9 Best International Index Funds to Invest In

6. SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSEARCA:FEZ)

5-Year Total Return: 16.31%

Expense Ratio: 0.290%  

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF (NYSEARCA:FEZ) stands out as one of the best international index funds for gaining exposure to the top 50 blue chip stocks in the European Union. The fund seeks investment results that track the performance of the EURO STOXX 50 stocks while employing a sampling strategy, therefore not requiring purchasing all of the securities represented in the index.

In addition, it offers exposure to the financial services sector at 21.11%, Industrials at 17.81%, and Technology at 16.20%. The index fund also offers exposure to SAP SE, ASML Holding NV, Siemens AG, and Allianz SE. While boasting a low expense ratio of 0.290%, the fund has generated an average return of 16.31% over the past five years.