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 2 indices which are tracked by ETFs.

Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Eurozone.

0,30% p.a. - 0,35% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of Netherlands ETFs
on the Dutch stock market, which are tracked by ETFs
on the Dutch stock market
 
The best indices for Netherlands ETFs

Performance of Dutch stocks (AEX®)

1 month: -2,74%
1 year: 26,73%
3 years: 16,47%
5 years: 67,68%
 

Indices in comparison

The best indices for ETFs on Netherlands

For an investment in the Dutch stock market, there are 2 indices available which are tracked by 4 ETFs. On the AEX® index there are 3 ETFs. On the AMX index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0,30% p.a. and 0,35% p.a..

Index Investment focus Number of ETFs Number of constituents Short description

AEX®

Nederland 3 ETFs 25
The AEX® index tracks the 25 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market.
Index factsheet

AMX

Nederland 1 ETF 25
The AMX index tracks 25 Dutch mid cap stocks which are listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.
Index factsheet
ETF
ISIN
  Fund size
in m EUR
TER
in %
Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
iShares AEX UCITS ETFIE00B0M62Y33 661 0,30% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Volledige replicatie
VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 318 0,30% p.a. Distribueren Nederland Volledige replicatie
iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00BMTX2B82 34 0,30% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
VanEck AMX UCITS ETFNL0009272756 21 0,35% p.a. Distribueren Nederland Volledige replicatie
 
Index   1 month
in %
3 months
in %
6 months
in %
1 year
in %
3 years
in %
AMX -0,98% 4,20% -1,54% 9,78% -7,53%
AEX® -0,94% -0,92% 4,87% 27,68% 26,03%
Index   2024
in %
2023
in %
2022
in %
2021
in %
2020
in %
AMX -1,01% 2,61% -10,69% 18,15% 4,41%
AEX® 17,54% 16,77% -11,78% 29,89% 5,14%

Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.

 

The best Netherlands ETFs
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The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
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Alternative investment opportunities

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 4 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 23 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0,05% p.a. and 0,24% p.a..

 
Index Investment focus Number of ETFs Number of constituents Short description
EURO STOXX® Europa
Netherlands: 12.30%
(30/11/2022)
1 ETF 299
(28-06-2024)
The EURO STOXX® index tracks stocks from eurozone countries included in the STOXX® Europe 600 Index. The STOXX® Europe 600 index tracks large, mid and small capitalisation stocks from European developed countries.
Index factsheet
EURO STOXX® 50 Europa
Netherlands: 12.50%
(30/11/2022)
14 ETFs 50
The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone.
Index factsheet
MSCI EMU Europa
Netherlands: 13.57%
(30/11/2022)
6 ETFs 221
(30-09-2024)
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 Europa
Netherlands: 18.00%
(30/11/2022)
2 ETFs 195
(28-06-2024)
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 EUR
TER
in %
Use of profits Fund domicile Replication method
iShares EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0005933956 7.311 0,09% p.a. Distribueren Duitsland Volledige replicatie
iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 4.438 0,10% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 4.084 0,09% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 3.884 0,10% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Volledige replicatie
Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 3.796 0,09% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 3.654 0,12% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 2.806 0,24% p.a. Accumulerend Frankrijk Volledige replicatie
Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681047236 2.311 0,09% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
iShares EURO STOXX UCITS ETF (DE)DE000A0D8Q07 2.088 0,20% p.a. Distribueren Duitsland Volledige replicatie
Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 1.383 0,12% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 1.127 0,05% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Volledige replicatie
Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 682 0,05% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Niet-gefinancierde swap
UBS ETF (LU) MSCI EMU UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0147308422 551 0,12% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DR - EUR (D)LU1681047319 541 0,09% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
UBS ETF (LU) EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0136234068 485 0,09% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
Amundi MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 393 0,12% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETFIE00B910VR50 264 0,18% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 65 0,05% p.a. Accumulerend Ierland Volledige replicatie
Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238112 65 0,05% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
Amundi MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU1646361276 61 0,12% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 48 0,05% p.a. Distribueren Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DistIE00B5B5TG76 22 0,05% p.a. Distribueren Ierland Niet-gefinancierde swap
Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DR USD (C)LU1681047400 16 0,09% p.a. Accumulerend Luxemburg Volledige replicatie
 
Index   1 month
in %
3 months
in %
6 months
in %
1 year
in %
3 years
in %
EURO STOXX® 1,01% 3,15% 1,48% 20,39% 23,82%
MSCI EMU 1,02% 3,08% 1,41% 20,80% 24,31%
Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap 0,86% 2,73% 1,22% 21,12% 25,16%
EURO STOXX® 50 0,92% 2,41% 0,38% 23,29% 34,97%
Index   2024
in %
2023
in %
2022
in %
2021
in %
2020
in %
EURO STOXX® 11,71% 18,99% -12,09% 22,41% 0,55%
MSCI EMU 12,06% 19,29% -12,35% 23,17% -0,76%
Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap 12,08% 20,09% -12,01% 25,57% -
EURO STOXX® 50 13,55% 22,79% -9,20% 23,49% -3,08%

Source: justETF.com; As of 30-09-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.