MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Defensive Sectors Index

The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Defensive Sectors Index is based on the MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Index, its parent index, and captures large and mid-cap segments across Developed and Emerging Markets in Asia, excluding Japan. 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
704861
Index type
Equity
Benchmark administrator
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Div Yld (%)
2.28
P/E
20.76
P/E Fwd
17.40
P/BV
2.27
Number of constituents
217
Index Market Cap
$1.05 T
Largest constituent Market Cap
$93.30 B
Smallest constituent Market Cap
$192.43 M
Average constituent Market Cap
$4.85 B
Median constituent Market Cap
$2.81 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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