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How to invest in the UK using ETFs
How do I invest in UK stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole UK stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the UK stock market you'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs. Besides this index 1 alternative index on small and mid caps as well as equity strategies can be considered.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on Europe.
Performance of UK stocks (FTSE 100)
1 month: 0,56%
1 year: 14,02%
3 years: 40,70%
5 years: 83,34%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on UK
For an investment in the UK stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 4 ETFs. On the FTSE 100 index there are 4 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,07% p.a. and 0,09% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTSE 100 | Verenigd Koninkrijk | 4 ETFs | 100 | The FTSE 100 index tracks the 100 largest UK stocks. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP (Dist)IE0005042456 | 15.459 | 0,07% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) DistributingIE00B810Q511 | 4.580 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) AccumulatingIE00BFMXYP42 | 2.335 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers FTSE 100 UCITS ETF Income 1DLU0292097234 | 86 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 0,46% | 5,29% | 7,96% | 15,33% | 41,09% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | 16,91% | 14,82% | 9,96% | -0,93% | 26,60% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best UK ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 15,33% |
| 2 | Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Distributing | 15,32% |
| 3 | Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | 15,29% |
The cheapest UK ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares Core FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP (Dist) | 0,07% p.a. |
| 2 | Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Accumulating | 0,09% p.a. |
| 3 | Vanguard FTSE 100 UCITS ETF (GBP) Distributing | 0,09% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
UK indices on small and mid caps or equity strategies
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on small and mid caps or equity strategies. In total, you can invest in 1 alternative UK index, which is tracked by 3 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on alternative UK indices is between 0,10% p.a. and 0,15% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 250 | Verenigd Koninkrijk Mid Cap | 3 ETFs | 250 | The FTSE 250 index tracks 250 of the largest mid-cap companies based in the United Kingdom that are not included in the FTSE 100. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF DistributingIE00BKX55Q28 | 1.760 | 0,10% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Vanguard FTSE 250 UCITS ETF (GBP) AccumulatingIE00BFMXVQ44 | 738 | 0,10% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers FTSE 250 UCITS ETF 1DLU0292097317 | 34 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 250 | 0,36% | 2,42% | 3,14% | 4,86% | 25,81% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 250 | 6,26% | 13,03% | 10,13% | -21,80% | 24,81% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Europe indices with a large UK share
Besides UK ETFs you may invest in ETFs on the European stock market. In total, you can invest in 1 index on Europe, which is tracked by 4 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Europe indices is between 0,12% p.a. and 0,25% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Europe | Europa UK: 24.00% (30/11/2022) | 4 ETFs | 403 (28/11/2025) | The MSCI Europe index tracks the leading stocks from 15 European industrial countries. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE00B1YZSC51 | 10.012 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi MSCI Europe UCITS ETF AccFR0010261198 | 739 | 0,25% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF DistLU1737652310 | 515 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF 1DLU1242369327 | 124 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Europe | 0,39% | 5,16% | 5,75% | 15,95% | 42,17% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Europe | 17,02% | 8,87% | 16,13% | -9,71% | 26,11% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.