If you've got $5,000 ready to invest but you're not a fan of stock picking, then don't worry.
That's because exchange traded funds (ETFs) are here to save the day. They continue to be one of the best ways for investors to gain exposure to long-term themes and resilient companies with minimal effort and low fees.
And right now, there are a few standout ASX ETFs that could be smart additions to a long-term portfolio.
Here are three top fund that could be buys with that $5,000:
Betashares Australian Quality ETF (ASX: AQLT)
If you're looking for a smarter way to invest in the Australian market, then the Betashares Australian Quality ETF could be an excellent way to do it.
This ASX ETF focuses on high-quality ASX shares. Rather than just tracking the largest stocks, this fund applies a quality screen, which helps it avoid some of the volatility and cyclicality that can weigh down broader market trackers.
It includes a carefully selected basket of top-performing businesses across sectors, giving you exposure to the best of what the ASX has to offer — with quality, not just size, as the guiding principle.
Current holdings include CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES). Betashares recently named it as a buy.
Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (ASX: HACK)
Another ASX ETF to look at for that $5,000 investment is the Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF.
With data breaches, digital warfare, and cyber threats on the rise, demand for cybersecurity is increasing year after year. The Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF gives you exposure to a global basket of companies at the forefront of this movement. This includes CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Fortinet.
These businesses don't just offer defensive technology — they offer mission-critical services that governments, corporations, and institutions simply can't go without. This puts them in a strong position to grow at a strong rate over the next decade, which bodes well for this fund.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
Finally, the Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF could be another great option for that $5,000 investment.
This fund invests in companies with strong balance sheets, high returns on equity, and stable earnings. Its portfolio is filled with global leaders across sectors such as healthcare, consumer goods, and technology.
Among its holdings are retail giant Costco, streaming leader Netflix, and payments behemoth Visa. Betashares also recently named this fund as a buy.
