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Asia ex-Japan

Tap into Asia's most dynamic economies with exposure to large and mid-cap companies across China, South Korea, Taiwan, India, and more. Asia ex-Japan covers the full breadth of Asian equity growth, from established developed markets to emerging consumer economies.
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5.3%* 5Y annualised returns
920+ large and mid-cap Asian companies ex-Japan
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RETURNS DATA

Ride the growth of Asia's fastest-rising companies: 5.3%* 5Y annualised returns

If you had invested in the Asia ex-Japan from May 2021 to May 2026, your money could have grown by around 29%.

1 Year Returns

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StashAway ETF Explorer is the smart way to invest in 90+ global asset classes, including Asia ex-Japan.

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  • After, it's only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST. Or invest regularly, and your buy orders stay free.
  • No additional management fee, no matter how much you invest.
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  • Our investment team analyses thousands of ETFs to identify cost-efficient, tax-efficient, and well-managed options.
  • We swap underlying ETFs if a better alternative surfaces, saving you more over time.
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It's cost-effective

  • Start investing today to get started with unlimited free buy orders for your first month.
  • After, it's only $1 USD per buy or sell order, excluding GST. Or invest regularly, and your buy orders stay free.
  • No additional management fee, no matter how much you invest.
Simple icon

It's simple

  • Build your portfolio in as little as 1 minute.
  • Automate recurring investments for ease of mind.
  • No minimum balance, no lock-ins, and high liquidity mean you can access your funds anytime.
Intelligent icon

It's intelligent

  • Our investment team analyses thousands of ETFs to identify cost-efficient, tax-efficient, and well-managed options.
  • We swap underlying ETFs if a better alternative surfaces, saving you more over time.

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New investors enjoy unlimited free buy orders for the first month. Invest with Cash or SRS.

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Asset Class Overview

Asia ex-Japan Snapshot

Key information across returns, asset class profile, and investment details.

Returns

Annualised since inception
+6.52%
Since 31 August 2008
5-year annualised
+5.26%
Since 30 April 2021
1-year annualised
+49.96%
Since 30 April 2025
Year-to-date
+26.18%
Since 2026
Positive years since inception
70.59%
of calendar years

Fund Profile

Asset type
Equities
Fund inception
2008

Fundamentals

Expense ratio
0.72%
Annual ETF expense ratio
1-year dividend yield
1.43%
Trailing 12-month yield
Currency denomination
USD
US Dollar
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RETURNS DATA

Annual returns since 2008

Growth driven by Asia's leading companies

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Did you know?

Asia excluding Japan is home to more than half the world's population, with rapidly urbanising economies in China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia driving consumption and investment at a scale with no historical precedent. The region spans the full spectrum of economic development — from ultra-modern financial centres like Singapore and Hong Kong to frontier markets like Vietnam and Sri Lanka — offering investors a uniquely diverse set of risk and return profiles within a single geographic allocation. Asia ex-Japan is projected to account for over 50% of global GDP by 2040, up from roughly 35% today.

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

Sector exposure

Technology

37.6%

Financial

19.0%

Communications

12.4%

Industrial

11.3%

Consumer, Cyclical

6.6%

Consumer, Non-cyclical

5.2%

Basic Materials

3.1%

Energy

2.7%

Utilities

1.7%

Diversified

0.2%

Source: Bloomberg. Weights are approximate and subject to change on index rebalance.

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN

Geographic exposure

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  • Find your next investment with ease: From trending opportunities to niche thematic plays, ETF Explorer makes discovery simple. Browse asset classes, filter to your preferences, and get jargon-free explanations so you know exactly what each ETF represents and how it could fit your goals.
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