Dutch household investments have hit a historic high, with chip giant ASML now overtaking Shell as the country’s most-held stock.
According to statistical research by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), Dutch households are investing more than ever, with home-grown favourite ASML being the most popular investment in the third quarter of 2025.
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Tech giant ASML takes the multi-billion-euro crown
Dutch shares in ASML have now skyrocketed to a whopping €4.42 billion in value, largely driven by a 22% increase in share prices.
For the first time, the chip manufacturer is the hottest investment in the Netherlands, dethroning the previous favourite Shell PLC.
But it isn’t just ASML seeing big figures — Dutch household investments have now risen to €204.7 billion in value, which is up by around €9 billion since the previous quarter.
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What are the most popular investments in 2025?
While stock in ASML may have taken the crown, DNB’s report also highlights some other popular choices, including:
- multinational oil and gas company Shell,
- popular Dutch financial service Cooperative Rabobank,
- multinational banking corporation ING Group,
- American tech giant NVIDIA,
- multinational tech conglomerate Microsoft,
- Dutch equipment manufacturer ASM International,
- British consumer goods company Unilever,
- Dutch-Belgian multinational Royal Ahold Delhaize, and
- Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries.
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Though they don’t quite top the list, many Dutch households also invest in old favourites like Apple, Philips, and Amazon.
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