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The best ETFs for European Dividend Stocks
How do I invest in European dividend stocks?
An investment in high-dividend-yielding stocks is a solid investment. Dividends are usually paid by profitable and established companies. For investors seeking regular income in times of low interest rates, dividend stocks can provide attractive yields.
There are several indices available to invest with ETFs in European high-dividend equities. This Investment Guide for European dividend stocks will help you to differentiate between the most important indices and to select the best ETFs tracking indices on European dividend stocks.
0.23% p.a. - 0.58% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of European dividend ETFs
on European dividend stocks, which are tracked by ETFs
on European dividend stocks
The best European dividend ETF by 1-year fund return as of 30.06.26
| 1 | iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) | 30.55% | ||
| 2 | Amundi Stoxx Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF Dist | 30.36% | ||
| 3 | WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETF | 25.81% |
All European dividend ETFs ranked by fund return
The largest European dividend ETF by fund size in EUR
| 1 | State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF EUR | 1,681 m | ||
| 2 | iShares Euro Dividend UCITS ETF | 1,495 m | ||
| 3 | iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) | 1,209 m |
All European dividend ETFs ranked by fund size
The cheapest European dividend ETF by total expense ratio
| 1 | Amundi MSCI Europe High Dividend Factor UCITS ETF EUR (C) | 0.23% p.a. | ||
| 2 | Amundi Euro Stoxx Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF Dist | 0.25% p.a. | ||
| 3 | Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF (Acc) | 0.25% p.a. |
All European dividend ETFs ranked by total expense ratio
Indices on European Dividend Stocks compared
Methodologies of the compared indices
| EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 | STOXX® Europe Select Dividend 30 | S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of ETFs | 5 ETFs | 2 ETFs | 1 ETF |
| Number of constituents | 30 | 30 | 40 (27.02.26) |
| Investment universe | EURO STOXX® index: appr. 300 Eurozone stocks | STOXX® Europe 600 index: 600 European stocks | S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI): 1,816 (28/02/22) European stocks, only Eurozone companies are included |
| Index rebalancing | Annually | Annually | Quarterly |
| Selection criteria | Dividend quality, non-negative payout ratio, indicated dividend yield | Dividend quality, non-negative payout ratio, indicated dividend yield | Controlled dividend policy with rising or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years |
| Index weighting | Dividend yield | Dividend yield | Dividend yield |
| MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield | MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of ETFs | 1 ETF | 1 ETF |
| Number of constituents | 43 (30.06.26) | 66 (30.06.26) |
| Investment universe | MSCI EMU index: 221 (30.06.26) Eurozone stocks (without REITs) | MSCI Europe index: 397 (30.06.26) European stocks (without REITs) |
| Index rebalancing | Semi-annually | Semi-annually |
| Selection criteria | Quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the underlying index, non-negative dividend growth over 5 years | Quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the underlying index, non-negative dividend growth over 5 years |
| Index weighting | Market cap (free float) | Market cap (free float) |
Source: justETF Research; as of 28/02/22
EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 index
The EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 index consists of a selection of 30 companies from the Eurozone that meet criteria for high dividend quality. The parent index is the EURO STOXX® index. Securities are selected based on their indicated dividend yield and their historical dividend policy. The selected stocks are weighted by their indicated dividend yield.
Methodology of the EURO STOXX® Select Dividend 30 Factsheet Methodology
- 30 dividend stocks from Eurozone countries
- Investment universe: EURO STOXX® index, which includes appr. 300 companies
- Stock selection is based on the indicated dividend yield. In addition, companies must meet certain requirements with respect to dividend quality and payout ratio
- Selection criteria: positive dividend growth over five years, dividend payments in four of the last five years, non-negative payout ratio (max. 60%)
- Index rebalancing takes place annually in March
- Index weighted by indicated dividend yield
MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield index
The MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield index focuses on the highest dividend stocks in the Eurozone. This dividend index includes 43 companies (as of 30.06.26) which are selected according to quality factors and dividend strength. The criteria include a dividend yield of at least 30 percent above the average of the underlying index (MSCI EMU index) and a non-negative dividend growth rate over the last 5 years. The selected stocks are weighted by their free float market capitalization.
Methodology of the MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield Factsheet Methodology
- 43 dividend stocks from Eurozone countries (as of 30.06.26)
- Investment universe: MSCI EMU index, which includes 221 shares (as of 30.06.26), excluding REITs
- Stock selection is based on the indicated dividend yield
- Selection criteria: quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the underlying index, non-negative dividend growth over 5 years
- Index rebalancing takes place semi-annually in May and November
- Index weighted by free float market capitalization
- Maximum weight per individual stock is 5%
MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield index
The MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield index focuses on the highest dividend stocks from Europe. This dividend index includes 66 companies (as of 30.06.26) which are selected according to quality factors and dividend strength. The criteria include a dividend yield of at least 30 percent above the average of the underlying index (MSCI Europe index) and a non-negative dividend growth rate over the last 5 years. The selected stocks are weighted by their free float market capitalization.
