The Emerging Markets Resurgence: Exploring Top ETF Choices The Emerging Markets Resurgence: Exploring Top ETF Choices

Written By Michael Gary Scott

JPMorgan Active China ETF (JCHI)

China, with its myriad choices, presents opportunities for investors. The actively managed JPMorgan Active China ETF (NYSEARCA:JCHI) may have modest net assets at $10.13 million, but its Morningstar.com Bronze rating attests to its potential. The fund, managed by Li Tan and Rebecca Jiang with a combined 31 years of experience, boasts a focused portfolio of 50 carefully selected holdings, turning over the entire portfolio every five to six years. With significant weightage in sectors like communication services, consumer discretionary, and financials, the ETF offers exposure to industry leaders like Tencent Holdings (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA).

iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY)

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (NYSEARCA:EWY), the largest South Korean ETF with net assets totaling $5 billion, tracks the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index. With technology, industrials, and financials as its top sectors, the ETF holds a diverse portfolio of 100 stocks, with the top 10 accounting for 51% of its net assets. The ETF’s average P/E, P/B, and P/S ratios stand at 11.3x, 0.98x, and 0.71x, respectively.

Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (FLTW)

The Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF (NYSEARCA:FLTW), despite its net assets of $212 million and Morningstar.com five-star rating, shows remarkable promise. With a 0.19% fee, lower than its peers, FLTW tracks the performance of capped 25/50 Taiwan indexes. The ETF holds 123 holdings, focusing on technology, financials, and materials sectors, with large-cap stocks dominating its portfolio. Over the past five years, FLTW has posted a strong annualized total return of 13.33%.

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