The best Europe ETFs
How do I invest in European stocks?
The easiest way to invest in the whole 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 European stocks. Currently, there are 24 ETFs available.
The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs tracking stocks from Europe is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.30% p.a..
0.05% p.a. - 0.30% p.a.
annual total expense ratio (TER) of Europe ETFs
4 broadly diversified indices
tracking stocks from Europe, which are tracked by ETFs
24 ETFs
that track a broadly diversified Europe index
How do I invest in European companies?
Investing in the European stock market can be very easy and cost-effective by using a single ETF that tracks a broadly diversified index on Europe which is weighted by market capitalisation. Currently, the following indices can be considered for a diversified investment in European companies:
- FTSE Developed Europe
- MSCI Europe
- STOXX Europe 600
- Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap
This curated investment guide allows you to compare both the available ETFs and the underlying indices on Europe and to select an ETF that fits your preferences best.
In addition to the available ETFs on the indices mentioned in this guide, you will find other Europe ETFs in our ETF screener, some of which exclude single countries, such as the UK, or pursue a specific equity strategy. If you are interested in such strategies, please have a look at our investment guides on socially responsible (SRI) ETFs for Europe, European dividend ETFs, European mid-cap ETFs and European small-cap ETFs. Also, see our investment guide for Eurozone ETFs.
Performance of broadly diversified Europe indices in comparison
Source: justETF Research; As of 26.12.23; Performance over 1 year in EUR.
Indices in comparison
Indices on stocks from Europe
The best indices for Europe ETFs
For an investment in stocks from Europe, there are 4 indices available that are tracked by 24 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.30% 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.
- Properties
- Performance
| Index | Investment focus | Number of ETFs | Number of constituents | Short description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE Developed Europe | Europe | 2 ETFs | 550 (31.08.23) | The FTSE Developed Europe index tracks large and mid cap stocks from developed countries in Europe. Index factsheet |
| MSCI Europe | Europe | 12 ETFs | 428 (30.11.23) | The MSCI Europe index tracks the leading stocks from 15 European industrial countries. Index factsheet |
| STOXX® Europe 600 | Europe | 8 ETFs | 600 | The STOXX® Europe 600 index tracks the 600 largest European companies. Index factsheet |
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap | Europe | 2 ETFs | 450 (31.08.23) | The Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap index tracks large and mid cap securities from European countries. Index factsheet |
| Index | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | 5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap | 7.17% | 0.84% | 1.77% | 7.95% | 30.29% | - |
| STOXX® Europe 600 | 7.36% | 0.89% | 1.98% | 7.98% | 28.63% | 48.16% |
| MSCI Europe | 7.07% | 0.85% | 1.84% | 8.07% | 30.57% | 47.54% |
| FTSE Developed Europe | 7.20% | 1.03% | 2.13% | 8.42% | 29.80% | 47.47% |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.23; Calculations in EUR based on the largest ETF of the respective index.
ETFs in comparison
ETFs tracking stocks from Europe
All Europe ETFs in comparison
In the table below we have listed the currently available 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.
