The best Eastern Europe ETFs
How do I invest in Eastern European stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the Eastern European stock market is to invest in a broad market index. This can be done at a low cost by using ETFs.
In this curated investment guide, you will find all ETFs that allow you to invest broadly diversified in Eastern European stocks. Currently, there are 2 ETFs available.
The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs tracking stocks from Eastern Europe is around 0.50% p.a..
0.50% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of Eastern Europe ETFs
tracking stocks from Eastern Europe, which is tracked by ETFs
that track a broadly diversified Eastern Europe index
How do I invest in companies from Eastern Europe?
Eastern Europe ETFs allow you to invest broadly in companies from Eastern European countries. In Europe ETFs or Eurozone ETFs, Eastern European companies are usually represented only to a small extent, if at all. In this investment guide, you will find all ETFs that allow you to invest in stocks from Eastern Europe.If you prefer to invest in a single Eastern European country, Poland ETFs might be of interest to you.
Performance of broadly diversified Eastern Europe indices in comparison
Source: justETF Research; As of 25.12.24; Performance over 1 year in EUR.
Indices in comparison
Indices on stocks from Eastern Europe
The best indices for Eastern Europe ETFs
For an investment in stocks from Eastern Europe, there is 1 index available that is tracked by 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is around 0.50% p.a.. Depending on the market environment, stocks from a single country can make up large parts of an index. You can find more information regarding the concentration of countries, companies and sectors in the index factsheets linked below.| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | Eastern Europe | 2 ETFs | 20 (30.11.22) | The MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia index tracks large and mid-cap companies from emerging markets in Eastern Europe. Stocks from Russia are excluded. Index factsheet |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | 5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Emerging Markets Eastern Europe ex Russia | 1.16% | -4.57% | -4.84% | 8.55% | 18.17% | 15.57% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.24; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
ETFs in comparison
ETFs tracking stocks from Eastern Europe
All Eastern Europe ETFs in comparison
In the table below we have listed the currently available Eastern Europe ETFs. Via the "Properties" and "Performance" tabs, you can find detailed information on these ETFs and sort them according to your desired criterion. More information about the different criteria when choosing an ETF can be found in our article on ETF selection.| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Inception date | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF AccLU1900066462 | 112 | 0.50% p.a. | 21.07.05 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF DistLU2090063160 | 4 | 0.50% p.a. | 02.07.20 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Unfunded swap |
| ETF ISIN | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | 5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF AccLU1900066462 | 1.16% | -4.57% | -4.84% | 8.55% | 18.17% | 15.57% |
| Amundi MSCI Eastern Europe Ex Russia UCITS ETF DistLU2090063160 | 1.13% | -4.55% | -4.86% | 8.53% | 18.18% | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.24