How to invest in Australia using ETFs
How do I invest in Australian stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole Australian stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at low cost by using ETFs.
On the Australian stock market you'll find 2 indices which are tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you can invest in indices on the Pacific region.
Performance of Australian stocks (S&P/ASX 200)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Australia
For an investment in the Australian stock market, there are 2 indices available which are tracked by 3 ETFs. On the MSCI Australia index there is 1 ETF. On the S&P/ASX 200 index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.40% p.a. and 0.50% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MSCI Australia | Australia | 1 ETF | 54 (29.11.24) | The MSCI Australia index tracks large and mid cap companies from Australia. Index factsheet |
S&P/ASX 200 | Australia | 2 ETFs | 200 (30.11.22) | The S&P/ASX 200 index tracks the 200 largest and most actively traded Australian companies. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Australia ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Xtrackers S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF 1D | +11.59% |
| 2 | Amundi Australia S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF Dist | +9.81% |
| 3 | iShares MSCI Australia UCITS ETF | +8.16% |
The cheapest Australia ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | Amundi Australia S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF Dist | +0.40% p.a. |
| 2 | iShares MSCI Australia UCITS ETF | +0.50% p.a. |
| 3 | Xtrackers S&P/ASX 200 UCITS ETF 1D | +0.50% p.a. |
Pacific indices with a large share of Australia
Besides Australia ETFs, there are a number of ETFs on the Pacific stock markets with Australia exposure. In total, you can invest in 3 Pacific indices tracked by 8 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on the Pacific region is between 0.10% p.a. and 0.60% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan | Asia Pacific Australia: 46.24% (30/11/2022) | 2 ETFs | 399 (31.08.23) | The FTSE Developed Asia Pacific ex Japan index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in the Asia Pacific region excluding Japan. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Pacific ex Japan | Asia Pacific Australia: 63.99% (30/11/2022) | 5 ETFs | 103 (29.11.24) | The MSCI Pacific index tracks the equity markets of the developed markets in the Pacific region excluding Japan (Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand). Index factsheet |
| Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap | Asia Pacific Australia: 61.90% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 152 (31.08.23) | The Solactive Core Developed Markets Pacific ex Japan Large & Mid Cap index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan). The index excludes companies that are engaged in pure coal mining, controversial weapons or, for a continuous period of three years, have violated the UN Global Compact principles. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
