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® | Nederland | 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 | 691 | 0,30% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 401 | 0,30% p.a. | Distribueren | Nederland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00BMTX2B82 | 66 | 0,30% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | -6,56% | 1,10% | 2,30% | 9,06% | 35,48% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 1,17% | 10,62% | 14,15% | 16,77% | -11,78% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2026; 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 | 9,28% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 9,09% |
| 3 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 9,06% |
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 24 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® | Europa Netherlands: 12.50% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 600 (12-03-2026) | 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 | Europa Netherlands: 12.70% (27/02/2026) | 14 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europa Netherlands: 15.04% (27/02/2026) | 7 ETFs | 225 (31-03-2026) | 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 | Europa Netherlands: 15.90% (27/02/2026) | 2 ETFs | 183 (12-03-2026) | 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 | 9.562 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Duitsland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 | 7.141 | 0,10% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 | 6.428 | 0,12% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 | 6.189 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 5.567 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 5.401 | 0,10% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 | 4.186 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681047236 | 3.747 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares EURO STOXX UCITS ETF (DE)DE000A0D8Q07 | 2.810 | 0,20% p.a. | Distribueren | Duitsland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1.880 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1.747 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 | 1.429 | 0,05% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 | 1.148 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1681047319 | 853 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR disLU0136234068 | 706 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 623 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 | 620 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU1646361276 | 437 | 0,12% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EURIE00B910VR50 | 334 | 0,08% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238112 | 88 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 75 | 0,05% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DistIE00B5B5TG76 | 62 | 0,05% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681047400 | 37 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| BNP Paribas Easy MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU3215536486 | 35 | 0,06% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -9,13% | -3,63% | 1,40% | 9,15% | 40,76% | |
| MSCI EMU | -8,34% | -2,57% | 2,68% | 12,75% | 41,72% | |
| EURO STOXX® | -8,37% | -2,62% | 2,64% | 12,89% | 41,86% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -8,33% | -2,56% | 2,69% | 12,92% | 42,34% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -3,63% | 22,12% | 11,29% | 22,79% | -9,20% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -2,64% | 24,48% | 9,89% | 20,09% | -12,01% | |
| EURO STOXX® | -2,62% | 25,17% | 9,40% | 18,99% | -12,09% | |
| MSCI EMU | -2,57% | 24,49% | 9,96% | 19,29% | -12,35% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-03-2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
