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 2 indices which are tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Eurozone.
Performance of Dutch stocks (AEX®)
1 month: 0.91%
1 year: 14.52%
3 years: 42.74%
5 years: 50.57%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Netherlands
For an investment in the Dutch stock market, there are 2 indices available which are tracked by 4 ETFs. On the AEX® index there are 3 ETFs. On the AMX index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.30% p.a. and 0.35% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEX® | Netherlands | 3 ETFs | 25 | The AEX® index tracks the 25 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market. Index factsheet |
AMX | Netherlands | 1 ETF | 25 | The AMX index tracks 25 Dutch mid cap stocks which are listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares AEX UCITS ETFIE00B0M62Y33 | 567 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 268 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Netherlands | Full replication | |
| VanEck AMX UCITS ETFNL0009272756 | 20 | 0.35% p.a. | Distributing | Netherlands | Full replication | |
| iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00BMTX2B82 | 19 | 0.30% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31.08.23; 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 | 11.90% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 11.82% |
| 3 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 11.74% |
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 0.30% p.a. |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 0.30% p.a. |
| 3 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 0.30% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
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 4 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 28 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® | Europe Netherlands: 12.30% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 290 (31.07.23) | The EURO STOXX® index tracks stocks from eurozone countries included in the STOXX® Europe 600 Index. The STOXX® Europe 600 index tracks large, mid and small capitalisation stocks from European developed countries. Index factsheet |
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europe Netherlands: 12.50% (30/11/2022) | 19 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) | 6 ETFs | 228 (31.08.23) | 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) | 2 ETFs | 214 (31.08.23) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0005933956 | 6,044 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 | 3,382 | 0.10% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 | 3,120 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 2,898 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 | 2,734 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Lyxor EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF - AccFR0007054358 | 2,359 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 2,335 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares EURO STOXX UCITS ETF (DE)DE000A0D8Q07 | 1,820 | 0.20% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681047236 | 1,549 | 0.15% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1,263 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Deka EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFDE000ETFL029 | 683 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI EMU UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0147308422 | 482 | 0.17% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 | 455 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 | 381 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| UBS ETF (LU) EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0136234068 | 370 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Lyxor Core MSCI EMU (DR) UCITS ETF - DistLU1646360971 | 304 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| BNP Paribas Easy EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFFR0012739431 | 281 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETFIE00B910VR50 | 218 | 0.18% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Lyxor Core EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF DistLU0908501488 | 198 | 0.07% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Lyxor Core EURO STOXX 50 (DR) UCITS ETF AccLU0908501215 | 161 | 0.07% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| BNP Paribas Easy EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFFR0012740983 | 139 | 0.18% p.a. | Distributing | France | Full replication | |
| Deka EURO STOXX 50 (thesaurierend) UCITS ETFDE000ETFL466 | 133 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DR - EUR (D)LU1681047319 | 82 | 0.07% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238112 | 51 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 27 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 | 13 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DistIE00B5B5TG76 | 13 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| Lyxor Core MSCI EMU (DR) UCITS ETF - AccLU1646361276 | 11 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® | -3.10% | 2.69% | 2.30% | 20.44% | 36.47% | |
| MSCI EMU | -3.09% | 2.57% | 2.58% | 20.80% | 36.65% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -3.22% | 2.52% | 2.87% | 20.99% | 39.77% | |
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -3.83% | 2.10% | 3.86% | 25.95% | 42.63% |
| Index | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | 2019 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® | 13.95% | -12.09% | 22.41% | 0.55% | 28.14% | |
| MSCI EMU | 14.32% | -12.35% | 23.17% | -0.76% | 26.22% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 14.69% | -12.01% | 25.57% | - | - | |
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 16.34% | -9.20% | 23.49% | -3.08% | 30.41% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31.08.23; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.