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.
Performance of Dutch stocks (AEX®)
1 month: -0,55%
1 year: 16,06%
3 years: 18,47%
5 years: 60,07%
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 | 640 | 0,30% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| VanEck AEX UCITS ETFNL0009272749 | 311 | 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 | 19 | 0,35% p.a. | Distribueren | Nederland | Volledige replicatie |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-12-2024; 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 | 14,31% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 14,15% |
| 3 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 14,13% |
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | 0,30% p.a. |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | 0,30% p.a. |
| 3 | VanEck AEX UCITS ETF | 0,30% p.a. |
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 | 222 (29-11-2024) | 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 | 7.448 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Duitsland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53L3W79 | 4.340 | 0,10% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1CLU0380865021 | 4.077 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core MSCI EMU UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B53QG562 | 3.844 | 0,12% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE0008471009 | 3.800 | 0,10% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF 1DLU0274211217 | 3.602 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 II UCITS ETF AccFR0007054358 | 2.871 | 0,24% p.a. | Accumulerend | Frankrijk | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (C)LU1681047236 | 2.240 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| iShares EURO STOXX UCITS ETF (DE)DE000A0D8Q07 | 2.038 | 0,20% p.a. | Distribueren | Duitsland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Xtrackers MSCI EMU UCITS ETF 1DLU0846194776 | 1.380 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EURIE00B4K6B022 | 995 | 0,05% p.a. | Distribueren | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWX25 | 814 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Niet-gefinancierde swap | |
| Amundi EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF DR - EUR (D)LU1681047319 | 615 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI EMU UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0147308422 | 547 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| UBS ETF (LU) EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0136234068 | 484 | 0,09% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI EMU UCITS ETF DistLU1646360971 | 308 | 0,12% p.a. | Distribueren | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| SPDR MSCI EMU UCITS ETFIE00B910VR50 | 251 | 0,18% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi MSCI EMU UCITS ETF AccLU1646361276 | 96 | 0,12% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238112 | 67 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie | |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE000MWUQBJ0 | 61 | 0,05% p.a. | Accumulerend | Ierland | Volledige replicatie | |
| Amundi Prime Eurozone UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974429 | 30 | 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 | 15 | 0,09% p.a. | Accumulerend | Luxemburg | Volledige replicatie |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | 2,23% | -2,41% | 0,25% | 9,38% | 15,58% | |
| EURO STOXX® | 1,11% | -2,07% | 1,02% | 9,40% | 14,43% | |
| MSCI EMU | 1,40% | -1,88% | 1,15% | 9,96% | 14,98% | |
| EURO STOXX® 50 | 1,72% | -1,99% | 0,37% | 11,29% | 24,09% |
| Index | 2025 in % | 2024 in % | 2023 in % | 2022 in % | 2021 in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Eurozone Large & Mid Cap | - | 9,38% | 20,09% | -12,01% | 25,57% | |
| EURO STOXX® | - | 9,40% | 18,99% | -12,09% | 22,41% | |
| MSCI EMU | - | 9,96% | 19,29% | -12,35% | 23,17% | |
| EURO STOXX® 50 | - | 11,29% | 22,79% | -9,20% | 23,49% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 31-12-2024; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.