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 (%)
3.16
P/E
17.79
P/E Fwd
14.74
P/BV
2.12
Number of constituents
276
Index Market Cap
$1.32 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$93.55 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$180.14 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$4.81 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$2.66 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A
Data as of Nov. 28, 2025 

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