How to invest in Poland using ETFs
How do I invest in Polish stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the Polish stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Polish stock market you'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on Eastern Europe.
Performance of Polish stocks (MSCI Poland)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Poland
For an investment in the Polish stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 1 ETF. On the MSCI Poland index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0.74% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCI Poland | Poland | 1 ETF | 15 (30/11/2023) | The MSCI Poland index tracks leading stocks on the Polish market. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m GBP | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Poland UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00B4M7GH52 | 98 | 0.74% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Poland | 5.82% | 11.25% | 20.94% | 39.36% | 22.85% |
| Index | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | 2019 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Poland | 30.24% | -17.69% | 8.27% | -14.95% | -8.63% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2023; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The cheapest Poland ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares MSCI Poland UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.74% p.a. |
Eastern Europe indices with a share of Poland
Besides Poland ETFs you may consider indices on Eastern Europe. In total, you can invest in 1 Eastern Europe index, which is tracked by 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Eastern Europe is around 0.50% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | Eastern Europe Poland: 67.18% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 20 (30/11/2022) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia index tracks large and mid-cap companies from emerging markets in Eastern Europe. Stocks from Russia are excluded. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m GBP | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe ex Russia UCITS ETF - AccLU1900066462 | 118 | 0.50% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | 4.68% | 8.11% | 17.73% | 36.06% | 31.12% |
| Index | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | 2019 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | 30.76% | -17.41% | 13.73% | -14.19% | -3.88% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2023; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.