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 (%)
3.18
P/E
15.59
P/E Fwd
12.97
P/BV
1.95
Number of constituents
262
Index Market Cap
$1.34 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$84.69 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$129.15 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$5.13 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$2.92 B
Does this benchmark pursue ESG objectives?
N/A*
Data as of June 30, 2026 
* For ESG objective information, please see this page

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