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 1 ETF. On the AEX® index there is 1 ETF. 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® | Netherlands | 1 ETF | 25 | The AEX® index tracks the 25 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28/02/2025; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The cheapest Netherlands ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | iShares 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 17 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Eurozone is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.18% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EURO STOXX® 50 | Europe Netherlands: 12.50% (30/11/2022) | 11 ETFs | 50 | The EURO STOXX® 50 index tracks the 50 largest companies in the eurozone. Index factsheet |
| MSCI EMU | Europe Netherlands: 13.57% (30/11/2022) | 5 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 | Europe Netherlands: 18.00% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 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 |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28/02/2025; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
