How to invest in Australia using ETFs
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'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you can invest in indices on the Pacific region.
Performance of Australian stocks (S&P/ASX 200)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Australia
For an investment in the Australian stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 1 ETF. On the S&P/ASX 200 index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0.40% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S&P/ASX 200 | Australia | 1 ETF | 200 (27/02/2026) | The S&P/ASX 200 index tracks the 200 largest and most actively traded Australian companies. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Australia S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF DistLU0496786905 | 69 | 0.40% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/ASX 200 | -3.52% | 2.33% | 8.03% | 10.99% | 37.04% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/ASX 200 | 10.86% | 4.29% | 7.41% | 8.81% | -2.18% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/09/2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Australia ETFs
by 1 year return
Show all The cheapest Australia ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Amundi Australia S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF Dist | 0.40% p.a. |
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 1 Pacific index tracked by 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Pacific region is between 0.12% p.a. and 0.60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | Asia Pacific Australia: 63.72% (27/02/2026) | 2 ETFs | 88 (30/09/2026) | The MSCI Pacific index tracks the equity markets of the developed markets in the Pacific region excluding Japan (Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand). Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF DistLU1220245556 | 345 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B4WXJD03 | 180 | 0.60% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | -1.99% | 4.81% | 9.90% | 15.25% | 46.12% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | 15.18% | 6.56% | 11.29% | 2.42% | -0.17% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/09/2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