- Properties
- Performance
| ETF ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Inception date | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE00B1YZSC51 | 7,165 | 0.12% p.a. | 06.07.07 | Distributing | Ireland | Optimized sampling |
| Lyxor Core STOXX Europe 600 (DR) UCITS ETF AccLU0908500753 | 6,661 | 0.07% p.a. | 03.04.13 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B4K48X80 | 6,389 | 0.12% p.a. | 25.09.09 | Accumulating | Ireland | Optimized sampling |
| iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0002635307 | 5,780 | 0.20% p.a. | 13.02.04 | Distributing | Germany | Full replication |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF 1CLU0274209237 | 3,900 | 0.12% p.a. | 10.01.07 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B945VV12 | 2,658 | 0.10% p.a. | 21.05.13 | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| Xtrackers STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF 1CLU0328475792 | 2,206 | 0.20% p.a. | 20.01.09 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Amundi Index ETF MSCI Europe UCITS ETF DR (C)LU1437015735 | 1,819 | 0.15% p.a. | 29.06.16 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Deka MSCI Europe UCITS ETFDE000ETFL284 | 788 | 0.30% p.a. | 09.06.09 | Distributing | Germany | Full replication |
| Amundi MSCI Europe II UCITS ETF AccFR0010261198 | 760 | 0.25% p.a. | 09.01.06 | Accumulating | France | Full replication |
| BNP Paribas Easy STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFFR0011550193 | 686 | 0.20% p.a. | 16.09.13 | Accumulating | France | Unfunded swap |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) AccumulatingIE00BK5BQX27 | 663 | 0.10% p.a. | 23.07.19 | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| Invesco STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWW18 | 396 | 0.19% p.a. | 01.04.09 | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap |
| iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc)DE000A2QP4B6 | 356 | 0.20% p.a. | 24.02.23 | Accumulating | Germany | Full replication |
| Amundi Index MSCI Europe UCITS ETF DR EUR (D)LU1737652310 | 320 | 0.15% p.a. | 19.12.17 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| SPDR MSCI Europe UCITS ETFIE00BKWQ0Q14 | 252 | 0.25% p.a. | 05.12.14 | Accumulating | Ireland | Full replication |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0446734104 | 222 | 0.10% p.a. | 05.10.09 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| HSBC MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EURIE00B5BD5K76 | 145 | 0.10% p.a. | 01.06.10 | Distributing | Ireland | Full replication |
| BNP Paribas Easy STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFFR0011550672 | 99 | 0.20% p.a. | 16.09.13 | Distributing | France | Unfunded swap |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF 1DLU1242369327 | 95 | 0.12% p.a. | 30.09.15 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Invesco MSCI Europe UCITS ETFIE00B60SWY32 | 60 | 0.19% p.a. | 23.03.09 | Accumulating | Ireland | Unfunded swap |
| Amundi Prime Europe UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974262 | 36 | 0.05% p.a. | 30.01.19 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Xtrackers Stoxx Europe 600 UCITS ETF 1DLU2581375156 | 29 | 0.07% p.a. | 08.03.23 | Distributing | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| Amundi Prime Europe UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238039 | 27 | 0.05% p.a. | 15.01.20 | Accumulating | Luxembourg | Full replication |
| ETF ISIN | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | 5 years in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Dist)IE00B1YZSC51 | 7.07% | 0.85% | 1.84% | 8.07% | 30.57% | 47.54% |
| Lyxor Core STOXX Europe 600 (DR) UCITS ETF AccLU0908500753 | 7.36% | 0.89% | 1.98% | 7.98% | 28.63% | 48.16% |
| iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EUR (Acc)IE00B4K48X80 | 7.05% | 0.84% | 1.84% | 8.05% | 30.55% | 47.45% |
| iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE)DE0002635307 | 7.28% | 0.88% | 1.94% | 7.99% | 28.39% | 47.54% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF 1CLU0274209237 | 6.71% | 0.27% | 1.80% | 8.67% | 30.38% | 47.23% |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF DistributingIE00B945VV12 | 7.20% | 1.03% | 2.13% | 8.42% | 29.80% | 47.47% |
| Xtrackers STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF 1CLU0328475792 | 7.28% | 0.88% | 1.94% | 7.95% | 28.34% | 47.38% |
| Amundi Index ETF MSCI Europe UCITS ETF DR (C)LU1437015735 | 7.13% | 0.81% | 1.77% | 7.96% | 30.40% | 47.27% |
