If you have $5,000 ready to invest this June, it could be worth taking a look at the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed below. That's because they offer a diversified and convenient way to build a smart, forward-looking portfolio.
Let's see what these ASX ETFs offer investors:
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iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV)
For investors seeking exposure to the world's biggest and most influential companies, the iShares S&P 500 ETF could be the one. It tracks the S&P 500 Index, which means you'll hold a slice of companies like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Boeing (NYSE: BA), and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN).
VanEck Global Defence ETF (ASX: DFND)
Defence spending is rising around the world amid geopolitical tensions and shifting security dynamics. The VanEck Global Defence ETF provides targeted exposure to global companies that generate revenue from defence and aerospace activities. Key holdings include Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), BAE Systems (LSE: BA), and Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC). For investors seeking diversification into a resilient and strategically important sector, this ASX ETF could be worth watching.
Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF (ASX: RBTZ)
Artificial intelligence and robotics are reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare. The Betashares Global Robotics and Artificial Intelligence ETF provides access to global leaders in these fields. This includes companies like NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), and Keyence Corporation. As automation becomes more integral to the economy, this ASX ETF offers exposure to an exciting long-term growth trend.
iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF (ASX: IXI)
For investors that are looking for a more defensive tilt, the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF provides exposure to established consumer staples companies. This includes names such as Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), Nestlé (ETR: NESM), and Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO). These companies tend to perform well in both good and bad economic times, offering potential stability and consistent dividend income within your portfolio.
Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY)
If income is what you are looking for then the Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF could be worth considering. This ASX ETF focuses on high-yielding Australian shares, including blue-chip names like BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP), Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), and Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES). It has been designed to provide a reliable income stream from a diversified group of holdings. Vanguard highlights that "security diversification is achieved by restricting the proportion invested in any one industry to 40% of the total ETF and 10% for any one company. "
