List of ETFs Focusing on Asia Listed on U.S. Exchanges
There is quite a diverse selection of ETFs focusing on the Asian region. Countries such as China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan often make up a significant percentage of the ETF but at times Japan is excluded from certain ETFs. The reason for this varies but often Japan makes up a significant percentage of ETFs when it is included and from an economy standpoint does not fit into the same classification (emerging markets) as the other Asian economies.
Additional ETFs focusing on Asian Companies can be found in the following sections:
Asian ETFs
BLDRS Asia 50 ADR Index ETF (ADRA) (Large-cap companies. Japan has the most representation)
Global X FTSE ASEAN 40 ETF (ASEA) (Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand)
Global X Scientific Beta Asia ex-Japan ETF (SCIX)
iShares Asia 50 ETF (AIA) (Large and mid-cap companies. China has historically had the most representation)
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF (AAXJ) (Large and mid-cap companies. China has the most representation)
iShares MSCI Asia ex Japan Minimum Volatility ETF (AXJV) (Focused on companies with expected low volatility when compared to similar companies)
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) (Japan is excluded)