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 | Australië | 1 ETF | 200 (30/11/2022) | 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 | 108 | 0,40% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/ASX 200 | -3,04% | -2,12% | 3,19% | -3,04% | 13,26% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/ASX 200 | 1,42% | 7,41% | 8,81% | -2,18% | 18,20% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Australia ETFs
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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 3 Pacific indices tracked by 5 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Pacific region is between 0,10% p.a. and 0,60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan | Azië-Pacific Australia: 46.24% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 399 (31/08/2023) | The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | Azië-Pacific Australia: 63.99% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 94 (28/11/2025) | 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 |
| Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap | Azië-Pacific Australia: 61.90% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 152 (31/08/2023) | The Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). The index excludes companies that are engaged in pure coal mining, controversial weapons or, for a continuous period of three years, have violated the UN Global Compact principles. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B9F5YL18 | 1.264 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| L&G Asia Pacific ex Japan Equity UCITS ETFIE00BFXR5W90 | 648 | 0,10% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BQZ41 | 400 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF DistLU1220245556 | 240 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B4WXJD03 | 196 | 0,60% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | -1,92% | -1,47% | 4,45% | 2,01% | 17,84% | |
| Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap | -1,99% | -1,78% | 4,95% | 2,53% | 16,99% | |
| FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan | -3,40% | 7,20% | 16,80% | 14,12% | 23,87% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | 4,48% | 11,29% | 2,42% | -0,17% | 13,10% | |
| Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap | 6,41% | 10,54% | 1,57% | 0,17% | 11,68% | |
| FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan | 19,19% | 0,30% | 7,20% | -7,26% | 9,46% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
