MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Defensive Sectors Capped Index

The MSCI Emerging Markets Defensive Sectors Capped Index is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, its parent index, and captures large and mid-cap segments across Emerging Markets. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global defensive companies with equal sector weights across various GICS® sectors, including Consumer Staples, Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities.
Index code
704803
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.90
P/E
19.01
P/E Fwd
15.31
P/BV
2.15
Number of constituents
271
Index Market Cap
$1.42 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$78.73 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$197.02 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$5.24 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$3.30 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of Feb. 27, 2026 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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