If you are looking for an easy way to invest your hard-earned money in the share market for the long term, then exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be the answer.
But which ETFs could be top buy and hold options for investors right now?
Listed below are four excellent ETFs that could be worth considering. Here's what you are investing in when you buy these funds:
BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA)
The first ASX ETF for investors to look at is the BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF. It could be a great buy and hold option if you are feeling bullish on the Asian economy. That's because this fund invests in the technology tigers of the region. These are Asia's equivalents of the West's biggest and best tech giants. Among its holdings are e-commerce giant Alibaba, Temu owner Pinduoduo, iPhone manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, and WeChat owner Tencent.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
Another ASX ETF to consider as a buy and hold option is the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF. This ETF has a focus on investing in approximately 150 of the world's highest-quality companies. These are companies that rank highly on four key metrics: return on equity, debt-to-capital, cash flow generation, and earnings stability. One big fan of the ETF is Betashares' chief economist, David Bassanese, who recommended it last year.
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
A third ASX ETF for investors to look at is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF. It is a low-cost, diversified, index-based exchange-traded fund that aims to track the ASX 300 index. This could make it a great option if you want to invest locally but aren't sure which ASX shares to buy. Among its 300 holdings are companies large and small. This includes footwear retailer Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1) and mining giant BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP).
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
A final ASX ETF for buy and hold investors to consider buying is the the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF. This popular ETF gives investors easy access to approximately 1,500 of the world's largest listed companies from major developed countries. This means that by investing in this fund, you are able to gain exposure to global economic growth and almost instantly diversify your portfolio. Among its holdings are quality companies from sectors ranging from technology to financials.
