UCITS ETF explorer
Real funds available to European investors — with actual performance data, plain-language explanations, and honest risk warnings.
Two very different types of ETF
🌍 Broad market ETFs
Own thousands of companies across all sectors. Designed for long-term wealth building. Suitable as the core of any portfolio. Lower volatility.
⚡ Thematic ETFs
Bet on one specific industry or technology. Higher potential returns — and higher risk of severe losses. Max 5–15% of your total portfolio.
Broad market ETFs
Beginner-friendlyThese two ETFs are the foundation of most European long-term investors' portfolios. Pick one and hold it for years. If in doubt, start here.
Thematic ETFs
Experienced investorsEach of these bets on one specific industry. They can dramatically outperform — or dramatically underperform — in any given year. Expand each card to see real historical data before deciding.
Returns shown are calendar year performance. "Last year" = 2025; "3y avg" covers 2023-2025. Data as of 31 December 2025. Source: Yahoo Finance.
Why we don't show price forecasts
No analyst reliably predicted last year's massive moves in thematic funds — some doubled, some lost a third of their value. Published forecasts are marketing materials, not reliable predictions. We show only verified historical data so you can judge for yourself. One important caveat: the 3-year average shown here covers 2023-2025, an exceptionally strong recovery period after the 2022 downturn. Long-term historical averages for global equity ETFs are typically 7-10% annually. Past performance, as always, does not guarantee future results.
How to buy any of these on your broker
Copy the ISIN code (e.g. IE00BK5BQT80 for VWCE). This is the unique global identifier — using it avoids confusion between similarly named funds.
Open your broker app. Find the search bar — usually labelled "Search instruments" or similar. Paste the ISIN code.
The fund will appear. Verify the name matches. Check "UCITS" appears in the description and the domicile is Ireland or Luxembourg — both are safe EU jurisdictions.
Click Buy. Enter your amount. For most brokers, you can buy as little as €1 in fractional shares.
All performance data is historical and sourced from public databases including justETF, PortfoliosLab, and Yahoo Finance. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current prices. This page is educational only — not investment advice. Always verify data on your broker before investing. Strean receives no commission from any ETF provider listed here.