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®)
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® | Netherlands | 3 ETFs | 25 | The AEX® index tracks the 25 largest and most actively traded shares of the Dutch stock market. Index factsheet |
AMX | Netherlands | 1 ETF | 25 | The AMX index tracks 25 Dutch mid cap stocks which are listed on the Euronext Amsterdam. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; 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 | +11.37% |
| 2 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | +11.22% |
| 3 | iShares AEX UCITS ETF | +11.20% |
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. |
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 25 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® | Europe Netherlands: 12.30% (30/11/2022) | 1 ETF | 299 (28.06.24) | 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 | Europe Netherlands: 12.50% (30/11/2022) | 16 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) | 6 ETFs | 222 (29.11.24) | 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) | 2 ETFs | 195 (28.06.24) | 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 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
