Wirtschafts- und Branchenüberblick
Iceland is a small, high-income Nordic island economy with a nominal GDP of approximately $33 billion. Its economy is heavily driven by tourism, fisheries, aluminium smelting, and renewable energy (geothermal and hydropower). The financial services sector has rebuilt significantly since the 2008 banking crisis, and a growing pharmaceutical/biotech sector is emerging. Iceland is a member of the EEA and EFTA but not the EU, giving it access to the European single market while retaining its own currency and monetary policy. The Nasdaq Iceland exchange is small and relatively illiquid, with around 27 domestic equity listings as of early 2026.
Schlüsselsektoren
Alles über Iceland →Makro
| BIP nominal, USD | $33.19B |
| BIP-Wachstum real, jährlich | 1.7% |
| Inflation jährlich | 4.3% |
| Bevölkerung Menschen | 394K |
| BIP pro Kopf USD | $86,041 |
| Marktkapitalisierung gesamt notiert, USD | $10.20B |
| Marktkapitalisierung / BIP | 30.7% |
| Arbeitslosigkeit | 3.6% |
| Börsennotierte Unternehmen | 27 |
| Börse | Nasdaq Iceland (XICE) |
Datenjahr: 2024. Quellen: IMF World Economic Outlook (October 2024), World Bank Open Data – GDP & GDP per capita (2024), TheGlobalEconomy.com – Iceland GDP current USD, Wikipedia – Economy of Iceland, Wikipedia – Nasdaq Iceland, Wikipedia – OMX Iceland 15, Wikipedia – OMX Iceland 10, GoldenVisas.com – Iceland Golden Visa, Armenian-Lawyer.com – Iceland Investment Guide, StatisticsTimes.com – Iceland GDP 2024.
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Größte börsennotierte Unternehmen
Die größten Unternehmen an der wichtigsten lokalen Börse, nach Marktkapitalisierung.
| # | Unternehmen | Sektor | MarktkapitalisierungUSD | US-Notierung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arion BankARION · Nasdaq Iceland | Financials – Banking | $1.85B | — |
| 2 | AlvotechALVO · Nasdaq Iceland / Nasdaq US | Health Care – Biotechnology | $1.70B | ALVO |
| 3 | ÍslandsbankiISB · Nasdaq Iceland | Financials – Banking | $1.40B | — |
| 4 | Icelandair GroupICEAIR · Nasdaq Iceland | Industrials – Airlines | $900.00M | — |
| 5 | MarelMAREL · Nasdaq Iceland | Industrials – Industrial Machinery | $800.00M | — |
| 6 | FestiFESTI · Nasdaq Iceland | Consumer Discretionary – Retail | $430.00M | — |
| 7 | EimskipEIM · Nasdaq Iceland | Industrials – Shipping & Logistics | $390.00M | — |
| 8 | Kvika BankiKVIKA · Nasdaq Iceland | Financials – Investment Banking | $280.00M | — |
| 9 | Reitir FasteignafélagREITIR · Nasdaq Iceland | Real Estate | $270.00M | — |
| 10 | Síldarvinnslan (SVN)SVN · Nasdaq Iceland | Consumer Staples – Fisheries | $220.00M | — |
| 11 | ÖssurOSSR · Nasdaq Iceland | Health Care – Medical Devices | $210.00M | — |
| 12 | HagarHAGA · Nasdaq Iceland | Consumer Staples – Retail / Grocery | $200.00M | — |
| 13 | ReginnREGINN · Nasdaq Iceland | Real Estate | $185.00M | — |
| 14 | SíminnSIMINN · Nasdaq Iceland | Communication Services – Telecommunications | $170.00M | — |
| 15 | Eik FasteignafélagEIK · Nasdaq Iceland | Real Estate | $145.00M | — |
In den USA gehandelte ETFs
In den USA notierte Fonds, die Zugang zu diesem Markt bieten – der einfachste Weg für viele US-Anleger.
| ETF | Anlagebereich | Kostenkennziffer% jährlich | Exposition% des Fonds |
|---|---|---|---|
| GXFGlobal X FTSE Nordic Region ETF · Global X | Regional Reference only | 0.50% | 0% |
Lokale Börse & Zugang
| Börse | Nasdaq Iceland |
| Kürzel | XICE |
| Website | www.nasdaq.com/solutions/nasdaq-nordic |
| Währung | ISK |
Lokaler Brokerzugang
Foreign investors can access Nasdaq Iceland equities through Nasdaq Nordic member brokers and select European online brokers that provide Nordic market access (e.g., Saxo Bank, Nordnet, Degiro for some stocks). US-based retail investors have limited direct access; the main practical route is through Alvotech (ALVO), which is dual-listed on Nasdaq US. Icelandic stocks are quoted in ISK, introducing currency risk. Liquidity on most names outside the OMXI15 index constituents is thin.
Globale Broker mit Zugang zu ausländischen Märkten
- Interactive Brokers — Direct access to 90+ markets worldwide, including many emerging exchanges.
- Saxo Bank — Multi-market access across Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
- Charles Schwab (Global) — Foreign ordinary shares on select markets; US-listed ADRs and ETFs.
- Fidelity International Trading — International stock trading on a number of developed and emerging markets.
Nur zur Orientierung aufgeführt – keine Empfehlung. Verfügbare Märkte, Gebühren und Anmeldebedingungen variieren je nach Broker und Wohnsitzland.
Umzug & Aufenthalt
Investment-Visa / Residenzprogramm
Förderprogramme No formal investment-migration programme
Iceland does not offer a golden visa, residency-by-investment, or citizenship-by-investment programme. Investment in property, a company, or a fund does not confer a direct right to Icelandic residency. Standard residency is obtained through employment, study, or family reunification. Citizenship is available after seven years of legal domicile and continuous residence, subject to language requirements and other conditions.
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Zugang für ausländische Investoren
Iceland permits EEA/EFTA nationals to live and work freely. Non-EEA nationals must obtain a residence permit through standard immigration routes (employment, family, study). There is no investment-based shortcut to residency. The country offers a high quality of life, universal healthcare, and one of the world's highest HDI scores, but cost of living is among the highest in Europe.
In den USA notierte ADRs & Kreuznotierungen
Unternehmen aus diesem Land, deren Aktien auch in den USA gehandelt werden – investierbar über ein normales US-Brokerkonto.
| Unternehmen | US-Ticker | Lokaler Ticker | Hinweis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvotech | ALVO | ALVO | Alvotech is directly listed on Nasdaq US (not a traditional ADR) as well as on Nasdaq Iceland. It is an Icelandic biosimilars company and represents the most accessible US equity route to an Icelandic-headquartered issuer. Listed on Nasdaq US via a SPAC merger completed in 2022. |