Investing in Asia or in emerging countries is a good strategy. What is even better is to invest in Pacific/Asia stocks. This is because it gives investors a comparatively wider investment range, as such portfolios can invest throughout the Pacific Rim, including in New Zealand and Australia. Moreover, investment in the Asia-Pacific region helps to diversify a portfolio by investing across developed and emerging financial markets. If you are also interested in investing in these regions, then here are the top diversified Pacific/Asia funds and ETFs.
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Top Diversified Pacific/Asia Funds and ETFs
To rank the top diversified Pacific/Asia funds and ETFs we have used their one-year data from U.S. News.
Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund (VPACX, 32%)
VPACX tracks the performance of a benchmark index that considers the returns of the companies operating in the Pacific region. It invests all its assets in the common stocks of the companies’ part of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index. It has a net expense ratio of 0.23%. VPACX has returned 5.64% over the last three years and 12.07% over the past five years.
First Trust RiverFront Dyn Asia Pac ETF (RFAP, 39%)
RFAP’s objective is to ensure capital appreciation. Normally, the fund invests a minimum of 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of "Asian Pacific companies." It has a net expense ratio of 0.83% and net assets of $8.84 million. RFAP has a year-to-date return of 2.81%. This fund has invested more than half of its net assets in Japan. More than 30% of its assets are in the Industrials and Financial Services sectors.
IPAC tracks the investment performance of the MSCI Pacific IMI index, which includes securities from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore. The fund normally invests at least 90% of its assets in the securities listed in the underlying index. It has a net expense ratio of 0.09% and net assets of $1.18 billion. IPAC has a year-to-date return of 4.88%.
DVYA tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Asia/Pacific Select Dividend 50 Index. This index tracks high dividend-paying companies in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore. The fund invests a minimum of 90% of its assets in securities in the underlying index. It has a net expense ratio of 0.49% and net assets of $45.26 million. DVYA has a year-to-date return of 10.62%.
Matthews Asia Dividend Fund (MAPIX, 44%)
MAPIX primarily invests in companies that pay dividends, especially those that are known to increase their dividend payments. As of March 29, 2021, the fund has invested its total assets of $5.41 billion in 70 different holdings in the Asia Pacific region. It has a net expense ratio of 1.02%. MAPIX has returned 8.61% over the last three years.
Fidelity® Pacific Basin Fund (FPBFX, 48%)
FPBFX’s objective is to seek capital growth over the long term. Normally, the fund invests a minimum of 80% of its assets primarily in the common stock of Pacific Basin issuers. It has a net expense ratio of 1.1%. FPBFX has returned 13.78% over the last three years, 18.02% over the last five years, and 11.19% over the past decade.
Columbia Pacific/Asia Fund (CASAX, 49%)
CASAX invests both in emerging Asia stocks and mature companies in developed Asia. As of March 29, it has invested its assets of $131.23 million in 72 different holdings. Currently, the fund’s portfolio consists of large-cap stocks in the industrial materials and financial services sectors. It has a net expense ratio of 1.52%. CASAX has returned 13.07% over the last three years and 18.13% over the last five years.
Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL, 50%)
VPL tracks the performance of a benchmark index that measures the return of stocks located in the Pacific region. The fund uses an indexing investment approach and invests in stocks that are part of the FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index. It has a net expense ratio of 0.08% and net assets of $548 billion. VPL has a year-to-date return of 5.51%.
Matthews Asia Growth Fund (MPACX, 63%)
This fund doesn’t hesitate to invest in small- and mid-cap companies. As of March 29, MPACX has assets totaling $2.29 billion invested in 73 different holdings. At the time of the 2008 financial crisis, fund managers reduced their holdings to just 50 names. MPACX has a net expense ratio of 1.08% and has returned 16.83% over the last three years and 19.52% over the last five years.
FAQs
ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and mutual funds both offer exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and niche markets. They generally provide more diversification than a single stock or bond, and they can be used to create a diversified portfolio when funds from multiple asset classes are combined.
What is the best Asia Pacific ETF? ›
5 Best Asia Pacific ETFs by 2024 Performance
Ticker | Fund | AUM |
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KTEC | KraneShares Hang Seng Tech ETF | $6.6M |
KFVG | KraneShares CICC China 5G & Semiconductor ETF | $8.3M |
KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | $6.0B |
CHIQ | Global X MSCI China Consumer Discretionary ETF | $245.5M |
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Which is the most diversified ETF? ›
3 Top ETFs for a Diversified Stock Portfolio
- SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY 1.12%) mirrors the S&P 500 Index, encompassing 500 of the largest U.S. corporations. ...
