23%). Source: MSCI; As of 30/06/2026

ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the MSCI Emerging Markets constituents. Currently, the MSCI Emerging Markets index is tracked by 19 ETFs.

0.09% p.a. - 0.55% p.a.
annual total expense ratio
track the MSCI Emerging Markets
26.79%
return in GBP in 2026 per 30/06/2026
 
MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs

MSCI Emerging Markets Chart 1 year

Source: justETF.com; As of 13/07/2026; Performance in GBP, 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 30/06/2026

All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund return

 

The largest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by fund size in GBP

All MSCI Emerging Markets ETFs ranked by fund size

 

The cheapest MSCI Emerging Markets ETF by total expense ratio

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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Provider
ISIN
  Fund size
in m GBP
TER
in %
Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 9,905 0.18% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Optimized sampling
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 7,548 0.18% p.a. Distributing Ireland Full replication
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 7,329 0.18% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Full replication
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 4,389 0.14% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF AccLU2573967036 4,285 0.14% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccLU1437017350 3,526 0.18% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Full replication
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 3,072 0.15% p.a. Distributing Ireland Full replication
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD disLU0480132876 2,283 0.15% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Optimized sampling
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B469F816 1,564 0.18% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Full replication
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681045453 1,226 0.20% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 1,149 0.15% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Full replication
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1737652583 960 0.18% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Full replication
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 741 0.49% p.a. Accumulating Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF IE00B3DWVS88 336 0.09% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Unfunded swap
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1DIE000GWA2J58 295 0.18% p.a. Distributing Ireland Full replication
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000S3N6R34 179 0.14% p.a. Accumulating Ireland Unfunded swap
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1DLU2675291913 161 0.18% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Unfunded swap
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD DistLU2277591868 78 0.18% p.a. Distributing Luxembourg Full replication
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 41 0.55% p.a. Accumulating France Unfunded swap

Source: justETF.com; As of 13/07/2026

 

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 0.17% 22.91% 26.70% 49.04% 78.79%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc 0.15% 22.95% 26.64% 49.01% 78.10%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 0.14% 22.87% 26.66% 48.97% 78.92%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 0.21% 22.55% 26.69% 48.95% 77.11%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 0.12% 22.87% 26.66% 48.94% 78.92%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 0.15% 22.73% 26.67% 48.90% 76.99%
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 0.10% 22.88% 26.56% 48.88% 78.84%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1D 0.11% 22.91% 26.47% 48.84% 78.24%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) 0.12% 22.80% 26.51% 48.71% 78.50%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) 0.12% 22.80% 26.50% 48.70% 78.31%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1D 0.08% 22.78% 26.60% 48.69% -
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1C 0.13% 22.81% 26.41% 48.68% 78.16%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD Dist 0.13% 22.77% 26.36% 48.61% 77.78%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc 0.11% 22.76% 26.37% 48.60% 77.76%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist 0.12% 22.78% 26.39% 48.59% 77.77%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1C 0.12% 22.82% 26.50% 48.44% 77.10%
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 0.11% 22.76% 26.43% 48.31% 76.80%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD Acc 0.12% 22.78% 26.43% 48.21% 76.22%
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 0.24% 23.17% - - -
ETF   2026
in %
2025
in %
2024
in %
2023
in %
2022
in %
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR Dist 26.85% 24.46% 8.92% 3.74% -10.60%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1D 26.82% 24.35% 9.34% 3.35% -9.81%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1C 26.79% 24.40% 9.13% 3.61% -10.57%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD Dist 26.67% 24.49% 8.94% 3.71% -10.60%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 26.67% 24.07% 8.75% 3.40% -10.45%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF Acc 26.59% 24.45% 8.95% 3.72% -10.58%
HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) 26.47% 24.12% 8.74% 3.34% -
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1D 26.47% 24.28% 9.30% - -
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF USD Acc 26.40% 24.42% 8.86% 3.95% -10.59%
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1C 26.28% 23.95% 8.88% 3.54% -10.69%
UBS Core MSCI EM UCITS ETF USD dis 26.27% 24.54% 9.28% 3.63% -10.28%
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Acc 26.12% 24.58% 9.15% - -
Amundi Core MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF Dist 26.10% 24.54% 9.17% - -
State Street SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD 26.10% 24.48% 9.23% 3.83% -10.75%
Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 25.99% 23.95% 8.75% 3.59% -10.70%
Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Swap II UCITS ETF USD Acc 25.95% 23.87% 8.68% 3.38% -10.74%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist) 25.94% 24.43% 9.18% 3.70% -9.05%
iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) 25.93% 24.48% 9.22% 3.74% -9.57%
iShares MSCI EM Swap UCITS ETF USD (Acc) - - - - -

Source: justETF.com; As of 30/06/2026; Calculations in GBP including dividends