Top DAX ETFs
The DAX® index
The DAX® index is the major stock market index for Germany and contains the 40 largest German blue chip companies. The DAX index weights its constituents by free float market capitalisation. The weight of single stocks in the DAX is limited to 15 per cent. In February 2025, the index operator Stoxx Ltd. announced the launch of two further index variants. While the upper limit for the weight of individual stocks in the DAX 20% Capped is 20 per cent, the DAX Uncapped variant has no such limit.
ETF investors can benefit from price gains and dividends of the DAX constituents. Currently, the DAX index is tracked by 8 ETFs.
DAX® Chart 1 year
Source: justETF.com; As of 17.04.25; Performance in EUR, based on the largest ETF.
Cost of DAX ETFs
The total expense ratio (TER) of DAX ETFs is between 0.08% p.a. and 0.16% p.a.. In comparison, most actively managed funds do cost much more fees per year. Calculate your individual cost savings by using our cost calculator.
The best DAX ETF by 1-year fund return as of 31.03.25
| 1 | Amundi DAX UCITS ETF Dist | +19.21% | ||
| 2 | Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C | +19.20% | ||
| 3 | Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF Acc | +19.16% |
All DAX ETFs ranked by fund return
The largest DAX ETF by fund size in EUR
| 1 | iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc) | 7,693 m | ||
| 2 | Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C | 5,945 m | ||
| 3 | Deka DAX UCITS ETF | 1,469 m |
All DAX ETFs ranked by fund size
The cheapest DAX ETF by total expense ratio
| 1 | Amundi DAX UCITS ETF Dist | 0.08% p.a. | ||
| 2 | Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C | 0.09% p.a. | ||
| 3 | Amundi ETF DAX UCITS ETF DR | 0.10% p.a. |
All DAX ETFs ranked by total expense ratio
DAX ETFs in comparison
Besides return, there are further important factors to consider when selecting a DAX ETF. In order to provide a sound decision basis, you find a list of all DAX ETFs with details on size, cost, age, use of profits, fund domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all DAX ETFs in detail
Compare all DAX ETFs in a chart
| ETF name ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc)DE0005933931 | 7,693 | 0.16% p.a. | Accumulating | Germany | Full replication | |
| Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1CLU0274211480 | 5,945 | 0.09% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Deka DAX UCITS ETFDE000ETFL011 | 1,469 | 0.15% p.a. | Accumulating | Germany | Full replication | |
| Amundi ETF DAX UCITS ETF DRFR0010655712 | 1,316 | 0.10% p.a. | Accumulating | France | Full replication | |
| Amundi DAX UCITS ETF DistLU2611732046 | 1,292 | 0.08% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF AccLU0252633754 | 972 | 0.15% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF DistLU2090062436 | 65 | 0.15% p.a. | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication | |
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist)DE000A2QP331 | 41 | 0.16% p.a. | Distributing | Germany | Full replication |
Source: justETF.com; As of 17.04.25
Return comparison of all DAX ETFs
The table shows the returns of all DAX ETFs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
| ETF | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi DAX UCITS ETF Dist | -1.73% | +11.24% | +14.59% | +19.21% | +51.21% | |
| Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C | -1.73% | +11.25% | +14.59% | +19.20% | +51.31% | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF Acc | -1.73% | +11.24% | +14.56% | +19.16% | +51.03% | |
| Amundi ETF DAX UCITS ETF DR | -1.73% | +11.24% | +14.57% | +19.15% | +51.16% | |
| Deka DAX UCITS ETF | -1.73% | +11.35% | +14.56% | +19.12% | +51.10% | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF Dist | -1.73% | +11.23% | +14.55% | +19.09% | +51.04% | |
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc) | -1.73% | +11.32% | +14.54% | +19.09% | +50.96% | |
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist) | -1.81% | +11.28% | +14.41% | +18.98% | +50.74% |
| ETF | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deka DAX UCITS ETF | + 11.35% | +18.06% | +19.57% | -12.72% | +14.74% | |
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc) | + 11.32% | +18.07% | +19.54% | -12.88% | +15.24% | |
| Xtrackers DAX UCITS ETF 1C | + 11.30% | +18.26% | +19.67% | -12.84% | +15.34% | |
| iShares Core DAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist) | + 11.28% | +18.11% | +19.36% | -12.72% | - | |
| Amundi DAX UCITS ETF Dist | + 11.25% | +18.27% | +19.62% | -12.87% | +15.35% | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF Acc | + 11.24% | +18.19% | +19.62% | -12.88% | +15.02% | |
| Amundi ETF DAX UCITS ETF DR | + 11.24% | +18.24% | +19.62% | -12.87% | +15.33% | |
| Amundi DAX III UCITS ETF Dist | + 11.23% | +18.20% | +19.63% | -12.92% | +15.26% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31.03.25; Calculations in EUR including dividends
