How to invest in Switzerland using ETFs

How do I invest in Swiss stocks?

The easiest way to invest in the whole Swiss stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.

On the Swiss stock market you'll find 1 index which is tracked by ETFs.

Alternatively, you can consider indices on Europe.

0.25% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of Switzerland ETFs
on the Swiss stock market, which is tracked by ETFs
on the Swiss stock market
 
The best indices for Switzerland ETFs

Performance of Swiss stocks (SLI®)

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Indices in comparison

The best indices for ETFs on Switzerland

For an investment in the Swiss stock market, there is 1 index available which is tracked by 1 ETF. On the MSCI Switzerland index there is 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0.25% p.a..

Index Investment focus Number of ETFs Number of constituents Short description

MSCI Switzerland

Switzerland 1 ETF 45
(29/11/2024)
The MSCI Switzerland index tracks leading stocks on the Swiss market.
Index factsheet
 

Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2025; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.

 

The best Switzerland ETFs
by 1 year return

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The cheapest Switzerland ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)

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Alternative investment opportunities

Europe indices with a share of Switzerland

Besides Switzerland ETFs you may consider investing in ETFs on the European stock market. In total, you can invest in 4 Europe indices, which are tracked by 6 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Europe indices is between 0.09% p.a. and 0.40% p.a..

 
Index Investment focus Number of ETFs Number of constituents Short description
FTSE Developed Europe ex UK Europe
Switzerland: 20.36%
(30/11/2022)
2 ETFs 459
(31/07/2023)
The FTSE Developed Europe ex UK index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in Europe excluding the UK.
Index factsheet
MSCI Europe ex UK Europe
Switzerland: 20.75%
(30/11/2022)
2 ETFs 337
(29/11/2024)
The MSCI Europe ex UK index tracks the leading stocks from European industrial countries, excluding United Kingdom.
Index factsheet
S&P Europe ex UK Europe
Switzerland: 20.00%
(30/11/2022)
1 ETF 358
(31/08/2023)
The S&P Europe ex UK index tracks European stocks in developed markets, except stocks from the UK.
Index factsheet
STOXX® Europe 50 Europe
Switzerland: 21.10%
(30/11/2022)
1 ETF 50
The STOXX® Europe 50 index tracks 50 European large cap stocks.
Index factsheet
 

Source: justETF.com; As of 31/03/2025; Calculations in GBP based on the largest ETF of the respective index.