Australia ETF

How do I invest in Australian stocks?

The easiest way to invest in the whole Australian stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.

On the Australian stock market you find 2 indices, which are tracked by ETFs.

Alternatively, you can invest in indices on the Pacific region. In these indices the weight of Australia varies. The MSCI Pacific contains less than 20% Australia, whereas the MSCI Pacific ex Japan weights Australia with around 60%.

Indices in comparison

The best indices for ETFs on Australia

For an investment in the Australian stock market, 2 indices tracked by 3 ETFs are available. On the MSCI Australia index there is 1 ETF. On the S&P/ASX 200 index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.40% p.a. and 0.50% p.a..

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Source: justETF.com; As of 31/07/17; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.

Pacific indices with a large share of Australia

Besides Australia ETFs, there are a number of ETFs on the Pacific stock markets with Australia exposure. In total, you can invest in 2 Pacific indices tracked by 8 ETFs. The MSCI Pacific ex Japan Index has the largest share of Australian companies with 59.59%. The MSCI Pacific Index contains 19.81% Australia (as of 31/10/2016). The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Pacific region is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.60% p.a..

• Indices
• ETFs

• Cumulative
• Calendar year

Source: justETF.com; As of 31/07/17; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.