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 | 106 | 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
by 1 year return
Show all The cheapest Australia ETFs
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 2 Pacific indices tracked by 4 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Pacific region is between 0,12% 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 |
| 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 | 1.276 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan UCITS ETF (USD) AccumulatingIE00BK5BQZ41 | 405 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF DistLU1220245556 | 232 | 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% | |
| 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% | |
| 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.
