How to invest in the Netherlands using ETFs
How do I invest in Dutch stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the Dutch stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Dutch stock market you'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Eurozone.
Performance of Dutch stocks (AEX®)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Netherlands
For an investment in the Dutch stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 2 ETFs. On the AEX® index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0.30% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEX® | Netherlands | 2 ETFs | 30 | The AEX® index tracks the 30 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares AEX UCITS ETFIE00B0M62Y33 | 635 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 374 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Netherlands | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | -3.65% | 5.53% | 3.13% | 9.32% | 39.16% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 9.46% | 14.15% | 16.77% | -11.78% | 29.89% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Netherlands ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 9.50% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 9.32% |
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 0.30% p.a. |
| 2 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 0.30% p.a. |
Eurozone indices with a share of Netherlands
Besides Netherlands ETFs you may consider ETFs on the European stock markets. In total, you can invest in 3 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 8 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.20% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europe Netherlands: 12.50% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europe Netherlands: 13.57% (30/11/2022) | 3 ETFs | 223 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI EMU index tracks large and mid cap stocks from countries in the European Economic and Monetary Union. Index factsheet |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | Europe Netherlands: 18.00% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 195 (28/06/2024) | The Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap index tracks large and mid cap securities from Eurozone countries. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 5,363 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 4,872 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 | 3,640 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 2,090 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1,510 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1681047319 | 813 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 666 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 56 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -0.37% | 6.32% | 6.29% | 21.42% | 56.25% | |
| MSCI EMU | -0.23% | 5.68% | 6.38% | 23.05% | 53.43% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -0.25% | 5.83% | 6.88% | 24.72% | 54.23% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 19.29% | 11.53% | 22.80% | -9.05% | 23.99% | |
| MSCI EMU | 21.65% | 9.94% | 19.28% | -12.12% | 22.62% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 22.02% | 9.90% | 20.10% | -12.04% | 25.58% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
