If you're just getting started on your investment journey, the sheer number of options on the ASX can feel overwhelming.
But building a strong, diversified portfolio doesn't have to be complicated. Not when there are exchange-traded funds (ETFs) out there to make life easier.
ETFs let you invest in a basket of companies with a single trade, giving you instant diversification and exposure to key global and local markets. This could make them perfect for beginners who want to grow their wealth over time.
With that in mind, here are five ASX ETFs that beginners could consider buying in June.
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Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS)
The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF is one of the most popular ETFs on the ASX, and for good reason. It gives investors access to the top 300 companies on the Australian share market.
This includes household names like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), and CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL).
By owning this ASX ETF, you're effectively buying a slice of the entire Australian economy — across banks, miners, healthcare, and more.
iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
The iShares S&P 500 ETF gives you access to the 500 largest companies in the United States. This includes tech giants like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA).
The US market has been a powerhouse for decades, and this ASX ETF lets you tap into that growth without needing a US brokerage account. It is also a great way to add global diversification to your portfolio and gain exposure to some of the most innovative companies in the world.
Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ)
If you're excited about the future of technology, then the Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF could be the ETF for you. It tracks the Nasdaq 100 Index, which is packed with the world's leading tech innovators like Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META).
While tech stocks can be more volatile, they've been a major driver of global growth — and this ASX ETF offers a simple, diversified way to get exposure to this sector.
Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY)
The Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF focuses on high-quality global companies that have strong balance sheets, consistent earnings, and sustainable competitive advantages.
It holds businesses like Visa (NYSE: V), Costco (NASDAQ: COST), and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ).
For beginners who want to invest globally but stick to lower-risk, high-quality companies, this fund could be a smart choice. It was recently named as one to consider by the team at Betashares.
Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS)
Finally, the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF is a one-stop shop for global diversification. It holds over 1,500 shares across developed markets, including the US, Europe, and Asia.
This ASX ETF spreads your investment across a broad range of industries and geographies, helping to reduce risk and capture long-term growth opportunities from the world's biggest economies.