| Deka MSCI Europe UCITS ETFDE000ETFL284 | 6.99% | 0.78% | 1.74% | 7.79% | 29.52% | 45.62% |
| Amundi MSCI Europe II UCITS ETF AccFR0010261198 | 7.12% | 0.87% | 1.92% | 7.96% | 29.85% | 46.21% |
| BNP Paribas Easy STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFFR0011550193 | 7.21% | 0.86% | 1.95% | 8.03% | 28.60% | 48.63% |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) AccumulatingIE00BK5BQX27 | 7.22% | 1.02% | 2.12% | 8.43% | 29.76% | - |
| Invesco STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFIE00B60SWW18 | 7.25% | 0.80% | 1.80% | 7.87% | 27.86% | 46.63% |
| iShares STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Acc)DE000A2QP4B6 | 7.31% | 0.98% | 1.98% | - | - | - |
| Amundi Index MSCI Europe UCITS ETF DR EUR (D)LU1737652310 | 7.13% | 0.81% | 1.77% | 7.96% | 30.43% | 47.27% |
| SPDR MSCI Europe UCITS ETFIE00BKWQ0Q14 | 7.02% | 0.80% | 1.78% | 7.92% | 29.93% | 46.39% |
| UBS ETF (LU) MSCI Europe UCITS ETF (EUR) A-disLU0446734104 | 7.06% | 0.82% | 1.82% | 7.98% | 30.16% | 46.65% |
| HSBC MSCI Europe UCITS ETF EURIE00B5BD5K76 | 7.04% | 0.83% | 1.84% | 8.03% | 30.56% | 47.42% |
| BNP Paribas Easy STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETFFR0011550672 | 7.32% | 0.94% | 1.98% | 8.07% | 28.63% | 48.72% |
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF 1DLU1242369327 | 6.70% | 0.25% | 1.79% | 8.67% | 30.37% | 47.34% |
| Invesco MSCI Europe UCITS ETFIE00B60SWY32 | 7.03% | 0.81% | 1.78% | 7.93% | 30.00% | 46.52% |
| Amundi Prime Europe UCITS ETF DR (D)LU1931974262 | 7.17% | 0.84% | 1.77% | 7.95% | 30.29% | - |
| Xtrackers Stoxx Europe 600 UCITS ETF 1DLU2581375156 | 7.27% | 0.89% | 1.94% | - | - | - |
| Amundi Prime Europe UCITS ETF DR (C)LU2089238039 | 7.14% | 0.83% | 1.77% | 7.95% | 30.31% | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30.11.23
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Now, let's delve into the comprehensive information provided in the article about the best Europe ETFs:
Key Concepts:
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Investing in European Stocks via ETFs:
- The easiest way to invest in the entire European stock market is through broad market index ETFs.
- Currently, there are 24 ETFs available for investing in European stocks.
- The total expense ratio (TER) of these ETFs ranges between 0.05% p.a. and 0.30% p.a.
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Broadly Diversified Indices for European Companies:
- Investors can opt for a single ETF that tracks a broadly diversified index on Europe, weighted by market capitalization.
- Four major indices are recommended for diversified investment in European companies:
- FTSE Developed Europe
- MSCI Europe
- STOXX Europe 600
- Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap
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Comparison of Indices Performance (As of 26.12.23):
- Performance over 1 year in EUR for the mentioned indices:
- Solactive GBS Developed Markets Europe Large & Mid Cap: 7.95%
- STOXX Europe 600: 7.98%
- MSCI Europe: 8.07%
- FTSE Developed Europe: 8.42%
- Performance over 1 year in EUR for the mentioned indices:
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Available Europe ETFs and their Characteristics:
- The article lists several Europe ETFs, each with its own unique features:
- iShares Core MSCI Europe UCITS ETF
- Lyxor Core STOXX Europe 600 UCITS ETF
- Vanguard FTSE Developed Europe UCITS ETF
- Xtrackers MSCI Europe UCITS ETF
- Amundi Index ETF MSCI Europe UCITS ETF, among others.
- The article lists several Europe ETFs, each with its own unique features:
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ETF Comparison Metrics:
- The table includes details such as ISIN, fund size, TER, inception date, use of profits, fund domicile, and replication method for each ETF.
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Performance Comparison of ETFs (As of 30.11.23):
- Performance metrics over various periods (1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years) are provided for each ETF, allowing investors to assess historical performance.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the article offers a thorough guide for investors looking to venture into European stock markets through ETFs. It covers key indices, ETF options, expense ratios, and historical performance data, empowering investors to make informed decisions based on their preferences and investment goals.
