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 2 indices which are 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 are 2 indices available which are tracked by 2 ETFs. On the MSCI Poland index there is 1 ETF. On the WIG 20 index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.74% p.a. and 1.38% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCI Poland | Poland | 1 ETF | 14 (29.11.24) | The MSCI Poland index tracks leading stocks on the Polish market. Index factsheet |
WIG 20 | Poland | 1 ETF | 20 | The WIG 20 index tracks the 20 largest Polish stocks on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Poland UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00B4M7GH52 | 87 | 0.74% p.a. | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication | |
| Expat Poland WIG20 UCITS ETFBGPLWIG04173 | 0 | 1.38% p.a. | Accumulating | Bulgaria | Full replication |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIG 20 | 0.00% | -7.35% | -8.70% | 1.61% | -11.27% | |
| MSCI Poland | -1.15% | -7.95% | -9.56% | 5.99% | 16.14% |
| Index | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIG 20 | -4.55% | 40.43% | -35.62% | 8.96% | -18.29% | |
| MSCI Poland | -0.99% | 43.06% | -22.02% | 15.88% | -19.56% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.24; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Poland ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | iShares MSCI Poland UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 5.99% |
| 2 | Expat Poland WIG20 UCITS ETF | 1.61% |
The cheapest Poland ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares MSCI Poland UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.74% p.a. |
| 2 | Expat Poland WIG20 UCITS ETF | 1.38% 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 2 ETFs. 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) | 2 ETFs | 20 (30.11.22) | 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 EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF AccLU1900066462 | 117 | 0.50% p.a. | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF DistLU2090063160 | 4 | 0.50% p.a. | Distributing | 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 | 1.16% | -4.57% | -4.84% | 8.55% | 18.17% |
| Index | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | 2.88% | 41.67% | -21.78% | 21.68% | -18.80% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.24; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.