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 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you may invest in indices on the Eurozone.
Performance of Dutch stocks (AEX®)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Netherlands
For an investment in the Dutch stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 2 ETFs. On the AEX® index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0,30% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEX® | Nederland | 2 ETFs | 30 | The AEX® index tracks the 30 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market. Index factsheet |
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares AEX UCITS ETFIE00B0M62Y33 | 669 | 0,30% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 379 | 0,30% p.a. | Distribueren | Nederland | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | -6,56% | 1,10% | 2,30% | 9,06% | 35,48% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEX® | 1,17% | 10,62% | 14,15% | 16,77% | -11,78% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Netherlands ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 9,28% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 9,06% |
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 0,30% p.a. |
| 2 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 0,30% p.a. |
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 3 indices on the Eurozone tracked by 8 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0,05% p.a. and 0,20% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europa Netherlands: 12.70% (27/02/2026) | 4 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europa Netherlands: 15.04% (27/02/2026) | 3 ETFs | 225 (31/03/2026) | 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: 15.90% (27/02/2026) | 1 ETF | 183 (12/03/2026) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 5.172 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 5.055 | 0,10% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 | 4.141 | 0,20% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1.751 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR disLU0147308422 | 1.632 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR DistLU1681047319 | 795 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 612 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 81 | 0,05% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -9,16% | -3,55% | 1,39% | 9,15% | 40,85% | |
| MSCI EMU | -8,36% | -2,41% | 2,66% | 12,72% | 41,65% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -8,34% | -2,56% | 2,66% | 12,91% | 42,28% |
| Index | 2026 in % | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | -3,70% | 21,80% | 11,53% | 22,80% | -9,05% | |
| MSCI EMU | -2,53% | 24,25% | 9,94% | 19,28% | -12,12% | |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | -2,40% | 24,46% | 9,90% | 20,10% | -12,04% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2026; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
