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 1 ETF. On the AEX® index there is 1 ETF. 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 | 1 ETF | 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 GBP | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares AEX UCITS ETFIE00B0M62Y33 | 600 | 0.30% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | -7.41% | 0.60% | 1.71% | 13.37% | 33.80% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 0.79% | 16.42% | 8.90% | 14.43% | -6.88% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2026; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares 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 3 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 17 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.12% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europe Netherlands: 12.70% (27/02/2026) | 11 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) | 5 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 | Europe Netherlands: 15.90% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 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 GBP | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 | 6,208 | 0.10% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 | 5,588 | 0.12% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 | 5,380 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 4,840 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 4,695 | 0.10% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR AccLU1681047236 | 3,257 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1,634 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1,519 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 | 1,242 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 | 998 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| UBS EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR disLU0136234068 | 614 | 0.09% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 542 | 0.12% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| HSBC Euro Stoxx 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 | 539 | 0.05% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| State Street SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EURIE00B910VR50 | 291 | 0.08% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 65 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DistIE00B5B5TG76 | 54 | 0.05% p.a. | Distributing | Ireland | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF USD AccLU1681047400 | 33 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -9.97% | -4.28% | 0.81% | 13.48% | 39.09% | |
| MSCI EMU | -9.18% | -3.11% | 2.08% | 17.19% | 39.96% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -9.18% | -3.03% | 2.06% | 17.36% | 40.55% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -4.11% | 28.52% | 6.42% | 20.31% | -4.16% | |
| MSCI EMU | -2.95% | 31.09% | 4.92% | 16.88% | -7.48% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -2.78% | 30.95% | 4.89% | 17.65% | -7.16% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2026; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
