How to invest in India using ETFs
How do I invest in Indian stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Indian stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Indian stock market you'll find 3 indices which are tracked by ETFs. Besides these indices, 0 alternative indices are available.
As further alternative, you may invest in indices on Asia or emerging markets.
Performance of Indian stocks (MSCI India)
1 month: -4,91%
1 year: 28,89%
3 years: 32,52%
5 years: 81,35%
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on India
For an investment in the Indian stock market, there are 3 indices available which are tracked by 7 ETFs. On the FTSE India 30/18 Capped index there is 1 ETF. On the MSCI India index there are 5 ETFs. On the Nifty 50 index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,19% p.a. and 0,85% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FTSE India 30/18 Capped | India | 1 ETF | 213 (29-02-2024) | The FTSE India 30/18 Capped index tracks Indian companies with large and medium market capitalisation. The largest company in the index is limited to a maximum of 30 percent of the index capitalization, all other index components to a maximum of 18 percent. Index factsheet |
MSCI India | India | 5 ETFs | 151 (30-09-2024) | The MSCI India index tracks the leading Indian stocks. Index factsheet |
Nifty 50 | India | 1 ETF | 50 | The Nifty 50 index tracks 50 stocks from 22 sectors of the Indian economy. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE00BZCQB185 | 5.232 | 0,65% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi MSCI India II UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010361683 | 1.084 | 0,85% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETFIE00BHZRQZ17 | 1.057 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681043086 | 250 | 0,80% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers Nifty 50 Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292109690 | 240 | 0,85% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0514695187 | 227 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF USDLU1681043169 | 33 | 0,80% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 1,24% | 2,17% | 10,52% | 22,81% | 32,88% | |
| FTSE India 30/18 Capped | 0,84% | 0,96% | 11,06% | 28,58% | 41,93% | |
| MSCI India | 0,85% | 2,15% | 12,53% | 30,95% | 40,00% |
| Index | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 16,22% | 14,71% | -0,68% | 31,60% | 1,89% | |
| FTSE India 30/18 Capped | 20,54% | 18,13% | -2,19% | 35,30% | 3,01% | |
| MSCI India | 22,68% | 15,48% | -2,89% | 35,69% | 5,15% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best India ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C | 31,48% |
| 2 | Amundi MSCI India UCITS ETF EUR (C) | 31,42% |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI India II UCITS ETF EUR Acc | 31,23% |
The cheapest India ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Franklin FTSE India UCITS ETF | 0,19% p.a. |
| 2 | Xtrackers MSCI India Swap UCITS ETF 1C | 0,19% p.a. |
| 3 | iShares MSCI India UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0,65% p.a. |
Alternative investment opportunities
India indices with a sector or thematic focus
Alternatively, you can consider indices on specific sectors or investment themes. In total you can invest in 0 alternative indices on India tracked by 0 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these alternative indices is at -.
- For the selected origin country, there are no ETFs with this investment focus available.
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Emerging markets indices with a share of India
Besides India ETFs you may consider ETFs on emerging markets. In total, you can consider 2 emerging markets indices tracked by 18 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on emerging markets indices is between 0,14% p.a. and 0,55% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Emerging | Opkomende markten India: 17.98% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 2.219 (28-06-2024) | The FTSE Emerging index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets | Opkomende markten India: 14.85% (30/11/2022) | 16 ETFs | 1.277 (30-09-2024) | The MSCI Emerging Markets index tracks stocks from emerging markets worldwide. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF 1CIE00BTJRMP35 | 5.542 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Dist)IE00B0M63177 | 4.557 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B4L5YC18 | 3.332 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C)LU1437017350 | 3.105 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDIE00B5SSQT16 | 2.447 | 0,15% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681045370 | 2.401 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B3VVMM84 | 2.334 | 0,22% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF DistLU2573966905 | 2.273 | 0,14% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (USD) A-disLU0480132876 | 1.447 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF EUR AccFR0010429068 | 899 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USDLU1681045453 | 888 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B469F816 | 628 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Swap UCITS ETF 1CLU0292107645 | 602 | 0,49% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS ETF AccIE00BK5BR733 | 597 | 0,22% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Geoptimaliseerde sampling | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1737652583 | 526 | 0,18% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Invesco MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETFIE00B3DWVS88 | 422 | 0,19% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc)IE000KCS7J59 | 277 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets III UCITS ETF USD AccFR0010435297 | 111 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 5,60% | 3,92% | 9,97% | 19,21% | 4,15% | |
| FTSE Emerging | 7,10% | 5,57% | 12,39% | 19,54% | 8,45% |
| Index | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets | 15,31% | 5,75% | -15,28% | 5,39% | 8,01% | |
| FTSE Emerging | 17,50% | 4,11% | -12,40% | 7,62% | 4,99% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
Asia indices with a share of India
Alternatively, you may consider investing in Asia. In total, you can invest in 3 indices on Asia tracked by 7 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Asia is between 0,12% p.a. and 0,60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | Azië-Pacific India: 13.98% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.132 (30-09-2024) | The MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia and Pacific region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | Azië-Pacific India: 16.92% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 1.070 (30-09-2024) | The MSCI AC Asia ex Japan index tracks equity markets of the emerging and developed countries of the Asia region, excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | Azië-Pacific India: 19.02% (30/11/2022) | 5 ETFs | 1.027 (30-09-2024) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Asia index tracks large and mid cap companies from Asian emerging markets. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETF (Acc)IE00B5L8K969 | 2.957 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681044480 | 865 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| SPDR MSCI EM Asia UCITS ETFIE00B466KX20 | 862 | 0,55% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets Asia UCITS ETF USDLU1681044563 | 617 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi MSCI AC Asia Pacific Ex Japan UCITS ETF AccLU1900068328 | 385 | 0,60% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| UBS ETF (IE) MSCI AC Asia Ex Japan SF UCITS ETF (USD) A-accIE00B7WK2W23 | 304 | 0,23% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Swap-gebaseerd | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Asia II UCITS ETF AccLU1781541849 | 207 | 0,12% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Niet-gefinancierde swap |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 7,37% | 5,54% | 14,09% | 21,89% | 4,80% | |
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 6,96% | 6,06% | 13,57% | 21,97% | 7,43% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 6,93% | 4,65% | 14,22% | 23,30% | 5,66% |
| Index | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | 2020 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan | 18,24% | 2,96% | -12,62% | 3,78% | 11,51% | |
| MSCI AC Asia ex Japan | 19,50% | 2,12% | -14,88% | 2,94% | 13,90% | |
| MSCI Emerging Markets Asia | 19,86% | 3,84% | -15,09% | 1,48% | 16,80% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.