Best Single-Country ETFs: Low-Cost Funds for Global Exposure
iShares, the ETF brand of BlackRock, offers one of the broadest lineups of single-country ETFs, with tickers like EWJ (Japan), EWG (Germany), EWZ (Brazil), and INDA (India) — all listed on NYSE Arca and tracking MSCI country indices. Franklin Templeton’s FTSE-based series (FLJP, FLGR, FLBR) competes as one of the lowest-cost options in the category.
A single-country ETF is a fund that invests exclusively in equities from one specific country. Because these ETFs trade on U.S. exchanges, they give standard brokerage accounts access to foreign markets without the complexity of buying individual foreign stocks, ADRs, or GDRs.
Single-country ETFs span the full range of market classifications:
- Developed markets: Mature economies with well-regulated financial markets — Japan (EWJ), Germany (EWG), United Kingdom (EWU), Canada (EWC), Australia (EWA), Singapore (EWS).
- Emerging markets: Faster-growing but less mature economies — Brazil (EWZ), South Korea (EWY), Taiwan (EWT), India (INDA), Mexico (EWW), China (FXI).
- Benchmark families: Most iShares single-country funds track MSCI indices, while Vanguard and Franklin Templeton use FTSE country indices. Both MSCI and FTSE classify countries as developed, emerging, or frontier.
- Providers: Beyond iShares and Franklin Templeton, firms like Global X, VanEck, WisdomTree, Matthews Asia, and JP Morgan also offer single-country and thematic funds.
Unlike mutual funds priced once daily, ETFs trade continuously throughout the session and use a creation/redemption mechanism that helps keep prices close to net asset value. This structure also tends to make them more tax-efficient than traditional fund wrappers.
Single-country ETFs can serve as either tactical or strategic positions within a portfolio’s international allocation. For a broader view of global fund options, see our complete list of ETFs or explore emerging market ETFs for regional exposure.
Regulated brokerThe table below lists single-country ETFs traded on U.S. exchanges, with live data on price, expense ratios, holdings, and distribution policies.
| Stock | Price | Change % | 52 Week Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| $90.99 | 0.75% | ||
| $37.19 | 0.80% | ||
| $38.80 | 2.76% | ||
| $94.31 | 0.57% | ||
| $165.53 | 0.09% | ||
| $42.50 | 2.23% | ||
| $24.34 | 0.20% | ||
| $58.38 | 2.06% | ||
| $79.54 | 0.03% | ||
| $46.27 | 2.47% | ||
| $43.71 | 0.39% | ||
| $23.98 | 2.26% | ||
| $13.16 | 1.05% | ||
| $176.75 | 2.87% | ||
| $29.48 | 2.12% | ||
| $30.42 | 0.10% | ||
| $28.66 | 1.58% | ||
| $57.82 | 0.67% | ||
| $56.79 | 1.51% | ||
| $61.10 | 2.24% | ||
| $71.00 | 1.32% |
