If you are a fan of buy and hold investing and are looking for some new picks, then it could be worth considering the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed below.
Here's why these ASX ETFs could be top options for investors on the hunt for long term investments:
Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
No long-term portfolio would feel complete without a strong foundation in Australian equities, and that's exactly what the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF offers.
This ASX ETF tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Index, giving you exposure to Australia's top 300 companies across all sectors. From banking giants like Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) to resource leaders like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), you're getting broad, diversified exposure to Australia's biggest corporate names.
It is a low-cost, reliable way to benefit from Australia's economic growth and dividend culture over the next decade, arguably making it a core building block for long term investora.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The US economy has long been the heartbeat of global innovation, and it is likely to stay that way over the next 10 years. That's why the iShares S&P 500 ETF, which tracks the S&P 500, could be another must-have.
Owning this ASX ETF means owning slices of household names like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA). The US is home to many of the world's most profitable and globally dominant firms, and this fund offers an easy way to tap into that powerhouse growth.
With low fees, strong long-term returns, and a track record of resilience through economic cycles, it could be a smart pick for anyone with a 2035 horizon.
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL)
If you want to ride out the next decade with a little more peace of mind, focusing on quality companies could be the way to go — and that is where the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF shines.
This ASX ETF tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Quality Index, which focuses on global companies with strong balance sheets, consistent earnings, and high returns on equity. In other words, it filters for businesses that are built to last.
Historically, quality companies have lost less and recovered faster during market downturns. With uncertainty always lurking somewhere in the background, the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF offers investors a smart, defensive tilt without sacrificing long-term growth potential.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
If you believe technology will continue to transform the world — and it's hard not to — then you may want some exposure to the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF.
This ASX ETF tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq, home to the tech giants and innovators shaping the future. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence and electric vehicles, this fund puts you right at the heart of global disruption and change.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
Finally, for a truly global reach, it is hard to look beyond the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF.
This ASX ETF tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Index, giving you exposure to around 1,500 of the world's largest companies across the globe. With a single investment, you can access giants like Nestle, Samsung, Roche, and thousands of others across a wide range of industries.
