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
15.01
P/E Fwd
13.34
P/BV
2.03
Number of constituents
243
Index Market Cap
$1.29 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$71.24 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$192.71 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$5.33 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$3.30 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of Sept. 30, 2026 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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