Methodology of the MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield Factsheet Methodology
- 66 dividend stocks from 15 European countries (as of 30.06.26)
- Investment universe: MSCI Europe index, which comprises 397 European equities (as of 30.06.26), excluding REITs
- Stock selection is based on the indicated dividend yield
- Selection criteria: quality factors, dividend yield of at least 30% above the average of the underlying index, non-negative dividend growth over 5 years
- Index rebalancing takes place semi-annually in May and November
- Index weighted by free float market capitalization
- Maximum weight per individual stock is 5%
S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index
The S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index focuses on long-term and stable dividend growth. It is based on the S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI), but only includes stocks from Eurozone countries. A company is only included in the S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats index if it has at least 10 consecutive years of a controlled dividend policy with rising or stable dividend payments. In addition, pre-defined yield criteria must be met. Despite the strict inclusion rules, the limits for individual securities, sector and country weightings ensure that no cluster risks arise in the index. The selected stocks are weighted by their indicated dividend yield.
Methodology of the S&P Euro High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Factsheet
- Appr. 40 dividend stocks from Eurozone countries
- Investment universe: S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI), which includes 1,816 European stocks (as of 28/02/22). Only Eurozone companies are included
- Stock selection is based on the indicated and the historical dividend yield
- Selection criteria: controlled dividend policy with rising or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years
- Index rebalancing takes place quarterly, reviews take place monthly
- Index weighted by indicated dividend yield
- Weight per individual stocks max. 5%; weight per sector/country max. 30%
STOXX® Europe Select Dividend 30 index
The STOXX® Europe Select Dividend 30 index comprises a selection of 30 companies from Europe that meet criteria for high dividend quality. The parent index is the STOXX® Europe 600 index. Securities are selected based on their indicated dividend yield and their historical dividend policy. The selected stocks are weighted by their indicated dividend yield.
Methodology of the STOXX® Europe Select Dividend 30 Factsheet Methodology
- 30 dividend stocks from Europe
- Investment universe: STOXX® Europe 600 index
- Stock selection is based on the indicated dividend yield. In addition, companies must meet certain requirements with respect to dividend quality and payout ratio
- Selection criteria: positive dividend growth over five years, dividend payments in four of the last five years, non-negative payout ratio (max. 60%)
- Index rebalancing takes place annually in March
- Index weighted by indicated dividend yield
European Dividend ETFs in comparison
The most important factors at a glance
When choosing a European dividend ETF one should consider several other factors in addition to the methodology of the underlying index and performance of an ETF. For better comparison, you will find a list of all European dividend ETFs with details on size, cost, age, income, domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all European dividend ETFs in detail
Compare all European dividend ETFs in a chart
| ETF name ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF EURIE00B5M1WJ87 | 1,681 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares Euro Dividend UCITS ETFIE00B0M62S72 | 1,495 | 0.40% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares STOXX Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0002635299 | 1,209 | 0.32% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE00BYYHSM20 | 828 | 0.28% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Optimized sampling | |
| Xtrackers Euro Stoxx Quality Dividend UCITS ETF 1DLU0292095535 | 754 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0002635281 | 579 | 0.32% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS ETFIE00BZ4BMM98 | 546 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00BF2B0L69 | 528 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI Europe High Dividend Factor UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681041973 | 465 | 0.23% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi Stoxx Europe Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DistLU1812092168 | 457 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Deka Euro iSTOXX ex Fin Dividend Plus UCITS ETFDE000ETFL482 | 402 | 0.31% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Amundi MSCI EMU High Dividend UCITS ETF UCITS ETF AccFR0010717090 | 354 | 0.30% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| L&G Europe ex-UK Quality Dividends Equal Weight UCITS ETF EUR DistIE00BMYDM919 | 312 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Optimized sampling | |
| Deka EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETFDE000ETFL078 | 307 | 0.32% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| WisdomTree Europe Equity Income UCITS ETFIE00BQZJBX31 | 169 | 0.29% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi Euro Stoxx Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF DistLU2611732558 | 124 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Global X European SuperDividend UCITS ETF EUR DistIE00082MOBL9 | 58 | 0.45% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| BNP Paribas Easy Dividend Europe UCITS ETFLU1615090864 | 52 | 0.31% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| iShares EURO STOXX Select Dividend 30 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc)DE000A2QP380 | 42 | 0.32% p.a. | Accumulating | Germany | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe High Dividend Yield ESG UCITS ETF 1DIE000WQ16XQ4 | 35 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Fidelity Europe Quality Income UCITS ETF ACC-EuroIE00BYSX4283 | 34 | 0.30% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF USD HedgedIE00BVXBH163 | 30 | 0.58% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Franklin European Quality Dividend UCITS ETF (Acc)IE000IMGE5W5 | 29 | 0.25% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Fidelity Europe Quality Income UCITS ETF INC-EuroIE00BYSX4176 | 27 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi S&P Eurozone Dividend Aristocrat Screened UCITS ETF DistLU0959210278 | 25 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU High Dividend Yield ESG UCITS ETF 1DIE000VCBWFL8 | 21 | 0.25% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| State Street SPDR S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats Screened UCITS ETF EUR Unhedged (Dist)IE00BYTH5T38 | 14 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend Advanced UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000PYEKKW0 | 12 | 0.28% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling | |
| WisdomTree Europe Equity UCITS ETF EUR AccIE00BYQCZX56 | 12 | 0.32% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| First Trust Europe Rising Dividend Achievers UCITS ETF Class AccumulationIE000CPG9HG3 | 1 | 0.50% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
Source: justETF.com; As of 10.07.26
Return comparison of all European dividend ETFs
The table shows the returns of all European dividend ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.06.26; Calculations in EUR including dividends