MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) Defensive Sectors Index

The MSCI Emerging Markets Defensive Sectors 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 across various GICS® sectors, including Consumer Staples, Energy, Healthcare, and Utilities.
Index code
704857
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.92
P/E
17.50
P/E Fwd
14.37
P/BV
2.21
Number of constituents
262
Index Market Cap
$1.41 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$91.79 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$178.84 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$5.39 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$3.14 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of April 30, 2026 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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