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 3 ETFs. On the AEX® index there are 3 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 | 3 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 | 771 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 432 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Netherlands | Full replication | |
| iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00BMTX2B82 | 71 | 0.30% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 4.37% | 13.20% | 15.00% | 20.82% | 49.08% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 15.09% | 10.62% | 14.15% | 16.77% | -11.78% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.06.26; 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 | 21.02% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 20.82% |
| 3 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 20.72% |
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. |
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 31 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: 12.50% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 600 (12.03.26) | 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: 12.70% (27/02/2026) | 18 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europe Netherlands: 15.04% (27/02/2026) | 10 ETFs | 221 (30.06.26) | 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: 15.90% (27/02/2026) | 2 ETFs | 183 (12.03.26) | 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 | 9,091 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 | 7,592 | 0.10% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 | 6,234 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 | 6,137 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 6,008 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 5,611 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF FR0007054358 | 4,387 | 0.20% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681047236 | 4,036 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR accLU0950668870 | 3,920 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares EURO STOXX UCITS ETF (DE)DE000A0D8Q07 | 2,865 | 0.20% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1,993 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1,819 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 | 1,476 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Deka EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFDE000ETFL029 | 1,351 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 | 1,193 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| BNP Paribas Easy EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFFR0012740983 | 969 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | France | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1681047319 | 942 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| BNP Paribas Easy EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFFR0012739431 | 835 | 0.10% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| UBS Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR disLU0136234068 | 785 | 0.06% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 767 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU1646361276 | 618 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 | 615 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EURIE00B910VR50 | 354 | 0.08% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238112 | 104 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 79 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DistIE00B5B5TG76 | 64 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU3215536486 | 48 | 0.06% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Ossiam MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1CLU3078637314 | 44 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Swap-based | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681047400 | 41 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 4CLU1920015366 | 8 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| DZ BANK EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF AccIE000LOAUP03 | 5 | 0.15% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 4.67% | 16.18% | 11.42% | 22.46% | 56.29% | |
| EURO STOXX® | 3.69% | 15.70% | 12.01% | 22.80% | 58.27% | |
| MSCI EMU | 4.21% | 16.45% | 12.83% | 23.86% | 58.98% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 4.37% | 16.99% | 13.12% | 24.66% | 59.91% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 11.35% | 22.12% | 11.29% | 22.79% | -9.20% | |
| EURO STOXX® | 11.92% | 25.17% | 9.40% | 18.99% | -12.09% | |
| MSCI EMU | 12.68% | 24.49% | 9.96% | 19.29% | -12.35% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 13.09% | 24.48% | 9.89% | 20.09% | -12.01% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.06.26; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
