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Need some suggestions for a Euro based growth ETF. Invested and had a great run with Rheinmetal (RHM GR) but i now would prefer a solid growth ETF to replace it

Good news — European equities have had a strong run. Here's a breakdown of solid options to consider as a replacement for Rheinmetall:

European Growth ETF Options

Since you're coming from a high-conviction defense/industrial play, here are ETFs across the risk/growth spectrum:

1. IEUR — iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF (Broad, Core)

Metric	Value
Expense Ratio	0.10%
AUM	$8.7B
Holdings	1,011
1Y Return	+23.6%
2Y Return	+39.9%

Best all-around choice — broadest diversification, lowest cost
Heavy in Industrials (19.8%) and Healthcare (13.2%), which gives some growth tilt
Includes large, mid, and small caps

2. VGK — Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (Broad, Lowest Cost)

Metric	Value
Expense Ratio	0.06%
AUM	$36.6B
Holdings	1,247
1Y Return	+22.6%
2Y Return	+39.2%

Cheapest option, most liquid, largest fund
Includes UK (unlike pure Eurozone ETFs), so slightly different exposure
Very similar performance to IEUR but with more assets and lower fees

3. IEUS — iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF (Higher Growth, Higher Risk)

Metric	Value
Expense Ratio	0.41%
AUM	$186M
Holdings	838
1Y Return	+22.7%
2Y Return	+38.4%

Closest in spirit to Rheinmetall — small/mid cap European companies
Industrials dominate at 26.5% of the fund
Higher volatility, but more growth potential

4. EUFN — iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (Sector Bet)

Metric	Value
Expense Ratio	0.49%
AUM	$3.6B
Holdings	84
1Y Return	+31.0%
2Y Return	+84.0%

Best performer of the group over 2 years
Pure financials play — banks, insurers benefiting from higher rates
Much more concentrated risk, not a true "growth ETF"

My Take

Goal	Best Pick
Lowest cost, broadest diversification	VGK
Pure Eurozone (no UK), balanced growth	IEUR
Closest to Rheinmetall's industrial/small-cap flavor	IEUS
Aggressive sector bet	EUFN

Note: These are USD-denominated ETFs trading on US exchanges. If you need EUR-denominated ETFs (e.g., listed on Xetra/Euronext), the equivalents would be iShares' UCITS versions like IQQE or VEUR — let me know if you'd prefer those.

This response may contain financial commentary based on historical data and does not constitute investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.