Investing in the EURO STOXX 50 is a popular way to gain exposure to some of the largest and most influential companies in the Eurozone. If you’re looking to add a bit of sophistication and culture to your portfolio, this top European index is a useful way to get some continental diversity.
One of the best ways to invest in the EURO STOXX 50 index from the UK is with an exchange-traded fund (ETF). These let you invest in all 50 stocks in a single investment. Here are the best-performing ETFs.
Note: We’ve added a link next to each of these funds, which takes you to a share trading app where you can sign up to invest in that Euro Stoxx 50 fund.
ETF |
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1-year performance (to Mar. '25) |
5-year performance (to Mar. '25) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Euro Stoxx 50 ETF 1C (XESC) |  |
7.68% | 102.48% | Invest Capital at risk |
| iShares Core EURO STOXX 50 ETF EUR EUR (SXRT) |  |
10.48% | 119.06% | Invest Capital at risk |
| Amundi Index Solutions - Amundi EURO STOXX 50 ETF-C EUR (C50) |  |
10.43% | 118.77% | Invest Capital at risk |
| HSBC EURO STOXX 50 (H4ZA) |  |
7.19% | 92.06% | Invest Capital at risk |
| Invesco EURO STOXX 50 ETF (SX5S) |  |
7.68% | 101.09% | Invest Capital at risk |
| UBS(Lux)Fund Solutions – EURO STOXX 50 ETF (E50EUA) |  |
5.26% | 83.85% | Invest Capital at risk |
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
Here’s a straightforward step-by-step process you can follow if you decide you want to invest in the EURO STOXX 50:
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You’ll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
These trading apps allow you to invest in EURO STOXX 50 stocks directly, companies or invest in and EURO STOXX 50 funds (like an ETF).
It’s a stock market index that tracks 50 industry leaders across multiple countries in the Eurozone. Like most popular indices, it’s market-cap weighted, but no single stock can have more than a 10% weighting.
It follows liquid blue-chip companies from 8 Eurozone countries. It basically serves as a benchmark for investors looking to gain exposure to Europe’s strongest economies.
The “best” fund depends on your preferences and investment goals:
Here’s a quick overview of the current constituents of the EURO STOXX 50:
| Stock | Industry |
|---|---|
| L'Oreal SA (OR) | Household & personal products |
| Deutsche Börse AG (DB1) | Financial data & stock exchanges |
| Allianz SE VNA O.N. (ALV) | Insurance |
| Deutsche Post AG (DHL) | Logistics |
| Danone SA (BN) | Packaged foods |
| Anheuser Busch Inbev SA NV (ABI) | Beverages - brewers |
| Hermes International SCA (RMS) | Luxury goods |
| Air Liquide SA (AI) | Specialty chemicals |
| Koninklijke Philips NV (PHIA) | Medical devices |
| Münchener Rück AG (MUV2) | Insurance |
| adidas AG (ADS) | Footwear & accessories |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SU) | Specialty industrial machinery |
| Pernod Ricard S.A. (RI) | Beverages - wineries & distilleries |
| Industria de Diseno Textil SA (ITX) | Apparel retail |
| LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne (MC) | Luxury goods |
| Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (ISP) | Banks |
| Banco Santander (SAN) | Banks |
| Deutsche Telekom AG (DTE) | Telecom services |
| BNP Paribas SA (BNP) | Banks |
| SAP SE (SAP) | Software |
| Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIE) | Specialty industrial machinery |
| Bayer AG NA (BAYN) | Drug manufacturers |
| Vinci S.A. (DG) | Engineering & construction |
| Mercedes-Benz Group AG (MBG) | Auto manufacturers |
| Sanofi SA (SAN) | Drug manufacturers |
| ASML Holding NV (ASML) | Semiconductor equipment & materials |
| Enel SpA (ENEL) | Utilities |
| Safran SA (SAF) | Aerospace & defense |
| Iberdrola S.A. (IBE) | Utilities |
| BASF SE (BAS) | Chemicals |
| Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW) | Auto manufacturers |
| Infineon Technologies AG (IFX) | Semiconductors |
| Eni S.p.A. (ENI) | Oil & gas |
| Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (BBVA) | Banks |
| AXA SA (CS) | Insurance |
| Volkswagen AG VZO O.N. (VOW3) | Auto manufacturers |
| Airbus Group SE (AIR) | Aerospace & defense |
| ING Groep NV (INGA) | Banks |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (AD) | Grocery stores |
| Ferrari NV (RACE) | Auto manufacturers |
| Kering SA (KER) | Luxury goods |
| KONE Oyj (KNEBV) | Specialty industrial machinery |
| Adyen NV (ADYEN) | Software |
| EssilorLuxottica S. A. (EL) | Medical instruments & supplies |
| Flutter Entertainment PLC (FLTR) | Gambling |
| Prosus N.V. (PRX) | Internet content & information |
| TotalEnergies SE (TTE) | Oil & gas |
| Stellantis N.V. (STLAM) | Auto manufacturers |
"The EURO STOXX 50 offers targeted exposure to the Eurozone’s largest blue-chip stocks, making it a solid choice for investors seeking to make a return on the economic performance of core European countries in the Eurozone, without the currency risk associated with non-euro countries. However, it’s always worth remembering this is a fairly small index, with a concentration of just 50 companies."
Investing in the EURO STOXX 50 can provide a straightforward path to gain exposure to the top 50 major Eurozone companies. By using an ETF and an investment platform that suits your style, you can diversify your portfolio by holding some of Europe’s leading stocks with a single investment.
Always make sure to carry out plenty of research so that you know exactly what you’re investing in and ensure it lines up with your goals, risk appetite and investing time horizon.
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