Exchange traded funds (ETFs) continue to grow in popularity with investors and it isn't hard to see why.
Never has it been so easy for investors to gain access to groups of shares from all corners of the world.
But which ones should you consider if you want to invest globally? Two that could help you achieve your goals are listed below. Here's what you need to know about these ETFs:
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iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The first ETF that could be a great option for investors wanting to invest globally is the iShares S&P 500 ETF.
This popular ETF aims to provide investors with the performance of the famous S&P 500 Index, before fees and expenses. This index is home to 500 of the largest listed companies on Wall Street.
BlackRock, which operates the fund, highlights that the ETF allows Australian investors to diversify internationally and seek long-term growth opportunities for a portfolio.
Among its largest holdings are global giants such as Amazon, Apple, Coca-Cola Company, Johnson & Johnson, Mastercard, McDonalds, Microsoft, Nike, Tesla, and Visa.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
Another ETF to consider if you want to invest globally is the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.
This ETF gives investors exposure to approximately 1,500 of the world's largest listed companies from major developed countries.
Vanguard, which operates the fund, notes that the ETF offers low-cost access to a broadly diversified range of securities that allow investors to benefit from the long-term growth potential of the global economy.
The fund manager believes this this makes it a decent option for buy and hold investors that are seeking long-term capital growth, some income, and international diversification.
Among the global giants you'll be owning a slice of with this fund are Apple, HSBC, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Nestle, Procter & Gamble, Roche, Royal Bank of Canada, Shell, and Visa.
