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Asia ETFs in Australia: Japan, Korea and the region

Every ASX ETF investing in Asia, including Japan, South Korea and Asian technology.

Joshua Stega, financial adviser· Data to 30 September 2026· Updated monthly
THE SHORT ANSWER

There are 11 Asia ETFs on the ASX and TMX, with about $6.6bn invested. The largest is IAA ($1.8bn) and the lowest fee is 0.29% a year (IAA).

Asia ETFs on the ASX

Broad Asian funds plus single-country Japan and Korea funds. For India and China, see their own lists.

Asia
ETFFEESIZE1 YR3 YR
IAA
iShares Asia 50
0.29%$1.8bn+50%+151%
ASIA
Betashares ASIA Technology Tigers
0.67%$1.5bn+55%+196%
VAE
Vanguard Ftse Asia Ex Japan Shares
0.40%$815m+23%+75%
PAXX Complex
Platinum Asia Fund
1.10%$278m+15%+60%
EAFZ Complex
Ellerston Asia Growth Fund
0.75%$38m+14%+65%
FASI Active
Fidelity Asia
1.16%$31m-3%–
ASAO Active
Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities
1.18%$2m+23%+63%
Japan
ETFFEESIZE1 YR3 YR
IJP
iShares MSCI Japan
0.50%$1.6bn+19%+60%
HJPN Hedged
Betashares Japan Hedged
0.56%$355m+43%+107%
J100 New
Global X Japan Topix 100
0.40%$14m––
South Korea
ETFFEESIZE1 YR3 YR
IKO
iShares MSCI South Korea
0.45%$198m+125%+203%
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Frequently asked questions

How many Asia ETFs are there in Australia?

At 30 September 2026 there were 11 Asia ETFs listed on the ASX and TMX, with about $6.6bn invested.

What is the largest Asia ETF?

IAA (iShares Asia 50) is the largest, with about $1.8bn invested at 30 September 2026.

Which Asia ETF has the lowest fee?

IAA has the lowest management fee at 0.29% a year. Fees are only one factor: also compare what each fund holds, its size and how closely it tracks its index.

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Data: TMX Australia Funds Report, month ending 30 September 2026. Fee = management cost (% a year). Size = funds under management. Returns are total returns; “–” = less than the full period of history. Tags: Hedged = currency hedged; Active = actively managed; Complex = complex product (read the PDS carefully); TMX = listed on TMX Australia rather than the ASX; New = listed in the past 12 months. General information only, not a recommendation to buy or sell any ETF. Consider your objectives, financial situation and needs, and read the PDS and TMD before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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