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 5 indices which are tracked by ETFs.
Alternatively, you can consider indices on Europe.
Performance of Swiss stocks (SLI®)
Indices in comparison
The best indices for ETFs on Switzerland
For an investment in the Swiss stock market, there are 5 indices available which are tracked by 8 ETFs. On the Dow Jones Switzerland Titans 30 index there is 1 ETF. On the MSCI Switzerland index there are 2 ETFs. On the MSCI Switzerland 20/35 index there is 1 ETF. On the SLI® index there are 2 ETFs. On the Solactive Swiss Large Cap index there are 2 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.20% p.a. and 0.51% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dow Jones Switzerland Titans 30 | Switzerland | 1 ETF | 30 | The Dow Jones Switzerland Titans 30 index tracks the 30 largest Swiss stocks. The weight of each stock is capped at 10%. Index factsheet |
MSCI Switzerland | Switzerland | 2 ETFs | 45 (29.11.24) | The MSCI Switzerland index tracks leading stocks on the Swiss market. Index factsheet |
MSCI Switzerland 20/35 | Switzerland | 1 ETF | 41 (30.11.22) | The MSCI Switzerland 20/35 index tracks leading stocks on the Swiss market. The imbedded 20/35 rule limits the weight of the largest company to 35% and all other companies to maximum 20%. Index factsheet |
SLI® | Switzerland | 2 ETFs | 30 | The SLI® index tracks the 30 largest and most liquid stocks of the entire Swiss equity market. Index factsheet |
Solactive Swiss Large Cap | Switzerland | 2 ETFs | 20 | The Solactive Swiss Large Cap index tracks the 20 largest and most liquid Swiss large and mid cap stocks. |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
The best Switzerland ETFs
by 1 year return
| 1 | Amundi DJ Switzerland Titans 30 UCITS ETF Dist | +18.13% |
| 2 | Amundi MSCI Switzerland UCITS ETF CHF | +17.00% |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI Switzerland UCITS ETF EUR (C) | +17.00% |
The cheapest Switzerland ETFs
by total expense ratio (TER)
| 1 | UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Switzerland 20/35 UCITS ETF (CHF) A-acc | +0.20% p.a. |
| 2 | Amundi DJ Switzerland Titans 30 UCITS ETF Dist | +0.25% p.a. |
| 3 | Amundi MSCI Switzerland UCITS ETF CHF | +0.25% p.a. |
Switzerland indices that follow a certain equity strategy
Alternatively, you can consider indices on small and mid caps or dividend strategies. In total you can invest in 1 alternative index on Switzerland tracked by 1 ETF. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these alternative indices is around 0.28% p.a..
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSCI Switzerland IMI Extended SRI Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped | Switzerland Social/Environmental | 1 ETF | 61 (30.11.22) | The MSCI Switzerland IMI Extended SRI Low Carbon Select 5% Issuer Capped index tracks large, mid and small cap stocks of the Swiss equity markets. The index only considers companies with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings relative to their sector peers, to ensure the inclusion of the best of class companies from an ESG perspective. The weight of each company is capped to 5%. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
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 9 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on Europe indices is between 0.09% p.a. and 0.52% 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 (31.07.23) | 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 (29.11.24) | 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 (31.08.23) | 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) | 4 ETFs | 50 | The STOXX® Europe 50 index tracks 50 European large cap stocks. Index factsheet |
Source: justETF.com; As of 28.02.25; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