- Invesco QQQ Trust. ...
- iShares Russell 2000 ETF.
What are the top three ETFs? ›
Top U.S. market-cap index ETFs
Fund (ticker) | YTD performance | Expense ratio |
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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) | 15.7 percent | 0.03 percent |
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) | 15.7 percent | 0.095 percent |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) | 15.7 percent | 0.03 percent |
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) | 18.0 percent | 0.20 percent |
Is an ETF a diversified fund? ›
ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and mutual funds both offer exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and niche markets. They generally provide more diversification than a single stock or bond, and they can be used to create a diversified portfolio when funds from multiple asset classes are combined.
What is the largest ETF in Asia? ›
As of April 7, 2022, the largest exchange traded fund (ETF) which invested in companies in the Asia Pacific region, but was traded on U.S. markets, was the iShares MSCI Japan ETF.
What is the ETF with the highest return? ›
100 Highest 5 Year ETF Returns
Symbol | Name | 5-Year Return |
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USD | ProShares Ultra Semiconductors | 53.18% |
FNGO | MicroSectors FANG+ Index 2X Leveraged ETNs | 51.07% |
ETHE | Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) | 43.97% |
GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust | 34.03% |
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Should I put all my money in ETFs? ›
You expose your portfolio to much higher risk with sector ETFs, so you should use them sparingly, but investing 5% to 10% of your total portfolio assets may be appropriate. If you want to be highly conservative, don't use these at all.
What is the highest paying ETF? ›
Top 100 Highest Dividend Yield ETFs
Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield |
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QQQY | Defiance Nasdaq 100 Enhanced Options Income ETF | 63.64% |
IWMY | Defiance R2000 Enhanced Options Income ETF | 60.60% |
KMET | KraneShares Electrification Metals Strategy ETF | 59.76% |
TILL | Teucrium Agricultural Strategy No K-1 ETF | 59.22% |
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Are Fidelity ETFs better than Vanguard? ›
Overall, you might save money at Fidelity if you trade options, but Vanguard will be cheaper if mutual funds are your focus. The key difference is that Fidelity is low-cost for a wide range of investor types, while Vanguard is a great low-cost solution aimed primarily at buy-and-hold investors.
- KFA Mount Lucas Managed Futures Index Strategy ETF (KMLM)
- Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF (SPLV)
- FT Cboe Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – October (FOCT)
- Innovator Equity Defined Protection ETF – 2 Yr to July 2025 (TJUL)
- iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF (IBTE)
- Invesco BulletShares 2024 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCO)
What is the riskiest ETF? ›
7 risky leveraged ETFs to watch:
- ProShares UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ)
- ProShares Ultra QQQ (QLD)
- Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3x Shares (SPXL)
- Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 2x Shares (SPUU)
- Amplify BlackSwan Growth & Treasury Core ETF (SWAN)
- WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund (NTSX)
Which ETF will grow the most? ›
Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ). Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG). iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF).
Which ETF is most diversified? ›
ETFs with the most diversified portfolios
Symbol | Top 10 weight | Expense ratio |
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UCRP D | 1.22% | 0.14% |
VECA | 1.28% | 0.09% |
UBBB D | 1.30% | 0.20% |
IEAA | 1.33% | 0.20% |
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What is a good diversified portfolio? ›
Having a mixture of equities (stocks), fixed income investments (bonds), cash and cash equivalents, and real assets including property can help you maintain a well-balanced portfolio. Generally, it's wise to include at least two different asset classes if you want a diversified portfolio.
What are diversified funds? ›
A diversified fund is an investment fund that is broadly invested across multiple market sectors, assets, and/or geographic regions. It holds a breadth of securities, often in multiple asset classes. Its broad market diversification helps to prevent idiosyncratic events in one area from affecting an entire portfolio.
What is the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ETF? ›
The index measures the performance of stock markets in 15 Pacific region countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.
What is the most popular Japanese ETF? ›
Japan ETF List
Symbol Symbol | ETF Name ETF Name | % In Top 10 % In Top 10 |
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DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 65.90% |
FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 22.89% |
IVLU | iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF | 18.67% |
DBJP | Xtrackers MSCI Japan Hedged Equity ETF | 26.49% |
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Can you use Vanguard in Asia? ›
Non-U. S. North America. Emerging markets. Asia (excluding Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore), Africa, Central and Latin America, Emerging Europe. For Vanguard funds, investments in Korea and Taiwan are included in this region.
How to invest in S&P 500 from Asia? ›
The S&P 500 is a market index, and what this means is that you can't invest directly into it. Instead, you can either buy: The individual stocks of companies in the S&P 500 or. An S&P 500 exchange-traded-fund (ETF)